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Is there any issue with the strategy above? Vanderbilt is my dream school and I have to apply before Nov 15 in order to get an interview (which they recommend) but with how LG went last weekend I'm thinking I can definitely score higher on the Nov LSAT. Should I write an addendum if my score is a tad low and say I plan to take the test again in November and that I was a first time test taker on the sep exam?

Hi everyone,

We've collated essay prompts and application requirements for T-15 schools in this post. The information is copied word for word from LSAC's e-applications so that you don't have to wade through their website. (LSAC, we love you, but please support tabs! It's 2019.)

We're in the process of putting all application requirements for every school in this public Coda doc. That Coda doc has a little more information than the post, and it's easier to navigate.

https://coda.io/d/Canonical-7Sage-Law-School-List_daa7untIi1o/_sumP8

Good luck on your apps!

I took the September LSAT foolishly hoping I wouldn’t ever have to think about this test again, but the LG kicked me in the teeth & stole my lunch money, so now I’m registered for the November administration. The problem is my GPA isn’t the best and I wanted to apply early to help offset that a bit, but if I take the November test, I’ll have to apply in December. How big a difference does it make applying in October vs December? And if my score is within the bracket of acceptability, should I move on or take the November test where ideally LG won’t channel the spirit of Satan?

I'm starting my LSAT journey in a week after I finish the CPA. I originally had plans to take it 2 years ago, but I finished a masters and got my CPA instead. I have 3.5 months until I start full-time work, and I am planning on studying 40-60 hrs a week; I will be likely working 60-70 hrs a week, so I am going to try my best to crack out the LSAT in the 3.5 months, if that is even possible. Is this a realistic goal? If not, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get a 168+. For reference, I took the 2007 LSAT 2 years ago as a diagnostic and scored a 151 and 160 with the BR method. Does anyone have any tips regarding this process; I am aiming for 168+, and I will do whatever it takes.

Also, with the new digital LSAT, is there anything I should purchase/do to mimic the exam as best as possible.

I'm reapplying for law school this year, and have heard some people say that I should update my LORs. Is it true?

Should I ask my professors to update their LOR from last year (or even just to resubmit using a new link so it's more "recent"?)

I have one new academic LOR, and have 2 LORs from last year, what do you guys think, does it matter to update LORs?

Hi All,

To quickly summarize:

I applied to law schools last year with a162 LSAT score, and a strong resume of federal government and political work. I got into most schools I applied to, receiving 50% - 70% scholarships from every school I got into.

I decided to decline all of my acceptances. I work as a political consultant for progressive candidates and campaigns around the country, and I felt that I needed to stay working in the campaign world for one more year. When I told my company I was leaving for law school, they gave me a huge promotion, which included allowing me to oversee all of the national political projects and campaigns that our company was working on. I was/am in a unique position to help candidates I support get elected, and causes I care about get brought to the national conversation. I'm glad I stayed. It's been the right decision.

That being said, I am reapplying because I want to keep my options open, and my doors open, just in case.

Clearly I feel that my applications and essays were very strong, as they resulted in me getting solid scholarships to the schools I wanted to go to.

My question is this: do you guys think I can re-use my personal statement and/or optional essays? How much do you I need to change? They personal statement was very strong and it worked out for me very well. I'd prefer not to have to change it, but I could see why that may look bad to an admissions committee.

Would REALLY value your thoughts here!

Thanks!

Any tips on choosing the RIGHT answer when you've narrowed the choices down to 2? Thanks!

Here's my dilemma. Most schools I'm applying to allow for a maximum of 4 letters of recommendation, but I have 6 and don't know which to select.

I am 1 year out of undergrad (i.e. will be 2 years out going into law school) and majored in History. I have FOUR history professors who have told me they will write me letters and who I know will write exceptionally strong letters for me (of the "one of my best students" kind). I also have a music theory professor who would write me a fantastic letter, which would be from a different perspective (though music, while a deep passion of mine, isn't directly related to my pursuing law). But since my post-college work experience is definitely relevant to my decision to go to law school, I also asked my former work supervisor to write me a letter. I'm fairly confident his letter would be positive, but if my professors' letters were 10s, I'm guessing his would probably be a 7 or an 8.

Just weighing them individually, I would definitely prioritize the ones from my history professors, but as a whole package I don't know if it would be better to mix things up a little. Thanks for reading this and I would really appreciate any thoughts/suggestions :)

How many LOR's should I send to Seton Hall?

They only require one and accept max 3.

I have from my employer and a professor. Another professor told me he's gonna write one, I'm just not sure when. Also they ask in the application how many LOR's I plan on getting, so I don't know what to put down.

Hi everyone,

I'm kind of an uncommon case and could not find an exact reply to my questions. So here we go:

I've got a 162 in the LSAT and a 3.4 undergrad gpa.

I moved to the US, because of my dad's work, when I was 15 and due to previous foreign education, skipped a few years and graduated with 16.

I had a basic level of English and where I come from nobody moves cities for Universiry nor is there any application process. Therefore I went to an ok public school.

I didn't know what to major in and choose a hard STEM major. I kind of struggled and once I changed to something I liked my GPA was better. Since I did now know when I had to leave the US i took summer school and finish my undergrad in less than 3 years.

After that, due to work restrictions I did an MBA where I got an improved GPA.

I have 5 nationalities, one of them Mexican and I use to have a green card. I've lived in 3 different continents and have travelled to 70+ countries so I'm quite international. Therefore I want to do international law (i'm open to either private or public.)

My questions are:

I'm applying to pretty much all the top 14 schools and if I don't get in I'll retake or rethink my career path.

I currently live in a very expensive country and cannot afford to take a few months to study for the LSAT.

I've been working for the past 6 years in private and investment banking for 16+ hours a day so I could not focus as much as I wanted. However for personal reasons I do not want to delay anymore my applications.

BTW I've received fee waivers for almost all the schools that I want to apply to and I think that I have excellent albeit work LOR's.

Thank y'all very much for your time!

I had a very minor fender bender (I was at fault) a couple years ago that resulted in no damage to either car, but as a precaution we both wanted to have a police report filled out in case something arose. An officer filled one out and that was all. No citation, no warning by the officer, no insurance companies were involved, and no further issues ensued. Do I report this on an addendum? I'm not sure what specific wording—if any—under which this would qualify with respect to a C&F question's language.

Thanks for any help or advice in advance!

I didn't even think about this until I got to the NYU app and it specified to include my name and LSAC number. I had heard "Just start writing" elsewhere so was under the impression a header was unnecessary. Now I'm worried I might have just hurt my chances at several schools by looking sloppy. How bad is this?

I was accepted last cycle to the school I want to go to, but it was the end of the cycle and I was only offered a tiny bit of scholarship money so I withdrew. I'm applying as a working professional to a part-time program. Does it make sense to reapply now at the beginning of the cycle to try to get awarded more money?

In an addendum, what should I say about why I withdrew last cycle?

Hello all,

I just wrote a two-paragraph character & fitness essay discussing my placement on academic probation during my second year of college. I would greatly appreciate it if someone can take a look at it and offer some feedback!

Sometime in the past couple days Columbia decided that if you graduated less than two years ago, you are required to submit two academic letters of recommendation. I graduated in 2018.

Unfortunately, I took a break from school for five years and when I returned as a part time student I took one professor several times for my major and then I took a handful of other professors just once. None of them would have much to say about me assuming they remember me at all, nor would the ones I took in 2009-2012 at this point. Getting another academic LOR is just not an option for me. Do I give up on Columbia or stubbornly submit anyway?

I'm filling out Harvard's application and it has a section in which you have to describe a "significant piece of writing under the direct supervision of a faculty member or employer". I'm a PhD student, so I have a ton of these, but I'm only allowed 300 characters. Is it appropriate to attach an addendum, or do I just say "see résumé"?

I wonder if I am being overparanoid about this, and from what I've read across many law-related forums may sense is that these are irrelevant issues, but to set my mind at ease, I've decided to post this question. I want an honest opinion from everyone here as to whether I should write addendi for either or both of these items:

I have a couple incidences from my teenage years that I am uncertain whether I should disclose on C & F, as they neither involve any contact with the law or with any post-secondary educational institution:

A. One is that I was suspended a few times in middle school for either fighting other students (I was bullied a lot) or on one occasion because I had apparently made comments threatening violence to the school (this one I remember essentially nothing about, other than I got suspended for this reason, I don't even recall the action itself)

B. The second is that the first time I took the SAT, my score got cancelled for an irregularity. During one section, the proctor called out for everyone to stop, I kept working for a few seconds after like a nervous idiot, the proctor spotted me, and my score was later cancelled for this.

I am having trouble brainstorming for writing a diversity statement. I have definitely had experiences that have given me a unique lens, as well as equip me to view issues differently than others. The main 2 that come to mind are my summers volunteering at a camp for children with autism, and overcoming a serious eating disorder. Both give me a lot to write about, but I am unsure if understanding others who have mental disabilities or speaking about my own mental "illness" struggle would be wise.

Are these topics that do not warrant a diversity statement, or that are not along the lines of what diversity means to most law programs?

Hi everyone — I started my undergrad at Florida International University in Miami,Florida. unfortunately due to tuition and family circumstances I had to return to northern Virginia. My gpa leaving FIU was a 2.5, then I took courses at a community college and transferred to George Mason University where I graduated with a 3.39. I am very nervous as to what my GPA will end up in LSAC as I just requested my transcripts. Has anyone been in a similar situation and can offer insight? Thank you in advance.

My LSAT increased 7 points the second time I took the exam and 6 points the third time I took the test -- in terms of an addendum, if I were to write one, would I treat the increase as a 13 point increase, or would I write about them individually?

Thank you!

Hi there,

I have written my personal statement. The topic isn't about why I want to go to law school, but rather a life experience. I have gone on a few law school websites seeing they have wrote to write the personal statement about why you want to go to law school. I am wondering if I have to write another personal statement that addresses this topic for these schools, or if I can keep my personal statement as it is.

Hello!

During my freshman year I received a noise complaint. I was written up and received a formal warning that exists on my academic record.

Of course, for schools with C + F questions that specifically ask if you have received any warnings from a college, I plan to disclose this and submit an addendum. My plan was to just err on the side of disclosure and do the same for all schools, but I am wondering what others think.

A number of schools ask specifically "“Have you ever been subject to any disciplinary action" but do not mention warnings explicitly. Because this exists on my academic record, I was going to answer "yes" in these scenarios too, just to be safe, though I am not sure warnings are considered being subject to disciplinary action and if doing so would be unnecessary.

Would love to hear the thoughts of others.

Thanks!

Looking for one or two people who want to swap resumes and personal statements through email and give some good feedback. Thanks!