How do law schools view reapplicants?

[Peanut Butter]

If someone applied last cycle but was declined, and then reapplied, how do law schools view this?

Does it look bad/neutral/good?

 

I suspect that it looks good because it shows that you're persistent and determined 🤷

[BlockedQuebecois]

I wouldn't expect it to factor in to the assessment in any way. What you've done in the intervening year is going to be far more influential. 

[Peanut Butter]

1 hour ago, BlockedQuebecois said:

I wouldn't expect it to factor in to the assessment in any way. What you've done in the intervening year is going to be far more influential

Makes sense. I agree. Thanks for your reply.

[BlockedQuebecois]

Uhm, @Hegdis what is going on? Why did GorillasAreDelicious become a peanut butter jar? 

Edited November 10, 2021 by BlockedQuebecois

[WiseGhost]

Anecdotally, I've heard that some schools do view reapplicants positively, particularly if you've done work to correct weaknesses in your candidacy since your first application. 

[Piffle]

I was a re-applicant who got accepted the second time around.

Based on my experience: if you don’t raise any red flags (i.e., your grades don't get noticeably worse; your life story and goals don't suddenly become different in your updated personal statement; you don't do nothing for a year since you first applied, etc.), then I don't think your status as a re-applicant will make any material difference

Edited November 11, 2021 by Piffle

[Peanut Butter]

5 hours ago, Piffle said:

if you don’t raise any red flags (i.e., your grades don't get noticeably worse; your life story and goals don't suddenly become different in your updated personal statement

Is your previous years application reviewed again?