Is it okay to reuse material for different law schools' supplemental essay questions? For example, if I wrote about something for Georgetown's 250 word essay, could I use some of that verbatim in another school's optional essay? Or is this considered self-plagarism?

Hey so I’m currently in the application process for law school and I’m also a senior in my undergrad. I’ve already taken an lsat and gotten a 157 which Ik can get me into schools but I decided that I’m gonna take the January lsat to see if I can crack the 160s. The issue is I got super backed up with assignments and finals and I completely missed the deadline to apply for the January lsat.

My question is am I screwed for having to take the February lsat? I’m very confident I can get into the 160s but it’s just a matter of spots being open.

I’m applying to UT Austin (long shot I know), SMU, University of Houston, and A&M. All of these schools have application deadlines of March (so they accept February LSATs and A&M’s application closes in April so that works even better for me.

Also I plan on submitting my application this month and choosing the option to have them wait on my lsat score.

So what do y’all think? Am I screwed or should I be okay?

Hey guys,

Just want advice from people on the application process. I'll be brief. I went to a very good school for undergrad, Notre Dame, but because of the difficulty of the school and a few personal issues and learning disabilities, my GPA was a little lower than I'd like it to be.

I ended senior year with a 3.54. Just wondering whether or not law schools take into account the difficulty of your undergraduate school when assessing your GPA

Hi everyone! Anyone interested in participating in a personal statement swap? I would like some feedback on my personal statement as I really wanna strengthen it before I submit applications.

I graduated with a decent GPA, a 3.8. I even received honors, Magna Cum Laude, but my freshman year I was a STEM major that I was pressured into and did not enjoy. That year I got about a 3.2 GPA, but I changed my major sophomore year and got a 4.0 every semester after. On top of that, I am from an extremely rural town (2,000 people, 2 hrs away from every major city, no stoplights lol) where I didn't have the best college preparation. I think that also factored into my low freshman year GPA. Since I graduated with a good GPA, and my transcript shows a change in major, I am wondering if I should write an addendum for that year of school? Or is it unnecessary because my grades increased significantly and the transcript kind of tells the story itself?

On top of that I have taken the LSAT 3 times. However the first time was over a year ago, and I essentially didn't study. I scored a 159, which was pretty much my raw score. I took it again in October this year, getting a 165 and again in November, ending with a 167. Do I need to explain the first test? I basically had poor advising on whether or not I should take it (I was a full time student at the time as well). I shouldn't have taken the real test that first time, and the increase from that score to my final score is a bit of a jump, so i'm not sure if that warrants an explanation.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Just saw in the law school info coda doc that last year Northwestern had some short answer responses... Did anyone get this?

Hi LSAT community, been reading everyone’s comments here today and happy for everyone who hit their goal score but looking for advice after a disappointing morning. After scoring 157 in October I was really looking to improve into the 160 range leading up to November, especially since my practice test scores were consistently in the 162-165 range. After scoring a 157 again, I am feeling extremely discouraged, even though I know it is not a bad score. For context, I am targeting schools in the DC area (American University and Maryland are my top choices) and have a 3.8 GPA, was ideally looking to get a significant scholarship or a full ride somewhere, but am questioning whether applying for this cycle is a good idea. Was planning on sending out applications in the next week but should I be looking to retake in January or target lower ranked schools? Is it unrealistic to expect even a minor scholarship? Any and all advice appreciated

I want to submit a diversity statement that is based on how my religion shaped me. Would this be wanted for the Northwestern Admissions team? Is there something I should be aware about before submitting such a statement?

Any thoughts appreciated!

@"Cant Get Right" and anyone else who applied to/attended Northwestern

Just wanted to know if anyone knows anything about this law school

Hey everyone, I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.

I recently got hired for another paralegal position (I had one in the past, but I switched over to doing remote freelance paralegal work on Upwork for the past few months to focus on the LSAT). Do you guys think I should add that to my resume? The start on the resume would show 11/2022 and I'm planning on submitting my application right after I get the November LSAT back. I already have a few positions in my work history, not a lot but not insignificant either.

Thanks!

Hello All! Although I am not applying this cycle (2022 to begin Fall 2023) I will be applying next cycle and would love to learn when is the best time to visit law schools and meet with admissions. I know they are very busy certain times of the year and would want to be respectful of that and of course meet with them at the most convenient times. I live on the west coast and will be planning a east coast tour so any feedback or advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

I received a couple noise violations during my freshman year in the student dorms. I was written up by the RA and had to meet with them to discuss the community guidelines. I was given a warning, but nothing else came of it. Is this something law schools expect us to disclose on a C&F addendum? This isn't on my permanent record, and I didn't receive any other disciplinary action related to the incident.

I have been out of undergrad for 3 years and work full time as a legal assistant. I scored a 150 in June and a 158 in October (I started using 7Sage in August to help study prep) I feel confident since my PT scores are in the 165+ range that I should re-take in January. I am working on safety school apps as well at the moment and plan to apply to goal school in February with my new score. If I have another significant score increase, do I need to write a LSAT addendum? What are the recommendations for people with multiple scores?

I am an Indian guy looking to change career directions by studying law in US. I don't have much idea about the information process since there's not much available in this part of the world about LSAT and how to go about it. Any responses would be welcome.

Hello , I need some advice regarding the ASU binding admission- O’Connor Merit Scholars program vs regular admission. I am not sure which one to chose and If selecting the binding program would hurt me because my LSAT score is below the schools median . Thank you !

I currently have a 154 on the lsat with a 3.43 GPA. I took the November exam two weeks ago, but was interrupted by the proctor. so LSAC gave me a retest today. However, I was distracted by people talking from each side of the room and flunked my logic games section. I doubt I made a score higher than 154 and already took the lsat three times this year. I usually score around the high 150s and low 160s which is why I was so disappointed in how things turned out. What should I do at this point? Should I just attend a lower ranked law school? How much will my personal statement or resume help with my admission? Thanks!

Who would be willing to help me look over statement? More than aware than it's a personal statement and has to be written on my own, I have a draft done, but little refinements / suggestions with certain things from an outside perspective would be great!

what if you havent worked than what goes in a resume

Anyone have pros for each school relative to the other?

I've done some research but would like some outside opinion / insight.

I would love to live / practice in San Diego and don't know much about Malibu. Money is of course a factor so it would depend on what each school offered in that sense. USD seems like a great school to me holistically.

Will Pepperdine grads be competing with LMU, Chapman, UCLA, etc grades more so than San Diego?

I had a friend who got into ucd, Berkeley, but still chose Gonzaga because she liked the location a lot more and wants to stay there. I don't know why people talk so much about rankings here. Obviously a super "Low" or not as reputable school AND the tier 1 ivy schools - that makes sense, but I know so many people who graduated from USD or other schools and were very successful.

Please do not respond with any pretentious comments. I need actual advice.

I have heard different perspectives on this topic. I am in a bit of a tug o war in my head since I know that the earlier they receive the app the better.

I am applying right now for fall 2023 and want to highlight the review & feedback service that 7 sage offers at an hourly rate. I got two reviews of my Personal Statement (1st draft, and then a review of my rewrite) PLUS a proofread out of the deal.

It was huge in helping to put my mind at ease: first of all, it saved me a ton of time to hear that I was on the wrong track and needed to start over, and then I was relieved for the confirmation that my re-write was good. Also saved me plenty of work. The extra proofreading and spellcheck stuff was icing. :)

Thanks again to 7sage for providing such a range of helpful and quality service, you guys rock!

I have a couple of full-time positions and internships which I have put in the main experience section but every time I wasn't working at a full-time job or interning in college, I was still hustling to make ends meet but they were jobs like being a security guard on the weekends, driving for door dash/UberEATS after school.

Would this even be something I should include? Personally, I want to include it because it did make up a significant part of my undergrad experience, for four years I was always working in some capacity to be able to afford my education and I would like to highlight that onto my resume in some way.

Personal statement is supposed to be 2-3 pages double spaced? Any word count frame ?

The November 2022 was my first LSAT, and I plan on taking it again in January 2023... with that being said I want to get the rest of my application in before Christmas. So I'm wondering how I go about making sure my application isn't denied with my Nov LSAT score because I instead want them to measure my Jan LSAT score... however I will be submitting my application right when scores or released or a little after, and I don't think I want to necessarily cancel my Nov score. does this make sense?? Please help!! #help

I have a professor who I've worked with in the classroom as a teaching assistant. He's seen me explain class concepts to students and can vouch for my communication abilities, but he's never personally graded me. Is this sufficient for an academic reference?