The score range on the LSAT is 120-180. The average score is approximately 150. A score of 165+ is generally competitive for the top 20 schools. A score of 165 is in the 92nd percentile ranking. A good LSAT score is one that will make you competitive as an applicant to...

You will be asked to submit two or three reference letters with your law school application (you can submit more, if you want). Start thinking about who you will ask early on. You will want to give these references at least one month and ideally at least 6 weeks to com...

Along with the LSAT, GPA, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation, schools will also give weight to your personal statements. There are several points to remember when writing your personal essay.

Treat the essay like an interview. You will not have a c...

How long does my LSAT score remain valid?

Your LSAT score expires after 5 years.

Can I apply to law schools before I take the LSAT or before I receive my score?

Yes. You should note on your application the date that you will take (or took) the LSAT. Your application is no...

This is a very common question we receive. Students want to prepare before the class begins and also want to know what else they can do besides the class.

-Prepare yourself for the class. Do this by making sure that when the class begins you will be able to commit to it...

Many students are interested in pursuing a joint, or dual, degree. This may be a JD/MBA (most common), JD/MA (in social policy, for example), or even a JD/PhD. According to one admissions representative, one of the most common questions asked at law school fairs is abo...

There are several ways that you can prepare yourself for law school while you are an undergraduate.

• First, if you have not met with your pre-law advisor, you should do so. Even if you do not have any specific questions, make an appointment and tell them that you are...

It is often advised that it is ideal to take the LSAT in the spring or summer of your junior year (assuming you plan on applying to schools in the fall of that year). If you take the June exam, you are in a good position to apply early in the fall to start school the f...

1. What is the best major for law school?

There is no best major for law school. Among the most popular majors of pre-law students are history, english, economics, political science, philosophy, and communications. But any major is fine. Choose one that most interests y...

Research published by neuroscientists at Cal Berkeley (published in Frontiers of Neuroanatomy) suggests that studying intensely for the LSAT makes you more intelligent. The study of 100 LSAT prep students found that intensive prep strengthened connections in the brain...