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'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.

Hi everyone!

As many of you probably did, I just got my April LAST score back and am a little underwhelmed... For context, I started studying at the end of last May, took the September test, and got a 152. I took a step back, decided not to apply this cycle, and signed up for the April test and got a 164. I am happy with the significant score jump, but feel like I have more in the tank with most of my recent PTs being 168-174 (and a 162 2 weeks before :/ )

I was really, really hoping that would be my last test and did not sign up for the June exam. I am getting married on August 8, so the August test is off the table for me. September almost seems too soon after my wedding to really lock in again, and October feels so far away.

I work full-time, over 5 years out of undergrad, and am trying to decide if I should be content with a significant score jump or if I should try again. The burnout is real right now...

Any advice, motivation, etc would be most helpful.

My goal score is a 168 btw

Hi applicants! I'm the coordinator of 7Sage's admissions program. It's my job to organize our committee of admissions officers, train all of our consultants, and refine our expert strategic advise to all applicants. I'll be on the 7Sage podcast answering questions about the admissions process. Give me all your questions, particularly those related to:

• How admissions officers view different 'softs'

• How to approach the personal statement

• What law school are really looking for

• Anything else!

Two lucky question-askers will get a free Essay Workshop with a 7Sage consultant, chosen at random on the day of taping ! (Friday, May 1st). Post away!

This is going to be a busy week for admissions classes here at 7Sage!

With the April LSAT results coming back in a few days, we'll be doing our latest rounds of our "What Does My Score Mean" sessions. You've spent all this time prepping for the LSAT, stressing about the LSAT, taking the LSAT, waiting for your LSAT scores, and now you have them ... and now what? We'll contextualize the LSAT's role in the admissions process as well as give you insights on the other factors that go into the law school admissions process (hint - there's a lot more than just this score!).

Sessions on both Wednesday and Friday at 12PM and 3PM Eastern.

And speaking of Wednesday, we'll have our regular weekly admissions AMA session! Stop on by to ask whatever questions you have about applications, the law school admissions process, or those admissions phobias that have been in the back of your mind and have been meaning to research but it never seems like the right time. Well, Wednesday, is the right time!

Session on Wednesday at 1PM Eastern.

You can find info and links for these classes right here!

I’m already above medians for schools I want to apply to but I know I can score higher and have free time to study. Will it hurt my application if I apply with future tests scheduled? For example, if I send in applications on September 1st while being signed up for September and October LSAT will this hurt my application?

I'm from the east coast, but I have a trip planned to the west coast in early June.

Conveniently, I've got some time to visit law schools. Even though schools aren't in session, is it worth contacting admissions and scheduling an information session and/or campus visit?

What should I expect and is there anything I should ask for particularly?

For extra information, I would've taken the LSAT (but not know the score) when I go in early June.

Happy Friday, applicants! Are you applying to law school next cycle? I'm looking to give out three free Essay Workshop appointments with an expert 7Sage consultant to brainstorm your personal statement.

The first three people to respond to this post get them, so long as you're applying next cycle and are ready to sign up for a brainstorming session now!

Hi all,

I need some advice on whether to enroll in my old undergrad school as a non matriculated student for the sole purpose of obtaining an academic letter of recommendation.

I have seen some posts where really strong applicants who are lacking academic letters of rec are being rejected or waitlisted. Currently I'm PTing at around a 168 and have a 3.0 gpa. I graduated in 2023 and cannot get an academic letter. I am confident I can get strong letters from my boss and supervisor at the law firm I work at, but I am leaning towards taking a summer class as well to have at least the one academic letter.

I wish to make my application as strong as possible to possibly get a full ride somewhere or even hopefully get accepted into a T14. I will be applying this upcoming cycle. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

How far in advance should i start working on my personal statement? Does someone have an example I can review for context?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give insights into what schools I should look into and what my chances are, as I've found information about Canadian schools to be harder to find.

I know some schools drop your lowest credits, which would be ideal; I feel that my current cgpa is pretty low at around 3.5 since all of the schools I have looked into are asking for 3.8/3.9. At this point, I would be happy to get into any school, so I am not too picky. I'm taking the LSAT in June, but so far my range of scores has fallen between 165-170. I know that applications have been tough, but I am really hoping not to apply to too many schools to save money, and due to my immigration situation, I ideally need to find a school this following year rather than wait another cycle as that would complicate things with my student visa.

Does anyone have any recommendations for Canadian law schools that weigh LSAT more heavily or are maybe more forgiving on dropping some credits?

I went to the University of Toronto for a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. My GPA is around 2.9. I want to apply for Canadian law schools near Toronto/anywhere in the GTA.

I went through some financial instability and traumatic experiences which significantly made it harder for me to live, let alone perform well in school despite endlessly studying. I also pursued a Specialist degree which means I rarely had electives, most of my required credits were for technical courses (programming, theory, calculus, statistics, etc.) so my GPA reflects that. I did do better in my fourth/fifth year where I had more humanities electives (I perform much better in writing courses) and wasn't overloaded with credits.

Can anyone give me some insight on what my LSAT score should aim to be, and how realistic it really is for me to apply? I'm having some serious doubts in myself because of my GPA.