The #1 Mistake Rushing Law School Applicants Make (Ep. 18)

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In this episode, Ben kicks things off with an in-depth discussion of what it actually means to "apply early" to law school and why September 1st is a critical date. He unpacks how rolling admissions work, the advantages of submitting your application at the start of the cycle, and why applying early gives you access to more scholarships and better offers—provided you're a competitive applicant by then. Ben also dives into why late applications—like those in November or January—aren't ideal if you're trying to maximize your outcome.

He uses real data from the University of Colorado to show how law school choice impacts career outcomes and salary potential. Through detailed case studies, Ben contrasts applying with a 160 LSAT score versus waiting a year to apply with a 170, emphasizing the long-term financial and professional consequences. He ...