Career Development Office - Graduate & Professional School

Getting Started

Before looking into how to apply to Law Schools, it is very important to understand why you are applying to law school. For the right reasons, law school can be an incredible and life-altering experience that will take you to the next stage of your intended career. So, why do you want to attend law school? Stop by the CDO or the local bookstore to browse through books such as The Lawyer Myth, What Every Law Student Really Needs to Know, Non Legal Careers for Lawyers, 1L of a Ride, Should You Really Be a Lawyer?, plus many others. Also talk with alumni, friends and family in the law profession who can answer your questions and give you a first-hand account of law school, as well as offer their own guidance and advice. Finally, as you are making your decision, remember to make an appointment with your Pre-Law Advisor who can help guide your efforts.

Once you have decided to attend, download this 25-page Pre-Law Guide. You will find timelines and details supplied by the Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors: http://www.napla.org/NAPLA_Pre_Law_Guide.doc

  1. Getting Started
  2. Pre-Law Advisors
  3. The Application Process
  4. Timeline
  5. The Personal Statement/Essay
  6. Deans Letter/Misconduct
  7. Fees & Waivers
  8. Letters of Recommendation & CAS (adapted from NAPLA)
  9. Resume & Transcripts
  10. Resource Links
  11. Law School Locators
  12. Financial Aid Resources
  13. Careers in Law
  14. Resources for Minority Student Applicants
  15. LSAT Preparation