What's Going On in the Admissions Cycle Right Now?

For Fall 2022: Law schools are monitoring the number of commitments they've received to determine whether they have open seats that they will need to fill by admitting applicants on their waitlists. They may also be reviewing their budgets to determine whether any withdrawals result in additional funding that they can redistribute to admitted students who 1) are hoping for an increase or 2) did not receive an initial award. Some schools will maintain a list of admitted students hoping to be on the receiving end of any additional funding that becomes available—it's worth it to communicate with the admissions office after final commitment dates to see if any additional funding has become available.

For Fall 2023: Law schools are submitting their updated applications and application instructions to the LSAC in anticipation of September 1. They’re also updating their recruitment calendars to give applicants a sense of when and where their admissions officers will be visiting this fall (either in person or virtually).

This Is a Good Time to…

Create personal connections with the schools that you're applying to by attending webinars and virtual tours. As schools begin to open this fall, their universities may allow them to also create opportunities for in-person visits. The connections you build are great ways to personalize Why X School statements, so that you’re not providing admissions teams with information that they already know about their offerings.

FAQs from Students

I work full-time. Any advice on how to tackle the LSAT? Yes! We have a newsletter issue devoted to the subject—click here.

Helpful Link

Did you miss our Clubhouse conversation about waitlists and LOCIs? We’ve posted a recording as our newest podcast episode! Listen here.

7Sage Webinar: Admissions 101

On Wednesday, June 22 at 8 p.m. ET, join a panel of 7Sage admissions consultants for a discussion on various aspects of the general law school admissions application and process, and we will reserve time toward the end of the panel for audience Q&A. For more information, and to register, click here.

7Sage 7K Scholarship

We are currently accepting applications for the 2022 7K scholarship! At 7Sage, our mission is to make legal education accessible, but talk is cheap and school is expensive. We’re putting our money where our mouth is and offering a series of awards to seven aspiring law students. Our goal is to support aspiring lawyers who will work toward a more just future and to help increase diversity at top law schools. At least half of the awards will go to under-represented minorities.

Here’s the full schedule of awards:

  • One winner
    • An award of $7,000 upon matriculation
    • A pro bono 12-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course
    • A pro bono Admissions Consulting package
  • One first runner-up
    • An award of $1,000 upon matriculation
    • A pro bono 12-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course
    • A pro bono Admissions Consulting package
  • Two second runners-up
    • A pro bono 9-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course
    • A pro bono package of 7Sage’s Unlimited Editing for One Essay service
  • Two third runners-up
    • A pro bono 6-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course
    • A pro bono package of 7Sage’s 1-hour consulting service
  • One fourth runner-up
    • A pro bono 1-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course
    • A pro bono package of 7Sage’s Edit Once service

Apply by July 1.

7Sage Live Class Announcement

We are pleased to announce that THREE new live LSAT classes will begin in July! These classes are taught by 7Sage tutors and are focused in helping participants master key concepts and strategies. For class details and to sign up, click here.

Recruitment Events

  • American University is offering virtual information sessions on select Tuesdays at 3 p.m. ET through August 2. Register here.
  • Boston University is offering law school tours led by current JD students. Space is limited and registration via their tour calendar is required. Register here.
  • Cornell is offering a virtual open house for prospective students on Wednesday, July 13 at 12 p.m. ET. Register here.
  • The LSAC is sponsoring a Washington, D.C. law school fair, hosted by Catholic University, on Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. For more information, sign up here.
  • Northeastern Law is offering outdoor law school tours, showcasing three of their law school buildings. Each tour is led by a current law student who will take Q&A during the tour. Schedule a tour here.
  • Suffolk University is providing a virtual law school information session led by the admissions team on Tuesday, June 14 at 11 a.m. ET. Register here.
  • UCLA Law is offering in-person and virtual law school tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Register here.
  • University of Miami is offering a virtual admissions information session on Wednesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. ET. Register here.
  • University of Richmond is offering a summer series of virtual events. On Wednesday, June 8 at 4 p.m. ET, join the admissions team for a discussion on application components and process. Register here.
  • Vanderbilt Law is offering a virtual information session about their JD program on Wednesday, July 27 at 12 p.m. CT. The session will be led by an admissions officer and will cover a brief overview of the law school, the admissions process, student life, and employment outcomes. Register here.
  • WashU Law in St. Louis is offering meetings with admissions, virtual open houses, and live-streamed events. For more details and to sign up, click here.
  • Yale Law is offering one-on-one appointments with a member of the admissions office to address prospective student questions. Schedule here.