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Five Steps to Law School

Step One: Self-Assessment
Step Two: Make a Plan
Step Three: The Pre-Application Process
Step Four: Researching Institutions
Step Five: Select and Apply

Prelaw Advising at the University of Chicago

Appointments
Dean's Certification Forms
Email List Hosts
Essays and Personal Statements
Events and Workshops
What to expect from the Prelaw Advisor

Preparing for the Study of Law

Academic Preparation

Coursework
Majors and Minors
Faculty
GPA
LSAT

Personal Preparation

Careers in the law
Alumni
Employment and Volunteering
Extracurricular activities

Intellectual Preparation

Campus Events and Workshops
Qualitative and Quantitative Data sources
Visiting Law Schools
Financial Considerations

Application Process and Time Line

Questionnaire
Resume
LSAT
Official transcript
Personal Statement/Essay(s)
Letters of recommendation
Timetable

Five Steps to Law School

Additional Resources

Prelaw Web Sites at other Universities
Comprehensive Law Sites
Rankings
Employment and Career Paths
Minority Applicants

Debbie Chizewer
Law Advisor
Ida Noyes Hall 3rd Floor

Appointments: 773-702-7040

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