Law School Admissions

Getting into law school is no easy task and getting into a top law school is an even tougher one.  It's important that you develop a strategic approach and attack the application process full-force.

Timing is Everything

While law schools often list their application due dates as occurring sometime between January and April, most schools employ a rolling admissions process that heavily favors those people who submit their applications as early as possible. We encourage you to disregard the due dates listed on law school websites and aim to submit all of your applications by late November or early December—if not earlier.

The LSAT

The sooner you take the test, the more time you'll have to devote to other facets of the application process, and the sooner you'll have a sense of the law schools in your range.

The LSAT is only offered four times each year in Taiwan (February, June, October, and December) and the deadline for registering is usually about a month in advance. We suggest signing up as early as possible.

Treatment of LSAT scores varies greatly by school. Some schools will look at your best score. Some will look at your first score. Some will look at your last score. Some will average your scores. Our best advice is to prep for the LSAT one time and earn a score that makes you happy.

The Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

The Credential Assembly Service is provided by the LSAC and is required by most ABA-approved law schools. For a fee, the service will assemble a report containing your transcript, LSAT scores, and letters of recommendation. You should aim to register for the CAS around July so that you can complete your file as soon as possible (again, find the required forms at www.lsac.org). After you apply to the law schools of your choice, they will contact CAS directly and request a copy of your report.

Transcripts and Recommendations

August is a good time to contact your undergraduate institution(s) to ask that your transcript be sent to LSDAS. As for recommendations, the number required will vary from school to school, but it helps to have two people in mind who knew you well enough to offer solid predictions (and positive impressions) for your future performance. The more you can communicate with your recommenders, the better: Give them a clear sense of what you're hoping to get out of law school and the kinds of programs you're looking into.

The Application and Personal Statement

Start working on your applications and personal statements around September. While your applications will be relatively straightforward to complete, your personal statement provides a chance to stand out from the crowd and will most definitely benefit from careful ruminations and multiple revisions. Admissions officers will appreciate a clear indication of what attracted you to law and what field interests you particularly.

We offer assistance with brainstorming, editing, and revising your law school admissions essay to ensure that it communicates your character and has a clear sense of purpose. For more information, give us a call at (02) 2751-1293.