When clicking on a school, would someone clarify the tuition and costs to me?

Is the Cost of living (off campus) the estimation of only the cost-of-living expenses (rent, groceries, etc) apart from the tuition?

And the actual Total cost is the cost of 1 year or semester? (again, apart from the cost of living).

We should be looking at the total cost for a year's tuition and of course the 3 years for the entirety of the full-time completion. Am I understanding this correctly?

And for the scholarship predictor- this is only for one year correct?

For the most recent admission cycle, there are close to 9k applicants with a score above 170 according to LSAC's official data. Yet class sizes at T14 only add up to about 4.5k. Considering most T14s have 25th percentiles below 170, this means that less than 40% of the 170+ scorers end up attending a T14.

Maybe a low GPA could account for some, but I find it hard to belief that 60% of 170+ scorers have a GPA so low that it raises a red flag. Moreover, I feel like most who score above a 170 should be competent enough to not bomb the soft factors too badly.

What are people's thoughts on this? Is it just that 173 or maybe even 175 is now the new 170, or have I overlooked some common pitfalls?

I just received a letter of recommendation from my supervisor. It’s three paragraphs. 1st is about our organization, 2nd is about my specific role, 3rd is my traits that would be good for being an attorney. Is this typical? I don’t know what to expect from a letter of recommendation, I want to be sure they are all as strong as they can be. Any insights?

Hi! I am taking my second LSAT this August and am planning on applying to law schools this coming fall. I am (really really) hoping my score will increase significantly this second time around. I heard some people suggest that if a score increases by a certain percentage, we have to explain why in the addendum.

If someone has any extra information on if this is true, and if so, what we should put, I would really appreciate it!

Hi all,

I had a letter of rec written about 2 maybe 3 years ago when I thought I was going to apply. I'm shy asking the professor to redate it for this cycle. Is it bad if the date is from years ago?

I was going to take the LSAT in September but will need to push it to October because I do not feel ready yet and nowhere near scoring to where I want which is 170+. But that means I would have to submit my apps in late October/early November, and I still do not know whether that is considered late in being competitive enough for a T-14 spot because everyone is saying the earlier the better. What are your thoughts/comments?

Hi everyone! I'm planning to take the September LSAT in person, and I had a few questions for those who have already taken it.

1. What are some mental strategies or tactics you used during the exam to stay calm, recover after a difficult question, or reset between sections?

2. What does the testing room look like? How are the computers set up, and what was the overall environment like?

3. For anyone who tested with Category 2 accommodations (100% extended time/double time), what was your experience? Were you in a private room or with other accommodated test takers? How were the breaks handled, and what did your testing day look like overall?

4. Is there anything you wish you had known before taking the LSAT in person for the first time?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any advice you have. Thank you!

I studied for freshman, sophomore, and (now) senior year at a US undergraduate college which does not take into account study abroad grades on my transcript - they are just recorded P/F.

I spent my sophomore year abroad - fall through a direct abroad university, and spring through another US college, one of the CUNYs in New York, where I received a few A+ . Will my CUNY grades be counted into my LSAC GPA since it is a US institution if I also submit that transcript?

This is a long shot, but does anyone know any resources to have someone look at my personal statement for edits? I don't have $1,499 to spend lol, so let me know if yall have found anything cheaper (or even better, free!).

Appreciate yalls help.

I am applying to 6 ontario law schools this cycle. 4 of these schools have the same personal statement prompt, the only difference is that they each want to know WHY THAT SCHOOL- so I have written one personal statement, and will revise it for each school to answer the "why them" - but how should i answer this? should i weave the answer throughout the essay, or simply add a paragraph answering "why them"?

are there any drawbacks to writing the optional essay that some schools offer?

my main personal statement is about a unique life event that has progressed throughout my life and inspired me to pursue law; i slightly mention my identity/culture (like 2 sentences that tie into the event etc.) i want to write an optional essay more about my identity, cultural upbringing, and family household which also influences my decision to go to law school.

are there any drawbacks to this?

Hello! I was wondering if anyone knew the importance of your resume for law school applications straight out of undergraduate. I've had a few jobs and internships, but they are fairly eccentric (psychiatry, teaching, education, religion, etc). I've basically got nothing that would indicate I have an interest in the legal field.

Does anyone know how much significance T14 or T30 schools put on your resume and previous legal experience? I want to go to law school to become a lawyer, but I haven't been able to find any opportunities as an undergraduate.

Thank you!

do i need to contact every single one of my verifiers and let them know im adding them to my application?? also, how would i list something on my abs that i cant really "specify" hours by week/month.... for example, I'm a volunteer for my city, I volunteer for city events/shifts/programs sporadically as they become available on the city app. each event has different people overseeing it. how would i list this and who would i add as a verifier for so many different volunteering events?

I'm trying to score in the high 150s and maybe even break 160 by November. My plan is to apply to schools like American and Catholic up in D.C. My undergrad GPA is a 3.9 and I have T3 softs. This test has been extremely difficult and humbling for me, so if I can somehow get a high 150 in my October or Nov attempts, I will be ecstatic. (currently have a 152 on file..)

I'm just wondering if applying by late November will drastically change my admissions and tuition help outcomes. Would appreciate anyone's advice!

Also a side question, would I have a shot at top 100 schools with a 152? Thank you!

Hello! I am just looking for some advice, reassurance, or a reality check about my chances of getting into law school. In early June I took a diagnostic with 0 lsat prep and scored a 152. I have been studying for roughly one month now and had a plan to test in September and October, to get applications in prior to thanksgiving. My study plan has been going well and I am up to date. My goal score is 165+ and my cumulative undergrad GPA is a measly 2.51! Since college I have been working as a contract analyst in a national finance firm for 2 years. Working in a law related setting and working directly with lawyers and legal analysts had really driven my interest in studying law. My undergrad degree is from Drake and I would love to continue my education there.

With my stats, how realistic is this goal?

Does it help in law admissions when applying to a law school from which you graduated in their undergrad program?

Is the "Thanksgiving cutoff" a real thing or should I focus on getting the highest score possible, even if that is a later test date?

Thank you for any input you may provide!

Hi,

So for context, I'm in my 30s, I graduated in 2014 with a not so stellar GPA because of a lot of family and mental health issues. Later on in life I did get my paralegal certificate and I've been a paralegal ever since so I have a ton of legal and work experience. I tried applying to law school before but it seems like some of the top schools really wanted some academic references which I obviously don't have like 10 years after graduating. So I kind of rehauled my education. I got a second bachelors and I am getting a masters degree right now.

My second bachelors GPA is amazing, close to 4.0. Will law schools care about this? Will it get reported in CAS/LSAC?

Will they care about my masters if I do well?

I am hoping to get strong professor LORs AND one from my law firm.

I am aiming to prove that I AM GOOD at academics now, and when I was 18-22 I had a lot going on and it's representative of who I am NOW. What's the best way to flash these neon lights to law schools to make them notice without just filtering me out based on the number in CAS/LSAC?

Also, obviously aiming for whatever highest score the LSAT Goddess is going to bestow upon me!

My Bachelors undergrad GPA is a 3.81, with my final semester being a 4.0, but my cumulative is much lower because when I first started college (to get my associates degree) it was at the outbreak of COVID + my living situation was not the best and my grades suffered. Should I be worried about this as it was now 6 years ago and since then I have been constantly getting presidential's list, etc.? Is this something I should write an addendum for? I feel since I have consistently gotten dean's and presidential lists since, then those alone show that I am a good student, but is it still important to write an addendum to explain the difficult situation I was in? SHOULD I RETAKE SOME OF THE COURSES I HAVE LOWER GRADES IN FROM 6 YEARS AGO?

I had the opportunity through an internship to draft a legal memo that roughly follows an IRAC structure. Would it be a good idea to link this to my resume as I am applying? For context, I am applying with a 3.95, have a 166 on my record, but I am retaking in August; my recent PTs (and individual sections) have been in the high 170s. I would assume it's unusual, which would be a good thing, but I am also somewhat afraid that if it's "not T14 quality," it would hurt my chances. Opinions?

Can’t recommend Jen highly enough. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about the admissions process and is helpful, responsive and very helpful. 5/5 stars!

I probably already know the answer here, but looking for more insight. I'm planning to take the Sept LSAT and even though my BR is exactly where I want, I'm still struggling getting that on an actual timed section or PT. I wanted to apply as soon as possible, so planned to by early Oct as soon as I had my score.

But how much does applying early in the cycle actually give you a boost? Obviously it's better to have your best LSAT score possible, but if that takes me until even December, January etc to apply - how will that impact admissions outcomes?

I am retaking the LSAT in October, and figured I would just apply in october/november once my score was released. My question is should I apply when apps open in September with my old score and then have CAS automatically update it, or do future test date and have the score updated once it is in.

I am submitting applications for the second time this fall, with the plan to attend law school in the Fall of 2027. I have two letters of rec that I used last cycle from my college professor and college debate coach. I have been working for almost a year now as a legal assistant, and I am trying to decide if adding a third letter of recommendation would help for my applications (for places where three are accepted). If I do include one, I would also need to decide if I ask someone I work with now or a professor from college. Does anyone have advice on how to decide the number of letters and who to ask?

I went through a different test prep company to assist with my personal statement, all other relevant essays, and my resume. I want to make sure I am putting my best foot forward when I apply to law schools for the 2027 term and need to have a second set of eyes to review my completed essays.

Does 7Sage offer this service?

Hi, I’m wondering if I should write an addendum to address my LSAT score, I’ve taken it 3 times, jumping from a 156, 160, and finally 165. I might even take it one more time in September to improve even more. I took the first test 2 years ago and didn’t really take it seriously. My most recent I was able to get while working full time! Should I address this on my applications?

A lot of schools I'd like to apply to have optional perspective/diversity statements. I'm a D1 athlete applying KJD. I'd like to focus this part of my application on how college athletics made me a strong collaborator who can work to achieve a goal with people from various backgrounds, made me a strong leader etc. but I see tons of stuff online about not writing about playing college sports. I don't know what else I'd write about that I don't discuss heavily in my resume/PS. Is there any way to do this...correctly I guess?