I applied the previous cycle but I wasn’t happy with the results, and decided to study and retake the LSAT and earn a higher score. My question is am I able to reuse the same letters of recommendation that I had used last year at the same schools I had been rejected from?

Hi everyone,

If I fail a class while abroad (direct enrollment not thru American institution, featured on home transcript as "No Credit"), will it go against my LSAC GPA? I keep seeing mixed answers from people.

I have been graduated from college for a year now, headed into my second. I can not say that I have maintained any strong relationships with professors due to the fact that I almost always was at work. I would come to class and head straight to work. However, I did work for the Office of Admissions at my university and fostered really great connections with my supervisors.

My question is, would it be better to get a letter of recommendation from someone at my on-campus job, my job/internship at the law firm I currently work at, a past employer, my current mentor, or still try and obtain a professor's letter of recommendation.

I have really close personal/professional relationships with the above (minus the professor) and would love thoughts! Thanks!

Hello all,

I am planning on applying to Harvard Law this fall and was hoping to get any insight current students or admitted applicants might be willing to share regarding the two application statements. If anyone would be comfortable sharing theirs (even privately), I would really appreciate it.

Also, for those who were accepted, was there anything in particular about your application or writing approach that you think helped you stand out? I know numbers are only part of the equation at schools like Harvard, so I would love to hear any advice or perspective you may have.

Thank you all in advance!

Hi all, I plan to apply in the fall. I just want to know what I should be doing- I took my first LSAT in April- will be retaking in August. I started my personal statements- though they are not nearly finsihed. I have my recommenders in mind. What should I be doing - I feel tooo relaxed - give me action items. Thankssss!!!!

I am graduating from my university in spring of 2027 maybe summer. However I am taking the LSAT in october and then in january if my score is not good. When do law school applications open for fall 2027 cycle and what is the deadline for applications to close? I thought I had more time than I potentially do, I am open to starting law school in the spring as well.

Hello, needing some advice! I am at a loss for what to do, I am scoring around a 155 currently which is average for the schools I want to attend. However, with the cost of law schools currently and the job market, I have read it's not really worth it to attend unless you can get a pretty large scholarship. Most scholarship receipts score in the 170s. I am taking the June LSAT and am thinking of just postponing. I just graduated with my bachelor's in marketing and am also applying to business related jobs. I am wondering if I should just take my time studying to ensure I at least get close to a 170 or is it worth it to go into debt? Any advice on what to do? Tia!

Hi!

I am taking the June LSAT for the first time, and if I think I need to retake it, I will likely take it again in September. I plan on applying this cycle, meaning that most applications will open on September 1st, but the September LSAT scores will be released a few weeks afterwards.

Given the notable increase in law school applications, I have heard admissions departments say it is is better to submit applications sooner rather than later to have better chances of admissions and merit-based scholarship consideration--of course, they also say to submit your application when it is at its best.

My question is if I take the September LSAT, will I have enough time to submit my application "early enough" to have strong chances of admission and scholarships, or are applications being submitted at such a rate that submitting ASAP may be preferable?

I think I already know that submitting apps after the September scores are released won't be detrimental to my chances, but I'd definitely appreciate a second opinion.

Thanks!

Happy Friday, everyone! We know we're still a long way from next cycle's application deadlines, but as they say, the early bird gets the worm, and the early applicant gets a boost. Do you already have a draft-in-progress of your personal statement? If so, you can use one of these links to book a free Essay Workshop with a 7Sage consultant. We'll help you brainstorm, revise, and analyze your personal statement to make sure you're telling your best story.

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My previous score was around 157 and after finishing the Comprehensive Plan my speed has incredibly dropped to completing barely 50% of the test. Therefore, my score has come down to 138!!! I am beyond frustrated because my LSAT is in June and when I started months ago (last year), I was certain I could go to 170. I am seriously considering canceling June but that means I will miss the opportunity to get in law school this Fall (Aug) on my second-choice school; but opens the opportunity of finishing my BA in 4 weeks and perhaps start in Jan in my first-choice school. Is it possible that 7Sage method may not be the right one for me? Perhaps spent too much time in Comprehensive and my cognitive speed slowed down? Any advice here is extremely helpful!

Hi everyone! I recently finished drafting my personal statement and am looking for some help reviewing and providing feedback. Let me know if you'd be interested! Thank you :))

Hi all, I am currently losing sleep over this and was wondering if anybody had any insight or a similar situation and how it worked out for them

I am currently about to be a senior in college, looking to apply to law school this upcoming cycle.

My sophomore fall semester, I got an academic integrity violation for AI use. I know in retrospect (and at the time) it was completely stupid and foolish of me, not that this is an excuse in any way, shape, or form, but it was for a rough draft I completely forgot about and tried to scrap something together quickly. I don't want to sound like I am pitying myself or anything; I am well aware of my actions, and to this day, am disappointed in myself. I have grown so much academically and as a person since then, and this is never something that would happen again. I pled guilty to the charges, received a 0 on the assignment, and a warning with no further action. As far as I am aware, there is no note of this on my transcript, and this has only been a 1 time incident.

I am 99% sure I will have to report this on the C&F (although it is not on my official transcript) I do not like hiding things; the anxiety would eat me alive, as I said, I am losing sleep over my admissions now. I currently have a 3.28 (that semester wrecked my cumulative) and am actively studying for the LSAT (so no score to report) but I am obviously going to try to counteract my GPA a little with my LSAT, but since day 1 my GPA has already stressed me out about getting into any t100, I have a ton of extracurricular/clubs, work near full time while in college, and have held leadership in these clubs.

My overall question is really just asking if I have any shot at getting accepted anywhere with this on my record. It stresses me out daily and I am kind of pessimistic and suffer from diagnosed severe anxiety, so getting accepted anywhere eats me alive

Hey guys!! I'm drafting my personal statement and plan to mention the attorney/founder of the law firm I am working under as a transition into my "why". This is because his practice has focused on many of the flaws and hardships he faced during a personal probate proceeding and how he reformed these practices for the community. I want to relate this to why I want to go into family law.

Is this a bad idea?? I've heard it's not great to talk about other people in your PS. I have about 4 sentences about his firm, where I mentioned I have aided in these practices. #help

I'm a second year in undergrad, graduating a year early, and am applying for law school this fall. I haven't really made any stand-out connections with any of my profs, and I'm afraid it might be too late now before applications. There was one or two that gave me great writing feedback in my first year, but I'm not sure if that was memorable enough, and I didn't really talk to them.

I also have two jobs- one as a law clerk at a small firm I've been at for 3 years and have a great connection with my boss; the other, I've been a typist for a year, helping on a law prof's research at my school's law school (T20-40 range), with whom I'm very friendly. I also recently got an internship at a national law firm; my supervisors are paralegals, and I don't know them too well yet, but we're friendly.

I heard that schools want at least one academic letter if you're applying right out of undergrad, but I'm not sure at this point if a meh one would hurt me? And if I should just go the full professional letter route? And which professional letters should I prioritize?

my mar lsat diagnostic was 161, i'm aiming for 170+ in aug and T50 schools.

It's nearly impossible to get into any T6 school in their 40s, right?

My GPA is 3.85ish (T3 public school / soft STEM / 2-3 yrs of job experience / a lot of familial & medical hardships / a foreign military experience) , but can't really do any prep for my LSAT right now because of legal issues I'm currently dealing with.

I'm feeling super anxious because I'm in my late 30s.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently a Project Manager at a software company, working ~50 hours/week. I’m not very fulfilled and don’t feel passionate about the work, which is part of why I started studying for the LSAT.

I’ll hit one year at my company in October 2026, but I’ve been struggling to find the time and energy to study. I think I could reach around a 165 by August, and I’d like to apply this upcoming cycle.

Delaying to the 2027–2028 cycle isn’t ideal for me. I’m also concerned about maintaining strong relationships for letters of recommendation—I have them now, but that could change over time.

While I think my work experience adds value to my application, leaving before a full year might raise concerns about commitment.

I’d really appreciate advice on what to do:

• Quit my job and focus on LSAT prep (is ~7 months of experience okay if my score improves?)

• Stay in my job and apply with a lower score

• Wait for the 2027–2028 cycle (and potentially find a less demanding job—open to suggestions on roles that are helpful for law school applications)

I’m not set on a specific area of law yet. I majored in Neuroscience and English, and I enjoy reading, writing, and analytical work. My current role also involves some contract-related work.

Thanks in advance for any insight!

how does the lsac gpa work? do they have their own scale? for example, my college doesnt award A+s. also, does dual enrollment from high school also count in the lsac gpa?

when law schools report their average accepted applicant's gpas, it's the lsac one, right, not the undergraduate?

Is it possible to get a higher scholarship if you don't have any current acceptances from other schools? I made the mistake of not applying more broadly and at this point in the admissions cycle, I'm sure it's too late to do that now.

Stats are a 163 and 3.63 and at this point in time, I am going to Stetson Law. I was offered $25,000 per year. On the plus side, I'll get to live at home, so I don't have to worry about cost of living.

Does anyone have any insight on New England Law? I got an 85% scholarship which I was thrilled about, but the more I read into it it seems people are deeming it predatory. This is the first yes I have gotten, but any insight would really help. I feel like this big of a scholarship is too big to pass up.

I'm currently going into my 4th year undergrad and I'm taking the LSAT this June. I just started reaching out to professors to get a confirmation that one is willing to write a letter of recommendation for my law school applications, but it is very difficult since my major is huge and all of the lectures have 200+ people. My grades are all in the A and A+ ranges. One of the professors I reached out to replied to me and said that she cannot write it since she does not know me first-hand, but she is okay with me reaching out to my TA to write about me, and then she will sign off on it but still explicitly state that she does not know me. In my opinion, I don't think that will be very helpful, but she says that method has been successfully used by other students in my position. I'm honestly just a little stressed and nervous and not sure what to do here. I'm still waiting for 2 other professors to reply to my emails. I honestly just need one academic letter since I plan on getting one from my boss at work. I'm applying to Ontario law schools only.

I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since I was in middle school and I have so much passion for fighting people (lol I’m mean) but I’m getting a little discouraged because GPA matters so much for a T14 school and I ended undergrad with a 3.4. Before I apply to law school I’ll have been working full time in a non-legal field for 3 years. To me my GPA shouldn’t matter at that point but I know it will. Any advice? What LSAT score do I aim for? Help a girl out 😭

Hi! I've just completed a Masters of Science in Legal Studies with a concentration in Intellectual Property. I had intended to get this degree just to work as a legal aid at a law firm, but I think that I want to actually go to law school now. Will this degree prevent me from being able to go? Will law schools disapprove of it? Thanks for any help you can give me.

I got a 168 on my first LSAT attempt (right in the range I had been PTing in, my highest ever PT was 171), and I have a 3.99 GPA with a double major.

I am a first generation college student. I have no attorneys in my family, and I've been doing social work in my rural hometown since I graduated college. My goal is nonprofit/public service work as an attorney, so I'm not planning on making a lot of money. I can't afford to take out a lot of loans for law school .

My absolute dream school is WashU in St. Louis. I'm from this area. I have professional ties there and family there. It keeps me close to home and to the communities I'm currently serving as a forensic interviewer.

Assuming I would even be admitted with these stats, I could never even dream of attending without a massive scholarship. Do I need to just give up on the idea of WashU with these stats? I am signed up to take the June LSAT, but there is no chance I am getting at or above their 175(!!!!!) median in a month.

I am planning to apply for law school this upcoming cycle. I am one year post -grad. What is the best approach or template for writing an addendum for a class you took during undergraduate? Additionally, do you guys find that admissions counselors are worth the money or are there other alternatives you prefer? - Sincerely a First Gen Prospective Law Student

I'm currently one year out of undergrad, I'm a slightly unconventional applicant as I have no experience in any legal fields, I work as a scientist at a biotechnology company and I was hoping to apply for a patent lawyer. As the title suggests I'm wondering if I should apply in the F26 cycle

Reasons I’m considering applying this cycle:

• Applicant numbers seem to keep increasing year over year, so I’m worried waiting could make things more competitive

• The job market feels unstable and I’m not fully confident I can secure or maintain employment for another year

Reasons I’m considering waiting:

• I currently have no legal experience. If I wait and get some now, would a few months actually make a meaningful difference for admissions?

• Does the type of experience matter a lot for patent law (e.g. patent/IP vs general legal work), or is any legal exposure worth my time? I’ve heard that legal experience isn’t really expected for patent-focused applicants, so I’m unsure how much weight to give this. I've also previously tried applying for patent related positions and got nothing back before being recruited for my current scientist position.

For context, I’m sitting at a 3.65 GPA and a 170 LSAT which I will most likely retake.

Would appreciate any thoughts, especially from people who applied with/without legal experience or made a similar timing decision.