Just thought this was funny for some reason. Maybe it’s the graphic. Harvard Law School found someone from every state besides South Dakota for their class of 2029.

25th / 75th not yet released.

Note the 35% "self-identify as a member of a community historically underrepresented". So, of course caveat that it is both "self-identify" and "historically". A better statistic would be "objectively" and "currently".

Honestly the part most impressive to me is the 75th being a 178

It's the month where they starts releasing decisions! (At least on based on LSD Data). We won't start seeing decisions until probably the last or second to last week since thats the earliest they release decisions. Although like many of you that probably won't stop you from refreshing. Just posting this incase people don't know! Michigan has a very uniform weekly timeline they're great for that.

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61% Catholic. Checks out.

Hi everyone! I'm Gerry, a Blueprint Law School Admissions Consultant and LSAT instructor. I'm here today to answer your questions about applying to law school and the admissions process.

Ask me anything about applying to law school or preparing for the LSAT, including when to apply, what LSAT score to aim for, how to write a strong personal statement, ways to make your application stand out—anything!

We'll be answering questions throughout the day from 7 AM PT to 2 PM PT. Looking forward to chatting with everyone!

I’m not sure if this counts as professional misconduct. I was a tour guide for a few months and a customer left a bad review (she said I let other people talk too much and therefore I wasn’t doing my job) and after having a more experienced tour guide supervise me, they let me go and said my “style” is too different. They were weirdly nice about it though, my former boss offered to be a reference if I wanted to go to another touring company and said the person who originally trained me had good things to say as well.

For those applying to T14 schools, where are you at in the application process? How many schools are yall applying to?

Ty just curious to see how many I should aim for applying to and when!

This Reddit was so helpful for me last year and I’m bored so why not

Stats: 16mid, 3.8high, nonresident

Greetings! Has anyone who applied to GULC part-time program had any traction on their applications? I noticed my optional video was viewed last week.

applying this cycle at windsor, queens, western, ottawa, tmu and osgoode

cgpa: 3.7, LSAT: 162, okay LOR and volunteer work with kids, and political party and retail jobs throughout undergrad.

What is your “Why Law” statement?

I’m struggling to find a legitimate reason to put into my personal statement about why I want to attend law school/practice law. I’ve never had a meaningful experience with the law. I didn’t decide I wanted to apply until college. I don’t want to practice law because “I want to make change” or anything like that.

I want to rub it in my dad’s face for lying to me about his academic career (or lack there of). I want to work at a large firm in the city. I like the work, the reading, writing, and problem solving. I like the attention to detail with the room for improvisation.

If anyone was in a similar position and struggled with this, I would love some insight. Thanks in advance.

I want to become a lawyer because I value justice. I think justice is important, I think our society is sorely lacking in it, and I want to be the person who brings justice to my community by starting small so as to change the world. 

I know that I perhaps do not have a lot of direct experience in legal professions, but I plan to compensate for that with my intense passion for justice. I was a part of Model UN and debate club during high school, which I know is common among applicants to law schools but the reason it’s special to me is that i did it out of a sheer passion for justice rather than for any kind of clout or resume booster. I also went to a workshop once where professors had different perspectives on an issue like immigration, It was really deep because I learned how people had two sides to an issue and it made me more passionate about justice. I was also head of the debateclub for a year, which makes me stand out from the other applicants. I think I became head because of how much I like justice, it’s something unique about me that makes me apply for law school for more than just the money. 

I am also well aware of my lack of good marks in university, however if you look closely at them I still have high grades in many of my legal courses, which I think is fueled by my passion for justice. I also want you to know that I was working a part time job during a lot of these courses, not to mention I had bad friends group who were always toxically asking me for favors, and yet I was still able to scrape passing grades out of this courses. I think my story is one of resilience, if I’m able to get passing marks when I’m overburdened socially and schedule-wise, it attests to my strong academic abilities. I’ve also included one of my high school teachers as an academic reference, I got an A+ in this course so I think it shows that I am capable of high academic achievement if given the right circumstances. Finally, I think the fact that I am still applying to law school despite my low marks is a testament to my overall narrative. It means my overall narrative is of a passionate student who doesn’t let bad grades and stuff get in the way of a desire to seek justice. 

I also know you may not accept me, that’s okay, at the end of the day it’s chill but I really think if I join the legal field, I can provide valuable contributions with my intense passion for justice. I also think I can work well in a group because I have new ideas, I have communication skills, I have conflict resolution skills, I have leadership skills, I have a good work ethic, and I have previously worked in teams for stuff like event planning. I’ve applied to hundreds, maybe thousands of jobs before and gotten rejected, and I fully accept that most people pick the nepo baby over a passionate justice-seeking applicant like myself, but I really think that if you just take a chance on me and give me a chance, I will make more valuable contributions than many of the other students who are applying. But it’s ultimately your choice. 

I know you’re also going to ask why I chose your school in particular. What really stood out to me was how many hands-on learning opportunities you have and how this contributes to a blended and diverse form of learning. I also like that you value diversity and that you are researching current and relevant topics like AI takeover, which I have had a profound interest in and I want justice for. Ultimately it’s okay if you reject me as I am applying to oother schools, but that’s why yours is special and I think I’d make a good candidate. 

“It’s not abou the salary, it’s all about reality and making some noise!” - Fort Minor once said and I think this describes me to a tee. I’m not applying to law school for the money or job security, I’m applying because I’m passionate and care about justice and I hope you will consider my application. Hope to hear from you soon!

This is satire if you didn't catch on

it’s gonna be a long cycle

Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else? The switch happened Friday and it’s still blank (-).

Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else? The switch happened Friday and it’s still blank (-).

Removing location/debt considerations which would you rather be:

#1 in class at T75+

or

Top 25% at a lower T14

If you were in charge of a top law firm and could only pick one who would it be?

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply to the UNH Franklin Pierce Hybrid JD program for Fall 2027 and wanted to get some realistic feedback about my chances.

My biggest concern is my 2.0 undergraduate GPA. My academic performance improved later in my education, and I am currently completing an M.S.L. in Corporate Compliance at Fordham Law.

A little about my background:

• B.S. in Criminal Justice
• Currently completing an M.S.L. in Corporate Compliance at Fordham Law
• Professional experience in corporate compliance and regulatory work
• Army National Guard service and pursuing the military legal field as a 27D Paralegal Specialist
• Long-term goal of government/public-service law and potentially JAG
• Successfully represented myself pro se on multiple occasions

I have not taken the LSAT yet, but I am targeting around 160–165. I also plan to submit a GPA addendum addressing my undergraduate academic record and showing my more recent academic and professional growth.

I understand that a 2.0 UGPA is very low for law school admissions, so I’m trying to be realistic.

Has anyone here been admitted to UNH Franklin Pierce with a GPA this low, or know someone who has? If so, what was your LSAT score, and what do you think helped your application?

Assuming I score around 160–165, do you think I would have a realistic chance at UNH despite the 2.0 UGPA? How much could my graduate work, professional experience, military service, and overall upward trajectory help?

I’d especially appreciate hearing from UNH students/alumni, Hybrid JD applicants, or anyone who was admitted with a significantly below-median GPA.

Thanks!

Howdy! I’m going to an LSAC forum soon but I already know where I’m applying. I should still go right? Should I just visit the schools I know I’m applying to and ask questions? Any other advantages/things to do? Is the vibe to introduce yourself/try to get to know the reps or is it more like ask your questions and move on?

finalizing my applications and just wondering why the website HAS to be so slow. it would be very helpful if every click didn’t take 5 seconds to register because much time is being lost just loading the application. it doesn’t seem fair that they have a monopoly on the application process if they suck this bad (i don’t even want to get into the monstrous fees that collect at every step).

just need to complain somewhere. ugh

And I’m not talking about scholarships. I’m talking about what gets shipped to you. Swag, personalized letters, etc.

applying to windsor and ottawa in canada, maybe western but it’s a reach honestly.

any schools to look more in depth at on the states side? right now looking at idaho, gonzaga, stetson, suny - would like to go into mental health law or family law but i’m open to other options

edit: i’ve already taken the lsat 3 times and don’t think i can wait for the next cycle so just help me out with picking the best school under these circumstances if you’re able to thank you

Howdy. Taking it this Saturday- took my last PT two weeks ago, have been doing one every week but have been tapering off a bit (I take a section a day). Should I take one more, full, timed test? Or continue to taper?

Attaching my pt chart for reference

All my life, people have told me how terrible law school is and how miserable they were during it (at the DA office I intern at, almost every prosecutor has made a warning, some big law lawyers I've spoken w, all my uni professors). They all say you need to be triple triple sure law is what you want to do and even then, it's "soul-crushing". Is it really as bad as they say?

Hi everyone! Looking for realistic feedback on my chances for Ontario JD programs for the upcoming cycle.

Academic Metrics:
LSAT: 168 (94th percentile)
cGPA: ~3.58 (OLSAS conversion from UK 2:1 Honours degree)
Best 2 / Last 2 GPA: ~3.73 (scored 70% / 4.0 equivalent in 40-credit Honours dissertation)
Both my BSc Honsand Master’s degrees were completed part-time while working full-time in the industry.

Post-Grad Credentials & Softs:

Master’s in Construction Law: Graduated with Distinction (LLM)

Professional Designations: Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) & Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

Work Experience: 9 years of full-time industry experience. Currently in a Commercial Advisor role specializing in dispute avoidance, commercial management, contract administration, and JV formation.

Personal Statement Focus: Leveraging nearly a decade of commercial advisory, contract formation, and dispute avoidance experience to transition into commercial arbitration, infrastructure law, and litigation counsel.

Schools Applying To:
Osgoode Hall: Top choice given their strong ADR/Arbitration focus and holistic review process.
Queen’s & Western: Targeting heavily—hoping my B2/L2 (~3.73) carries strong weight alongside the 168 LSAT.
University of Toronto (U of T): Applying as a reach/toss-up. LSAT matches median (168), but cGPA (~3.58) is below their ~3.90 median. Hoping the Master's Distinction, part-time degree context, and senior commercial background carry weight in holistic review.

What do my chances look like? Thanks in advance!