Gather Required Information and Documents

• 1). Set up an account with the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). The LSAC acts as a liaison by forwarding your academic transcripts, LSAT scores and letters of recommendation to the schools that you apply to. Contact your high school and any colleges that you have attended and request that they send a copy of your transcripts to the LSAC. The LSAC will already have your LSAT scores stored in their system since you registered for the LSAT through the LSAC.
  
  
• 2). Assemble letters of recommendation from college professors, former employers or community leaders in your application packet. Identify who you will ask to write a recommendation on your behalf and request that they send their letter to the LSAC. It is helpful to the recommendation writer if you provide them with a short written statement of your relationship and accomplishments, especially if you are requesting a letter from a college professor, as well as a stamped and addressed envelope for them to send the letter in.
  
  
• 3). Make a list of the schools that you will be applying to and obtain application forms for each one. Most schools will provide you with a paper application form upon request. The LSAC also provides electronic application forms for an additional fee. The electronic method seems to be preferred by most schools and is generally much more efficient than handwriting or typing a paper application.
  
  

Fill Out and Submit Application Forms

• 1). Complete the "Personal Background" section of the application. This section consists of basic identifying information such as your name, Social Security number, date of birth, address and whether you have ever been convicted of a crime or charged with plagiarism by an academic institution. You must answer every question truthfully and completely. You may also be required to supply additional information or records if you have been convicted of a crime.
  
  
• 2). List every school that you have attended beginning with high school, in the "Academic Information" section. You may also list any extracurricular or sports activities that you participated in while in high school and college.
  
  
• 3). List the name and address of each employer that you have worked for and a brief description of each position, in the "Work/Employment History" section. Up until and including this step, the application is nearly identical to a regular job application.
  
  
• 4). Write a personal statement or admission essay. This is often the most challenging part. Nearly all schools require you to submit an essay about yourself and why you should be admitted to the particular school that you are applying to. You should spend a significant amount of time creating your essay. A good essay may sway the decision of the admissions officer, even if your academic credentials don't measure up.
  
  

Review and Submit Your Application Package

• 1). Review the application for clerical errors and omissions. Make sure that the LSAC has all the necessary documents to complete your application package.
  
  
• 2). Pay the application fee for each application and submit the package either electronically or by mail. Application fees vary from school to school, but most fall within the 35 to 75 dollar range.
  
  
• 3). Wait for a confirmation letter from the school confirming they've received your application. If you do not receive a confirmation letter within a month or so from the date you applied, you may want to contact the school to make sure that they received your materials. It may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to receive a decision letter.