Resources for Pre-Law Students
This page features pages that you should explore if you are considering law school. Be sure to look at each page, as they all contain different information that will be useful for you.
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
LSAC is the primary site for information about applying to law school. LSAC administers the LSAT and CAS (Credential Assembly Services)- both required to apply to law school.
LSAC LawHub
Free LSAT practice, workshops, etc.
Credential Assembly Service (CAS) – via LSAC
Registering with CAS is a requirement for most ABA accredited law schools.
US News and World Report – Law School Rankings by Speciality
Initial research destination for many hopeful law school candidates on law school specialties and rankings.
LSAC Official Guide to ABA Approved Law Schools
This website includes a search function that allows you to search schools based on your specific LSAT score and GPA, likelihood of acceptance, preferred location, etc.
Wilson-Stern Book of Law School Lists
This book from Kaplan Test Prep has extremely detailed information about law schools, including specialty programs and dual degree programs. Latest edition is 2020-2021 with no updates on the horizon but still a great resource!
Law School Transparency
Interactive tool designed to help sort through comprehensive law school information related to scores, GPA’s, types of programs, school location, etc. Requires a free LawHub account.
American Bar Association (ABA)
The ABA is the official association of the legal profession. Website includes a section on legal education, which lists all ABA accredited law schools, along with much valuable information relating to the legal profession.
AccessLex
AccessLex is a non-profit with a mission to improve law education and access for all.
Pipeline program links
Pathway and/or Pipeline Programs to Law School are designed to help undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, prepare for and gain admission to law school.
Ask Edna by AccessLex
One stop shopping for TONS of resources for aspiring law students!
MAX by AccessLex
Specialized resource within non-profit AccessLex that provides law school funding resources and financial advising.
LSAC List of Law School Scholarships
Great place to start looking for scholarships! This is a comprehensive list of law school scholarships including those for diverse applicants.
SEO Law
Support for historically excluded law students to receive access to educational, career development, and internship opportunities.
Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO)
As per their website “The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization that was founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school.”
Individual Law School’s Admissions Websites
Gain understanding about each school’s programs, application process, internship and job placements, scholarships, etc. Take advantage of blogs students write to share about their law school experiences.
