Law School Application Checklist
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1LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION CHECKLIST
For the purpose of this checklist, the application process typically begins in the spring,
approximately eighteen months prior to when the applicant expects to begin law school.
For summer or mid-year admission, the schedule should be adjusted accordingly.
Month to be completed
Task
Check when done
March –June
Prepare for LSAT
April
Apply for June LSAT
(If test is not taken in June, applicants are
advised not to do so later than the early fall
administration)
June
Take LSAT
July
Review LSAT scores
August/September
Subscribe to LSDAS
August/September
Have official transcript(s) sent to
LSDAS with transcript request
forms
August/September
Obtain law school catalogs,
applications, and financial aid
information
September
Check LSDAS report for accuracy
September
Talk to those you have chosen to
write letters of recommendation
September
Write personal statement
September
Formally request letters of
recommendation to be sent to
LSDAS
September-November
Meet with admissions
representatives at Graduate School
Fairs or Law Fair/ Law Forum
September/October
Fill out applications
October/ November
Send applications
November/December
Check to be sure application file is
complete, including letters of
recommendation
January
File your financial aid applications
April-June
Be sure to pay your seat deposit on
time
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