Thinking about law school?
Come to the the Law School Information Session in early October sponsored by the CRC and the Legal Studies Advisory Group. We will be distributing the Pre Law Handbook so be sue to come to this session to get your handbook. Click here for the specific date on our CRC Events Calendar
Be sure to attend the Graduate School Fair at Colby College in late October. The CRC provides free transportation to the fair. Click here for the specific date on our CRC Events Calendar
Legal Studies Advisory Group Unity College Legal Studies Advisory Group members are: Carol Blasi, Chris Beach, Tim Peabody, and Nancy Ross. Schedule time to meet with any of them individually when you have questions or need assistance as you consider attending law school or are applying for acceptance.
Unity College Alumni Law School Advisory Council If you would like to talk with Unity alumni who have attended law school contact the CRC who can put you in touch with members of our Unity College Alumni Law School Advisory Council. These alumni have volunteered to answer your questions about law school and legal careers.
Tips for getting into law school:
Freshmen- Give It Your All
It's never too early to start thinking about going to law school. In fact, the earlier, the better. Your undergraduate grade point average (GPA) will become a significant factor in determining your admissibility to law school. Plan to get off to a good start.
" Do your best from the beginning
" If you must work, take fewer classes
" Get to know your advisor and discuss your law school aspirations
" Stay focused, graduation day will arrive sooner than you think
Sophomores- Develop the Skills
There are no prerequisite courses for law school applicants but there are important skills that you will need. Be certain your curriculum includes courses that will help you develop the following skills*:
" Analytic and problem solving
" Critical reading and excellent writing
" Oral communication and good listening
" General research and knowledge
" Task organization and management
*For more information, see the ABA Guide to Approved Law Schools, Chapter 3
Juniors- Now is the Time
All ABA-approved law schools require applicants to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Preparing for the LSAT is not difficult, but it takes time. Now is a good time to start.
" Plan to take the LSAT in June, before beginning your senior year.
" You only want to take the LSAT once, so give it your best shot.
" Practice, practice, practice and then practice some more.
" Your LSAT score can make the difference between being admitted to a law school of your choice and not being admitted at all.
The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) homepage provides basic but comprehensive information on taking and registering for the LSAT, the LSDAS services, the law school rankings, and applying to law school. There are also diversity resources available through this site.
ABA-LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools Search for law schools based on your GPA and LSAT scores using criteria provided by the law schools. Remember this only includes LSAT and GPA, not the extras you will bring to the application.
Boston Law School Locator Has a very useful matrix of median LSAT and GPA's for most ABA Law Schools.
The CRC has "The Official Guide to US Law Schools" which a great easy to use resource and many other books about finding and getting into law school.
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