Table of Contents
- 1 What are the odds of getting off a law school waitlist?
- 2 How can I improve my law application on the waitlist?
- 3 Do law schools look at LSData?
- 4 How do law school wait lists work?
- 5 How do law schools notify acceptance?
- 6 How do law schools contact you?
- 7 How often should I check on the status of the waitlist?
- 8 Do schools rank students within the waitlists?
What are the odds of getting off a law school waitlist?
An acceptance off the waitlist *does* tend to have a 1:1 ratio per spot available.
How can I improve my law application on the waitlist?
Tips to improve my odds of getting off law school waitlists
- Follow the school’s instructions to the letter.
- Send a letter of continued interest (LOCI).
- Be persistent but not pushy.
- Submit a new letter of recommendation.
- Retake the LSAT Exam—but only if you’re confident that you can improve your score.
What happens if you are waitlisted for law school?
Being waitlisted means that the law school is extremely interested in you, but at that time cannot formally offer you a spot in their class—though they may be able to in the near future. If you do not let the school know your intentions, you may not automatically be placed on the waitlist.
Should you contact law school admissions?
While it’s important to have meaningful and clear communication with the admissions office, it’s also important not to overload them. Unless you have a specific reason or are dealing directly with someone who is helping you with a problem or an issue, you should not be emailing or calling every day.
Do law schools look at LSData?
Can schools see that LSData checked my status? # TL;DR – Yes, it’s possible but unlikely. LSData uses the same IP every time it checks a status, so schools can theoretically identify what requests are coming from LSData.
How do law school wait lists work?
If a student who already committed to one school gets an offer from a higher-ranked school, he or she may choose to forgo the deposit and commit to the new school, opening up a spot. The school will in turn make an offer to a candidate on its waitlist.
How do I accept a waitlist offer law school?
- Write a letter of continued interest. The first thing you should do when placed on a waitlist is submit a letter to the law school reaffirming your interest in attending the school.
- Schedule a visit.
- Submit a deposit to a safety school.
- Relax.
How long should a letter of continued interest be law school?
Your letter of continued interest should be no longer than one page. It should include: An expression of gratitude for being deferred/waitlisted (Think positive—you’re still in the running!) A statement about your continued interest in the school.
How do law schools notify acceptance?
Most (but not all) law schools will send an e-mail with a link to an online status checker. This allows you to monitor the progress of your application as it moves from “complete” to “in review,” and finally, when a decision has been made. This tool can be a blessing or a curse.
How do law schools contact you?
They typically prescreen applicants based on their GPA/LSAT combo, and if they like your numbers, they might send you an encouraging e-mail to apply (or even a fee waiver if your numbers are high enough).
Is it bad to be put on the waitlist for Law School?
Being placed on a law school’s waitlist may seem like a setback. However, it’s important for applicants to remember that getting waitlisted is actually a positive reflection of the quality of their application—and way better than getting rejected.
Is it too late to get off the waitlist?
Even the very top schools have been known to admit applicants off their waitlist as late as July, so it’s still much too soon to worry. In the meantime, do what you can to improve your chances and hope for the best!
How often should I check on the status of the waitlist?
It is alright to check on the status of the waitlist every three weeks. Be very polite and do not take up much time. Be ready to act on very short notice. The closer it gets to class-time, the harder it is for the admissions committee to fill seats.
Do schools rank students within the waitlists?
Applicants tend to assume that schools somehow rank students within the waitlists, such that as soon as a spot opens up, the highest-ranked student is offered admission to the school. Again, while this may be the case with some schools, that is not the general rule.