May 2023: Start studying for LSAT
June 2023: Start working on resume
July 2023: Start writing PS + DS
Aug 2023: Contact letter of rec writers
Aug/Sept 2023: Take first LSAT
Sept/Oct 2023: Finish PS + DS + resume, start Why X’s
Oct/Nov 2023: Take second LSAT, finish Why X’s
Halloween/Thanksgiving: Submit apps
Nov 2023: Complain schools haven’t responded
Nov/Jan 2023: Take third LSAT
Dec 2023: Schools start to respond
Jan 2024: Complain again about schools taking too long
Feb 2024: App deadlines start to hit
Mar 2024: Most schools have responded
Mar/Apr 2024: Visit schools + negotiate scholarships
Apr/May 2024: Pay seat deposit + send LOCIs
June 2024: Pay second seat deposit
July 2024: Find housing + student loans
Aug 2024: Your legal journey begins!