Which Law School Should I Go To?
Your goals and lifestyle dictate which law school is the right one for you, which is why LSAC offers an online tool that helps evaluate your chances of getting into an American Bar Association-approved school.
Law school can be an arduous academic journey. You will need to develop legal thinking abilities, so it is vital to be completely honest with yourself about whether this path is truly the one for you.
University of California Berkeley
Selecting the ideal law school can have profound ramifications on an applicant’s future, so prospective students should have three priorities when selecting their ideal schools: dream schools, realistic schools and safe schools.
Every law school offers something distinctive, yet certain features remain consistent across them all. First-year students typically complete required courses in subjects like civil procedure, contracts, constitutional law and legal research as part of their required curriculum; while other schools provide more specialized programs including clinics or externships.
University of California Hastings College of the Law
University of California Hastings College of the Law (UC Hastings) is one of America’s premier public law schools, recognized for its emphasis on practical training through externships at local and state courts.
However, campus life may not be ideal: classes are rigorous and an unforgiving grading curve enforced.
University of California Hastings College of the Sciences
UC Hastings’ location in San Francisco provides students with an unprecedented opportunity to witness law in action first-hand and gain experience practicing and being determined through court systems such as those found here (excluding US Supreme Court). Students at UC Hastings benefit from experiencing law in its arena of practice and decision.
When it comes to evaluating your chances at each school, LSAC grids and application data only offer part of the story. To fully assess each one’s chances, visit its website for more information about its programs and culture.
University of California Irvine
Before choosing a law program, applicants should carefully consider its value to them and its effect on their postgraduate career. In addition, applicants should consider how much the program costs as well as whether or not they can afford it.
University is recognized as one of the highest value colleges, with research programs offering students unique learning opportunities. Students also benefit from scholarships and grants provided to them at this university.
University of California Los Angeles
Your decision on whether a law degree is worth your while ultimately depends on your professional goals and financial resources. Most law students rely on loans for funding their studies, so having a plan in place from day one is crucial.
Use LSAC’s UGPA/LSAT Credential Search to assess your chances of acceptance to participating ABA-approved law schools.
University of California San Diego
An investment in law school may be costly, but it could pay off if you’re serious about becoming an attorney. When considering law school admission, make sure to outline both your professional goals and financial plan before making the leap.
Prior to applying to law school, it’s also essential that you gain an understanding of its competitive nature. Grids can assist with this by comparing your LSAT score and UGPA against previous applicants’.
University of California San Francisco
Approach selecting a law school similarly to selecting any college: use college finders, search websites and guidebooks to conduct your research on schools.
When choosing law schools to apply to, most applicants follow a general philosophy of dreaming big while remaining realistic. When reviewing your credentials against applicant profile grids in LSAC’s Official Guide of ABA-Approved Law Schools.
University of California Santa Barbara
UCSB offers students many advantages, from access to research opportunities to its strong alumni network. However, prospective students should carefully assess its merits to ensure it fits with their priorities and aspirations.
As part of their evaluation of law schools, applicants should always review each applicant profile grid made available through the LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools. This will allow them to determine their chances for admission based on their credentials.
University of California Santa Cruz
Law school will be unique for each of us; however, most programs share common features like core curriculum courses and practical skills development programs with various student activities.
UC Santa Cruz stands out for its distinct location between forest and ocean. However, some students may find its residential “colleges” somewhat isolating; Oakes College for instance is physically isolated from other parts of campus.
University of California Santa Clara
Students appreciate the school’s convenient location, high-caliber professors and varied food offerings; in addition, its calm environment enables them to concentrate on their studies.
To evaluate your chances of acceptance into each school you are considering, consult LSAC’s Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) applicant profile grids. Use these to differentiate between dream schools, realistic law schools and safe law schools.
