Getting into law school is no easy task, and getting into a top law school is an even tougher one. Develop a strategic approach and attack the application process full-force.
Most law schools employ a Rolling Admissions process that heavily favors those people who submit their applications as early as possible. You should aim to submit all of your applications, regardless of deadlines, by late November or early December, if not earlier. Ideally, give yourself about a year, starting in January to complete all the necessary steps.
The LSAT is offered seven times a year, and the deadline for registering is about a month in advance.
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The Credential Assembly Service (CAS) is a service provided by the LSAC and is required by most ABA-approved law schools. For a fee, CAS will assemble a report containing your transcript, LSAT scores, and letters of recommendation. After you apply to the law schools of your choice, they will contact the CAS directly and request a copy of your report.
Check out school stats to find out where your GPA and test scores will fit comfortably within the application pool.Your best bet is to apply to a mix of reach, match, and safety schools.
While your applications will be relatively straightforward to complete, your personal statement will most definitely benefit from careful ruminations and multiple revisions. Ask some people who know you well—and have good critical eyes—to read your personal statement to make sure that it communicates your character. Admissions officers will appreciate a clear indication of what attracted you to law and what particular field interests you.
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