This timeline is a typical schedule designed to assist you in applying for fall admission to law schools. It will need to be adjusted accordingly for summer or spring admissions. The application process should be started at least twelve months prior to beginning law school. It is best to prepare your own timeline based on the application deadline for the law schools to which you apply.
| Month to be Completed | Task | Date Completed |
|---|---|---|
| March – June | Prepare for LSAT | |
| April/May | Apply for June LSAT | |
| June | Take LSAT | |
| July | Receive LSAT score | |
| July – September | Research law schools | |
| August/September | Subscribe to CAS | |
| Have official transcript(s) sent to CAS | ||
| Request information from law schools | ||
| Attend personal statement workshop | ||
| Draft personal statement | ||
| September | Receive CAS report and check for accuracy | |
| Request letters of recommendation | ||
| Write personal statement | ||
| October | Attend UA’s Law Expo; Meet with law school admission representatives | |
| October – November | Complete and submit applications | |
| November/December | Check CAS report status on line | |
| January | File financial aid applications including FAFSA | |
| March | Visit law schools during spring break | |
| April – June | Pay deposit by due date | |
| June – July | Celebrate acceptance(s)! |