Pre–Law

How to Prepare

Academic Law schools are primarily interested in an applicant's academic preparation and performance. While there are no specific requirements beyond the bachelor's degree, undergraduates considering a career in law should select a major or concentration that interests them and allows them to excel in the classroom. Grades matter greatly.

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Recommendations

Law schools generally require applicants to

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Calendar of Events

 

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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. Some regular acceptances are sent between January and March, but the majority of acceptances are not announced until early April. Initial acceptances and waiting list notifications continue throughout the summer as candidates choose between multiple acceptances.

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Application Year Summer:For those taking the June LSAT, good luck!Continue reading about legal careers.

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The Application Process

When to Apply The first decision a prospective law school student must make has to do with the timing of their application.

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Application

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Personal Statement

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Law Professions Forms

FORMSAccess Decision form for Dean's Certification.pdf

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LSDAS

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Law School: The Degree

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) is a graduate degree; it normally takes J.D.

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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). The test is administered four times a year. Applicants should take the LSAT only after they have adequately prepared for the exam. Ideally, the LSAT should be taken only once! Law schools typically average multiple test scores. Furthermore, applicants are encouraged to register months in advance for the LSAT to increase…

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Dean's Certification

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Web Resources

Many of the Web sites listed below are starting places for students and alumni/ae to find more information about pursuing a law degree.

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The Office of Preprofessional Advising

MissionThe mission of the Office of Preprofessional Advising is to help Columbia College and SEAS students and alumni identify and refine their interests in professional s

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