If you haven’t yet, register for a free account at LSAC.org, you will want to create a new account.
In addition to registering for your LSAC account, sign up for a free LSAC LawHub account to access free and affordable LSAT preparation, educational programming tools and resources.
If you plan to attend law school the fall after graduation, plan to take the LSAT spring or summer of your Junior year.
Start considering what the perfect law school for you would entail. With your new account start your research, look for potential law schools.
Establish your top 10, but be open for other options. Be sure to consider cost of living, opportunities available, and your overall happiness with the area of choice (can I live here for 3+ years?).
Key points to look at:
- What are the admission requirements?
- What GPA do I need?
- What LSAT Score do I need?
- When are applications due?
- What is the cost?
Create an outline for your personal and diversity statements. Ask for letters of recommendation. The number of recommendation letters required by law schools for the application varies. Usually the schools request 1 – 3. If you are within two years of receiving your degree, at least one of the recommendations should come from an academic resource (e.g. former professor, academic advisor, etc.) Carefully follow the instructions for each school. Be prepared.
Sign up for the LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service, which helps you compile all documents required for your law school applications.
LSAC will maintain these documents and only will need one copy, no matter how many schools you are applying to.
Whenever possible attend LSAC Prelaw Success Live Events to get the answers or help you may need in planning and preparing for law school.
Diversify your college experience with a mix of work experiences, participating in campus organizations, and doing community service.
Continue to take courses that have writing components and strengthen your reading comprehension. Choose courses with legal topics, such as Political Sciences, Criminal Justice, Communications, and/or Philosophy.
Continue to build relationships with professors and staff on campus. Professors can not only provide you with letters of recommendations, they can provide opportunities for research.