Ideal number of applications to submit? Forum

[Jolly_J88]

What is the ideal number of law schools one should I apply to? Is ten too many or is it reasonable?

[rinkrat19]

That's probably about average, but whether it's a good selection obviously depends on your profile and which schools.

[fakehunter]

I applied to 14 - I was only planning on applying to 10 until 4 seemingly useful fee waivers came along. If you have a specific area you want to live in, you can probably limit it to about 5 or 6. If you, like me, have only a basic understanding of where you want to go, then 10 is definitely not too many (if you can afford all the apps.)

[traehekat]

there is obviously no "ideal" number. just figure out where you would want to practice, what schools place well in those regions, which of those schools you have a realistic shot at, and go from there.

[Errzii]

Reaches, Targets, and Safeties. 3-5 each. That's what I did. Of course, fee waivers also helped.

[soitgoes9]

YHS