Application Process

As mentioned in previous posts, the application process can be a long and stressful process. In this post, I just want to outline the basics of applying to law school for you, and in future posts, I will go into greater detail about the finer points touched on here.

Getting an early start to researching schools is crucial. Once you've narrowed down the potential law schools to the ones you would be interested in applying to, you should educate yourself about the application requirements for each specific school.

The most basic law school application consists of filling out the institution's application form, writing a personal statement, creating a resume, submitting transcripts and recommendations to LSAC, and sending in all these materials plus any additional disciplinary or addendum statements.

If you are currently a Junior in undergrad who will be graduating May 2010, I suggest working on your resume, personal statement, and getting together all of your materials this summer. This way, you won't struggle with balancing applying to law school and a semester workload this upcoming fall.

Applications must be flawless; even one typo on a personal statement or accidental false statement will cause your candidacy to be cast aside by an admissions committee.

So get to work!