Time line for Fall 2007 Law School Admissions

Here's a suggested time line for Fall 2007 applications, along with links to helpful resources.

January - March 2006

• Begin thinking about LSAT:
• ->June or September test?
• -> Prep course or no?
  

• Meet with Pre-Law Advisor

March - May 2006

• Register for June LSAT and LSDAS
• Prepare for June LSAT
• Identify your ideal recommenders
• Talk with recommenders
• Start researching law schools

May 12, 2006

• Deadline for registering for June LSAT

June 12, 2006

• Take the LSAT

August - September 2006

• Prepare for September LSAT (if you did not take June)
• Visit law school websites, become familiar with schools

August 29, 2006

• Deadline for registering for late September LSAT

September 2006

• Have official transcript sent to LSDAS
• Visit law schools, if possible
• Verify accuracy of LSDAS information
  

September 30, 2006

• Take the LSAT (if you did not take it in June)

October 2006

• Give LSAC forms to recommenders

October 25, 2006

• UMass professional school fair - meet with law school reps

October - November 2006

• Make final decisions about which schools to apply to
• Draft personal statements
• Complete applications online
• Check in with recommenders
• Request Dean's certification letters

December 1, 2006

• Submit all applications

Late December 2006

• Check with Admissions offices that files are complete

Early January 2007

• File FAFSA and financial aid applications

March - April 2007

• Notifications arrive from law schools
• Pay seat deposit