Here is a collection of the most frequent questions we receive from students and alumni aspiring to attend law school.

We built our website around the questions students and alumni have been asking us! ENJOY this pre-law FAQ!

We know that schedules are tight and you want answers quickly. Check out the pre-law FAQ tiles on the right to see if they help you find the information you are looking for!

What pre-law coursework do I need to take?

How do I know if I am on track for going to law school?

What clubs should I be joining?

How do I make the best impression in my law school applications?

I just decided that I am interested in applying to law school. What is the first step I need to take?

How do I sign up to be a pre-law student?

How do I learn more about which law schools I should be applying to?

I need help preparing for the LSAT.

I’m looking for a pre-law related internship.

How do I ask for letters of recommendation? Who should I ask? When is a good time to ask?

What should be in my personal statement? How do I get started? Can someone help me write it?

Is this LSAT score and GPA good enough to apply to _______ law school?

How many law schools should I apply to?

Do law schools offer scholarships?

I’m planning on taking some time off before starting law school. What jobs look good to law school admission committees?

How does the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Affirmative Action impact my law school applications?

How does Freshman Forgiveness or a non-letter grade (CR/NC, W, P/NP, etc.) impact my GPA for law school?

The law school is asking for a Dean’s letter. Where do I go for that?

I’m interested in USC Gould School of Law’s Accelerated Bachelor’s/JD 3+3 Program. How do i know if I qualify?

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