Applying to Law School Resources

What you’re looking for in a law school depends largely on your career goals—why do you want to be a …

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 require you to disclose both academic and non-academic sanctions. These questions are generally open-ended enough to include …

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 …

Many law schools offer students the opportunity to write so-called “optional” essays. Most often, the prompts ask why you’re applying …

Every law school accepts and most require a resume as part of the application package. You should always submit one—it’s …