Applying to Law School Resources

Law school applications: Statements, essays, resumes, and addenda

The typical law school admission process does not include a personal interview. Instead, the admissions committees make decisions largely based …

A handful of law schools still require a “Dean’s Certification” or “Dean’s Letter” as part of the application process. This …

All law school applications ask about your criminal record. The primary purpose of these questions is to fulfill the schools’ …

Law school applications ask about both academic and non-academic sanctions. These questions are generally open-ended enough to include everything from …

When you apply to law school, you will discover that all applications have a “Character and Fitness” section, which asks …

Law school applications: Tips for recommenders

If you are a graduate student, faculty member or employer who is new to writing recommendations in general, or to …

Law schools most commonly ask for a minimum of two letters of recommendation, and a maximum of four. Some schools …

Earning good grades in challenging courses demonstrates academic excellence. Compiling an impressive record is a critical first step in the …

Every law school requires that you forward your complete official undergraduate transcript to LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service.  CAS will both …