Timeline
FRESHMAN YEAR
• Develop good study habits and earn good grades
• Schedule an appointment with the Pre-Law Advisor
• Become involved with the Pre-Law Student Association or Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity
• Develop a rapport with your Professors
• Begin exploring possible majors
SOPHOMORE YEAR
• Work hard and continue earning good grades
• Schedule at least one appointment with your Pre-Law Advisor
• Attend meetings of the Pre-Law clubs
• Develop a rapport with at least three or four professors
• Apply to your intended major (and minor, if appropriate)
• Consider securing an internship related to the legal profession
JUNIOR YEAR
• Keep studying, earning good grades and building relationships with professors
• Begin preparing for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
• Attend a Law School Forum (click on that link and scroll down to learn more about Law School Forums. Also, check out the Greater Western New York Law School Fairs here)
• Consider securing an internship related to the legal profession
SENIOR YEAR
June
• If fully prepared, consider taking the LSAT
July & August
• Research and visit law schools
• Submit the Dean Certification Release Form to 109 Norton for processing.
September to November
• Register with the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS)
• Take the October LSAT (if not taken in June)
• Forward all undergraduate transcripts to LSDAS (must be official transcripts)
• Request and complete law school applications
• Prepare your personal statement and have it reviewed
• Identify and meet with professors to write letters of recommendation
• Submit Dean Certification forms if not already done so
December
• Take the December LSAT (if not taken in June or October)
• Mail law school applications or complete online when available
January & February
• Monitor your LSDAS file to make sure all items have been submitted
• Complete and submit a FAFSA form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/
March to May
• When accepted to the school of your choice, submit your deposit and notify all
other schools of your decision
• Send a final transcript (showing graduation) to your chosen law school
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