Law School Admissions Advice

2024-2025 Sample Law School Admissions Timeline

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!

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