The following tasks and suggested times serve as a guideline for candidates who are preparing to apply to law school.
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March - June
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April - May
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June
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June - August
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- research law schools and financial aid
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July - August
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August - September
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- subscribe to LSDAS
- have official transcript sent from each school attended to LSDAS
- request information from law schools
- compose a schedule of application deadlines
- draft a personal statement
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September
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- receive LSDAS report and check for accuracy
- have personal statement reviewed by others
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October
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- attend ASU's Pre-law Week and Law School Fair
- final draft of personal statement
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October - November
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- complete law school applications
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November - December
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- check with LSDAS to make sure file is complete
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January
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- file financial aid paperwork
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April - June
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- pay seat deposit by due date
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