How to get into law school

Being accepted to law school can be challenge whether you have a high grade point average or not so high. These steps should aid in the process of applying and being accepted.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Began your law school process at least two years ahead of time before you graduate from college. Determine what law schools you want to attend. Contact these schools and ask about specific requirements such as grade point average and test scores. Talk to admissions directors and counselors and professors on a regular basis, become familiar with them and emphasize your desire to attend that school.
2. Start studying for the LSAT at least two years before you actually take it - YES two years! Form study groups and enroll in a LSAT prep course (Kaplan or Princeton Review). These courses tend to be expensive (at least $1200) so it is crucial that you save your money. One way of forming a study group is by creating or joining a Yahoo group, where you can create an online study community. Use every study material resource possible (Kaplan Study Guides, Cliff's Notes, Past Exams). Time yourself taking practice exams so that you will be familiar with the time limitations when actually taking the LSAT.
3. Acceptance to law school sometimes is determined on your GPA or LSAT test scores. If your GPA is high and your test scores are low, then you may still be accepted, or vice versa. Your GPA should at least be at a 3.0 and you should aim your test score to be at least a 165.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose your LSAT testing center wisely. Does the testing center have a high ranking? Visit different testing centers before you take the test to get a feel of how your environment will be.
• Your letters of recommendation should come from people affiliated with the law profession (prominent attorneys, judges, distinguished law professors).
• Don't study at the last minute. The LSAT is a very thorough exam, and can be very stressful.