Applying to Law School
Law schools look at a few factors when reviewing potential law school applicants. Your LSAT (Law School Admission Test) score and GPA matter a lot, but other factors are important, too.
Since there is no “Pre-Law major,” study something you are interested in and that you can excel in, but remember that reading and writing are the two most important skills for succeeding in legal education and practice — so take courses that will help you develop these skills. Though your major doesn’t matter, your GPA absolutely does. Also, be careful about retaking classes because both grades will be taken into equal account when you apply.
Getting to know professors is essential for the law school application process because quality relationships with professors will likely result in strong letters of recommendation. You can also take advantage of opportunities to serve, do internships, study abroad, work, research, publish, or any other activities that interest you to strengthen and diversify your undergraduate experience as well as your law school application.
Application Timeline
Law schools matriculate in the fall, and you will be applying in the fall/early spring the year before you want to enter law school. With that in mind, here is a rough timeline that can help you as you progress through your undergraduate education and move towards law school.