How do you get entry in law school?

In approximate order:

1. Ask professors for letters of recommendation. Law schools prefer letters of rec. from professors instead of employers.

2. Study and take the LSAT. I'd recommend at least 6 weeks of studying, but the total length depends on how much time you can invest during this time.

3. Develop a list of schools you're interested in applying to based on your GPA and LSAT. If you have time, plug both of those numbers into the LSAC's useful online tool. It shows you your probability to get accepted at a school based on your GPA and LSAT and will help you significantly narrow down your search.

4. Develop a list of deadlines and requirements for those schools. Most law schools use rolling admission, so the sooner you apply the better. If you can't apply earlier, at least be aware of when the deadline is. Also, be aware of deadlines for scholarships at schools.

4a. Often schools with special scholarships will require applicants to apply earlier to apply for that special scholarship

5. Prepare a personal statement. Most schools limit your statement to four pages, so aim for that.

6. Mail out all your apps.

7. Hope and pray!

8. Go visit the schools you're accepted at to see where you get a better feel. You this judgment, combined with any scholarship offers, the ranking of the school, and any specialty of the school that interests you to determine where to go.

9. Accept the offer! And be prepared for 3 years of agony