Admissions Updates: June 14

By Tajira McCoy Published Jun 14, 2022 Updated Jun 12, 2023

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

For Fall 2022: Law schools continue to monitor the number of commitments and any requests to withdraw that they've received to determine whether they have open seats that they will need to fill by admitting applicants on their waitlists. Schools 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). Keep a lookout for info sessions that begin this summer and extend into the fall—these are great ways to learn more about programmatic and curricular offerings, ways to get involved on campus, and a school’s overall admissions process.

This Is a Good Time to…

Create a checklist! Are you getting ready to prepare for the application cycle? We have checklists for you, including ones you can download in Word or that can help you manage your school list and track results. Click here.

FAQs from Students

I took the June LSAT. Are there other 7Sagers I can talk to? Yes! We maintain a discussion thread specifically for LSAT takers—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 Webinar: Strategies to Master RC

On Thursday, June 30 at 9 p.m. ET, join 7Sage tutors to hear about the best way to tackle Reading Comprehension passages and how to strategically eliminate answer choices on the LSAT. Register 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

o   An award of $7,000 upon matriculation

o   A pro bono 12-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course

o   A pro bono Admissions Consulting package

· One first runner-up

o   An award of $1,000 upon matriculation

o   A pro bono 12-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course

o   A pro bono Admissions Consulting package

· Two second runners-up

o   A pro bono 9-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course

o   A pro bono package of 7Sage’s Unlimited Editing for One Essay service

· Two third runners-up

o   A pro bono 6-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course

o   A pro bono package of 7Sage’s 1-hour consulting service

· One fourth runner-up

o   A pro bono 1-month subscription to 7Sage’s LSAT prep course

o   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 on 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. American is also offering in-person information sessions on select Fridays at 1 p.m. ET. Register here.

· Arizona State is offering virtual JD information sessions every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. MT. Register here.

· Boston College is offering in-person tours on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12 p.m. ET. Participants are limited to one guest per tour and must register for tours in advance. 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.

· Georgetown is offering a JD information session via Zoom on Thursday, June 16 at 11 a.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.

· Notre Dame Law is offering in-person visits, which include an admissions information session and a student-led tour of the law school on Fridays at 11 a.m. ET. RSVP here. They are also offering group information sessions via Zoom every other Wednesday, which will include time for Q&A. RSVP 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, July 20 at 2 p.m. ET. Register here.

· University of Richmond is offering a summer series of virtual events. On Wednesday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. ET, join the admissions team for a transfer information session. Register here. Additionally, Richmond Law is offering a Law Student Panel on Tuesday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. ET (register here) and a Mock Law Class on Thursday, June 30 at 12 p.m. ET (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.