JD Admissions Cycle Post-Mortem (Even Though We’re Not Dead…Yet)

The 2024/2025 JD application cycle has been a bloodbath—record applications, excruciating waitlists, and more uncertainty than a 1L cold call. In this inaugural episode of GradMissions Office Hours, Autumn and Lizanne conduct a post-mortem (don’t worry, we’re still breathing... for now) on this year’s cycle and what it means for law school hopefuls waiting, strategizing, or gearing up for next year. We break down: ⚖️ Why applications spiked & what it means for future cycles ⏳ The agony of waiting (and how to actually use this time wisely) 📉 Admissions “melt” and last-minute movement—who gets in & why 🚀 What this cycle taught us & how to get ahead for 2025/2026 If you’re feeling like a law school Schrödinger’s cat—both accepted and rejected at the same time—this one’s for you. Welcome to GradMissions Office Hours—your Ivy-level edge in law school admissions.