Requirements for Law School
The admissions requirements at law schools are steep. Most law schools turn away more students than they accept. Therefore, the earlier students can prepare for law school, the more favorable their admissions prospects. In general, a student must have a Bachelor's degree, a fine academic record and an excellent Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score in order to qualify for law school admission.
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Academic Record
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The vast majority of law schools require you have a Bachelor's degree. Furthermore, you must have an excellent undergraduate academic record, which includes your GPA, your extracurricular activities and any honors or awards you received.
Coursework
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No law school requires a specific undergraduate major, but most law schools prefer certain undergraduate coursework. This coursework includes political science, government, business, sociology and history.
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LSAT Score
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All law schools require prospective students to pass the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The LSAT mainly tests analytical reasoning, reading comprehension and logical reason. It is usually taken before or during the senior year of college.
Personal Statement
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Most law school applications contain a section in which you write a personal statement, or an essay on why you want to enter that law school. The personal statement gives you a chance to impress admissions officers with your writing ability.
Letters of Recommendation
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Some law schools require letters of recommendation. A recommendation is usually written by a person who can testify to your intellect and character, such as a college professor or former employer.
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