ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Pre-Law at FSU

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Pre-Law at FSU

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FSU Pre-Law Website

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Choosing a Major Any major is acceptable for law school Most important factors: High GPA Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Scores Connect with a Pre-Law Advisor: [email protected] Talk to your academic advisors each semester stay on track!

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Selecting Courses No prerequisites for law school Pursue your interests & explore Quality Quantity Network with professors early! Letters of recommendation

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Expectations Start well and end well! 3.5 GPA is most competitive Consider course load and personal graduation timetable # of courses per semester depends on your career plans Ask yourself: Law school immediately or gap time/year(s)?

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Engage in interests and passions The Career Center Center for Leadership & Social Change Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Pre-Law Societies Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Phi Alpha Delta – PreLaw Fraternity International Pre-Law Society at FSU FSU Undergraduate Mock Trial FSU Women in PreLaw Society Delta Gamma Phi Women in Pre-Law Sorority Hundreds of student organizations to join: Nole Central

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Using LSAC Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Necessary for applying to ABA-approved law schools Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Permits Law School Admission Test (LSAT) registration Compiles application documents CAS profile lasts for 5 years Likelihood of Admission

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Understanding the LSAT Scoring: 120-180; 150 is average; top-tier programs prefer 160 Test Dates: the LSAT is not offered every month be sure to research test dates as they are released each year Due to COVID-19 dates are subject to change § The LSAT is fully digital and taken via a tablet in a proctored testing location §GRE is gaining acceptance at various law schools Consider the application rules for each program

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Resource Fee Present Considerations LSAT CAS 200 195 Law School Reports Test Center Change Test Prep 45 125 Free – 1000 Future Considerations School Site Visits Varies (flight, hotel, etc.) Moving Varies (moving property, out-of-state tuition, etc.) Cost of Living Varies (rent, taxes, co-curricular activities/networking events, etc.)

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Funding the Process AccessLex Institute

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Tips for Success Sign up for Pre-Law listserv Meet with a Pre-Law advisor Explore the LSAC website Attend Pre-Law workshops and events Take at least one practice LSAT exam Apply to Undergraduate Law School Summer programs

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) Peer Tutoring Study Skills Workshops Print & Online Study Skills Resources Academic Credit Courses Check website for updates!

ORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY The Career Center Drop-In Career Advising & Career Counseling Career Liaison available SDS 3340 – Introduction to Career Development Mock Interview Program Shadowing and Mentoring Opportunities Visit The Career Center to Learn More