Resources
and Tips
TIPS
- Apply early.
- Contact each law school you’re interested in for specific information and requirements.
- Prepare well for the LSAT; take timed practice tests.
- Research the right school for you.
- Talk to lawyers and find out what they do.
- Have realistic expectations.
- Know what you are getting into.
- Prepare a well-thought-out and intriguing personal statement.
- Do your best academic work as an undergraduate.
- Round out your portfolio with activities and leadership positions.
- Attend a Law School Forum.
- Reach out to and consult with prelaw advisors.
RESOURCES
Various legal organizations can provide helpful insights on pursuing a legal career. This list provides a useful starting point for further research.
- American Bar Association
- The Hispanic National Bar Association
- Law School Admission Council
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
- National Association of Women Judges
- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
- The National Bar Association (NBA)
- The National Native American Bar Association (NNABA)
- The Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund (PRLDEF)
- Practicing Attorneys for Law Students
For additional information, click on the links below:
- Office of Diversity Initiatives
- Frequently Asked Questions About Minority Status
- What You Should Know About the LSAT
- Applying to Law School
- Get a Jump on Financial Aid
- Opportunities in Law for Minority Men and Women
- Tips and Resources
- Statistics on Minority Enrollments (Charts)
- MILE Registration
- Change the Odds
- View Videos
