The Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT, is a standardized test that law college applicants have to take before they can be accepted into the law program. The LSAT consists of comprehension and analysis problems designed to measure the level of critical thinking and reasoning skills possessed by the applicant. Law schools require a minimum score on the exam in order to qualify for the law program. Students who get the minimum score or above may proceed to the next stage in the admission process.
Law college admission personnel will look at your grade point average, or GPA, from undergraduate school to assess your academic skills and abilities. A low GPA may jeopardize your chances of being accepted into the program. Law colleges consider GPAs as a prerequisite because of the intensity of the law program. Those students with high GPAs may have a better chance of succeeding in law school.
Students must complete a formal application and submit the application fee for processing within the allotted time frame. Some applications require students to also submit a personal statement explaining why they wish to enter into the law college. The application contains the scores from the LSAT and GPA as well as sections to write about educational, work, volunteer and internship experiences.
Applicants who have proven themselves with their LSAT scores and GPAs will be invited for a formal interview with the law college's faculty members. During the interview, the student is assessed based on his professionalism, communication skills, level of confidence, friendliness and positive attitude. Interviews also serve as a time for faculty to get to know the applicants on a more personal level, as opposed to simply reviewing scores and numbers. This is an applicant's chance to make a good impression on those who will determine whether he makes it into the law college. Failure to make a good impression may disqualify the candidate from the program.