The law school admission process is highly competitive and time intensive. This article explains the process and how to strengthen your application in the most time-effective way.

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Outline:

(01:11) Overview of your application

(02:56) Where to focus your time and effort

(08:45) Quantitative components of the application

(08:49) GPA

(10:57) LSAT or GRE

(11:53) Comparing the LSAT and the GRE

(14:27) Deciding between the LSAT and the GRE

(15:51) Preparing for the LSAT

(19:49) Assessing your numbers

(20:53) Qualitative components of the application

(20:57) Resume

(22:07) Personal statement and other essays

(24:20) Letters of recommendation

(28:12) Interviews

(29:11) Application Timeline

(30:40) Schedule and take your admissions tests

(31:24) Request letters of recommendation

(32:56) Compile and submit your applications

(33:30) Waiting for decisions

(33:33) Timing

(34:05) Offer mechanics

(35:08) Waitlists

(36:10) A note on mental health

(37:13) Thinking ahead: One possible timeline for candidates applying in future years

(37:39) First and second year of college (and earlier)

(38:08) Junior year of college

(38:54) Senior year of college

(39:27) First year of full-time work

(39:44) Second year of full-time work

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