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

Schools are now in the heaviest part of their file review process, so you’ll want to make sure to check your email and spam folder for updates to ensure that you aren’t missing any communications from schools on your list. January is a huge month for communicating decisions. During this time, scholarship committees also review admitted applicant files (this process can take longer for higher-ranked schools, while scholarship notifications may accompany admissions decisions from other schools). Some schools may require admitted candidates to complete supplemental forms that help them assess financial need before scholarship offers are made, so again, be sure you are checking your email regularly.

If you’ve submitted your applications already, make sure that you check your online status checker to confirm that your applications are processed and completed. If something is missing, you’ll be able to see that on your status checker.

In addition to file review, admissions offices are beginning to prepare for admitted student events, both in-person and online, as well as their annual admitted student weekend (if they offer one). Pay close attention to communications regarding possible travel stipends, lodging, and timelines.

FAQs from Students

I’ve been rolled over from ED to RD and have already emailed a letter of continued interest (LOCI). Should I send in another one? Not necessarily. Often, when a candidate is rolled over into regular review, they are then reviewed by an entirely different admissions officer. Additional materials are only important or necessary when they provide new, relevant information regarding your candidacy.

What about waitlisted candidates? If you are waitlisted, the best time to send a LOCI is just prior to the first deposit deadline—you can include any resume updates, any new interactions you’ve had with the law school community, things you’ve learned about the school/programming after submitting your application that strengthen your interest, and/or new LORs (if accepted—remember to review each school’s instructions carefully).

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7Sage Guide for the LSAT Writing Sample

Stressed about this LSAT requirement? We are offering a 100% free guide to the LSAT Writing section that explains what it is, how you can prepare for it, and whether it matters at all (hint: it does)! Access the guide here.

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We are pleased to announce our new rewards system! When you purchase a 7Sage product, you earn rewards that you can use throughout your law school journey. Redeem them for LSAT Tutoring, Admissions Consulting, or our Bar Prep course. For more information, and to learn how to view rewards you’ve earned, click here.

7Sage Study Group Breakout

Are you looking for an easy way to find people to study with? Or do you want a break from reviewing questions on your own? You're in luck! Join us for our next "Study Group Breakout" on Tuesday, January 17th at 9 p.m. ET. For more details and to RSVP, click here.

7Sage Webinar: Law School Admissions Deans’ Roundtable Talk (Part 2)

Save the date: Tuesday, January 31 at 8 p.m. ET. Next week, we’ll post the registration link for all interested in joining 7Sage admissions consultant Tajira McCoy for the second installment in a series of discussions with law school admissions deans from across the country. For this first conversation, hear from representatives of  Boston College, Emory University, Loyola University Chicago, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Richmond, and the University of San Diego, as we delve deeper into the current application cycle, January LSAT scores, February application deadlines, scholarship offers, LOCIs, spring semester events.

Recruitment Events

  • Boston College has canceled in-person events for this semester. They are offering virtual coffee chats with current student ambassadors, which will resume in January.
  • UCLA Law is offering in-person and virtual options for law school tours and live class visits. 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. To schedule an in-person campus visit, click here.
  • Yale Law is offering one-on-one appointments with a member of the admissions office to address prospective student questions. Schedule here.