The USC Pre-Law Advising team provides various resources on applying to law school. Law schools look for well-rounded, mature, and resilient candidates. They like candidates with a proven ability to succeed academically, love for law, and passion for creating a better society.

Through your application materials, the admissions committees seek out specific indicators that highlight the traits needed to succeed in their specific program and show potential for successful legal careers.

Please review the steps below to begin applying to law school, starting with finding the right law school for your interests!

Also check out the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) website. LSAC administers the LSAT and is the platform where candidates submit their law school applications.