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Writing addenda for both GPA and LSATIs this a bad idea? I have a low UGPA due to abuse, forced marriage. Low LSAT b/c COVID work, and having to homeschool/care for my children full ti…
... the same thing you are. Respectfully, your life situation is ... you have a better case. I'd consider discussing that in your personal statement ... and not submitting the GPA addendum. But, you ... had and still have personal strife; how did ... -
Applications are up 50.7% this year! Should I apply in December or early next cycle?Hello all! I am trying to decide whether to apply this year or next year. I'm hoping for some feedback. **Considerations for Applying Next Year…
... on yourself and whether you think you can get the strongest ... this cycle. If you think you'll rush your personal statement/getting the highest possible ... of raw numbers. The number you cite (256 vs 148) ... that won't demonstrably make your cycle harder. It may be ... -
Anyone willing to read my personal statement?Hi everyone! I am a single mom studying for the LSAT and I currently cannot afford to pay for professional revisions or help with my personal sta…
I have been working as a college counselor in the past few years, and I would like to give you some feedback on your personal statement. As I am still revising my own PS, it will be great if you can take a look at mine as well. -
Retake LSAT writing or not?So I recently retook my LSAT and so have an opportunity to retake the LSAT writing. I was pretty happy with my argument and answers to the first LSA…
... on your personal statement. This is a great place for you to show your writing ... skills and your abilities to ... ways that you're already proving yourself, just rock an incredible statement. -
My admissions experience + waitlist adviceHola all I'm Mark I got a 169 in October and had around 20 apps ready to fire away as soon as I got my test results back. I'd like to share my result…
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Hey thanks for your service. I'm not exactly ... full ride. Your gpa is higher, DM me if you'd like ... to see my personal statement and essays for ... -
How important are internships?Hey guys, I am a junior trying to apply for law schools in 2022. I don't know what should I do for this summer. On the one hand, I feel like I can re…
... definitely devote your time to studying, especially if you have ... going to let you in because you had an internship, ... they'll let you in because of your great LSAT score ... general. Besides your personal statement that may benefit from you having direct ... -
How to go about LSAT writing?First time test taker :) Need help with how to go about it and what it will be like? Also, any helpful resources apart from the ones we have on 7Sa…
... just don't worry. If you can put together a logical ... in a somewhat argumentative format - you're more than fine. Schools ... only really care if (i) you leave it blank, or; (ii ... SIGNIFICANTLY inferior to that of your personal statement/optional essays -
Personal Statement AdviceHey y'all, I need some PS guidance. How important is it for me to talk about why I want to go to law school when I don't have any legal experience on…
... you should mention why law but don't center your personal statement ... around it. It sounds like you are on ... the right track with writing how your ... this 7Sage post of example personal statements really helpful: https ... -
Help! Should I write "why X school" ?I heard it is a common thing to write one like writing a diversity statement together with your personal statement. Some say it might help your app b…
... have outside of the personal statement? If so, you might want to weigh ... Snow" said, make sure that your response is not superficial and ... someone else. You should really connect why you want to go ... there through some other element apparent in your ... -
How long is an acceptable addendum?Hey guys, I just wanted to ask if you all had been advised on how long is too long for an addendum? I am submitting one to explain a low GPA. I t…
... to be your personal statement or a story, if you have a ... compelling reason then incorporate it into your personal statement. ... An addendum is a brief explanation, the longer you ...
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Help with personal statementHey 7sagers, Hope everyone's doing well. I am currently working on my personal statement and diversity statements and I was wondering if anyone kn…
... be happy to help you with your personal statement and diversity statement. You can see all ... at studentservice@7sage.com if you have any questions. -
Good idea to include that I just started a tech company?Weird question, but I am in the process of building a startup. I quit my full time job last month and admissions people will obviously notice that wh…
... job, they generally expect you to be transparent and ... out your law school applications, they ask you for your start ... Just make sure you explain your story in your personal statement, i.e. ... how going to law school ties into your ... -
Personal Statement SwapHi everyone! I am trying to get as many eyes on my personal statement as possible! Who wants to swap?
Hey! I haven't completed mine yet but I would definitely throw some eyes onto your personal statement if you'd like. -
George Washington University Personal StatementMight be a dumb question but does this statement have to be written or can it be typed?
... these days require you to apply via LSAC, the Personal Statement must be ... 've never heard of any school that mandates a hand written personal statement ... -
Cover Letter for ResumeI just wanted to double check but a cover letter is not required for resumes unless it is specifically asked for, correct?
No you do not need a cover letter - your personal statement acts as your cover letter (but don't write it like a cover letter) -
Just wanted to say thank you to all those that helped meGot 161 in August, tried again with this one in November and bombed hard (will see if I can appeal the tech issues like everyone else) I don't thi…
Sometimes you put in the work and ... automatically kill your chances. If you can tell an awesome story, your personal statement and ... other essays can make up for your slightly lower ... -
LOR from EmployerHi All, I know this is a very common discussion, but my employer asked me to write a draft of (my) recommendation letter. He commented that he wou…
... top schools like that you waive your right to see a recommendation ... know your writing style through your personal statement, diversity and other addenda. If your boss ... close to your other writing. That is a suspicion that you do ... -
"Why" essaysI was just wondering which T14-T20 law schools ask for why statements. I have seen them come up on many podcasts and blogs about law school applicati…
... answer question asking why you have an interest in ... is UCI.
You can skim through application requirements ... you can always add a paragraph at the end of your personal statement ... for why you want to go ... -
Autism DiagnosisPerhaps this question has already been asked; however, I just wanted to see what people have to say about it. I am autistic; I was diagnosed shortly …
... it a huge deal and your entire personality. Law schools don ... talents rather than focusing on your diagnosis unless it made a ... impact on why you want to pursue law on your personal statement.
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I don't know what to do.. Testing limitI currently have a 154 on the lsat with a 3.43 GPA. I took the November exam two weeks ago, but was interrupted by the proctor. so LSAC gave me a ret…
... , I'd strongly recommend you wait until you can take the test ... any knowledge of your background, however, so if you have circumstances that ... how well-crafted your personal statement is and how impressive your resume is. They ... -
Surprising LSAT Score :(Just got my score back after taking it a second time. The first time I took it was with the LSAT Flex during Covid. I do not remember my score but I …
You are correct, your score does not define you! But if you can, try ... to get a better score to increase your ... chances of entry into law school. If you don ... 't want to re-take, your personal statement should be ... -
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 …
... submit all your educational transcripts. Although you'll submit all your transcripts, ... LSAC calculates your GPA using ... a scenario where your personal statement entails some portions of your graduate school ... -
Long work hours support groupAnyone else working at least 10 hours/day while studying? How are y'all coping?
... effort you put into studying and working a job on your personal statement, since ... -
Does work experience matterI been struggling to find a job and I been out of work for almost a year. Due to this will this hinder me from getting into law school even if my lsa…
... definitely think you need to be doing something during your time or ... no addendum or mention in your personal statement can hurt your application. -
Does work experience matterI been struggling to find a job and I been out of work for almost a year. Due to this will this hinder me from getting into law school even if my lsa…
... definitely think you need to be doing something during your time or ... mention in your personal statement can hurt your application.
Thank you! Yes I ... my reasons in my diversity statement! -
Does work experience matterI been struggling to find a job and I been out of work for almost a year. Due to this will this hinder me from getting into law school even if my lsa…
... definitely think you need to be doing something during your time or ... in your personal statement can hurt your application.
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> Thank you! Yes ... my diversity statement!
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Applying After February Scores Released ?I am taking the test in January and February and am unsure if I should wait for my February results before applying. The difference would be applying…
... . Unless all of your apps are complete and you just need the ... but thats just me. If you can send it off on ... but if you still need time to work on your personal statement, rec letters ... -
Do law schools have access to all of your writing samples or just the most recent one?Does LSAC send law schools all of your writing samples (within the 5 year timeframe) if you retook it? Or do they only see most recent sample? I …
... samples are included with your law school report. Like ... . If you're comfortable with schools evaluating your application with ... the writing sample(s) you have ... be better spent on your personal statement and other admission essays; ... -
To take again?My first LSAT was 8/24 and I got a 156. My most recent one was 10/24 and I managed to raise my score to a 166 which is odd because at the time I was …
... solidifying your personal statement and LOR.
However.. Really depends on where you ... , I am so excited for you! -
advice for mid-career candidates?I'm curious if anyone has any advice for mid career professionals considering applying to law school. particularly does anyone have a sense of ho…
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Your work experience is very likely ... recommend tying your experience into your personal statement to help you stand out. ... focus of your statement, try to highlight how your experience will ... your own self better in law school, how it's led you ...
