The 7Sage Podcast

What makes a strong Cornell Law application? Michael Cummings, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Cornell Law School, joins Ethan and Pauline to discuss what his team looks for—and how applicants can tell their stories effectively.They explore Cornell’s personal statement prompts, application timing, holistic review, interviews, recommendation letters, and the optional “Why Cornell” statement. Michael also shares insights on international applicants, common application mistakes, and finding a law school community that fits you.

What makes a law school application stand out? How does an admissions office actually make its decisions?In this episode of the 7Sage Podcast, Ethan, Pauline, and Bailey are joined by David Kirschner, Associate Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid and Innovation at USC Gould School of Law. David shares how his background in storytelling shapes the way he reads applications and offers a candid look at personal statements, AI, LSAT scores, scholarships, and the waitlist.They also discuss how applicants can show genuine interest in a school, what USC looks for in international candidates, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all path to law school.

What makes a law school application stand out? And how do admissions officers evaluate applicants who don’t fit neatly into a median? Ethan and Pauline speak with Rob, UCLA Law’s Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, about how his team reads applications, builds a class, and makes difficult decisions. They discuss application timing, reapplicants, GPA inflation, yield protection, first-generation applicants, and what it means to be authentic in your personal statement. Rob also shares his perspective on legal academia, UCLA’s areas of specialization, and the role of AI in admissions.

Happy Halloween from the 7Sage team! 🎃In this episode, the crew dresses up, discusses changes to the LSAT, and reviews one of the most memorable law school applications in movie history: Elle Woods’s application to Harvard Law in Legally Blonde.Follow along as they break down Elle’s video essay, LSAT score, extracurriculars, and admissions chances—and share advice on making your own application stand out.

The LSAT is changing in August 2027. What does that mean for your prep? In this episode of the 7Sage podcast, we break down LSAC’s announcement: three longer sections, unscored questions embedded throughout the test, and a fixed section order, with Reading Comprehension followed by two Logical Reasoning sections.We discuss the new timing, question counts, and breaks, who these changes matter for, and who doesn’t need to worry about them. We also explain why the new format makes answering every question essential. Plus, we cover what’s staying the same, including the question types, skills tested, and 120–180 scoring scale.