No. No way. Law school admissions officers spend most of their time from August to November at recruitment events (handing out valuable fee waivers and trying to generate interest in their schools). It is difficult to spend a lot of time checking records in September. Believe me, while I sat on the bus with all the other admissions officers, moving from Marriott to Marriott, standing behind tables for hours answering questions from potential candidates, carrying heavy brochures, I wasn`t reading files in my spare time. Plus, it`s a better idea to take a few extra weeks to submit the highest quality product, a personal statement, and a resume than a rushed resume. Fast decision and notification times are usually between 1 November and 15 November. November (with some schools waiting until December or March to give you the opportunity to be rejected by your real first-rate law school); Therefore, all applications submitted before Thanksgiving are quite early. Most law schools operate on a continuing admission basis. Applications are possible in early fall (usually from late August to early October), and law schools then make ongoing offers of admission.

All applications for admission to law school are submitted through LSAC. Students must apply to law school in the fall (preferably before the end of November) of the year before they want to start law school. Most law schools only accept new students in the fall semester. Some people may question their ability to return to school after a break. Of course, it may take a little more self-control to leave your post-graduation job with the right lifestyle and salary. But you may find that you`re eager to start your legal career, and going back to school sounds really fun! As you may have understood from the tips above, the answer is not so simple. But fortunately, “everything is fine!” Said L`Etoile. “The most important thing is to go to law school when it`s the best time for you to fully commit to three or four years of intensive study. It`s a significant investment of time and money, and you want to be sure you`re in the best position to succeed.

“If you`re still in school, make sure you graduate. In an ideal world, you`d start your law school admissions process about two years before you enroll, giving you enough time to research and apply to schools. So if you want to enter law school in the fall after graduating from university, you`ll start planning in the fall of your first year. And although it may seem long, it will definitely pass. – If you`ve been put on the waiting list for a school you really want to attend, this would be a good time to send a lasting letter of interest. A year and a half before law school starts or the spring semester of your first year, you should focus on the following to make sure you enter the summer with everything you need. – If there is a school where you are on the waiting list that you would certainly attend if you were admitted, inform the school and your continued interest. Keep in mind that while most schools don`t accept applications until February and June, almost all schools have ongoing admissions that benefit those who receive their applications early.

So you`re excited about becoming a lawyer, but first you want to take a leave of absence between undergraduate studies and law school. Welcome to the (very big) club. – Inform the schools where you have been admitted but do not wish to participate that you wish to withdraw your application. We have compiled the application requirements for the best schools for you. When I wrote the first edition of this book in 2009, law school applicants were at an all-time high, and I stressed the importance of applying by December to be competitive. However, for the 2013 cycle, I had even more clients applying in January and February, which was perfectly acceptable given (at that time) that law school applications had dropped by 38% over the past two years. Keep in mind that anyone who takes the December LSAT is likely to spend the winter holidays with the application documents. It can be stressful to find the time to work on apps with family demands, and of course, it`s usually storm and flu season that can get things in the way. Plan ahead and don`t save everything for the winter holidays.

There are schools that require you to apply before the January deadline to be competitive for certain scholarships, so keep an eye on those dates as well. Approximately 3 weeks after taking the LSAT, you will receive your LSAT score by email (values range from 120 to 180). You should compare your score with the average score of the schools you want to attend so that you can decide whether or not to repeat the LSAT. The time to apply to your law school can start nearly two years before attending law school, mainly due to the time it takes to prepare for the LSAT. If you are a student, it would be in the fall semester of your first year. However, if you don`t have much time to prepare, don`t worry. You still have time to do everything! You may simply need to compress this timeline to fit your schedule. The credential mount service makes your life easier.

Instead of sending your transcripts and references to twelve different law schools, you can send them to LSAC and forward them to any school with just a few clicks. Most law schools require you to use the CAS. Register here. Junior Year (before May) / Sixteen months prior to the start of law school The Credential Matching Service (CAS) is a service provided by LSAC and required by most ABA-accredited law schools. For a fee, the CAS will prepare a report with your transcript, LSAT results and letters of recommendation. After applying to the law schools of your choice, they will contact the CAS directly and request a copy of your report. – Spend a lot of time thinking about whether and why you want to study law. The legal job market is saturated with lawyers and a JD is not an automatic one-way ticket to wealth. Depending on your goals, it may make sense to attend a level 1 (top-50) law school or maybe just a top 14 school. “For students taking time off, it can be helpful to have a clear idea of the goals for that time,” Freudenheim said. “Some students need a break from the classroom and want to come to law school fresh and excited to learn. Others take time off to explore other areas, save money, or give themselves time to make sure they really want to study law.

Also consider discussing your options with your advisor. Your advisor may be able to connect you with alumni who have attended the schools you are considering. – If you have completed the June LSAT and are satisfied with your score, prepare and start submitting your applications as soon as possible. Most schools start accepting applications in September and it`s always beneficial to apply early. – Second/penultimate filings are usually due in June. It is strongly recommended not to make a final deposit to more than one school. – If you are still in school and miss the graduation requirements, be sure to take the appropriate steps to ensure you graduate at the end of the semester. Law schools usually select applicants fairly quickly once the application window opens, and it can take 2-6 weeks to find out if you will be accepted based on the admissions process. A previous application may lead to a faster decision. “I think my hands-on work experience and age have been of the greatest help to law school,” said Chelsea Carlton, an aspiring 3L student at New England Law | Boston, who worked in the insurance industry for several years before joining law school.

“You come in with a different level of maturity, you know your strengths and weaknesses. You know what hard work looks like. Jessica Tomer Jessica Tomer is Head of Web Content at New England Law | Boston. Founded in 1908 as the first and only women`s law school, New England Law is now known for its flexibility – blended! – Rigorous programs, academics, a welcoming community, and plenty of real-world experiential learning opportunities. The decision to apply to law school is exciting! But the excitement is quickly overshadowed by worry and confusion. When should I apply? How do I apply? What steps should I take? If you`re looking forward to starting your legal career, going straight to law school might be the right choice for you. Remember: Even if you apply at the end of your final year of study, you need to think about law school long before that. Applications for admission to the Faculty of Law are available between late August and early October. Most schools indicate deadlines between February 1 and June 1. However, 99% of law schools begin admitting individuals shortly after applications become available (in October and November).

It is important to note that many schools use continuous admissions – start accepting students at the beginning of the admission period.