Law School Application Checklist

Create LSAC Account

Make note of LSAC account number, username and password.

Give your pre-law advisor access to your information.

Registration

Register for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) – $222

Register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) – $200

Transcripts

Send transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended to LSAC.

Recommendations

Request letters of recommendation and designate which schools get which letters.

Writing

Write personal statements, optional essays and any necessary addenda:

• Grade or LSAT addendum if necessary
• Addendum explaining academic probation or legal infractions

Compile resume.

Application

Complete applications on LSAC website. Upload essays and resume.

Law School Reports

After submitting applications, buy the necessary number of Law School Reports (one for each law school application) from LSAC – $45 for each school.