Timelines

There are critical events to plan for if you would like to go directly into law school following graduation.

The LSAT: Take the test that is offered in the fall (October) of senior year, if not in the summer between junior and senior year. Please visit LSAT website for test taking information.

Letters of Recommendation: Seek out professors and have them write letters of recommendation. These professors should be people who know you well and are willing to write a good letter. The letter should contain details about your competence as a student and compare you to other students.

Personal Statement: Each school will likely have a slightly different question (or questions) they want you to address in essay form. Be sure to answer each question directly; do not assume that the exact same statement will be appropriate for all schools to which you are applying. Write about something special, something interesting to you. Don't argue legal points; the personal essay is designed for them to get to know YOU.

Application Deadlines: All application materials should be ready to be submitted by December 1. Many schools have rolling admission, but the general rule of thumb is "the earlier the better."