Pre-Law at Arizona State University

Checklist for Juniors/Seniors

This checklist is a suggested timeline. There are many approaches to the law school admissions process. One needs to adjust timeline accordingly if taking LSAT on other test dates. Please prepare your own timetable based on the application deadlines (apply early) and your own style in completing timely tasks.
Projected Month	Activity	Date Completed
Mar. - June	Prepare for LSAT
Apr./May	Register for the LSAT
June	Take the LSAT
June/Aug.	Research law schools and financial aid
July/Aug.	Receive your LSAT score
Aug./Sept.	Subscribe to LSDAS
Aug./Sept.	Have official transcript sent from each school attended to LSDAS
Aug./Sept.	Request information from law schools
Aug./Sept.	Compose a schedule of application deadlines
Aug./Sept.	Draft personal statement
Sept.	Receive LSDAS report and check for accuracy
Sept.	Have personal statement reviewed by others
Oct.	Attend ASU's Pre-Law Week & Law School Fair
Oct.	Final draft of personal statement
Oct./Nov.	Complete law school applications
Nov./Dec.	Check with LSDAS to make sure file is complete
January	File financial aid paperwork
Apr./June	Pay seat deposit by due date