TIMELINE FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS

	Master the college academic environment! Your GPA will be one of the most crucial pieces of your law school application. It is imperative to perform well academically.
	Learn how to manage your time and stress levels effectively. Doing so will help you to be a better student.
	Take some time to explore other careers besides law. Considering other options may expose you to careers you had not known about previously.
	Develop a well-rounded curriculum. Emphasis should be on planning a program that meets your needs and interests. Don’t let your career choice limit your educational experience.
	Once you have gained control of your academic work, consider getting involved in extracurricular activities and/or community service.
	Perhaps you would want to obtain law-related experience to gain exposure to the field.
	Get to know faculty members and let them get to know you. Establishing relationships with faculty early will help secure recommendations in the future.
	Attend workshops offered by the Pre-Law Advisor.

Junior Year

	Continue strong academic preparation. If you plan to attend law school directly out of college, this will be the last year of grades that law schools will see in your application.
	Continue fostering relationships with faculty. Start narrowing down your potential list of recommenders. You may choose to start contacting professors about letters of recommendation in the Spring semester.
	Attend workshops offered by the Pre-Law Advisor to learn more about the application process.
	Begin to investigate law schools, legal education, and legal careers.
	Begin preparing for the LSAT exam. The LSAT score is one of the two most important pieces of your application package and will largely determine your competitiveness for law school admission. Plan ahead and start practicing early. The more practice, the better. Plan to take the LSAT in June after your junior year, if possible. Take a mock LSAT exam offered by the Career Center.
	Register with LSDAS in late summer following your junior year.

 Senior Year

	Meet with the Pre-Law Advisor to be sure you are on track with your applications and to set up a recommendation file at the Career Center.
	Complete the application process.
	If you did not take the LSAT in June, be sure to register for the October exam and continue studying.
	Attend the LSAC Law School Forum in Atlanta to meet with law school admissions representatives.

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