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Choosing the Right Law School for you By Rodrick D. Joyner
Checklist for Law School Make a list of what you are looking for law school program Create a list of potential schools/programs Research and compare options Use you research to choose 5-10 program possibilities and narrow your list Determine the programs in which you choose to apply and start application process Your junior and Senior years of college are the most important when it comes to getting into Law School
Junior and Senior Years of Undergrad Spring of your Junior Year: ,[object Object],Fall of Your Senior Year ,[object Object]
 Submit applications and application fees for each school by its published deadline. ␣ Request copies of your transcript from the Registration Office (it is usually best to have them sent directly to the addresses where supplemental materials should be sent). ␣ Approach faculty members, employers, etc. to write recommendation letters.
Remember to provide them with any required recommendation forms, your resume , a stamped/pre-addressed envelope, and the deadline for submission. ␣ Compose personal statements or essays for each institution and have your statement/essay revised by a faculty member or Career Services. ␣ Revise your resume and submit with supplemental information.
Request scholarship/fellowship/assistantship information from each school where you applied.

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Rodrick joyner la_mm

  • 1. Choosing the Right Law School for you By Rodrick D. Joyner
  • 2. Checklist for Law School Make a list of what you are looking for law school program Create a list of potential schools/programs Research and compare options Use you research to choose 5-10 program possibilities and narrow your list Determine the programs in which you choose to apply and start application process Your junior and Senior years of college are the most important when it comes to getting into Law School
  • 3.
  • 4. Submit applications and application fees for each school by its published deadline. ␣ Request copies of your transcript from the Registration Office (it is usually best to have them sent directly to the addresses where supplemental materials should be sent). ␣ Approach faculty members, employers, etc. to write recommendation letters.
  • 5. Remember to provide them with any required recommendation forms, your resume , a stamped/pre-addressed envelope, and the deadline for submission. ␣ Compose personal statements or essays for each institution and have your statement/essay revised by a faculty member or Career Services. ␣ Revise your resume and submit with supplemental information.
  • 6. Request scholarship/fellowship/assistantship information from each school where you applied.
  • 7.
  • 8. LSAT Preparing for the LSAT is the best way to ensure that you will be successful with taking the test. The test measures a variety of different skills that will help you succeed in the Law profession. Here is a video that talks in-depth about the actual LSAT test.