All it is going to take is one “yes.” That’s it.
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Admitted to Widener University—DelawareWent through A TON during my undergrad hence my GPA. I refuse to let it stop me and you shouldn’t either. I also had a fee wavier for all schools, hence why I applied to so many. Now wishing I didn’t….
When Jesus says yes, nobody can say no.
Do your best and work hard!!! From my experience while working in big law at a top 100 firm that deals with Bankruptcy, tax, international contracts and real estate from what new associates and seasoned attorneys have told me; the school you attend nowadays does not matter as much as it did 10 years ago. It is your…
My wife became sick so I had to drop out after my university withdrawl date to take care of her, and I was rejected a medical hardship form. This tanked my GPA. I’m grateful I managed to find a school, but if you’re reading this, your GPA matters, make sure its as high as possible before applying. If you dont have a…
I graduated from Undergrad in 2017. I went to get my Master’s in Public Health from Rutgers University and graduated in 2019. I had various internships and worked on my graduate research project at Rutgers Law School. After I graduated with my MPH, I started working at a health consulting firm and have been there…
lacking GPA - mental health obstacles in UG; explained in addendum 4 years of practice assistant experience wherever you end up is where you’re meant to be - schools will either see past your stats or they won’t. up to you to sell yourself!
Stay off of Reddit as much as possible.
Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’m possible.
Don’t forget the personal aspect of admissions. Talk to them on the phone or via zoom and establish a connection and let them see you as a person and not just an application. Don’t be afraid to showcase your personality.
Everything seems impossible until it is done.
You get what you put into it… tell the truth.
Don’t stress over your LSAT score. When all is said and done, no one is going to wonder what you scored on the LSAT while they sit in your office asking how you can help them.
The waiting game is tough. You will get through it. Even if you do not get into your first choice, whatever happens happens. It will be for the best.
It really only takes 1 A.
I found brand new ways of procrastination that I never could have possibly imagined before the law school process… don’t be like me.
Just a man and a dream- hoping to inspire others on my journey in becoming a Lawyer. Never give up on yourself. Always forward.
The past is the past; you can’t go back and change it. Focus on developing your future by changing what you can!
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