How Important is Work Experience in Law School Admissions?

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike discusses a question we receive often (especially lately, in light of the most recent U.S. News law school ranking methodology changes that significantly emphasized job outcomes over admissions metrics)-just how important is work experience in the law school application process?
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[@purelife9000]

This is good news for me. I only got a 159 but I have over 20 years experience in business.

[@morganellabean]

This gives me hope. I'm a super splitter with a strong LSAT score and 13 years of work experience. I'm applying to several reach schools, sounds like I can be hopeful if I'm waitlisted. Also, not sure if law schools will consider this to any extent, but my highest LSAT score was obtained during the August test.

[@dudewat212]

Thank you both. Will URM status play a role in a school’s scholarship offering or estimated amount given? The SCOTUS decision mentioned more about admissions itself, but seems unclear about URM as a factor in scholarship consideration *after* being admitted.

[@mikespivey7422]

I don't think it will impact merit aid

[@dudewat212]

@@mikespivey7422 - Thanks for your perspective, Mike. I am very grateful.