Dec 2023: Start studying for LSAT (you can start sooner if you want!)
Apr 2024: Start working on resume
May 2024: Start writing PS + DS
Apr/June 2024: Take first LSAT
July 2024: Contact letter of rec writers, start Why X’s
June/Aug 2024: Take second LSAT
Aug/Sept 2024: Finish PS + DS + resume + Why X’s
Aug/Sept/Oct 2024: Take third LSAT, submit apps
Nov 2024: Complain schools haven’t responded
Dec 2024: Schools start to respond
Sept/Oct/Nov 2024/Jan 2025: Take fourth LSAT
Jan 2025: Complain again about schools taking too long
Feb 2025: App deadlines start to hit
Mar 2025: Most schools have responded
Mar/Apr 2025: Visit schools + negotiate scholarships
Apr/May 2025: Pay seat deposit + send LOCIs
June 2025: Pay second seat deposit
July 2025: Find housing + student loans
Aug 2025: Your legal journey begins!