Taking the LSAT in October is not too late by any means. In fact, the December LSAT score is the last one that we’ll take into consideration. I start reading in earnest around mid-November so taking the October test does not put you at any kind of disadvantage. Remember, also, that it is much more important to put together a well-crafted application than to be overly concerned about getting that application in early.

I am a recent college graduate and I will be starting my LSAT courses in June. I plan on taking the LSAT on the October 9th test date and I am wondering if this is considered to be late in terms of me wanting to submit my applications as soon as I can once the law school starts accepting applications. I want my applications in as early as possible but I realize if I take my test in October, I will not have my scores until November. Thus, my completed application will not go in until mid-November. Is this still considered as an early applicant?

Also, will Stanford Law School post a personal statement question for those applying this fall (for admissions next fall)?

Thank you for your time.
Best,
June

If I feel as though I did not adequately convey my interest in attending Stanford Law in my application, would you recommend sending a “Why Stanford” essay as a supplement?

Thanks,

Gretchen

If the additional leadership role is substantive and adds sufficiently more to your plate, then do a brief addendum. If not, let things stand. You don’t want us reading through additional paperwork only to find out that you’re only doing a bit more than you were before. Use your best judgement in determining whether this added responsiblity needs to be brought to our attention.

You’ve already included a supplemental essay highlighting your interest in SLS so consider the task done and cross that item of your to-do list. If, down the road, you’re placed on our waitlist, think about reiterating that interest at that point.

For those of us still in university, would taking on an additional leadership role in a high-profile campus organization that is not mentioned in one’s application warrant an update?

If so, would it be appropriate to send the update as part of a letter of continued interest or should only a short addendum be sent?

Thank you for taking the time to manage this blog and shed light on an otherwise opaque process.

When I applied early in the cycle I included a supplemental essay on my interest in Stanford. I later sent your office an update to the application. However, in both cases I overlooked emphasizing that Stanford is by far my first choice.

What would be the best way to convey such a message at this point? I assure you that it is sincere and has been since I first submitted my application.

Thank you!

-Mary

If your case, I’d say there is no need to update your application. As you state, it’s an area of interest already highlighted. I would also assume, given its recent founding, that you would most likely have little in terms of outcome to discuss at this point. Now, let’s say you are placed on our waitlist (purely hypothetical) down the road. Enough time may have passed that there are now outcomes you can discuss – this would be an excellent time to let us know about the group.

I recently founded a new group on my campus, but it falls under areas of interest already listed on my application. Would this be useful information to include in an update?

Thank you,

Jessica