Hi there!

I am planning on taking the Jan LSAT and hoping to apply in Feb. I took the LSAT back in 2018 and did awful. I obviously don't plan on applying with that score but my question is--would i still have to write an addendum for that score? Can the law school admissions see it?

Thank you for anyone who can help me with this!!

Hi there,

I got a decent score on my latest score that allows me to have a good chance in getting to the Canadian law school I'm hoping for. However, for some reason, the Admissions Officer was not able to download a copy of my score report. LSAC insists (after an hour long wait-time) that I get the school to download it because they never got a request. So basically the school can only see my old school and not any of new ones. Has this ever happened to anyone and if so what did you do? The problems that happen to me...

Hi! I was wondering if there is a special process I have to do to apply to law schools before I am fully done with undergrad classes. I will be finished with classes at the end of the year, but I want to start applying to law schools as early as I can this year. Is it just the same process but I have to specify I'm still in classes?

Thank you in advance!

I decided to start from scratch two weeks ago and it's still a work in progress. I've had a few attorneys at my firm review it as well. Any feedback would be amazing!

Hello! I am interested to hear what folks' think about the above law schools and how they match up against each other. If one is interested in going into Big Law after law school in NYC or securing a federal clerkship (let's say that person does not need financial aid and for our purposes, he/she has the same grades at each of the schools), what school makes the most sense for these specific goals? And relatedly, which one of the schools above has the best reputation/standing in the eyes of Big Law firms in NYC?

A couple of thoughts:

Seton Hall is higher-ranked than both St. John's and Brooklyn, but my sense is that St. John's and Brooklyn have stronger alumni networks in NYC than Seton Hall. Is the higher ranking negligible, then? Should one take stock in Seton Hall's higher ranking nationally?

Cardozo - Yeshiva is higher ranked than all of the three other schools, but it has a shorter history than St. John's and Brooklyn. Based on my research, Cardozo - Yeshiva is deemed an "up-and-coming" law school and is highly ranked in part due to its superlative IP program. In the eyes of a big NYC law firm, does Cardozo - Yeshiva carry more weight than St. John's and Brooklyn -- all things being equal, that is? What would lead one to choose Cardozo over Brooklyn and St. John's, or St. John's over Cardozo?

A more general question: in the case of the four law schools that I identified above, how significant is the gap between Cardozo - Yeshiva (the highest rank school at 52) versus St. John's (the lowest rank school at 77) (i.e., how should one view the 25 rank difference)? Is there a material difference?

Any and all opinions/takes would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you.

I applied to Georgetown early decision on ~December 1st. On their website they guarantee a 4 week turn-around time on all early decision applications, but I haven't yet received word from them. I am assuming this is due to their office being closed during the holidays. However, I am also slightly concerned I missed a piece of physical mail due to living in a NYC apartment building. Would it be obnoxious to reach out to the admissions department?

This may be a stupid question but it has been driving me crazy. I plan on submitting both a C&F addendum as well as a GPA addendum with my applications, should I title the header as "Addendum" for both or rather, "GPA Addendum" and "C&F Addendum"? Or am I just overthinking this?

Back in September of 2019, I was registered for the LSAT; however, the night before,

I realized I was definitely not ready to sit for the exam. So, I withdrew from the test late that night. The time was actually passed the deadline to withdraw, but the link remained active. LSAC emailed me apologizing for the mistake, and gave me the chance to take another LSAT with my fee waiver.

So, I have a score of "absent" for the September exam.

I am planning to apply here in Feb. once my January LSAT score comes back, and I am planning on addressing the absent core in an addendum.

My question is this: How should I address this in my addendum, and how negatively will law schools look at this "absence"? Also, does it matter that I didn't do the September writing sample?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

James

Hello,

I will be submitting applications at the end of this week and my neuroticism is kicking in. If anyone is able to answer the below questions, it would be much appreciated. :)

My GPA is a 2.92 and I cannot decide whether or not to attach an addendum. During my time at college, my father struggled with addiction to prescription opioids. He was out of work and my family experienced economic hardship as a result (parents filed for bankruptcy multiple times, my house went into foreclosure). There were also many times that I had to drive home from school to pick up my brother or work to help my mother with bills. My father was there but really wasn't "there". Thankfully, his situation has improved and he has been in recovery for the last year and a half. Do you think that is addendum worthy? Please note that I will also be submitting a character and fitness addendum related to several charges that I received in college.

This one is kind of stupid but it has been driving me crazy. For schools that I submit multiple addenda to, should I title the header as "Addendum 1" for both or rather, "GPA Addendum 1" and "C&F Addendum 1".

I've notice that a lot of the schools I'm applying to ask for information about "All educational institutions attended" and provide an option for including high school information. Should I include my high school information at all? Also, if my undergraduate university does not rank its students, should I attach something to my application noting this? Almost all of the applications that I've filled out have asked for class rank in the section where I list the university I attended. Is it a big deal if I do not include my rank? I do not believe its required.

Some of the schools that I'm applying to provide a text box in the application form that asks me to explain circumstances that may have effected my college performance or ask that I attach an addendum. Would it look sloppy for me to leave that box blank or should I write something down the lines of "Please see attached character and fitness addendum."

My apologies for long post, things have been tight and unfortunately I can't squeeze the extra $250.00 for an hour of admissions counseling at this time. Going to law school means everything to me and I want to make sure I've covered every angle/nuance before applying (originally I was going to apply on December 19th, right after scoring a 166 on the November LSAT... thanks for that 7Sage!!) but I felt my applications were sloppy and have taken the last several weeks to clean them up.

Thank you for any insight and/or help in advance!

To be concise, I have completed all of my applications, although I am not taking the LSAT until next week. The LSAC website is somewhat ambiguous, or maybe I just failed to find the relevant info., but I am wondering, am I able to electronically submit my applications (CAS) before the LSAT is scored? This is my first time taking the LSAT. Thank you in advance for your help!

Hey guys, hope y'all prep is coming along well. I am currently in the midst of applying to law schools and wanted to know if there was a limit on how many we can apply to. Thanks for the feedback!

When I put in my GPA with a below median LSAT, it gives me a higher than 50% chance for a lot of the T14s. However, I rarely ever hear or see people getting in w a below median LSAT... Does GPA matter more than I think?

I wrote my PS about being a minority but i also want to write about being a refugee. Should i write a diversity statement or is it too much?

I took the LSAT in December 2014 and the score is still on my transcript. According to LSAC, scores five years and older are removed. Can anyone confirm this is true? I am applying this cycle and want to confirm. Thank you

I’ve heard somewhere that one can apply with a request for the school to wait to process your application until the newer score comes out. Is that accurate? Does anyone know which schools allow this if any? Basically, I took the October Lsat and didn’t score anywhere near what I was doing in my PTs. I’ll be rewriting in Feb but most of the schools I want to apply to (T20), have application deadlines before the Feb score releases.

Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I wanted to get all my applications sumbitted before January, but I'm waiting for my Fall transcripts to be updated. If I submit them now and then send emails to the law schools saying my updated transcripts are being processed, will they recieve them or take them into account?

I've been trying to get in contact with LSAC and the schools, but they're all closed for the holidays ):

Thanks in advance!!!

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Hey, y'all. So as someone who's been studying for this test with varying levels of intensity since the earlier part of the year, I'm finding myself in the situation I took serious pains to avoid.

I scored a 162 on the November test, far off of my target. I missed 11 LR, 6 LG, and 5 RC (was shocked the curve was -10). I barely slept the night before (nerves) and had to go to the bathroom badly during the RC section (had two misses at the very end, which I'm sure are tied to this), but still feel I should have done better. My target is 170 (my PT average is 168 with several scores in the low 170s) and I am shooting for top 14 schools only. I'm in a position where I have to either chance sitting for January and somehow hope to make sufficient gains in knowledge/understanding (and try to plan my logistics a bit better) or sit this cycle out and give myself a lot more time so that I can become even more comfortable with the test (which may in turn also help with nerves).

I am currently leaning toward applying with my current score and informing schools of my intention to retake in Jan. I will BR Nov 2019 soon, start doing 5 section PTs, (which I will admit I foolishly avoided due to a busy work schedule), and continue drilling and foolproofing games, but I wanted to reach out to the community to get a sense of the best way to shore things up given my short time. If there are any tutors especially, I would be glad to discuss working out a potential schedule between now and the 13th.

In terms of books, I had been through part of Loophole but will now go back over the parts I did already and complete the book. I was also told that the LSAT trainer's RC sections are great for that section of the test (which is a stronger area for me, though sometimes hit-or-miss). Are there any other books/guides any of you might suggest?

I have to this point avoided courses. I know most require more than three weeks, but I know some are expedited. Are there any courses any of you might recommend for someone in my position?

Lastly, while I want to say I was dejected by my score, I do not have a defeatist attitude about being able to do this. In a sense, 162 is not necessarily that far off (esp. considering sleep, construction noise, and other variables). So while I am grateful for any feedback, I would appreciate that it please be constructive but positive. Thanks!

Can someone tell me how I should read the varying percentages on the 7Sage law school admissions predictor?

The way I have been construing the numbers is as follows:

-- Under 40% = Reach

Separately, there is a school on my list where I have a 38% chance of admission. In that case, would this particular school be a target or reach? Thank you!

Does anyone know if law schools ever do not get back to you with a decision at all, or if you will definitely hear back from each school with one decision or another? Thanks!

Hi, everyone! I'm wrapping up my apps, but was stuck for awhile on the Yale 250. I was able to put something down on paper about my years living in a housing cooperative. Would anyone be interested in swapping essays?

Just curious to see if submitting the week before Christmas helps rather than waiting past new years

Do you receive it via email? Do you have to check LSAC?

This should be pretty quick to answer: is the optional essay the same thing as a diversity essay? I realize there's probably not a blanket answer for all schools, but both Boston College and Boston University have optional statements that they describe as:

"You may upload an optional statement, regarding any economic, cultural, social, or other factors that you wish for us to consider when reviewing your application." (BC)

"In addition to your personal statement, you may wish to provide another essay. This essay is your opportunity to discuss any aspect of your background or life experience that you believe will enhance your ability to contribute to the diverse BU classroom experience and community. BU Law values and recognizes the importance of diversity. BU Law continues its long-standing tradition of providing opportunities for persons of all backgrounds and providing the excellent training to which a diverse classroom is indispensable." (BU)

My personal statement is going to cover the following:

foster care -> drop out in 9th grade - > community college - > work with youth -> graduate college -> social work career -> masters of social work -> law school

Should I also discuss these factors in a diversity statement or will the personal statement be enough???

Im guessing there aren't too many 9th grade drop outs applying to law school.

Suggestions appreciated.