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The addendum has one sole purpose: addressing weaknesses and/or discrepancies in your application package. Notably, it is used to address low LSAT scores, low GPAs, poor grades during specific semesters, dismissals from schools, criminal records, etc. There’s not necessarily a right or wrong number for the number of addendums you right, so long as they…

The diversity statement is critical for minority applicants seeking admission into law school. It also serves as another opportunity to showcase another part of who you are as an individual. Many law schools advertise this an as “optional statement” on application packages. However, if you’re a diverse candidate, this is not an optional statement. You must write…

The personal statement is the cornerstone of your law school application. Arguably, the third most important component of your law school application following your LSAT and GPA. However, if you have a low LSAT score or GPA, the personal statement becomes vital to filling the areas where you fall short of a “desired” application package….

As a Afro-Dominican, immigrant, and first-generation woman in law school, I feel that imposter syndrome and law school go hand-in-hand. Reflecting on the past two years of law school, I realize the feeling of not belonging or not being “smart enough” has plagued me from the very beginning. And for the record, it has absolutely…

“How did you grapple with law school debt?” This is a question I get often from pre-law students, and it’s a question I, too, asked before committing to law school. Well, to be honest, I stressed about it for months and nearly opted out of law school due to the anxiety it caused. It’s a…

“You need over a 155 into get into law school.” “Your LSAT score makes or breaks your application package.” “You’ll never get in with that score.” That’s what was said to me when I decided to apply to law school with a 145. Although the advice was well-intentioned, I knew I was more than an…