LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS: how I got into Texas Law

[@danielcrotty8697]

So cool to hear your story! I went to UTSA as well. I just completed my interview for Texas Law. Fingers crossed!!!

[@NicholeCarroll-by9ze]

Would you mind sharing your gpa and lsat score? I’m at UTSA as well and any advice would be helpful !

[@iFrankie.]

What was your lsat

[@shiracohen971]

Hi!! I'm planning on applying to UT Law School as one of my top choices after my gap year as well! This video definitely helped

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Hi so glad this helped!!

[@JacksonJackson-zf9du]

They say third times a charm, I've officially passed LSAT🎉🎉 for all my repeat test takers don't give up and don't be discouraged.

[@DrakeBella-c8p]

I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that I've not lost hope

[@PeterJackson-x3i]

Passing the LSAT is when you study hard,if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself help like Mr Thomas

[@DrakeBella-c8p]

I had interest in working with him but I was discouraged by my friends out of ignorance 😔

[@Randebrick]

Im thinking about going to law school.. thanks for this video

[@melanieblue2]

I’m a non traditional undergrad at UT AT Austin right now (senior.) It’s been a crazy last two years. My mother getting sick & passing. 6 months later my father passing. With that being said, my GPA dropped extremely low 2.8. I’m taking a LSAT prep class here in Austin starting Jun-July. Taking the LSAT in August. I’m so scared. And being a parent I really don’t have many options for outside schools. Any suggestions?

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

I'm not going to lie, it is going to be hard to overcome the GPA but I don't think it's impossible! The first thing I would focus on is acing the LSAT - it is a super learnable test and the higher score you get, the easier it will be for the admissions committee to overlook the GPA. After the LSAT, the next important thing to focus on is perfecting your softs (personal statement, diversity statement, LOR, resume). I think you being a non-traditional student with a family is a really good material to include in either your personal and/or diversity statement. Make sure you get good recommendations from professors/professionals who will sing your praise. Lastly, there is an option to write an addendum to supplement your application and I would suggest writing one to explain why your GPA dropped in the last year. This helps the adcomm get a better idea of what was going on in your life at the time.

[@melanieblue2]

Thanks so much for the advice! I’ll keep you updated… Congrats on law school!!!!!!

[@pep590]

I just found your channel now. How is your first year going at UT? So excited for you.

[@jmr_yt]

Hi there thanks for you’re great video, if you don’t mind me asking, was your gpa above or below the median, and if so how much? I’m just curious cause I’m taking the lsat this augest and have a slightly below avg gpa, and am worried about my chances of getting into UT

[@oliviareilly7519]

This was so helpful thank you SO MUCH!

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Glad it could help you!!

[@vanessam9015]

thank you for the video! So if I am planning on attending Fall 2023 when should I submit by application by?

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

I would say for the best result somewhere between Oct 1st (when the application opens) and Dec 31st of 2022! UT loves taking the full 8 - 10 weeks to get back to applicants with decisions so in order to hear back before deposit deadlines in April I would say the sooner the better!

[@vanessam9015]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz Thank you :)

[@fengmusic]

Do people need to have some internship experience in law firms before applying to law schools? Thank you very much!

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Not everyone works at a law firm before going! I didn't but I did do some shadowing at the county courthouse mainly just to confirm that law school was something I really wanted to do

[@fengmusic]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz Thank you so much for your reply!

[@muhammadahmed3588]

Hey! Thank you so much for the video. I am applying this cycle and was wondering how much lower your LSAT was from the median (or higher). I would really appreciate it as I have a lower last but high gpa.

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

I was like 10 points below the median!

[@muhammadahmed3588]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz thank you!

[@Smileythelion]

Thank you for sharing your story !

[@alejandro8511]

Can you please tell me your experience on the application process for St. Mary’s? I am interested in them because of their online program. Thanks

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Hey there! Application was pretty straightforward - applied at the end of December and heard back by February! Got a pretty decent scholarship package but untimely decided on UT for various reasons.

[@isaacnkansah1224]

Hi I will be glad if you can share ideas with me on Law studies considering the courses for the semester. And how do I contact you then ?

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Feel free to shoot me an email so we can talk in more detail! [e-mail]

[@coltonwalker6739]

Do you think your undergrad school matters for law school acceptance?

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

I think it might, depending on what law school you're applying. Like, if you're applying to some of the more higher ranked/competitive schools they might take into consideration your undergrad for a couple reasons. A big one might be, if you have a high GPA, they might look at what school you went to in order to determine how competitive the environment was. But I don't think admission committees look at undergrad school solely for the purpose of admit/deny decisions.

[@amyd.9578]

Hi I was wondering if you can share your LSAT score ? I want to go to UT Law, and can you share what schools did u apply, Congratulations 🎊

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Hi! So while I don't give out my exact score, I will say I was below their median for LSAT scores! Also all the schools I applied to are on the thumbnail images (I applied to 13 schools)!!

[@luosv4387]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz which of the 13 did you get accepted to?

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

@@luosv4387 I got into all my Texas schools: UT, SMU, Houston, St. Mary's, Baylor Out of state: Colorado I got waitlisted by Berkeley, UCLA, Columbia, and Vanderbilt but ended up withdrawing before getting a final decision

[@luosv4387]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz super dope!

[@jjohn2648]

How do people pay for law school and living expenses? All student loans and scholarships?

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

I worked before law school so I had some saving but I took out loans to supplement my living expenses. Most people end up taking out loans.

[@NicoleWilson343]

Did you attend UT austin for undergrad?

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

I did not! I went to a small liberal arts school in Texas

[@realtorosiel]

May I ask what your undergraduate GPA was? And your LSAT score? Really curious thanks :)

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Hey! My UGPA was 3.8 and my LSAT was in the low 160s

[@realtorosiel]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz oh my stats are about the same! My GPA is also a 3.8 and my LSAT is a low 160s

[@t.f.7974]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz how did you get in with a lsat well below the median? I’m taking the lsat in February and want to go to UT law so bad, scoring on my PT around 165

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

@@t.f.7974 in my opinion LSAT score isn't everything! My UGPA was in the top 75% percentile of applicants, my resume was pretty strong and I worked really hard on my softs like the personal statement and diversity statement (my letters of recommendation also might have been a selling point for the admissions committee)

[@t.f.7974]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz Thank you for the prompt reply. Are you from Texas? I'm in Austin, graduated from UT last year in May with a little lower GPA than 3.8. Are you in Austin now? I'm really excited for you to be a Longhorn! I hope to see you there this coming fall.

[@zed3324]

do you get 1l summer intern

[@balasridhar1990]

Is there any interview for applicants?

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Not every applicant gets an interview! They reach to applicants personally to set up interviews

[@balasridhar1990]

@@AmarisIsabelDiaz thanks for the quick response!

[@lanbai6158]

did you applied early decision.

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

No I did not - I didn't think my application was ready to submit when the ED deadline came around

[@breyannajones3234]

This was a great video, what’s your email? I’m in Austin at HT and want to attend UT law!

[@TayylorMorrgan]

Found it hahah Thank you!

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Hope it helps! Let me know if you have any questions :)

[@ocler6156]

You say ahm too many times

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

Thank you :)

[@swagganey]

Texas has a LSAT median of 144 for those in the comments it’s super easy to get into! (:

[@AmarisIsabelDiaz]

I think the median score for the class of 2024 was around 169 but you can double-check here! law.utexas.edu/admissions/quick-facts/

[@phoebefriday4229]

The average LSAT for Texas Law has been above 165 for the last decade (and as the creator mentioned, it was 169 for the most recent class). The national average LSAT score is 152; so, Texas Law is by no means "super east to get into" based on LSAT stats. You should really double-check before spreading misinformation like this!

[@Zay13378]

Hugely false.