I'm taking the April LSAT, hopefully the last one I take. My applications don't close until July 31st, for the Fall 2026 cycle. Seems late, but I figured I should still apply late instead of not at all. I know if seats are slimming down, my chances are lower, but besides that, does it mean anything else applying late? What if I apply, don't get in, and apply early addmison 2027? Will that look bad for admisson committees?

Hello, is anyone here applying for 2027 cycle but studying now? I graduated unviersity in APpril 2025 and taking a year off but it seems that beginning law school in fall of 2027 is more than a year off because I would be applying fall of 2026? anyone have any advice? I'm 24 and fear that its too late

I was planning to apply the 2026 cycle, though I received a disappointing score on my October LSAT (low 160s), which was ~5-6 points below my PT scores. I took the November test and will receive the results on Wednesday. I have a compelling story, significant work experience at a well known non-profit related to my field of interest, and stellar LORs. For the T14 schools that I'm targeting, my grades are somewhat low (3.7), though it's from an HYPS undergrad and my transcript has a clear upward trajectory and a 4.0 senior year. Additionally, I'm URM, LGBTQ, and disabled. I'm also applying to PhD programs in humanities, ultimately hoping to do a JD/PhD. However, I'm thinking it may make sense to apply for the PhD this cycle, begin the PhD fall 2026 and then apply to law school in one of the following two cycles with (hopefully) a higher LSAT and doctoral coursework under the belt. I'm planning to make a final decision about the cycle after getting the Nov. results this week and tentatively planning on moving ahead with applying if I receive a 165-167+. Part of me is hesitant to try if I receive below 170, especially given that the median scores at these schools are on the rise and this is shaping up to be the most competitive cycle ever.

Regarding the joint degree, I'm less concerned about doing them at the same university and more so attending the strongest and best fit programs for each degree.

Thoughts on how to make this decision? Could it be helpful to speak with an admissions consultant/expert?

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Just consulted with a law school admissions "expert" who told me even though I have a bachelors and masters in criminal justice (i plan to go into public service/ criminal law) and 4.0 LSAC GPA that i have absolutely no chances of getting into my target schools part time programs (highest is ranked 63rd and lowest ranked in the 100s so not t20 or anything) because my LSAT is significantly poor especially in comparison to my transcripts. i also have 2 years of work experience in the legal field as a paralegal. she told me to basically throw my whole app away and wait until next cycle to apply.

do i take the january lsat and apply later in the cycle? i have all my other materials set. is january even considered late for part time programs with march/april/may/june deadlines? any input helps!

I have a question regarding LSAC’s GPA calculation. I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2017, and later earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2025. I am based in Vietnam—not the United States—and I am planning to apply to U.S. law schools for a J.D. program.

When submitting transcripts to LSAC, am I allowed to submit only the transcript for my Law degree and exclude the transcript for my Communications degree, since the GPA for that earlier degree is relatively low? Or does LSAC require that I report all undergraduate coursework completed across different degrees?

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Hi, I need some advice on how to go about my application process. I have a 153 LSAT score on record, 3.39 GPA, and have taken it a few times before, each time improving my score (I canceled one score even tho it was 2 points higher than another b/c I felt it wasnt that big of a jump in scoring). I just took the Nov LSAT and idk how I feel about it... I was scoring high 150s and even low 160s on PTs, but felt terrible after my Nov exam. I think test anxiety killed me. I am expecting a worse score than a 153 but who knows, it could be higher.

I got my 153 back in June and applied to like 5 schools for the heck of it... Didn't get into any b/c it was so late in the cycle. Now I want to apply when my Nov scores come out (hopefully they are higher than my June 153), but if not, I can cancel and add that to my addendum. I need advice on what to do about my personal statement and addendum. I heard it is not good to reapply with the same stuff as last time. So I should be rewriting my personal statement and addendum? I thought my personal statement was kinda fire, so it sucks that I have to rewrite it, also not sure how I can change my addendum up that much, as it's just describing my reasoning for my poor scoring performance.

I see so many people on here asking for advice, but have LSAT scores and GPA much higher than mine and haven't applied yet, so am I cooked?

I have a quick question—actually, maybe two. I'm finalizing my law school application essays, but I'm having trouble finding the proper format for a Personal Statement. I couldn't locate any information on 7sage. Where can I find a sample Personal Statement or any essays? I want to clarify any discrepancies in the proper formatting. For example, is indentation before every paragraph required?

I have a recent 178 LSAT, and an expiring 336 GRE score from a Master’s program I need to send in the next couple days before it’s gone forever. I know the LSAT carries more weight since it’s what affects rankings, but is it worth submitting the GRE since it’s also above the median for my schools?

I guess the question comes down to whether schools will see the GRE as adding another dimension where I demonstrate my strength, or does it dilute my LSAT which is at a higher percentile band? Does anyone have any insight?

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Hello fellow prospective attorneys. This is my first post. I am confused about which months next year it would be the most ideal to sit for the LSAT in order to gain admission in Spring 2027. I thought of doing April and June - I started studying in September.

Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding GPA. Unfortunately, my GPA is quite low. My LSAT practice scores are really good; however, because of my low GPA, I’ve started to feel nervous.

LSAC completed the evaluation, and it came out as “average.” This evaluation also included my GPA. I’m not sure whether law schools will look at my original GPA or the overall LSAC evaluation average.

I read on some blogs that for international students, admissions staff often consider the LSAC evaluation average rather than the raw GPA. Is that true?

Hello,

I graduated in Fall of 2020 and been working at a law firm as a legal assistant. I already got one letter from the attorney that I work for personally, and I've also written a request to a professor. I haven't heard back yet from the professor and getting a bit nervy since I plan to finish applying by Dec 1.

I'm considering backup options -- either my second attorney who I've worked with for the past year with less workload, or a former paralegal that trained me and worked very closely with me daily (we could make the case that she was supervisory if needed) for 3 years before she moved to a different firm.

I'm confident that both people would be more than willing to write the letter, but I'm wondering which would be the better option. My feeling is that the paralegal knows me much better both professionally and personally than the second attorney.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!

I have extensive work experience that I’d like to feature in my resume for my applications. However, I understand that the ideal resume format for a fellowship or job might differ from the one used for a law school application. What are the key differences, and what should be included for applications?

Hey everyone,

I’m heading to the LSAC Law School Admissions Forum in San Francisco next week and wanted to ask for some advice. For those who’ve attended before, what’s the typical dress code like? I’m aiming to make a strong, professional impression without being overdressed.

Also, any tips on how to stand out when speaking with admissions representatives? Are there particular kinds of questions that tend to spark a good conversation?

Thanks in advance! I’d love to hear what worked well (or didn’t!) for you.

I am having trouble finding sample essays for their 250 word essay. Can anyone find a link to a site?

Hello!

I'm studying for the LSAT right now, but to give myself some understanding on the importance of my LSAT score, I thought I would ask this question: How Important is my LSAT Score?

For context, I did my 4 year undergraduate degree in the UK. I took some summer classes at US universities, but those grade outcomes did not impact my 4 year undergraduate degree. I graduated my university with a First Class Honours.

Obviously, I don't expect LSAC or law schools to understand what "First Class Honours" means or why I don't have a GPA. But, if I read correctly, LSAC does rank me in the general GPA scale somewhere between "Superior" and "Above Average".

Now, given these circumstances, how important is my LSAT score then? If I want to increase my chances at T25, does that mean I need to really go high to achieve a high score? Will law schools emphasise the LSAT score over my near-inexistent GPA?

If anyone has any experience with this or knows something, it would be greatly appreciated! I'd like to use this knowledge as another motivation for me to work even harder in LSAT prep.

Thank you!!

Hello guys! I am planning to apply by the end of November for this law school cycle and I am feeling very stressed about my personal statement. I think I have done at least 5 drafts and I still don't think its good enough. Is there any life changing advice you all were given that you think would help me?

For some context, my most recent draft discusses about my reason why through some experiences. I start off with the concept of what it means to be the "best" and use that throughout my essay. I use some experiences, being diagnoised with ADHD as well to show my reslience and self critisim. I make sure to connect these experiences throughout my life to larger systematic structures Ive started to notice in society. I also mentioned my internship in New Zealand, and some orgs at my college I was involved in which reflected on how I began to see how systems in law reflect and reinforce those social hierarchies. My essay focuses on how these realizations inspired me to study law to deepen my understanding of how societal systems function and how they can be changed as well.

I feel like this is too much or that I need to change something. I would greatly appreciate any support and help!

Hi! I was planning on taking the November LSAT and applying for law schools next cycle. I honestly was thinking of the November one as more of a preliminary/trial run to see how I do. My goal is above a 173 long term, so I was thinking of taking it again in the spring.

BUT my cousin recently told me that some schools, specifically T14 schools, will average out your LSAT scores or at least take them into consideration. I am averaging out at a 164 on practice exams right now. Is this true that they average/care about ALL your scores??? If so, should I just withdraw from November LSAT and/or reschedule for January so I can possibly get a better score the first time around?

Other info: 3.87 GPA from Penn, class of 2023, looking at T14 schools

Hi all! Just got my October LSAT results and am super displease - I've been PTing 173 and up across 7Sage and LawHub (for the test platform experience) and got a 164 on the exam. This isn't my first time taking the exam and though my scores have consistently gone up, I know I have the ability to get a better score and am thinking of retesting in January.

My question is whether or not I should apply for the 2026 cycle. I have a couple T14s on my school list and the rest are Tier 1s, so almost every school on my app list is now a reach. I have a very strong GPA (3.98/4.00) and diverse experiences reflected in my statements and resume, so I'm trying to figure out what the odds are of me getting in. I know any point increase on another test would increase scholarship but I'm worried that delaying my application from November to end of January will lower my chances of acceptance and merit aid. Thoughts??

Does anyone have any insight or advice on whether or not its a good idea to cancel your score? My previous undergrad advisor said not to cancel your score unless you absolutely flopped the test. I took the October LSAT and had some personal matters come up unexpectedly the day before. I don't think I realized how much it would subconsciously affect me and my score went down two points from my previous score last fall cycle. Is that a reason to cancel my score or maybe just write about my circumstances in an addendum?

I'm taking the November LSAT and plan to do better on that one.

I am wondering if anyone knows how Columbia views ED applicants, more specifically how it may impact one's chance of giving in I will applying with my 170, and a 3.93 GPA. Columbia's medians are 173 and 3.92.

Also, I am wondering if I do choose to ED-- whether I should write my essays differently/ explain why I chose to ED Columbia specifically