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The LSAT

The Law School Admissions Test

For undergraduates and alumni/ae, the law school application process begins with taking the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).

Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

The Credential Assembly Service (CAS) is the branch of the Law School Admissions Council (LSA

Transcripts

Applicants must submit transcript(s) to CAS from each undergraduate and graduate school they attended. This includes study abroad programs.

Financing Health Professional School

Cost of Applying to Health Professional School

The number of schools a student applies to determines the overall cost of applying.

Recommendations

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

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.

2-Year Timeline

Year Prior to Application

Fall

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

Application Year

Summer

  • For those taking the June LSAT, good luck!

  • Continue reading about legal careers.

Extracurricular/Summer Activities

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

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