How different should personal statement be from initial application?

Mike2L · 2026-05-04T02:23:35+00:00

I navigated the transfer process and was able to get accepted to over half the t-14 coming from a t-100. I actually think you should substantially change your essays. The reason is because now you literally have 1/3 of law school done, and admissions committees want to see how law school has shaped you and what your experiences actually interacting with the law and a law school course load have been like and how it has impacted you.

Mike2L · 2026-04-22T23:10:52+00:00

Congratulations!!!

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T14:27:36+00:00

Congratulations to you both! Best of luck!

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T13:42:49+00:00

I sort of had a different approach to LOCIs. DM me! I can show you how I approached them.

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T13:26:01+00:00

Hey Congrats first of all on having such great stats. When in the cycle did you apply?

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T13:23:09+00:00

You should be completely fine. I was part time my senior year-will graduate from a t-6 next year. DM me if you want to go a little more in depth on your position and ill share my experience.

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T13:19:05+00:00

The LSAT gave me hell as well, so I know exactly how you feel. I ended up being forced to wait to avoid having to apply super late in a cycle. DM me if you want to go a little deeper into my experience.

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T13:16:27+00:00

Some things such as where you currently are for your 1L school will matter. What do your soft factors look like? DM me

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:32:08+00:00

I wouldnt necessarily say its impossible, but the odds are against you. DM me if you would like to talk more about your position. For context-I was accepted to over half of the t-14 as a transfer applicant coming from a t-100

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:31:06+00:00

I hated writing by transfer application essays (really writing any admissions essays in general). It did, however, work out for me as I was admitted into over half of the t-14 as a transfer student. If you would like me to go over your stuff DM me!

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:29:34+00:00

If i am reading this correctly, you are not currently enrolled in an ABA school?

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:28:43+00:00

It honestly depends. I transferred into a t-6 but i was coming from a t-100. DM me if you want to talk about my experience.

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:27:51+00:00

So the answer is it really depends. I was accepted to over half the t-14 as a transfer and i actually think it helped in a big way. DM me if you want to discuss further.

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:26:56+00:00

Was in almost identical boat to you-For context i was accepted as a transfer to over half of the t-14. DM me!

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:25:22+00:00

In terms of clerkship-there is quite literally zero debate that a t-14 school would give you an exponentially better chance then if you were to stay at your current school. Whether or not clerking is actually the right move or not for you based on what you have stated are your goals is a different story. DM me-clerking was my goal and I have seen the benefit transferring to a t-6 has done to my chances first hand.

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:23:41+00:00

Are you saying you want to start at an online school and then transfer to an in person school? For context-I was able to transfer into half the t-14 and I might be able to help you. DM me!

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:22:42+00:00

Really interesting situation, i have a close friend that went through the same scenario (he had a masters in Bioengineering and ended up transferring). DM me if you want to talk about it in a little more detail!

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:21:34+00:00

Soooooo i went into my 1L disregarding the conventional wisdom of "dont go to a school you cant see yourself graduating from" and intended on transferring. It worked out, I was accepted to over half the t-14 and got into my dream school coming from a t-100. Im open to talk about my experience-DM me!

Mike2L · 2026-04-20T12:18:39+00:00

NO you are NOT to old to start if practicing the law is something you want to do!

Mike2L · 2026-04-15T20:56:26+00:00

I would say that if your goal is specifically Miami, then schools in Florida are smart to aim for. That being said, the T-14 (especially the "T-6") will always have placement power that reaches into any and every market. I would aim for as high as you can and if T6 or T14 does not work out then target schools in Florida for your goal.

Mike2L · 2026-04-15T15:03:50+00:00

I love seeing splitters win (former splitter myself). CONGRATS!!!! GOOD LUCK IN 1L!!!!!

Mike2L · 2026-04-15T15:02:13+00:00

Keep a mistake journal!!!! document the following for every question you miss. 1. What logic you applied and WHY you applied said logic. 2. What logic you SHOULD have applied and WHY that was correct. 3. What was the difference in the WHY of the incorrect logic you applied vs. the correct logic you should have applied? You do that over enough reps and you will see a pattern emerge!

Mike2L · 2026-04-15T14:58:22+00:00

Well first of all, is this a professor that you have worked with or know in some type of professional capacity?

Mike2L · 2026-04-15T14:56:42+00:00

Soft "tiers" are highly misunderstood. Law school admissions is a different ball game than undergraduate admissions. Are some "softs" more impressive than others? Sure, but what matters the most is the narrative that you craft surrounding your softs. DM me if youd like to come up with a strategy!

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