Charles Stam currently works as a public policy analyst and hopes to attend law school in the future. Getting into law school is difficult and competitive, requiring strong LSAT scores and undergraduate grades. Students need to score at least a 170 on the LSAT to have a chance at top law schools, and it is important to do well the first time since law schools consider average scores. However, law schools also consider undergraduate performance when evaluating applications. A strong resume and personal statement can also help differentiate applicants by demonstrating hard work, goals met, work experience, extracurriculars, and uniqueness.

1. By Charles Stam

2.  Currently working as a public policy analyst for state
governments in New York, Charles Maurice Stam
maintains an interest in history, public policy, and law.
Holding a bachelor of arts in history and political
science, Charles M. Stam hopes to attend law school in
the future.

3.  Applying to law school is a difficult and competitive
process, but students can differentiate themselves by
creating an outstanding application, starting with their
LSAT scores and college grades. Doing well on the LSAT
requires large amounts of study and practice as well as
plenty of sleep the night before. While the average score is
160, students looking to get into top law schools typically
must achieve a score of at least 170. Further, doing well the
first time is important since many law schools look at the
average LSAT score, not just the best one. However, the
LSAT is not everything; committees also look to students’
performance during their undergraduate schooling as an
indication of their potential in law school.

4.  The resume is also important as it shows how students
spent their time in college. Including every
detail, from club involvement to employment
history, shows admission committees that a student is
not afraid of doing grunt work, is able to set and meet
goals, and can successfully balance professional and
academic responsibilities. Further, a unique personal
statement essay demonstrates a student's hard
work, dedication, and uniqueness. Writing about
something the committee would not otherwise know
is a great way to stand out while also reflecting
personal passion.