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Potentially correcting misinformation from UVA webinar about employer letters@"David.Busis" I think it was briefly mentioned in the UVA webinar (please correct me if I’m wrong too) that if you’ve been out of school for 1-3 y…
... the time I hopefully will be going to law school. I ... individual which for you would be an employer. For those of ... there is something really horrific in your rec (you are immoral ... more supporting documents for your personal statement, resume, and scores than ... -
Question about modifying Personal Statements?Hi! I have a "general" PS that I'm using for most schools/modifying based on word count restrictions, but I'm wondering if schools want every PS to m…
... attend a particular law school in your personal statement (unless the school's ... personal statement to the correct school. Otherwise, you can show detailed interest in ... essay could be submitted with the initial application, later in the cycle ... -
I got a 163- cancel!?Hey all, I can’t make the big webinar on whether one should cancel July, but I am *freaking out* and am at a loss for what to do. Stats things: …
... > I am 100% interested in schools with strong public interest ... programs, and am in love with NYU and Berkeley ... for a year, neglecting my personal statement and going through a lot ... the places I want to be. ‘Holistic’ application assessment seems ... -
PS : Can I write about more than 1 area of law I am interested in?Hi everyone, I am in the midst of writing my personal statement and I discuss two experiences that lead me to two different types of law, family a…
... my advice would be to structure it in a way where ... seems to me that your personal statement is targeted more towards ... that can be shown in your resume. Your personal statement should be an opportunity ... has on personal statements because I found them to be a ... -
focus during undergradHey everyone, Sort of an off-topic topic re. law school admissions, but if anyone has any useful advice for me who has been through the cycle or j…
... showing a demonstrated interest in law by taking a legal ... legal education having actually worked in a legal environment. You ... would possibly be able to write about it in your personal statement to ... with/for/encounter in your internship. It could be a great ... -
Mental health issues as a personal statement topicHi all, I was wondering what your thoughts are on writing a personal statement about overcoming mental health issues. I've heard mixed responses a…
... for a test taker to be stressed, anxious, and depressed, or ... talking about mental health issues in your personal statement. If it was a ... – you'll be doing a LOT of reading in law school, and ... under pressure, and you'll be a step closer to your ... -
Personal StatementHi 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…
... not the prompt for a personal statement? To my knowledge, schools don ... a specific topic/prompt for personal statements. Instead, they may ... interested in that law school, and even those tend to be optional ... , but I would double check. In any case, I would do ... -
LSAT Writing Gramatical Errors: How much do they matter?Hi all, Looking for a little reassurance because I'm kinda stressed after taking my LSAT Writing. I feel I made a really strong argument but it to…
I think you should be fine because admissions ... your LSAT writing sample in order to see how ... it's not going to be perfect, since you only ... a personal statement though because you have all the time in the ... would expect _that_ to be free of grammatical and ... -
URM? International/non-traditionalHi 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 un…
Write the best Personal Statement, Diversity Statement, and Grades Addendum you can. ... a compelling DS you may be able to outperform your numbers ... are never guaranteed to get in or be rejected based on the ... -
What are my chances to get in to a T14?Hey everyone, could use your advice about what my chances for a T14 school look like. I have a BA in Psychology from a meh school w/ a 2.7 GPA (g…
... and the obstacles you faced in undergrad is to get a ... help you craft a compelling personal statement. The LSAT score would tie ... the LSAT it may not be the right decision. -
What are my chances to get in to a T14?Hey everyone, could use your advice about what my chances for a T14 school look like. I have a BA in Psychology from a meh school w/ a 2.7 GPA (g…
... the obstacles you faced in undergrad is to get ... help you craft a compelling personal statement. The LSAT score would ... the LSAT it may not be the right decision.
... 't believe I'm in a T14 or bust ... mindset, lacking a place in academia isn't something I ... -
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You are more than fine. keep the score tempting fate isn't worth it for a one point ego boost. As long as you have extra curricular/ work experience and a decent personal statement you will be more than in at Duke. -
Please help with my applications!I'm trying to apply as early as possible (aka within the next few days). My unofficial cumulative GPA for my school was a 3.2. I look on the LSAC t…
I have written a diversity statement, a grade addendum, personal statement, but just now ... started my resume which shouldn't be too ... why you wouldn’t get in. If you want scholarships though ... -
Under the personal statement word count?Do schools penalize you for being under the word count? The majority of the schools I'm applying to have the same general prompt so I'm tweaking the …
... if the personal statement is very good then more can sometimes be less ... the room to do it in. -
First gen question"Are you in the first generation of your family to graduate from college?" This is a complicated questions for me because my dad earned a bachelor…
... agree with @Logician, it'd be best to answer "no", even ... truth. I think mentioning it in your personal statement, like how your dad ... -
if writing very unusual circumstances in personal statement- - - do I also need diversity statement?My personal statement is going to cover the following: foster care -> drop out in 9th grade - > community college - > work with youth -> graduate …
... mention that experience at all in my personal statement, so there was no ... go, I'm going to be a slightly different student with ... school in particular). Doing all this may or may not be ... for that may be distinct from other schools, in addition to thinking ... -
Personal Statement - what to writeI reviewed the 7Sage personal statement section and therefore wrote about a formative experience, what I learned, and how it applies to my future car…
... "Why do you want to be a lawyer?" or a "Why ... succeed?" prompt with a personal narrative that pivots to a ... direct answer. In fact, that's the essence of a *personal* statement. (Consider ... that it's not called a "statement of ... -
I'm in my early 30's what do I need?Looking for some advice from someone in a similar situation. I'm in my early 30's and looking to start my JD journey. I'm not sure what I need at thi…
... if law was going to be good fit for me (I ... interest. This turned out to be an amazing decision, since it ... apart, as schools are interested in taking on students with more ... experience. This is where your personal statement could potentially shine, so start ... -
Any Super Splitter ( sub 3 GPA, 165+ LSAT) Cycles Complete?If so, please share the results! I am applying for 2021 and I'm definitely a super splitter. I'd love to see where people have been accepted/rejected…
... LSAT of 169. I'm in at Michigan along with a ... is apply EARLY (October!!) and be really vulnerable with your personal statement. -
Things You Wish You Knew About Application Timelines?Hi everyone, I'm new to law school applications (still in the process of studying for the LSAT) but can anyone give me some tips & pointers about stu…
... entire application (personal statement, individual essays, resume, etc.) in about 40 ... was beyond hyped to be submitting and finishing this ... any difference between applying in September and October, ... between applying in October and applying in January. Once ... -
Worried my GPA won't be considered in contextI don't know if anyone here can help me out with this, but it's something that has been nagging me since I took the LSAT in November. I went to a sma…
... a low GPA, and to be honest, they come across ... them a concise, well-written personal statement highlighting your areas of 'victory ...
Personally, I think a personal statement can clinch your entrance to ... . Like, you have enough in your corner to go to ... -
How long is too long of a break?Just took May LSAT Flex. Will probably be retaking in July, already signed up. Is 2 weeks too long for no LSAT whatsoever? Should I start studying ag…
... know that I never will be able to lol
personal statement and diversity statement in the interim, which is ... giving me a nice break in ... -
Subject to academic disqualificationI graduated in 2013 with a 2.88 GPA, and my winter quarter freshman year, I totally tanked. At the time, I was playing a collegiate sport, and had ta…
... point, I think it would be more beneficial to get letters ... a good grade in them and just check in and tell ... department, one from a professor in the history department that really ... very long but highlights something in my personal statement I want to highlight. -
Subject to academic disqualificationI graduated in 2013 with a 2.88 GPA, and my winter quarter freshman year, I totally tanked. At the time, I was playing a collegiate sport, and had ta…
... point, I think it would be more beneficial to get letters ... , one from a professor in the history department that really ... very long but highlights something in my personal statement I want to highlight ... but I did really well in his class (when apparently a ... -
Advice on Rec Letter------Can I just use the generic one?Hi friends: My undergrad institution decided to give an extended ddl for the law school fall entry. I thought it worth a shot. The problem is that I …
... business school LORs it will be obvious (like you said, the ... 'm guessing if the school in question is accepting applications this ... you is why it would be "stressful" to ask for new ... copy of your personal statement and resume, explain your interest in law, and ... -
Is admissions consulting worth it??Need advice from anyone who has participated in 7Sage admissions consulting. I have been looking into the option that provides unlimited edits for on…
... etc. I started with personal statement and later upgraded to full ... worked with me on the personal statement, from the brainstorming stage ... Christie. With her experience in law school admissions, Christie ... situation. 7Sage may not be the cheapest out there, ... -
Should I retake a 173?I know this is a great score, but my average for PTs was 176 so I was hoping for one a bit higher on test day. I know I messed up the LG on the June …
... else you have going on in your life. Do you work ... ? Would your time be better spent on crafting and refining a personal statement? -
Transfer GPA PredicamentHi fellow future/current lawyers! I am having a hard time weighing my overall gpa. My first two years, at my first institution, my gpa is pretty low …
... the understanding it might be averaged to something lower ... may not be the worst thing in the world ... work hard on your personal statement to make sure its ... would say strap yourself in because depending on how ... turns out you could be looking at an unpredictable ... -
Personal Statement topic opinionHi everyone, I'll keep this relatively short. My freshman year of college I battled severe anxiety and learned to cope with it. I believe this demons…
... checking for what they want in a personal statement. Some want you to ... make adcomms hesitant- will you be able to handle the law ... you're applying to welcome personal statements about overcoming challenges, and ... you think they'd be fine with your essay, I ... -
Application Season Begins Soon, Info in Regard to Addenda and Transcript UploadsHi Everyone, Application season is upon us (a month away until applications open) and was trying to get a head start. I highly recommend everyone …
... be various sections you have to complete such as uploading your personal statement ... the addendum will most likely be in one of the last 2 ...
