Freshman Year

n      Meet with your pre-law advisor.

n      Begin the process of selecting a major.

Sophomore Year

n      Continue to choose classes that will help you master skills in critical reading, analytical and logical reasoning, and writing.

n      Be aware of your GPA. Dropping below a 3.0 limits your options in the legal field. More competitive programs require a 3.5 or better.

n      Begin to think of whom you would like to write your recommendations. Establish a relationship with these individuals.

n      Contact a pre-law advisor to discuss the LSAT and a legal internship.

n      Plan on taking the LSAT test in June following your junior year or in October of your senior year.

n      Continue to choose classes that will help you master skills in critical reading, analytical and logical reasoning, and writing.

n      Begin visits to law schools after your junior year.

Senior Year

n      Take the LSAT (preferably by October).

n      See a pre-law advisor to discuss law school applications.

n      Get letters of recommendations.

n      Write your personal statement and have it edited by the pre-law advisor.

n      Apply to law school at least two weeks prior to the application due date.

n      Check out financial aid.