With the first semester coming to an end, some students may be struggling to finish their law school applications while other students may not know where to start. The first thing an upcoming, or potential, law student should do is create an account for the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). It is incredibly important that you do this. Through this website you will register for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE), practice for the LSATs, figure out which law school to go to, and complete your law school applications.
It’s important to send an official transcript to LSAC. They will send your transcript to each school you are applying to. If you’ve taken any summer courses at another college, it’s important to send that one as well. Law schools will want to know all schools that you attended, but they will want the transcripts for all the college courses you’ve taken.
You will need at least one letter of recommendation. Some schools allow you to submit up to four while others only let you submit one. It is crucial that you request a letter from someone who’s worked with you over the years and who know you well.
Don’t stress over your first LSAT score. You can take the test more than once and if you do poorly on the first test, think of it as a learning experience. Take what you gathered from your first test and figure out what you need to focus on. You got this! Remember that! This test is difficult, so please don’t beat yourself up over the score.
Last, but not least, you will need both a personal statement and resume to complete your application. Make sure to review your resume, check that it is up to date, and take time in writing your personal statement. It’s important to show the school why you’re a valuable student—a student they want to have.
I wish you the best of luck!
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