Applying to law school is an investment in both time and money. Before you start the application process, you should research law schools and talk to your pre-law advisor to decide if law school is the right choice for you. The key to success is planning ahead.

When you’re ready to get started, be sure to read and follow each school’s application requirements and deadlines. Your acceptance will be based on several factors, the two most important being your LSAT score and GPA. Letters of recommendations and employer valuations will also be considered. Along with your score and academic performance you will be required to submit a personal essay.

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About the LSAT

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day standardized test, administered by the Law School Admission Council four times each year at designated testing centers throughout the world. The exam is designed to measure a student’s critical thinking, comprehension, analytical and logical skills to assess an applicant’s likelihood of success in law school. Continue reading →

Experience is power when you’re applying to law school, and that makes pre-law advisers the reigning monarchs of the realm. Years of guiding aspiring law students through the application process have taught the best counselors a thing or two about steering you to the right fit — or steering you away from the legal profession altogether. Here at Lawdragon Campus, we’ve culled their collective wisdom into a list of tips.

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