Law School Admissions Myths That Reddit Gets Completely Wrong (Ep. 27)

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This episode kicks off with a reminder that law school applications open on Labor Day, making it the perfect time to cut through the noise surrounding admissions. Ben highlights how online forums—particularly Reddit’s r/lawschooladmissions—often spread misinformation. He critiques the echo chamber of anxious applicants who exaggerate the difficulty of getting into law school and perpetuate myths about what really matters in the admissions process.

From there, the conversation turns to one of the biggest misconceptions: applying early doesn’t matter. Ben strongly disagrees, pointing out that both schools and consultants downplay the importance of timing for their own incentives. He explains why November is already late in the cycle and how LSAT variance means that relying on a single sitting can tank an otherwise strong application. Numbers— ...