Overview

Checklist

First of all, there are lots of hoops. Get used to it. Law school itself is hoop-heavy, and so is just about anything concerned with law! Below are some notes which give you an overview of the application process at Loyola. Download the comprehensive checklist (PDF) .

Timeline

Seniors who are contemplating applying to law school should stick closely to this schedule so that your applications will be considered in a timely fashion by the law schools to which you are applying.

Time Period	Application Step
Junior Year	Study for LSAT. Visit schools.
Summer after Junior Year	Identify faculty member to read your personal statement and give you advice concerning it. Request recommendation letters. See overview page.
Consult LSAC for deadlines	Register for LSAT
June	Take LSAT
September	Meet with pre-law advisor
Before applying	Clean up social media accounts
By the middle of October	Finish law school applications
Fall and into Spring	Organize admission responses using a spreadsheet. Manage any waitlist decisions.
Two and a half weeks after asking letter writers to submit letters to LSDAS	Check that LSDAS has received your letters of recommendation and, if necessary, follow up with the letter writer(s)