I'm looking for advice on whether or not to write a diversity statement for my U.S law school application. I moved from the U.K to the U.S when I was 11 years old because of my dad's job (I'm now 22 years old). I am also the first person in my family to graduate from university. To note, I have no history of overcoming socioeconomic hardship nor am I part of a historically underrepresented group. This is what the law school put in the description for the diversity statement:

"The committee shall take into account all factors that indicate that the candidate will contribute to diversity, including, but not limited to, a history of overcoming socioeconomic hardship; family background with little or no formal higher education; membership in a group that has historically been underrepresented in the legal community, including, but not limited to, groups based on race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or age; geographic diversity; or service employment in furtherance of the goal of diversity."

I'm very conflicted, so any honest feedback would be amazing!! Thanks in advance

Not sure if this is common knowledge, but what is the significance of Harvard's priority deadline? (Feb. 1). Does applying by the priority deadline rather than by the regular deadline (March 1) leave an advantage beyond the normal advantage of applying earlier?

I didn't realize this until logging on to the application today — there's a chance I can finalize everything by the priority deadline (tonight, basically), but it would be rushed. I'm wondering if there's a significant benefit to the "priority deadline".

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to the 7Sage team!

I couldn’t have been happier working with Christie and Susannah! They were incredibly helpful, professional, and generous with their time and advice. They went out of their way to make sure the experience was a positive one. I reviewed multiple admissions consulting organizations and spoke to multiple people. When I reached out to 7Sage and spoke with David, I knew I found the right team. From the start, 7Sage provided excellent resources and guidance throughout the process. They made the process as smooth and easy as possible, while still ensuring I had everything I needed and exceeding expectations every step of the way. They helped me put together a strong application package and I couldn't feel more confident in the end result. Really have nothing bad to say about 7Sage and Christie and Susannah in particular. A+, highly recommend! Thanks for making this experience that much better!

Currently purchasing CAS and wondering if any of you registered for CRS?

I applied to approx. 15-16 schools and heard back from about 5 so far. I just feel like this cycle is slow and brutal (Reddit is not helping my nerves lol). My anxiety is just through the roof as the weeks go on. I feel like I'm missing so many "waves" and it's freaking me out. On top of that, it sounds like a handful of the T20/T14 schools have increased their medians which means my stats, which would have been good last year, are now not so hot lmao 😥😪 Though know I shouldn't be complaining because I have gotten 2 acceptances so far, I just can't help but stress about the remaining. The 2 R's I received are also just tough to digest tbh. Basically, I hate this cycle and I am dying to hear back from the rest. Congrats to everyone who has gotten into their dream schools. And for those who didn't get their top choices, know that there are better things coming. keep your chin up. I'm there with ya.

Anyways, this is just a blatant rant post and if anyone else wants to rant in the comments, feel free to 🥲

Okay so I’m uncertain if I should put a housing issue as a character and fitness problem. I hosted my boyfriend in my dorm for a week while he was waiting for the apartment he paid for to become open. It’s not on my record and was quickly resolved but I put it in character and fitness the first time I applied for law schools. Should I put it again or just disregard it?

Hi there,

I'm wondering if someone would like to have a look at my GPA addendum explaining why my GPA drop while I was in university. I did take one year off to do college for a year and I passed it and then another year off to do work. I did graduate last April 2020, however not the GPA I hoped for.

I'm more than willing to have a look at your essay in exchange for your kindness (maybe anything but a full PS draft for that paragraph lol, but if you also want to also look at my why school statement once I finish it ----).

Thanks in advance!

Wouldn’t have been possible without 7Sage, thank you!!! But always remember, “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey” .... Mamba Mentality :)

Last week I posted about my first decision where I got a full ride to one of my safety schools.

Today I got an email from another comparable safety school informing me that I was denied.

I am perplexed. The school that denied me only had my application for one week, which makes me very confused how they could reach a conclusion so quickly.

Even my reach schools haven't rendered denials (decisions) yet and the t14 schools I applied to have been in constant contact with me leading me to believe they are taking my application seriously.

While it is only one school - I am beginning to get fearful that this denial will is going to be a bleak forecast of things to come.

Does anyone have advice how to cope with this? It is quite disconcerning.

Hello everyone. I was just wondering if I need to write an addendum because I cancelled my LSAT the first two times. I obviously plan on taking the LSAT again, and I do not plan on cancelling this time around. Also, are two cancellations going to look bad for me in the application process? My top choice is UVA, and I know I have a long way to go to achieve an acceptable score for the school, but I was just wondering if this would come back to haunt me, especially for a t-14 school. Thank you!

Hi guy, a few years ago I attempted to study and take the LSAT, but ultimately I ended up no doing it. Ill just say I lost the motivation to do so. Now I currently work for NBC as a financial Analyst, I love my job and all that we do but I cant get the need to apply to law school out my head has it has always been my goal. my biggest concern now is what will the law schools think of my resume as it is build to gain a job in finance. I have worked both for JP Morgan, Comcast and now NBC universal and I have no Law experience. do you think this will hinder my chance at getting into law school. So far I have 2 degree with a year or 2 apart from different university BA in Psychology -GPA 3.2 from LIU and BS in Finance- GPA 2.9. And if you guys don't think I'm crazy what is a score I should aim for with those type of gpa and work experience .

Hi all. One of my applications requires me to list the other schools I'm applying to. Does anyone have insight on how this will impact their decision? (it's required, not optional)

I am currently in my final semester of undergrad and am applying to law school as well. I am a psychology and sociology double major and only need two classes to graduate because I already fulfilled majority of the requirements prior to senior year. I am currently underloading with 3 classes but was also thinking of dropping one class because I am not that interested in it (we have until Feb 1st to drop classes without a 'W'). My dilemma though is whether law schools will not like the fact that I am taking only 2 classes in my final semester, and I was wondering whether they prefer a slightly more rigorous senior year course load?

Hi guys,

I was wondering your opinion on optional statements? Should I submit one when given the chance? I realize I am very late in the application process so I didn't know if this would help or not. I realize this is likely a case by case consideration, but I was wondering if there are any hard and fast rules surrounding the statements. Thanks!

Okay, I am definitely a non-traditional student and didn't even realize until just now that taking the April LSAT is wayy too late since most admissions are done in Dec-Jan. Does that mean I just have to wait until the next cycle to apply?

I am still on cloud nine, but I got my first admissions notification today.

In addition, to being accepted, I was awarded a full scholarship!

I am not a traditional applicant - it has taken me 9 years to finish my undergraduate degree and my GPA is sub 3.0 - when I first took the LSAT in 2017 I scored a 143.

Had it not have been for 7sage I would never have been able to increase my score so drastically and I doubt I would've been even seriously considered at any law school.

I never once entertained the idea of getting a scholarship - I thought that I would be lucky if any law school would look past my GPA and the various academic probations and dismissals that went along with my nine year journey.

Thank you to the whole 7sage team and especially my editor Ethan!

I wouldn't be here without you all.

I just took the January LSAT this past week. Scores don't come out til Feb. 3. Is applying this late to schools going to drastically decrease my chances of getting in? Should I wait until the next cycle or is it worth it to still apply now?

I'm currently a second semester senior at my undergraduate university. My university offers a program to "senior underload" where you can take fewer than the required number of credit hours your last semester if you don't need the additional credits to graduate. I am planning on applying to law school in one or two years and was wondering if anyone knew if underloading would look bad on my transcript for top law schools? I don't know why it would because it just saves money (pay reduced tuition) and time but someone (unqualified) once told me that it would seem like you were slacking on courses so I'm really not sure what to think! I would appreciate any insight or advice!

I am currently a junior in undergrad and plan to volunteer with the AmeriCorps for a couple of years after graduation. As a result, I'm not totally sure how to go about obtaining/asking for letters of recommendation. Is it reasonable to ask a couple of my undergrad professors if they could go ahead and write me letters of recommendation and just save them for a couple of years? Would it be better to ask them to write a letter of rec now and ask if they could update it in a couple of years when I need it? I just don't want to get two or three years out of a professor's class then ask them to write me a letter because I know they may struggle to remember specific details. Any response/assistance is appreciated, as I have no idea how to go about this!

When is it appropriate to add optional statements? For example, the Rutgers application has an option to upload additional documents about work experience, volunteer experience, anything to add to your application.

I feel like everything is covered in my application, personal statement, and resume. Is it bad that I don't add anything extra? Feel like it would just be listing my resume all over again.

Hi everyone,

After poring over more than two hundred applications, we're proud to announce the winner and runners up of the 7Sage 7K scholarship. Every single applicant was deserving, but the seven ten we chose moved us deeply. We think the world will be a better place when they earn their law degrees.

The winner of the 7Sage 7K scholarship is Reo Hayashizaki. (Reo preferred that we use her full name instead of her username.)

The runners up (who preferred that we use their user names) are LexieLSAT, lady stardustt, Pomegranate, lmedr001, chipotlelover888, FJ15, jtweedle, lalvarez16, and one student who wished to remain completely anonymous.

Altogether, we are awarding $8,000, ten LSAT prep packages, and ten admissions consulting or editing packages. The students who had already purchased 7Sage packages received refunds.

To everyone who didn't win: thank you so much for your applications. We know this was a lot of work in a cruddy time, and we found the choice excruciating. All of you, without exception, will bring something unique and important to the legal profession. You rock.

We'll open applications for the 2021 7Sage 7k scholarship on August 1, and we encourage you to apply!

How did you describe academic honors on your application (dean's list specifically)? There is not enough room to write what I want, so wondering what other people put?

Hello everyone!

I was just curious if resume matters for top law school admission. I'm still studying LSAT, but just wondering if it is important. Without many/outstanding working (or internship) experiences, does it matter to get into good law schools?

(I know.. hard numbers like LSAT score and GPA are obviously more important.. haha)

Thank you!

Hi all, I have completed a number of applications but, for various reasons (including an upcoming amazing employment opportunity, the fact that I submitted most applications less than a month ago, the fact that I'd need significant scholarships, and an LSAT score near the lower of my PTs) I am considering withdrawing those applications and reapplying for the 2021 cycle if the employment opportunity does not come through.

I understand that that withdrawing after acceptance can be seen quite negatively if you later reapply, but I'm wondering whether the same would be true for withdrawals made prior to any decision. Anyone have experience of this, or thoughts? Any advice would be appreciated.

howdy all, I wanted to let people know how this admissions cycle has gone for me with hopes of shedding some light for others. It's been a very wonky cycle so far. I sent in 18 applications just after Oct 23, right after I got the results for my 169. I applied to all t14 + UCLA, UGA, Emory, and Notre Dame. I was expecting with my "super" soft of being a veteran + being a splitter at a lot of schools or at least hitting their median LSAT that I'd be a shoe in (haha it's actually "shoo in") at a lot of schools, but this has not been the case.

Here are the results of this weird cycle:

Georgetown - waitlist

Notre Dame - accepted

UGA - accepted

Harvard - denied

Cornell - denied

U Penn - waitlist

Waiting still from 12 schools.

Huh? Waitlisted at #7 Penn and denied at #13 Cornell? Then waitlisted at #14 Georgetown?? Here's a link to a very helpful and anxiety-lowering video from Spivey Consulting on youtube she basically explains what's going on and it helped me to manage my stress better.

I hope this info helps some of you, I wanted to be open about my application stats and my results, hopefully other ppl will benefit from this.