APPLICATION PROCESS

							       LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION CHECKLIST

   Prepare for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). You can
    download a free sample test from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
    website, www.LSAC.org.


   Take the LSAT. The test is offered February, June, October, and December
    of every year. Scores are valid for five years.

   Register for the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS).
    LSDAS provides applicant information to law schools. You don’t have to register
    for the LSDAS at the same time you register for the LSAT; but, register as soon
    as possible before your first application deadline. This information can be found
    online at www.LSAC.org or in the LSAT and LSDAS Registration Information
    Book.

   Apply to law schools electronically via LSAC (for US law schools
    only). The schools that you apply to will request your LSDAS report from
    LSAC.

   Write your personal statement. Many schools will often ask the basic
    question, “Why are you interested in a legal career?” Admission committees are
    looking for qualities and experiences which set you apart from other applicants.
    Seek advice from career counselors and pre-law advisors.

   Obtain your letters of recommendations. Most law schools prefer
    letters (at least two) from professors who can attest to your character and the
    quality of your course work. Several law schools request that applicants send
    their letters through the LSAC’s letter of recommendation service.

   Update your resume. Most law schools request that you submit an updated
    resume that is appropriate for an academic institution. Place your academic
    credentials and experience first – nothing is too small or too great!

   Submit your official transcript(s) to LSDAS. You can print out pre-
    filled forms from your LSAC online account and request that the Registrar at your
    school send an official transcript to LSDAS.

   Write an addendum (if needed). An addendum is a brief statement
    explaining a “deficient” part of your application (e.g. poor grades or LSAT score).