INDEX

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

• Welcome
• About the College
• Academics
• Alumni Resources
• Diversity
• Faculty Resources
• Fund Raising
• Current Students
• Discover LAS
• LAS News & Events

• Pre-Law

• Information
• Apply to Law School
• Checklist
• Course Syllabus
• Courses
• Financial Aid
• Links
• LSAT
• LSDAS
• Pre-Law School Club
• Seminar Syllabus

Law School Checklist

This checklist assumes that the application process begins in the Spring of your junior year, approximately 18 months before you expect to enter law school. For a summer or mid-year admission, adjust the schedule accordingly.

March-June
Prepare for LSAT

April-May
Apply for LSAT

June
Take LSAT

July
Receive LSAT score

August-September
Subscribe to LSDAS

August-September
Send official transcripts to LSDAS

August-September
Request catalogs, applications and financial aid information from law schools

September
Talk to your potential references about letter recommendations

September
Check LSDAS report for accuracy

September-October
Write personal statement

September-November
Meet with admissions representatives

October-November
Fill out applications

October-November
Send applications

November-December
Check to be sure application file is complete, letters of recommendation

January
File financial aid applications

December-May
Visit law schools to aid in decision process

April-June
Be sure to pay your seat deposit on time