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Military Admissions Bump?Question is the title. Basically, how big of an advantage is being in the military when applying to law school? Is it viewed favorably? Currently on …
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> Hi @MattDegz14. Former admissions officer here. I agree with the ... from @"Matt Sorr". In general, admissions committees are extremely interested in ... , and how it may impact admissions? -
2. List the academic honors and awards, or other recognitions you have received.For this section of the application, do I list every single year of my dean's list or is that to excessive since I received it every semester or shou…
Former admissions officer here. For the dean's ... 20xx-Spring 20xx)." From an admissions perspective, it would make sense ... -
Letter of RecommendationWho should it be address to? My Prof is asking if they need to be addressed to someone specific or not? Thanks for the help!
Former admissions officer here. You can have the recommendation letter addressed to the "Admissions Committee" if it is a general LOR that will be submitted to multiple law schools. Good luck! -
Letter of Recommendation from InternshipI did a legal internship this summer and was wondering if I should get my boss from that company to write me an LOR? I already have 2 academic LORs …
Former admissions officer here. Having a professional LOR ... your application. Although law school admissions wants to know about your ... -
Do I need to write an LSAT addendum?I unfortunately took the LSAT 4 times, 166, 165, 169, and FINALLY a 176. Should I write an addendum? I don’t even know what to say other than the …
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LOR Question - How old can they be?Hi there, I was working until November 2019 in a law firm and got one of my bosses to write me a letter of recommendation back then. She sent the …
Former admissions officer here. The admissions committee is reviewing your application ... , early 2023 even. From an admissions perspective, a letter dated 2019 ... -
LOR Question - How old can they be?Hi there, I was working until November 2019 in a law firm and got one of my bosses to write me a letter of recommendation back then. She sent the …
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Applying to many schoolsIs it bad to applying to a lot of schools, what are the downsides to it? Do schools know if somehow has a lot of applications to other places?
Former admissions officer here. It is a good ... a range of schools. 7Sage admissions advising suggests at least 10 ... -
Should I write an LSAT addendum?Hey all, I would appreciate some insights into my situation. This might sound a bit crazy, but I've taken the LSAT seven times over a four-year pe…
Former admissions officer here. I would strongly encourage ... -
Should I write an LSAT addendum?Hey all, I would appreciate some insights into my situation. This might sound a bit crazy, but I've taken the LSAT seven times over a four-year pe…
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Adding a new job to your law school resume?Hey everyone, I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. I recently got hired for another paralegal position (I had one in the past, but I switched o…
Former admissions officer here. Your resume should be current to the date of application submission. Since your new job is relevant to your application to law school, you should include it. Good luck! -
Noise Complaint - C&F Addendum?I received a couple noise violations during my freshman year in the student dorms. I was written up by the RA and had to meet with them to discuss th…
Former admissions officer here. Whether you disclose will ... -
When To Visit Law SchoolsHello All! Although I am not applying this cycle (2022 to begin Fall 2023) I will be applying next cycle and would love to learn when is the best tim…
Former admissions officer here. You will benefit the ... students are in class and admissions if actively recruiting prospective candidates ... -
Should I Write a GPA/LSAT Addendum?I graduated with a decent GPA, a 3.8. I even received honors, Magna Cum Laude, but my freshman year I was a STEM major that I was pressured into and …
Former admissions officer here. I think the GPA addendum is not necessary. An LSAT addendum would be appropriate given the jump in score from 159-165. I would keep it concise and factual. Good luck! -
Relatively Low GPA from a competitive SchoolHey guys, Just want advice from people on the application process. I'll be brief. I went to a very good school for undergrad, Notre Dame, but bec…
Former admissions officer here. Admissions folks are aware of the ... -
Any disadvantage using a fee waiver?Just out of curiosity, are there any disadvantages if I ask for a fee waiver?
Former admissions officer here. There is no harm ... -
How screwed am I for having to take the February Lsat for the 2023 cycle?Hey so I’m currently in the application process for law school and I’m also a senior in my undergrad. I’ve already taken an lsat and gotten a 157 whi…
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Reusing Supplementals Across SchoolsIs it okay to reuse material for different law schools' supplemental essay questions? For example, if I wrote about something for Georgetown's 250 wo…
Former admissions officer here. You can use the same content for multiple applications. Just be sure to title each supplemental with the name of the school if your essay uses school-specific language. Good luck! -
should I send in apps?I'm taking the January LSAT next week and don't know if I should still submit my apps before my score comes back. my PS is done, LOR are in, everythi…
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If law schools have my application on hold until Jan. scores come in BUT I decide to cancel score..I've submitted my apps but indicated I'll be taking a future LSAT (January). So I'm assuming that most of the schools will keep my application on hol…
Former admissions officer here. If you decide to ... in your LSAT history and admissions will receive this update. However ... , I recommend you email admissions directly of this update as ... -
Registering for the Jan 2023 LSAT: Do law schools know if you've signed up for a future LSAT exam?After applying to several law schools, I decided to sign up for the January 2023 LSAT (with score preview) to see if I could boost my score, even tho…
Former admissions officer here. Admissions will see if you have ... a future LSAT. How an admissions office treats an application with ... be safe, you should email admissions directly and confirm what you ... -
LSAT score accurately represents?It's an optional question on the application, but should I answer? I personally don't think it's representative and there's no additional space to ex…
Former admissions officer here. If you feel that your LSAT score is not an accurate representation of your abilities, you can answer "no" and then attach an LSAT addendum to the application with your explanation. Good luck! -
Why “X” School StatementAny advice as to what they actually want to read? The prompt says “we know the details of our faculty, programs, and community.”
Former admissions officer here. In addition to the ... -
Submitting application with pending LSAT score release?My school allows you to submit your application while you have an impending score release, they simply put your application on hold in the meantime. …
Former admissions officer here. If you submit your ... to be processed by the admissions office. So long as you ... -
Withdrawing from a ClassI'm considering withdrawing from a one credit class, as it's taking way too much time and it's just an elective music credit. So, the class isn't rel…
Former admissions officer. It depends on the admissions reader, but in general, one ... not a big deal. The admissions committee might feel differently if ... -
What Should I focus on in my addendum when I R and R?I will be R and R’ing next cycle and need some advice on how to approach my addendum since my GPA is low and I have three low LSAT scores. If I score…
Hi @tanisha.ghoshlsa. Former admissions officer here. Whenever there is a ... candidate's LSAT performance, the admissions committee will be interested in ... to answer any questions the admissions reader may have as they ... -
Accept another school offer while waitlisted for another?Hello! Hoping to get some ideas here because I have no idea what the correct etiquette is. I got waitlisted for a school that's one of my top cho…
Hi @liberation1st. Former admissions officer here. Unless there is language ... stating that acceptance of the admissions offer is binding (usually early ... -
GPA Update from 2010/Grad School GPAHi All - I applied to law school previously in 2010 with an LSAC GPA from my undergrad of 3.66. Since then, I went to grad school and received a 4.0 …
Hi @Wyndale1220. Former admissions officer here. Your undergraduate GPA will ... degree performance will inform the admissions committee of your most recent ... -
Grad School Vs. UndergradI did poorly in undergrad (but at a good school- Lehigh) largely because I got sick and was dealing with my illness for several years. I scraped thro…
Hi @dsfoster2017. Former admissions officer here. Your graduate GPA, while ... reporting purposes, will offer the admissions committee a sense of your ...
