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Berick Center for Student Advising

Preparing for the Health Professions

 

Working with your advisors

The Interview

Health professional schools are quite unique in that they are very interested in meeting and getting to know their candidates through an interview.

Extracurricular/Summer Activities

Your choice in extracurricular activities should be guided by your interests and by the impact you’d like to have.

Timeline

Application Year

Summer

  • For those taking the June LSAT, good luck!

  • Continue reading about legal careers.

Timeline

Year Prior to Application

Spring Semester

  • If planning to take the LSAT in June, begin preparing early in the semester. Practice! Practice! Practice!

Timeline

Year Prior to Application

Fall Semester

  • Meet with a class dean or a staff member in the Office of Pre-professional Advising to discuss plans to attend law school.

2-Year Timeline

Year Prior to Application

Fall

Notification

Notification Date

There is no single notification date for law school acceptance. Early decision and early access candidates will hear before the end of the year.

Recommendations

Law schools generally require applicants to include two letters of recommendation with their applications, though most schools will accept three to four letters.

Health Professions Personal Statement Workshop

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