Hi! Today has been a bit of a gut punch. I've been full-time studying since May, PT’d a 169, 170, 176 and 171 leading into October, but got a 167 on the October exam. My GPA is a 3.93 and my dream school is Georgetown. I ideally would like to be competitive for the T-14s even though I’m open to T-30 schools. I know law school applications are at a high and applying at the end of November vs end of October can be detrimental.

Do I drop everything, hunker down, and take the November exam (I scheduled it for backup) or take my chances with what I have now to be able to apply earlier?

I appreciate any advice! ❤️

Hi! I've seen a lot of conflicting info on Reddit and want to know at what point do W's raise red flags for admissions to mid tier schools? I'm applying to my alma mater, LSU Law, with currently 3, very spaced out W's that are not from my major courses. My issue is that I might need to drop one more course (senior) because I am working so many hours. How much of a negative decision is this for my application? 3.75 GPA, 160 LSAT

Hello,

What is the best philosophy on optional addendum to give context to test scores? I sat the LSAT 4 times (over the course of about 7 months) and obtained the following scores (in order): 168, 169, 168, 169. This was frustrating for me because my practice scores were consistently in the 170s. Is it worth a sentence or two to explain why I sat the LSAT so many times (because my practice tests suggested I could do better?) 

I am looking to begin the application process, but I am waiting on my LSAT score from October to come back. I currently have an LSAT score from August. If I pay for a CAS report, will it automatically use my August score because I have not received this new score? If so, will it update automatically with my October score if it is better?

Also, do I need to submit letters of recommendations before I order CAS? I feel like I am missing information about the "right order" for all of this.

Hi All - I'm sure there's already been posts about this but I wasn't able to find any discussions. I'm in the process of getting out my applications had a question on how admissions officers are treating the use of AI with personal statements and optional essays.

I'm asking because I just wrote out a quick draft of an optional essay and put it into Grammerly to see if it would be flagged as AI generated. Grammerly said it was 83% AI generated even though it was 0%. I then put in a paragraph that I had ChatGPT write and it said it was only 70% AI generated.

My concern is that schools are going to throw out my application because they use one of these tools that erroneously says my essay is AI. Does anyone have any insight into this? Obviously it's a very new problem.

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Hello folks! So, I was supposed to take the LSAT this week, but I forgot to bring an acceptable form of ID (due to my travel circumstances, it was impossible to go and get an ID), so I basically just had to take the L and go home without taking the LSAT.

What I'm wondering: How will this show up on my LSAT record? Should I include this test date in my law school applications? Is this a big enough deal that I should write a small addendum explaining the circumstances?

Any advice would be awesome, thank you!

It might be a minor detail but I'm wondering how in depth an Addendum should be and if over explaining could help or hurt when applying with one. I'm reapplying this cycle and am unsure if it should be more detailed than my previous one. I applied last cycle with an Addendum briefly stating that I am not a good standardized test taker with proof through my ACT and LSAT scores. I said that I've worked all throughout college and therefore had less time to devote to the LSAT. I wrote that my grades are a better reflection of my hard work and what I can achieve. Should it be as simple as that?

Hi everyone, I am feeling a little worried right now because only some of the schools, I am applying to require academic references (I'm Canadian) but i honestly do not have any super strong connections with profs. I am worried a prof will reject my request for a letter of reference as they do not know we well enough even if i did well in their course. Any Advice?

I have all of my applications ready to submit. However, I wanted to give the LSAT one last shot, November will be my third time taking it. However, I was advised to submit my law apps mid October, notify the admissions boards that I am submitting my application but registered for the November LSAT and that my score will update with enough time for them to consider it before responding to my application. Is this an okay timeline or bad move?

Title lol. For reference, i'm not applying to any T-20 schools, and my LSAC GPA is above average.

Hello,

Regarding reference letters, my references are asking who should these letters be directed towards. Should I ask them to put the names of admission officers as the recipient?

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What are the thoughts on grade addendums for non-traditional students? I have a resume with 20 years of experience that I think will show a strong work ethic and stand out, and if my LSAT scores are in the ballpark of where my PTs have been, they'll be above the 50% scores for the schools I'm looking at. My college grades were horrible though. I just don't know what I would write on an addendum that would be anything much better than, that was a really really long time ago and doesn't reflect who I am at this point in my life, which I think the resume and number of years (decades, yikes) since graduation will show. My gut instinct is that it just draws more attention to it. Is it important to get out in front of it and spell it out - those grades are not who I am - or better just to let the strong parts of the application speak for themselves, and hope for the best with the grades? Thanks!

Hello! I recently graduated in May 2025 and am about to start working part time at a library about 3-4 days a week. I'm also planning on volunteering at my local animal shelter soon once I get my work schedule solidified. I've been studying around 5ish hours a day for the February 25' LSAT, and because of my ADHD I tend to work a little slower than some of my peers. This is the main reason I wanted to work part-time so I can still get in quality study time on weekdays as well as weekends. My question is, will law school admissions look at me less favorably than if I was working full time? Also is there anything I could do to make myself a well rounded applicant? Is what I'm doing enough? Any advice would be very much appreciated! Thank you!

Hi. I know I am late to the game, but I just started studying for LSAT (5 weeks ago). Studying 4 hoursish.

I am thinking about taking the LSATs in January! and most schools i am looking into (Chicago), their early application deadline is mid Feb (Reg deadline range is March-April).

My question is, would i be too late for Fall 2025 cycle?

Most of my application work is complete about 60-70% (I have my LOR, transcripts etc). Though, I need to work on Personal statements.

I just need reassurance lol.

Any advice.

Through some unexpected set backs I had to push taking the LSAT from September to November. I’m super stressed abt getting in & scholarships. Anyone know about how applications are reviewed that late? A lot of the schools I’m applying would still consider it an early application, so it does make me feel kinda better but not sure how worried I should be.

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This Thursday at 8PM I'm opening the floodgates and showing off some of the most successful law school applications from last year. I'll be breaking down personal statements from applicants who beat their numbers and got into top schools below at least one median.

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Hi! I graduated college in May with a 3.1. I'm studying for the LSAT right now hopefully to apply to law schools for Fall 2026. I know my GPA being low is a negative but other than working hard to get a high LSAT score I'm not really sure where else to go with my process. I want to make sure my personal statement is good but I can't afford any services to get someone to look it over. It's the same with prepping for the LSAT I'm even using the free version of 7sage because I can't afford anything else. Can I get some tips on how to go about the law school admissions process as well as tips for my personal statement and any help that could get me a higher LSAT score I would really appreciate it.

Hi all,

I just recently received my CAS GPA and to say the least, it is MUCH worse than I expected,

I am currently at a University but I got my AA at a community college. My current GPA at my University is 3.83- and I am taking high level courses- I am graduating in December (I am still taking classes).

But due to an oversight on my end I did not realized they took your grades from your AA and all the Institutions you have attended- not that I did bad, but my GPA was about a 3.1.

My CAS GPA is a 3.17.

I was completely distraught when I found this out. I have made the calculations and when I finish my classes in December with an A. Then my new CAS GPA will be a 3.30. (I am certain I will get all A's on my classes this semester)

To be honest, there isn't anything I can do other than Ace my classes this semester, but with that my GPA will still be low.

I took my LSAT in August and I scored a 151, NGL there was a lot that happened that day- I am surprised I even scored in the 150s given the series of events, But I also took the September LSAT last week and that one felt amazing, and I am also going to be taking October, my goal is to get a 160.

I want to go to FIU Law- that is my dream law school - my current undergrad-

Do I even stand a chance with that GPA???

I also wanted to apply in October- but will they even look at my application with my current GPA? I want to get in on early applications, I would resubmit my transcripts once I get them and have a new GPA (probably around January)- and I am planning on writing a short addendum on that.

Does it even matter that my current classes are much harder and I am getting all As on them- as opposed to my undergrad with basic classes (when I was a teenager and obviously didn't care/know the repercussions to my actions).

I have also worked at a prestigious Law Firm for 2 years as a Legal Assistant,

LMK if my efforts are even worth it.

TLDR; 151 LSAT 3.17 GPA- HOPEFULLY stats are 160 LSAT and 3.30 GPA- at the end of the process- do I stand a chance getting into FIU Law?

Thanks!

My high school had a program with the community college that we could take classes there for high school class credit. Do I list that institution or not? The classes appeared on my high school transcript, not a college one. However, I was technically enrolled as a student, though I'm actually not sure if I was considered a student of the college or not. I heard that they're strict about this kind of stuff when it comes to background checks so I wanted to ask.

edit - our school had AP classes, it was separate from that. The purpose of the program was for kids who finished the science curriculum at my school including AP to take even more advanced classes because we were required to take science every year and we were all nerds who tested out of a bunch of stuff. It appeared on my high school transcript as essentially a regular high school class, but I was in the college's system and had a guest email and log in so it feels like a grey area

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Hi guys i am taking the LSAT in October but i want to move it to November. If this happens will that still be enough time to apply and get admitted in the FALL 2026 cycle?

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