Additional Resources for Pre-Law Students

American Bar Association

• ABA Approved Law Schools
  • Law schools that are ABA-approved provide a legal education that meets a minimum set of standards promulgated by the Council and Accreditation Committee of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Every U.S. jurisdiction has determined that graduates of ABA-approved law schools are eligible to sit for the bar exam in their respective jurisdiction.
• Preparing for Law School
• FAQs

LSAC

• Which Field of Law is Right for You?
• Fields of Law
• How to evaluate Law Schools
• LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools
• Infographic of Applying to Law School: Navigating the Application Process
• Infographic Paying for Law School
• Pay for Law School: A Preliminary Guide
• FAQ

LSAT Preparation

We do not endorse any specific prep course but encourage you to research them to determine which one, if any, is the best one for you

• LSAC– Prep Books, E-Books, & Official Practice Tests
• UW Instructional Center– Summer 2019 LSAT Prep Course
• Khan Academy (free!)
• King County Bar Association- LSAT Preparation Grant Program
• Blueprint Test Preparation
• Cambridge LSAT
• Campus Prep- New Prep Course offered for Spring Quarter: April 24th-May 29th 2019 @ UW Smith Hall
• Chegg Test Prep
• Get Prepped
• Kaplan Test Preparation
• PowerScore
• Sandweiss Test Preparation
• TestMasters 
• TestMasters- Free Digital Practice LSAT
• TestMax– LSATMax/ LSATMax App for download on iOS App Store & Google Play
• The Princeton Review
• Test Prep Practice

LSAT Tips

• LSAC- How to prepare for the Digital LSAT
• Law School Solutions- How to Decide on a LSAT Prep Course- And get the most out of it
• U.S. News– Pros, Cons of Retaking the LSAT in September
• Michigan State University College of Law– 2016-2017 LSAT Prep Guide
• University of Dayton School of Law- LSAT Prep: Two-and Four- Month Study Plans
• LSAC– Types of LSAT Questions
• LSAC- Sample LSAT Test
• LSAC- LSAT Test Prep Books and eBooks
• Kaplan- LSAT Sample Questions
• The PowerScore LSAC Logic Games Bible- Comprehensive book available for the Logic Games section of the LSAT
• U.S. News- Set a 4 Month LSAT Study Plan for 3 Types of Test Takers
• Above the Law- The 8-Week LSAT Study Plan
• Next Step Test Prep- Will a logic class help on the LSAT?
• Princeton Review- LSAT Writing Sample- Does It Matter?

Financing Law School

• AccessLex- MAX Pre-Law– Free Online Program offering financial aid and admissions information, strategy, and tools for pre-law students
• LSAC Financial Aid Information
• LSAC Pay for Law School: A Preliminary Guide
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• How much Law Schools Cost
• Law School Advice-Negotiating Scholarships
• Prelaw Guru Blog- How To Negotiate Scholarship Offers
• U.S. News- Negotiate Merit-Based Financial Aid for Law School
• The LSAT Trainer- Study Schedules
• Infographic Paying for Law School

Diversity in Law School

• Discover Law
• LSAC- Racial & Ethnic Minority Applicants
• Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
  • Attitude Is Essential (AIE)– Program for students who intend to start law school in the fall who want a head start on their 1L year in law school. Topics covered include best practices for: case briefing, legal research and writing, conquering law school exams, and managing time and finances. Applicants must have been admitted to law school and submit an online application. Location of AIE programs vary by region/law school.
  • Graduating Senior/Graduates Pre-Law Summer Institute- For graduating seniors or graduates who plan to attend law school in the fall. A multi-week online and residential program designed to prepare participants to be more competitive law school students. Those who successfully complete the program become CLEO Fellows or CLIC Scholars.
  • Juniors Jumpstart the LSAT– These seminars are designed primarily for college Juniors who are given priority enrollment. Seniors and post-graduates are welcome to attend is space is available. The seminar helps participants understand the importance of systematic and timely preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
  • Sophomore Super Saturdays-are designed for Sophomore college students. Juniors may be admitted on a space available basis. The seminar aims to help students further develop logical reasoning, reading comprehension and writing skills – the skills needed to become a competitive law school applicant.
  • Freshmen Road to Law School– this seminar provides Freshmen an overview of the key components of the law school application process.
• National Black Law Student Association
• Hispanic National Bar Association
• Latino Justice PRLDEF- LAWbound- program to help Latino students prep for law school (offered winter and summer)
• National Native American Bar Association
• American Indian Law Center- Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaska Natives (offered summer)
• National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
• National Association of Law Students with Disabilities 
• Summer Pre-Law Programs for Undergraduate Students- List of summer pre-law programs across the US

To Consider if Law School is for you:

• ABA Journal- An Open Letter to Potential Law Students: Know the Truth
• U.S. News- Ask 4 Questions to Determine if Law School is the Right Move
• CNBC– 6 Questions to Ask Yourself if you think you want to go to Law School
• Law School Numbers-How to Determine if Law is for you
• University of California Berkeley- Is Law School for Me?
• Business Insider (Video)– Is Law School Worth It?
• UC Davis- 6 Things I Wish I Knew When I Applied to Law School
• Above the Law- Deciding to go to Law School in One Epic Flowchart
• LSAC Quiz- Which Field of Law is Right for You?

Researching Law School

• ABA– Law Schools by State
• How I Compare– A cloud based recruitment platform for students to identify their best fit law schools for which to apply
• LSAC UGPA/LSAT Search– a tool to determine LSAT score and GPA needed to be competitive for the schools you are interested in. Or, you can use this tool to put in your current LSAT score and your estimated GPA at the time of graduation to determine what schools will accept you.
• Law School Locator (2016-2017) by GPA and LSAT score
• NAPLA/SAPLA Book of Law School Lists – A massive (searchable) guide of legal education programs in the U.S., including joint degree programs, areas of specializations, and clinic opportunities
• U.S. News Law Admissions Lowdown– provides advice to prospective students about the law school application process, LSAT prep and potential career paths
• U.S. News- Best Law Schools Ranked in 2018

Legal Work

• Washington Paralegal Schools
• University of Washington- Certificate in Paralegal Studies
• University of Washington- Hot Jobs: Paralegal
• Seattle Central College- The Center for Legal Studies Paralegal Certificate Course
• Edmonds Community College– Paralegal
• King County Bar Association- Undergrad, Law school, and paralegal students opportunities

Resume Tips

• U.S. News- A Law School Resume that Made the Cut
• Magoosh LSAT Blog– Top 5 School Application Resume Tips
• Yale Law School– Resume Advice & Samples
• Harvard Law School- Resumes
• University of Illinois- Resume
• Pre-Law Guru Blog- Key Tips for Writing the Law School Resume
• Stratus Law School Admission Consulting- How to Craft a Law School Resume- Some Key Considerations

Personal Statement Tips & Resources

• UW Writing Centers
• UW Writing Center for POL S, JSIS, & LSJ (Gowen 111)
• Prelaw Guru Blog
• University of Hawaii Manoa-Writing a Personal Statement
• Georgetown University- Law School Personal Statement Dos and Dont’s
• New York Law School- The Path to a Powerful Personal Statement
• Law School Expert- 8 Tips for Writing a Personal Statement
• The Princeton Review- Law School Personal Statement Tips
• U.S. News– 2 Law School Personal Statements that Succeeded
• U.S News- Craft a Captivating Law School Personal Statement

Diversity Statement Tips

• Pre-Law Guru Blog- Do You Need a Diversity Statement?
• Prelaw Guru Blog- How Do I write a Diversity Statement
• U.S. News- See 2 Successful Law School Diversity Statements
• Stratus Law School Admissions Consulting- 5 Secrets for an Awesome Diversity Statement
• Spivey Consulting- Examples of Successful Diversity Statements
• Find Law- 3 Tips for Your Law School Diversity Statement, Even if You’re Not Diverse

Letter of Recommendations Tips

• The University of Utah- Writing a Letter of Recommendation for Law School Admissions
• Texas A&M University School of Law- Letters of Recommendation
• New York Law School- Requesting A Letter of Recommendation
• Kaplan– 6 Steps to Powerful Law School Recommendation Letters
• U.S. News– 5 Ways to Get Standout Law School Recommendations

Discover Law Website:

• Considering law school
• Preparing for law school
• Which Field of law is right for you?
• Diversity in law school
• Discover law Pre-law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) program
• Scholarships

Admissions Dean Website:

• Application Timeline
• Personal Statements
• Recommendation Letters

Careers/Jobs in Law:

• National Association for Law Placement (NALP)– NALP is an association of over 2,500 legal career professionals who advise law students, lawyers, law offices, and law schools in North America and beyond. Provides information on statistics and trends in the law profession
• NALP Employment for the Class of 2017- Selected Findings
• PSJD- Explore Your Career Options
• U.S. News- 10 Diverse Careers for Law School Graduate
• Learn How to Become- How to become a Lawyer: Law Schools & Careers
• LawyerEdu.org- Types of Law Careers
• The Balance Careers- Career Paths in Legal Careers Profiles
• Bureau of Labor Statistics- Careers in Law Firms
• University of Wisconsin Law School- What is a Judicial Clerkship?
• Harvard Law School- Public Interest Law
• Harvard Law School- A Trail Guide to Careers in Environmental Law
• UW School of Law- Leaders for the Global Common Good Blog
• New York Law School- Preparing Students for 21st Century Legal Careers
• U.S. News- I Am the Law: Where Law School Leads Podcast
• Yale Law School- Career Guides & Advice for Students
• Learn How to Become- How to become a Lawyer: Law Schools & Careers

Books to Read:

• Law School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Law School Experience: By Students, for Students By Robert H. Miller
• Getting to Maybe By Richard Michael Fischl & Jeremy Paul
• The Legal Analyst: A Toolkit for Thinking about the Law By Ward Farnsworth
• 24 Hours with 24 Lawyers By Jasper Kim
• 1L if a Ride: A Well-Traveled Professor’s Roadmap to Success in the First Year of Law School By Andrew J. McClurg
• Failing Law Schools By Brian Z. Tamanaha
• Don’t Go To Law School (Unless) By Paul Campos
• Tomorrow’s Lawyers: An Introduction to Your Future By Richard Susskind