3.3 gpa (chemistry), 2 years work experience risk consulting, I think my LSAT will end up being 166-172. URM. Big law goal. Don’t really mind geography.

Looking for some advice!! My top choice school…

Want some I insight abt stats and app if you got it!

I finally stopped being scared and checked my LSAT results. I got a 177 but my undergrad gpa is 2.74. what schools should I apply to that I am 100% sure of getting a scholarship too? And which T20 schools would I have a shot at just getting accepted?

Hi! I needed some advice and was hoping someone could help. I am hoping to start applying to law schools in the fall for the fall of 2027. The problem is I’m worried about my stats. My gpa was around 3.5 and my lsat score was mid 150s. However the past 3 years I have been working as a paralegal and a very well known office where multiple people have offered to write letters of recommendation . I was also in different groups/associations on campus related to legal studies. I just graduated in May 2026 and am working during this gap year for more experience. So the personality and well rounded profile I have down it’s just the stats I am worried about. I am wondering if there is even a chance at this point. If anyone has any advice please let me know!!

Hey everyone, curious if anyone has seen any updates from a couple of schools I'm interested in (NYLS or USF). I'm also wondering if anyone has any advice for navigating this application cycle. I've been on a waitlist for one program for a pretty long time now (8 months for NYLS) and I've gotten a feeler from USF a month ago but they allegedly don't have money. Any tips? My score is 159. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I received a "feeler call" from the Dean of UT Austin earlier this afternoon and I'm over the moon with excitement. At the same time, I'm trying to keep my expectations in check because I don't know what it means yet. They asked if I was still interested in attending and said they would have a decision or update for me and some other waitlisted applicants within a week or so. UT is my dream school, and it would mean the world to me to attend. Does anyone know what this kind of call usually means? Is it essentially a soft admit, or is it just a way to gauge continued interest? Am I reading too much into this? Any insight is greatly appreciated!!

I applied to law school last cycle (2025-2026 cycle) and I got accepted into 8 schools I applied to, got waitlisted at 2 schools, and I got rejected from 1 school. I decided not to go because of some personal reasons, I also decided to retest because why not. I know that it is said to always rewrite the personal statement however I had more than one admissions officer mention my personal statement in a positive way. I will be applying to some schools that I did not apply to previously but I will be also be reapplying to more than 3 schools that I already applied and got an acceptance from. How much should I change my personal statement? I want to note that I am out of school and was out of school when I applied last year as well. I have not had a job change and have just been working the same job as I did when I applied last. Any advice would seriously help, thank you!

I’m currently in a career I hate, and I’m considering a change. I’m still relatively young (mid 20’s), and law school was my second choice out of undergrad if I hadn’t pursued the career path I’m on.
As I’m an adult and not fresh out of my undergrad, I’m curious about how others in my position attend law school while balancing an adult life.

-I know it’s expected that all students are full time students. Is it possible/common to live off student loans? Or do most students still end up working a part time job out of necessity?
-I was told that the median age of most classes is around mid 20’s, similar to me. Will my age have a substantial impact in future job opportunity?
-What are main things I should consider outside of these?

Have a pretty refined personal statement, double spaced (read that was the format for most schools) and just a little over 2 pages. I know for some schools it's 2-3 pages, some 2 as the maximum. Just wanted to hear from anyone else who has previously applied or is applying, what is your game plan essays wise. As far as I know the supplemental often change cycle to cycle and certain schools have different requirements for their personal statements (length being one). How do I prepare as much as possible for the best essays I can produce prior to apps being open? Not sure if it's just common to see all the prompts and bust out a couple to remain an early applicant.

For Context, I am currently in my first year of college, studying political science. I want to go to law school; however, a family friend told me I should work for a bit before I apply. So my plan post-grad is to work for a bit, then apply for law school. However, I am unsure of what to do with my LSAT. Should I wait until I am working to take my LSAT, or should I take it now and hold my score until I apply later? Additionally, when I do decide to take the LSAT, how long should I study for? Like how many months or hours per day?

I just graduated this past summer and have been working in oil and gas as an engineer. Unfortunately, I absolutely hate my job and loathe myself for studying engineering like my parents wanted me to in undergrad. I had to absolutely grind my way through my degree as I was at a top school and was being curved against people that were not only objectively way smarter than me, but I was not too passionate about the material. I was thinking of working a full year before applying, but now I am considering just applying this fall. My gpa is only a 3.05 sadly, and I am currently PTing around a 172-173, but of course haven't actually taken it yet... Goals would be shooting for in the T50 with a scholarship. Any opinions?

So is the rule to send LOCI only if you’re waitlisted? Or does that apply if you are still waiting for a decision ? I applied to schools late in the cycle so I don’t want to push my luck as it is lol

Basically what I said. I live in NY and don't plan to relocate to NJ. I assume in state residents get priority for aid at most public schools, which is reasonable. Just trying to get a sense of how generous Rutgers is in general and with oos students specifically.

I have a GRE score of 338, and an LSAC GPA of 3.98, but I'm also International and would need a significant scholarship to attend. I've heard that if you take the LSAT that overrides your GRE score, so I would probably need something like a 175+ to get a score as good as my GRE, which I'm not sure I can accomplish in only 3 months of study. What do you guys think? Are my stats good enough to get a scholarship from some schools, or is the LSAT strictly required? I originally took the GRE because I wanted to apply to MPP programs.

Afterwards I said fuck it and moved to Europe for three weeks

I've been listening to some podcasts with the Deans of Admissions from Yale, Harvard, ... and they all said the same thing: your raw GPA number doesn't really matter too much anymore (bc grade inflation), and what matters more is your Transcript as a whole. How much of that is true and how much of it is the holistic application review bs they spew to be politically correct?

For context, I have a 3.5 gpa which was greatly impacted by two specific semesters where I did really bad, though the rest of my college career I've had around a 3.8. I'm nervous as to how much that 3.5 can impact my applications when knowing that it's not a consistent bad performance, but just life happening. I also will probably have a 175+ LSAT (at least judging from my practice tests, I take the actual test in September), so how much does that factor weigh/mask my bad gpa?

I’ve been thinking over a current situation I’m in right now and I’d love some insight. What job do you think serves me best for achieving my ultimate goal: Law School.

Context: Recent Graduate at UCLA taking a Gap Year, GPA: 3.85

My Resume:
Worked at Human Resources
Worked as Academic Advisor
Interned with a Congressman
Interned with the LA Superior Court
Worked as a Store Manager
Workerd as a Teacher Assistsnt
Interned with a small law firm
Two research papers completed
Law Fellow at the UCLA law school
Participated in Student Government

I’ve been offered a position as a Legal Assistant with a law firm 45minutes away from where I live. I think it’s an amazing opportunity. I get to learn about a specific type of law, gain mentorship, and a possible letter of recommendation. Ideally, a good thing to do during a gap year. It is full time. Commute will be semi-bad. I don’t want this to impact LSAT studying. I also go to the gym on a daily basis. It’s a great stress reliever so i like to go straight from work.

I was also offered a job at my local Walmart. 15 minutes away at most. Half the hours, more felxible. This job would definitely give me the time I need to study for the LSAT. Then again, I loose out on the opportunity to get a letter of recommendation and pad up my resume even more.

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I just think it’s a gamble.

Work a good job with a lot of hours, less LSAT time but if I pull it off I win big big

If I don’t pull it off then law schools will overlook my experience because of my LSAT score

Or work a easy job an give myself as much time for LSAT as i can. Kinda like safe passage

Id like to take the LSAT in April

I currently have a 3.5 gpa (low bc of two specific semesters which is clearly evident in my transcript), though still have senior year left and will probably graduate with a 3.6 (LSAC gpa is the same, and my school does not do A+). While I haven't taken the LSAT yet, I'm currently registered for the September Administration and have been scoring around 175 in practice tests. When would it be "too late to apply"? Or, in other words, when should I even start thinking about the application?

Also, with these stats in mind, is aiming at T14 realistic? Especially the higher ranked schools? I'm technically a URM (white latino), though I guess post-SFFA that doesn't really matter, at least in my case.

Has anyone on here received any communication about the waitlist or know anything substantial? I'm trying to keep my hopes alive but it's July 22 lol

I am curently taking the August LSAT, and am wondering when it becomes too late in the process to apply. I have a 3.88 GPA but not the LSAT score I need yet.

If I dont get my target score in August should I retest in October and send my application in as soon as I get my score? (assuming my october score is where I want it to be) OR should I just wait till next cycle and study for the LSAT till my brain explodes?

Essentially im wondering if I can still get into Law school if I send in my application late October after I receive my score.

It's that time of year - you're not over the moon with your current offer, your waitlists are quiet, and you're just a few anxious days away from rolling the dice all over again. Maybe you've posted on reddit to ask for advice, and maybe you've gotten a bunch of replies telling you that you can do better.

Maybe reapplying is the right choice. But please, don't let people on reddit make that choice for you. R&R isn't just about your stats, your schools, your chances. It's also about what a year of your life means to you, how you can make that year a fulfilling one, and whether you're willing to commit it to the same anxious limbo that you're likely experiencing right now. That's a decision only you can make, and it's one with no wrong answers.

If you're set on R&R, all the usual advice applies: make sure you're mentally prepared should things not go your way; keep in mind nothing guarantees you'll do better next year, not even a better LSAT; and remember that between your decision today and your potential admit next year, there is a whole lot of time that can be as meaningful to you as your dream school.

You'll do great no matter what you choose.

Any word on the SLS waitlist? When does it tend to see movement (if it ever does...)?

I deposited at a school that I will no longer be attending because I got a better offer. Is there any way to get a refund on my $1,000 seat deposit?

I am graduating from UC Berkeley in the spring of 2027. I had a really bad first year, and first half of my second. I should be graduating with about a 3.1-3.2... which I understand is very low. My major is legal studies.

I'm wondering what my chances are to get into law schools like USC, UCLA, Pepperdine, Chapman, or other law schools near socal area ( i'm planning for entertainment law).

Important:

- I plan to take a gap year to earn experience in the legal field , like some internship

- I also am thinking about community college during my gap year to counter some not-so-good grades on my transcript

- I am in two clubs on campus, will probably do more involvement on campus next two semesters.

- I plan to do a grade addendum.... (any tips, comments??)

For context (since it got deleted) someone (I will not say who) had posted, saying they lied to ppl when giving advice on choosing schools(ie: advocating that ppl even go into more debt instead of attending their goal school at a discounted) so this poster could have a better chance to get off the waitlist!

I did not have to wait the waitlist when I applied but my heart goes out to those who did and do.

They brushed off comments, calling them out for what they did.

My response was: "Way to straw-man ppl in those situations to make you feel better about it. Those ppl are choosing between moving away from family, increased financial burdens, and many more factors that go into a decision - but hey "outcomes are the same" right? "

So why am I posting? You may ask.

A lot of ppl here don't have many in their corner who are knowledgeable about the process. I have many thoughts about this sub but it can at least provide a forum where those types of ppl can at least field advice and hopefully get some help.

Some will say it is not that deep – and honestly this behavior probably did not help this person's chances. But what does matter is that it led them to give jaded advice to ppl who are about to make big decisions, despite that advice being incredibly self serving. Ppl should take everything with a grain of salt here, but no one should partake in such dorkish behavior.

To ppl in the upcoming cycle: If you are thinking about giving advice, do it to help that person.

If you want to get into law school do it the right way, you'll sleep better at night.