NON-LSAT ADMISSION FACTORS TOPICS

The LSAT score and the undergraduate GPA, very likely in that order, play a very crucil role in almost all law school admissions. In many cases, perhaps after a curory glnace at the personal statement and letters of recommendation, the LSAT and the GPA play the only role in law school admission. in this chapter, we considered the LSAT, GRADE POINT AVERAGE, PERSONAL STATEMENT, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, and some minor factors that, in most cases, are not relevant to the admission decision. There are cases where an impressive personal statement has moved an applicant from just under the borderline to over the borderline. OTHER ADMISSION FACTORS. At some law schools, some of the following factors may play a role in borderline cases:             Diversity (In Section 4)           Extra-curricular Activities (In Section 4)           Geography           Graduate or Professional Study           International Applicant           Legacy           Resume  (In Section 4)           Study Abroad  (In Section 4           Volunteer Work,           Work Experience

Law school applications usually require:  LSAT scores   Transcripts from all academic institutions attended PERSONAL STATEMENT Dean's appraisal (only when requested; only about 25 law schools request this) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (two or three) Resume (often optional) Addendum (optional)

Tim Lenz, the prelaw advisor at Florida Atlantic University, discusses how law schools decide whom to admit and the various factors that play a part in LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION.

CHAPTER TOPICS . PERSONAL STATEMENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION OTHER ADMISSION FACTORS

WHAT YOUR LSAT AND GPA CAN DO FOR YOU

LAW SCHOOL   AVERAGE LSAT   AVERAGE GPA USNews RANK   25th Percentile - 75th Percentile   25th Percentile - 75th Percentile           1-10   167.5-172.2   3.61-3.87 11-25   163.4-167.5   3.42-3.79 26-50   159.2-164.6   3.31-3.76 51-75    157.5-162.1   3.25-3.71 76-104   155.5-160.3   3.13-3.66 Tier 3   151.9-157.2   3.09-3.64 Tier 4   150.0-154.9   2.95-3.49 All   155.6-160.5   3.17-3.66

GENERAL WRITING TIPS RELEVANT TO LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION

Begin wriiting soon enough to allow yourself enough time to finish at least two weeks before you intend to submit your admission packet. Type double-spaced and have good margins Make sure ink is dark enough. Follow instructions. Avoid typographical errors. Lawyers have to be able to keep track of the little details.  Have several readers review your writtn work at several stages of its development including, but not limited to, the final draft. Make use of the Prelaw Office. Be especially careful about your use of plurals and possessive as spellcheck won't catch improper use. Your personal email address says something about you. If it is not a professional choice, such as your name, consider choosing a new email address.