Law School Application Checklist ZZ

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发信人：[luckystella], 信区：LSAT考试
标题：Law School Application Checklist  
转载自新东方论坛  2002.9.9

If you are starting to think seriously about law school and have targeted Fall 2002 (or later) as your matriculation date, you are right on schedule for a (relatively) relaxed application process. There's a lot to do over the next year, but if you're serious about law school, it's worth the effort. And, compared to the work you'll put in once you get there, it's practically nothing.  

Below we've come up with the most ideal application timeline and checklist. Keep in mind, this is our ideal game plan. Just because you decide to go to law school in May instead of January doesn't mean that you are doomed, it just means you'll need to juggle a few more things at once and move along at a faster pace than you would have had you started earlier. Decide in August or September and you'll really need to hit the ground running.  

If you are starting this process after January or February, breathe easy. Everything can be compressed into a shorter timeframe with a couple of notable exceptions: asking for recommendations (you're asking for something and giving nothing in return, be nice) and preparing for, registering for and taking the LSAT* (there are registration deadlines to think about and scores take awhile before they are sent).  

So, while we recommend following the "Ideal Game Plan," rest assured we'll be putting together some abridged versions for those speed demons out there.

The Ideal Game Plan--What to do
January  
Take a practice LSAT*. Do it at a library or some place where you won't be interrupted. Take the test in one sitting. Try to emulate the real testing environment as much as possible.  

February  
Consider a prep course.Even if you opt not to take a course, do something to prepare. Just as with any test, you'll get a higher score on this one if you prepare first. You can take a live course, one-on-one tutoring or even take a course online with The Princeton Review .  

March  
Obtain an Official LSAT* Registration Booklet. These are generally published every March. You can get one at any law school, by calling the LSAC at 215-968-1001, or visiting www.lsac.org .  

April  
Register for the June LSAT*. Don't miss the deadline. Late registration not only costs you more, but you also risk losing out on your first choice testing center.  

Begin your preparation (in a course or independently) if you haven't already. Stop procrastinating.  

May  
Continue your prep for the June LSAT*. Make sure your preparation work includes taking regular full-length practice exams.  

June  
Take the LSAT*. You want to take the test just once -- for your own sanity as well as for admissions purposes. If you take it twice, some law schools will consider just your highest score, but others will average them. At the very least, schools will see both. Your best bet is to take it once, do well, and get it out of your hair forever.  

July  
Register for LSDAS. Start researching law schools. Use Review.com's Basic Search , Advanced Search and Compare tools to come up with a list of schools that meet your requirements.  

August  
Obtain law school applications for your chosen schools. Also, check to see if Review.com has the application available online .  

Get your undergraduate transcripts sent to LSDAS. Remember to send transcripts from every undergraduate institution you attended.  

September  
Write your personal statements. Proofread them. Edit them. Edit them again. Have someone else look them over for all the mistakes you missed.  

Update your resume. Create one from scratch if you don't have one.  

Get your recommendations in order.You want your recommenders to submit recommendations exactly when you send your applications (in October and November).  

Register for the October LSAT* if you need to retake it.  

October  
Complete and send early decision applications. Keep a photocopy of all completed applications for your records.  

November  
Complete and send all regular applications. Again, make a photocopy before dropping them in the mailbox.  

December  
Chill out. Buy holiday gifts. Make plans for New Year's Eve.   





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