Acquire a bachelor's degree, if you do not have one, from a traditional public or private college or an online school, in any discipline. Obtain the highest grade-point average you can, as academic success is key to law school admission.
Make a profile with the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC), which helps individuals collect the required documentation and sends it to the law schools of choice.
Sign up for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Register for the LSAT through the LSAC website. Study thoroughly topics including logic games, logical reasoning and reading apprehension as well as general knowledge to prepare for the test, which is heavily considered in the admissions process. Take the LSAT several months before applying to law school, generally in fall to meet springtime law school application deadlines.
Fulfill the application requirements. Spend time carefully crafting a personal statement to explain why you are a good candidate for the school's law program and what characteristics you bring. Ask one or two trusted people to edit your statement; this statement can help you if your grade-point average or LSAT scores are not as high as you would like. Include a resume and work history with your application. Contact the school's admissions office with specific questions and to ensure that your application is complete; many school's web sites are not as up-to-date so calling helps ensure you'll meet all required deadlines. Give letter writers ample time to craft letter of recommendation, but check with admissions early enough in the process to allow time to remind letter writers of the deadline.
Fulfill the law school's required curriculum. Complete approximately 90 credit hours as required within three or four years.