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Tajira McCoy
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In regard for the early decisions, in a situation that where a candidate binds to an early decision to a school but finds out they did not get enough aid to cover full cost. What would you say the candidate decide what to do next? It is not advisab…
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Should reapplicants address the reason why they didn’t commit the previous cycle in an additional statement? What would you recommend to reapplicants? Often, applicants will address their status as a reapplicant in a Why X School statement. Alterna…
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If you have a professional letter of rec, does it need to be on employer letterhead? Ideally, yes.
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There was mention that there’s no limit on academic letters unless you’ve been out of school a long time. Can she speak more to that? What if you’ve been out of school for 5 years and realistically cannot get an academic LoR? Will professional lette…
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If I finished my bachelor’s degree a year ago, but my professors are out of office and I can’t get an academic letter of recommendation, can I have two professional ones instead? Most law schools will expect at least one academic LOR if you've only…
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If I played a college sport, would it help to get a letter of recommendation from a coach as well? (Given that sports mentality is another aspect of personality and values) In my experience, admissions committees focus the vast majority of their at…
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Does it look bad to have an undergrad LoR but no graduate school LoR? Given the recency of the graduate program, it may seem a little odd not to have an academic letter from your graduate program, but if you have academic and professional letters o…
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How should we ask for fee waviers? And how early can we start asking for them? Once the application opens, candidates can typically begin requesting fee waivers; however, you'll want to pay close attention to schools' websites, as some have specifi…
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If I've been out of school for two years, will schools expect a professional reference? I'm scared of being penalized by my current employer, and simultaneously know that I can get 2-3 strong academic references. Admissions teams are aware that som…
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How many schools can you apply early action to that are binding? What happens if you're accepted into both? Typically, you can only apply to one binding program at a time. If you are then rejected from a binding program, you could feasibly apply to…
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Do you have any advice for reapplicants? Especially those that were waitlisted the first time - aside from raising LSAT scores, how can we give our applications the boost it needs this time around? The goal is to strengthen the overall application.…
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How do you view a P grade during covid and a R (retake) grade on a transcript? Does it matter if the college did or did not factor it in the GPA? Each school had different grading policies at the start of COVID, which are printed on your transcript…
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I’m interested in working abroad for a year but am still indecisive about this idea, so I am not sure if I want to apply this cycle or next cycle. How bad does reapplying look? Would it be better for me to hold off a year? It's best to apply when y…
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If your stats are below the median, what are your chances of receiving a scholarship? It depends on the school, the types of scholarships they award, and the other factors within your file. Need-based awards are not dependent on your stats, while m…
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Would you say that attending a prestige/top undergraduate institution hold any significance in the committees decision making—attesting to the rigor of the academics and curriculum? Attending matters far less than performance. The institution and t…
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Do law school’s look closely at the writing assessment? How is it looked at in comparison to a personal statement? It depends. Each school has their own admissions policies. In my experience, law schools can and do look closely at the writing asses…
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When is the deadline to apply to law school? Every school sets their own deadlines, so you'll want to research the schools on your list.
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Are chances higher of admittance if you apply early decision? Would you be considered twice, once for ED and once for regular decisions or if you're rejected early then is it over? This varies from school to school. Some schools have the same accep…
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Do you have a lesser chance of getting accepted / scholarships if you apply Jan/Feb? It depends on the school. For some, more than half of their application volume may have been received by that time, so it would be likely that a good number of sea…
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Will the LSAT changes that started Aug 2024 be taken under consideration if there are multiple LSAT cancellations (for ex, for the last two LSATs before the Aug 2024 test change)? I was told that your highest LSAT score is what really matters. The …
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Do law schools consider the undergrad institution's grading system? My undergrad doesn't award A+ 's, so my LSAC GPA won't be as high as it could've been. The LSAC calculates a cumulative GPA to bring people onto an even playing field. AOs look ver…
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Does reapplication hurt your chances of admission? It depends. Reapplying with the exact same materials and numerical indicators is not a good idea––admissions teams are unlikely to make a different decision if they're reviewing the same materials …
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Any advice for international students who want to meet students and professors before sending in applications? Virtually tends to be the most ideal way to connect if you aren't able to visit in person. Many schools offer virtual tours, information …
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Hi @ivettem15910, Thanks for your question! Yes, the discussion is being edited for sound quality and will be added to our podcast soon!
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What are some activities, jobs or volunteerism that law schools would like to see in a gap year? From an admissions perspective, we don't have specific jobs or activities that we want you to take; rather, we want you to gain experience that you're …
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If I'm applying in late November is that considered on time and will there still be good amount of scholarships left? It depends on the school. For some schools, by late November it's possible that they've received close to half of their applicatio…
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How many times would you recommend taking the LSAT to maximize your score? From an admissions perspective, it's not about taking the LSAT multiple times to maximize your score; rather, it's about putting in the preparation to get your PTs consisten…
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