Who Is Law School For?

Law school admissions committees consider more than GPA, SAT scores and recommendation letters when accepting applicants to their program; they also evaluate applicants based on life experiences such as leadership positions or volunteering within legal profession.

Law school requires intensive study with fast-paced exams. Many law students form study groups to help them comprehend difficult concepts and case distinctions more easily.

1. Those with a passion for law

Those interested in law will find pursuing a legal career to be both exciting and fulfilling. You could work as an attorney or pursue other degrees like Master of Laws (LLM).

Law school programs typically offer similar first year experiences; however, you can tailor your experience after that with participation in clinics, externships, judicial clerkships, moot court competitions, moot court competitions and moot court. Some schools even provide certificates in international law or business law specialization.

Extracurricular activities like study groups and law-related student organizations are an excellent way to demonstrate your passion and leadership abilities while standing out on law school applications. Some schools even provide Student Ambassadors who will share their own experiences!

2. Those with a strong academic background

Law school is an intensive academic experience designed to hone analytical reasoning and writing abilities. Students learn to interpret case law, draft legal briefs, and take part in mock legal exercises like moot court. The American Bar Association recommends applicants take challenging undergraduate courses such as English literature, political science, economics or philosophy that prepare them for law school studies; however there is no single pre-law major that will guarantee admission into legal education.

Your classmates and professors can serve as invaluable career resources, from tipping you off about jobs to having meaningful discussions about future goals. In law school, they also act as your support network – one reason why special networking and student life events and activities are available at most law schools. Furthermore, taking on an internship or externship as an undergraduate can further distinguish you from competitors in your field.

3. Those with a good LSAT score

Your LSAT score is one of the key components in applying to law school; however, having a high LSAT score doesn’t always guarantee entry; for instance, ONU Law accepted students with LSAT scores between 147-155 into its most recent cohort class.

A score of 160 or above gives you the best chance of admission into lower-tier law schools and could qualify you for merit scholarships.

However, the best way to determine whether or not your LSAT score is adequate is to compare it against the median LSAT score at your chosen law school. While you want your LSAT score to fall at or above their median score, other soft factors such as GPA and extracurricular involvement must also be taken into consideration.

4. Those with a good GPA

Law school applications should demonstrate more than grades alone: analytical thinking and writing abilities are also vitally important for admissions decisions. Students involved in extracurricular activities, leadership positions, or community service projects can supplement their applications to compensate for lower GPAs.

Schools will take into account your GPA being below median for their program if your LSAT score is strong, in order to ensure you can handle an academic load that is much more rigorous than undergraduate studies.

Notably, several of my clients have been accepted into their dream schools with GPAs below their program’s median. Furthermore, some top 14 law schools – like Berkeley – place more weight on GPA than others.

5. Those with a strong work ethic

Law school can be an intense academic experience. Students learn analytical reasoning, writing and moot court skills as part of the curriculum. Furthermore, time is dedicated to reading case law and conducting legal research projects.

An effective work ethic is key to both law school and professional success. People with strong work ethics are reliable, meeting deadlines and fulfilling commitments while taking initiative and working independently.

Undergrad students typically socialized with dorm mates and RAs; law school is more mature. Many student organizations focus on specific law pathways or careers or provide support for stress management or mental health concerns. Professors can be invaluable career resources by offering insight into potential jobs to provide counselling on life after graduation.