How Do I Begin The Law School Application Process?

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
LSAC is a non-profit corporation whose members are more than 200 law schools in the U.S. and Canada. LSAC administers the LSAT and provides services and programs to law schools and applicants (www.lsac.org).

Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS)
Applicants register with LSDAS to simplify the law school admission process. LSDAS sends academic and biographical information, along with LSAT scores and recommendation letters, to law schools listed by applicants. Registration for LSDAS is accepted online (www.lsac.org) or by regular mail using the forms in the LSAT&LSDAS Registration and Information Book.

Letters of Recommendation
Most law schools require two or more letters of recommendation. As they challenge themselves to achieve their highest performance in and out of class, students are encouraged to make an effort to get to know their faculty and perhaps develop a mentoring relationship.

Personal Statement
Because most law schools do not offer admission interviews, the personal statement is the applicant’s opportunity to provide insight into their character, strengths, development and interests. Use this Personal Statement Outline to begin the creative writing process. The best personal statements typically go through a focused editing process. Dean Karen Clemence is available to provide guidance and feedback as well as some members of the Advisory Committee.

Dean’s Certifications
Many law school applications include a Dean’s Certification Form. The form is a request for information about academic and/or social disciplinary history. Signed certification forms should be submitted to the Dean of the College Office in 1 Markle Hall.