Dear 1L,

Over the past year or so, I’ve been working pro-bono to help a first-generation college student get admitted to law school.

Hypothetically, let’s assume it’s a non-diverse, male candidate, and that he’s coming straight from a small, rural college, with

– a 164 LSAT,
– a 3.8 GPA, and
– a need for full scholarship help.

Last Year:

▪️ 15 wait lists
▪️ 0 final admits

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Heartbreak doesn’t begin to do justice to the aftermath.

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This year, he picked himself up and tried again.

I felt so proud of him.

But . .

▪️ 18 wait lists
▪️ __ final admits?

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We’ve been waiting.

It’s been agony.

As of yesterday, we were still waiting.

And waiting.

Today, that wait is over.

👉 He’s going to law school!

(And it’s a really, really good one, too!)

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All it takes is one yes.

And sometimes, good things do happen to good people.

Happy Saturday to all!

💌 Amanda

#Dear1L