Application Process Outline

Choosing a law school
- Self evaluation
- Courses, faculty, location, student body composition, campus and resources, placement, chances for admission, etc.
Where to apply?
- Review and consider a range of schools that could be a fit for you.
Timeline
- Make a schedule, be organized
Prepare for the LSAT
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- Misconduct and Irregularities in the Admissions Process
Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
- Transcripts, letters of recommendation, LSAT score, summary of academic background
- Use of electronic application process included
- Five-year service
Key application factors
- LSAT score and UGPA
- Personal statement
- Misconduct and Irregularities in the Admissions Process
- Letters of recommendation
- Work experience
- Extracurricular/civic activities
- Addendums
- Diversity (race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, academic major, etc.)
The law school decision process
- Who decides?
- When can I expect a decision?
- Can I defer admission?
- I am waitlisted. Now what?
Questions and answers