britneenick (2022-2023)

Currently working as a retail manager for a luxury retailer. Finally decided that I'm ready to go back to school to get my JD. I want to work in entertainment or sports law.

LSAT
FYI about LSATS for anyone who is curious about my scores. My initial LSAT was taken as a senior in college and I really did not study much, and had decided at the time that I did not want to go to law school the next year. My score was a terrible 137, and although I had legit test anxiety, this was an utter embarrassment. After settling into my career and realizing that I was mentally prepared to go for my dream, I first applied for an LSAT fee waiver, as at the time I was really struggling with student loan debt. When I got my waiver (which is def. not as hard as they make it seem to get!), I immediately signed up for my first LSAT and received my free study book, busted out my old one from the last test, and bought LSAT for dummies, which was surprisingly the best resource I had. I studied on my lunch breaks and days off and improved my score by 13 points, getting a 150. My test anxiety still kicked in a bit, but I tried to take several practice tests in coffee shops and other places that could get slightly noisy so I would be less distracted by a sneeze or someone tapping a pencil.

2/8 Still in review at UNLV and Widener. Dayton has no system of looking up your status so I'm still in limbo with that. I applied to Miami on the second and Southwestern on the 5th. I still haven't gotten word from either that my application was received. I didn't come across Southwestern until a few days ago and they have an entertainment law center which looks absolutely amazing for me. I'm hoping I get in, but I know it is a reach.

2/13 I still have not received a confirmation email acknowledging the receipt of my application at Miami or Southwestern. Kind of nerve wracking, considering every other school I applied to sent one within two days. Also checked Widener and UNLV statuses via status tracker and both are still in review. Dayton is still in limbo as they have no tracking system. Has anyone else experienced the long wait with Miami or Southwestern for receiving apps?

2/22 Sent emails to Miami and Southwestern a few days ago to find out why I have not received any sort of confirmation for my applications. I hope I hear from them soon..

2/25 Got accepted to Widener via status tracker and update email at 5 am! Southwestern got back to me about the status email, apparently my undergrad deleted all alum emails without notice. Miami got back to me with a rude email and link to a status tracker denying me. Ah, well.