How can I make my law school application stand out?
13 Tips to Build a Strong Law School Application
- Prepare a strong application.
- Choose your college major carefully.
- Aim for a high college GPA.
- Be strategic about your extracurricular and work experiences.
- Study hard for the LSAT or GRE.
- Submit a solid resume.
- Discuss your career goals.
- Demonstrate strong writing skills.
Does the bar look at your law school application?
All state bars have what is called a “character and fitness” test which uses, among other things, your written paperwork (sometimes including your law school application) to assess whether you will be an honest member of the state’s community of lawyers.
Can you reapply to law school if rejected?
Generally, law schools don’t like to see applicants reapply with an unchanged application. Find some way to make your application more competitive, such as a better LSAT score, new work experience or relevant volunteer activities. Ultimately, receiving a few rejections is a sign that you chose the right target schools.
How many times can you apply to law school?
This is the timeframe in which an LSAT score can be used to apply to law school. If it has been more than five years since you took the LSAT, that score won’t be usable if you are trying to apply now. You cannot take the LSAT more than 7 times over the course of your entire lifetime.
Can I get into law school with a 148 LSAT score?
The LSAT is scored from 120-180, and an average score is about 150….LSAT Score Ranges.
Range | Score | Percentile |
---|---|---|
Low | 120-147 | Bottom third |
Mid-Range | 148-156 | 33rd-67th percentile |
High | 157-164 | 70th-89th percentile |
Exceptional | 165-180 | Top 10% of all test takers |