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Freshman |
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Register with the Pre-Law Advising Office and attend
pre-law information sessions
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When choosing classes explore all interests
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Check out pre-law student organizations at your school
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Consider law-related summer internships or volunteer
work
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Commit yourself to learning about the legal profession
and law school
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Begin building a record of academic achievement
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Sophomore |
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Choose a major that both intrigues you and motivates
you to excel
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Make efforts to actively participate in class and
attend professors’ office hours, so that professors
know you and your work and can serve as recommenders
in the future
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Think about summer jobs/internships and study abroad
programs that expand your knowledge
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Take
a look at past LSATs and the LSAT registration
booklet. Set up a tentative plan for when you would
like to take the test and how you will prepare (Allow
yourself 4-6 months to prepare for the LSAT)
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Junior |
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Research programmatic, lifestyle, and financial aid
issues of law schools you are interested in attending
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Attend any law school forums held by your school or in
the area
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Continue studying for the LSAT
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Finalize plans by registering for the LSAT
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Register for the LSDAS
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Have an official transcript sent to LSDAS from every
college attended
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Start narrowing down schools you would like to attend
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Send
away for catalogs in August from a wide range of
schools
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Senior |
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you haven’t already registered for and taken the LSAT
do so ASAP
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Make arrangements and check with professors/ employers
for the status of your recommendations
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Double check your LSDAS report
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you are applying for early decision, your application
should be ready for mailing
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Attend law school forums in your area and ask any last
minute questions to admission representatives
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Send applications to the law schools by December 1st
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Check with law schools to see if you application is
complete
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Complete FAFSA and other pertinent financial aid
applications if necessary
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your decisions come in, meet with your pre-law advisor
to discuss your options. Make timely decisions on
acceptances, wait-lists, financial aid, and deposits
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Send
a final transcript to the law school you have decided
to attend
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