Hi everyone! Silly question but what is defined as a score period? Super new to this-- took LSAT back in Jan and Feb of 2026-- and planning to take it again in Sept and Nov! Thank you!
I'm trying to figure out if cum laude is enough to be a splitter or just enough to qualify in general? I hope it means I'm a splitter because Lord knows I'm horrible at standardized test 😭 (it's the timed stress)
It's interesting that the four buckets are (from what I understand, correct me if I'm wrong) only competing agaisnt each other - I'm actually really pleased with that!
What's the lowest GPA you could reasonably expect to get into Yale with if you had a really, really good LSAT score? I had no intention at all of going to grad school because I thought it would be both unaffordable and unnecessary for my career, and wound up with a 3.74 as it wasn't more of a priority. I am here seven years later and my career has started, surprisingly, to require legal experience. I'm just wondering if the "top" is possible, or what I could hope for.
Amazing and impeccable explanation, I have been wondering for some time what the medians mean in the Law school application process. Wish you the best everyone!
I had to postpone taking the test this year due to two back to back surgeries which took me 4 months to heal. I now have finally started to prepare for LSAT. I work full-time so have limited time to devote to preparation. Besides LSAT I have school applications to complete.
My GPA is 3.9. I've registered for Feb 2026. Should I change it to April 2026? Or should I miss another year and thoroughly prepare for LSAT and school applications?
If I apply now, I basically only have a couple of schools to get into (which is ok). And I need GOOD scholarship because these schools are EXPENSIVE!
I graduated college in 2022. I had rushed to take my LSAT when I really was not prepared for it. I took it 3 times and was never happy with my score and got waitlisted or denied, never accepted. I finally built the courage to begin studying again. I am now 25 and feel like it is too late and often get discouraged. I did well in college (3.7 gpa), worked in a. law office for 8 years and have been a certified paralegal for 3 years, yet I still feel like my history of poor lSAT scores will drag me down!
Hello! I graduated undergrad with a 3.88 in Social Work. I have years of work experience and internships with vulnerable populations, especially with the houseless population and the Hispanic/Latino community and domestic violence. I currently work with my state’s govt doing eligibility for Medicaid and other assistance programs so I’m really involved in seeing policy and laws impacting the population and how laws impact work being done. I am also on the Advisory Board of a local nonprofit that focuses on LGBTQ+ populations. i have always wanted to go to law school but self doubt had me stuck. My goal is a 170+ with hopes of getting into a T14 school and i’m really interested in Georgetown Law, schools in the DMV, east coast and the chicago area.
What happens when you already have a master's degree, and thus two GPAs? My undergrad was pretty bad (I was pretty sick with a chronic illness back then) but my grad GPA is quite good. Do law schools consider both GPAs?
i had 3.3 as undergrad in bioengineering and completed a master in Mechanical as well. (2 years work experience) Leaning towards including an addendum as well. Would this be a good choice.
Sounds like if one applies to multiple schools the greater the chance of getting into one for one reason or another out of the four buckets will suit a schools qualifier.
Greetings! My name is Lex, I'm a non-trad from the Silicon Valley and planning to take the November LSAT for the first time. I lost my decade long cybersecurity job 2 years ago while in a coma, following a fire that left me disabled (and nearly un-alived).
After wasting the last year applying to literally thousands of jobs, having countless dead end interviews, and otherwise doing everything to find a new job - I realized my skills are quickly becoming obsolete and need to go back to school one way or another.
I've always dreamt of being a lawyer and making a positive difference in the lives of others. So here I am, turning 35 next month, and shooting for a 170+ for a chance to attend USF, USC, Stanford, UCLA, USD, Hastings, SCU, Davis, Berkeley, Pepperdine or Irvine. UGPA is 3.1 so I know its quite the ambitious goal, but hey "you miss 100% of the shots you never take"!
I have a 3.15 GPA, I started college at 16 and finished my degree in 3 years. Because I just wanted to be done with college, I did not start well. I am aiming for a 165. I don't need to get into a top school. Can I get into any? I am an Asian female hoping to go into tax law, which is an area seriously lacking in women, so that may help me.
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Hi everyone! Silly question but what is defined as a score period? Super new to this-- took LSAT back in Jan and Feb of 2026-- and planning to take it again in Sept and Nov! Thank you!
Could someone explain why retaking to get a 175 after getting a 172 would "convince [admissions] that you consider UVA just a safety school"?
I'm trying to figure out if cum laude is enough to be a splitter or just enough to qualify in general? I hope it means I'm a splitter because Lord knows I'm horrible at standardized test 😭 (it's the timed stress)
It's interesting that the four buckets are (from what I understand, correct me if I'm wrong) only competing agaisnt each other - I'm actually really pleased with that!
I'm applying to schools as a splitter; I graduated undergrad with a 3.0 due to several factors. So, my plan to try to get a 170+
What's the lowest GPA you could reasonably expect to get into Yale with if you had a really, really good LSAT score? I had no intention at all of going to grad school because I thought it would be both unaffordable and unnecessary for my career, and wound up with a 3.74 as it wasn't more of a priority. I am here seven years later and my career has started, surprisingly, to require legal experience. I'm just wondering if the "top" is possible, or what I could hope for.
How did people manage to land a legal related job while studying for the LSAT? My city is dry for new B.A. graduates
so if i have the correct LSAT score but not the GPA, I could still get in.
Super helpful insight!!
Amazing and impeccable explanation, I have been wondering for some time what the medians mean in the Law school application process. Wish you the best everyone!
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Gpa, age, work history be damned. These law schools will see how great I am and they'll beg me to apply 😤
Amazing info.
That was interesting... I'm wanting to stay local... helpful to know to look at the school's median LSAT scores so I know what I need to make.
I had to postpone taking the test this year due to two back to back surgeries which took me 4 months to heal. I now have finally started to prepare for LSAT. I work full-time so have limited time to devote to preparation. Besides LSAT I have school applications to complete.
My GPA is 3.9. I've registered for Feb 2026. Should I change it to April 2026? Or should I miss another year and thoroughly prepare for LSAT and school applications?
If I apply now, I basically only have a couple of schools to get into (which is ok). And I need GOOD scholarship because these schools are EXPENSIVE!
I graduated college in 2022. I had rushed to take my LSAT when I really was not prepared for it. I took it 3 times and was never happy with my score and got waitlisted or denied, never accepted. I finally built the courage to begin studying again. I am now 25 and feel like it is too late and often get discouraged. I did well in college (3.7 gpa), worked in a. law office for 8 years and have been a certified paralegal for 3 years, yet I still feel like my history of poor lSAT scores will drag me down!
the median gpa at the law school my friend is at is 4.0.......... bruh
Hello! I graduated undergrad with a 3.88 in Social Work. I have years of work experience and internships with vulnerable populations, especially with the houseless population and the Hispanic/Latino community and domestic violence. I currently work with my state’s govt doing eligibility for Medicaid and other assistance programs so I’m really involved in seeing policy and laws impacting the population and how laws impact work being done. I am also on the Advisory Board of a local nonprofit that focuses on LGBTQ+ populations. i have always wanted to go to law school but self doubt had me stuck. My goal is a 170+ with hopes of getting into a T14 school and i’m really interested in Georgetown Law, schools in the DMV, east coast and the chicago area.
What happens when you already have a master's degree, and thus two GPAs? My undergrad was pretty bad (I was pretty sick with a chronic illness back then) but my grad GPA is quite good. Do law schools consider both GPAs?
i have a 2.9 undergrad gpa.. how cooked am i
i had 3.3 as undergrad in bioengineering and completed a master in Mechanical as well. (2 years work experience) Leaning towards including an addendum as well. Would this be a good choice.
Sounds like if one applies to multiple schools the greater the chance of getting into one for one reason or another out of the four buckets will suit a schools qualifier.
Greetings! My name is Lex, I'm a non-trad from the Silicon Valley and planning to take the November LSAT for the first time. I lost my decade long cybersecurity job 2 years ago while in a coma, following a fire that left me disabled (and nearly un-alived).
After wasting the last year applying to literally thousands of jobs, having countless dead end interviews, and otherwise doing everything to find a new job - I realized my skills are quickly becoming obsolete and need to go back to school one way or another.
I've always dreamt of being a lawyer and making a positive difference in the lives of others. So here I am, turning 35 next month, and shooting for a 170+ for a chance to attend USF, USC, Stanford, UCLA, USD, Hastings, SCU, Davis, Berkeley, Pepperdine or Irvine. UGPA is 3.1 so I know its quite the ambitious goal, but hey "you miss 100% of the shots you never take"!
My GPA is fair.
I have a 3.15 GPA, I started college at 16 and finished my degree in 3 years. Because I just wanted to be done with college, I did not start well. I am aiming for a 165. I don't need to get into a top school. Can I get into any? I am an Asian female hoping to go into tax law, which is an area seriously lacking in women, so that may help me.