-Finishing Undergrad in 3 years w degree in Comparative Politics and minor in Studio Art (from UCSD) worked 2-3 Jobs at a time + Ran business throughout college jobs are/ were: Junior Events Manager (no longer work this job), Art Coordinator, Peer Mentor to disadvantaged first years, weekend clerk at legal…
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Admitted to Western State College Of LawOct 2024 (1L year edit): Absolutely no regrets about my choice! Helpful advice for students with significant others/spouses! Why I’m choosing SCU over a full ride at McGeorge: Normally I would suggest going where the money is, especially if the schools you are considering are virtually identical academically.…
This cycle made no sense. Be grateful wherever you get into, and know that everything happens for a reason.
Optional Essays: (REJECTED) UCLA: Challenges Addendum, Optional Addendum USC: Diversity of Background Statement, Rothman Scholarship, Other Addendum (WAITLIST) UCI: Optional Statement, Interest in UCI (WAITLIST) Pepperdine**: Optional Statement, Addendum** (ACCEPTED)** Loyola****: Background/Identity Statement,…
The first time I applied was in 2019. I had a 145 LSAT score and didn’t get in anywhere with my low GPA. A year later I took a Blueprint prep course and got a 150. I was very discouraged and decided not to reapply so I took a 2 year break which I don’t recommend because I lost all the progress I had gained. In 2023,…
Get your materials ready ASAP. I got mine ready to apply in the previous cycle, realized I would get no scholarship money so I waited for the next cycle since I had the ability to do so fortunately. With that I definitely feel it has benefitted me in the scholarship department. Also really think about where you…
Shoot your shot! Don’t let places like reddit tell you your LSAT/GPA are everything. Of course you need to fit the school, but your softs can really push you over the edge. Being a well-rounded applicant is a much bigger plus than people think.
I will succeed because I am fucking crazy
Apply early, grind your LSAT preparation, work hard in undergrad and work for a few years afterwards.
You WILL be a lawyer. Don’t let the process stress you out.
Don’t stress about a criminal conviction unless it involves moral turpitude
Ball like Kawhi getting waitlisted from your own undergrad is dirty work
Apply early do not wait until the last minute like I did
LowstatVetParalegal69 my name is pretty self explanatory.
Let go and let God. If it is destined, it will happen.
Take the LSAT. Do not take the GRE.
All my applications were for part time programs.
Just** breathe,** you can do this!
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