Derek: Hi there! My name is Derek Meeker and I am a senior Law Consultant for Admissions Consultants, a consulting firm for aspiring College, Business, Medical, Graduate and Law School applicants. Today, I am going to be answering some questions about the Law School admissions process. But before we get started, let me tell you a little bit more about myself.
Prior to becoming a consultant I was the Dean of Admissions for the University of Pennsylvania Law School. I also worked as an Assistant Director for William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul Minnesota, have a total of nine years of experience in Law School admissions. So, I can definitely give some inside information on the process. I received my Juries Doctor from Capital University in Columbus Ohio and my Bachelors Degree in Journalism from Ohio University. I also worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio and as a Legislative Aid in the Ohio Senate.
So, why don’t we now get started on the Law School Admissions Process?
Male: What is the involved in applying to a Law School?
Derek: The Law School application has five main components. That would be the Law School Admission Test or LSAT, the academic record, the personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a resume.
The LSAT is an exam that is administered by the Law School Admission Council or LSAC and that is given four times a year. It tests logical reasoning, analytical skills, and reading comprehension.
The academic record would include transcripts from any school that an applicant has attended so all undergraduate schools if he or she attended more than one and graduate or professional school transcripts as well if applicable.
The personal statement is an essay that is required by all Law Schools. Typically, it is on a topic of the applicant’s choice.
The letters of recommendation would come from professors and/or employers or supervisors. Typically Law Schools require two, there are some that would require only one, and there are some that will allow an applicant to submit up to three or four.
And finally, the resume would include a complete history of everything that the applicant has done since he or she started college, so any work experience, internships, extra curricular activities, community service, etcetera, etcetera. There are schools also that have optional and supplemental essay sections as well.
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