Choose an area of study within labor law. The law candidate should find the area most interesting, concerning, or appropriate to them. Some examples of areas of study include child labor law, united states labor law, and union labor law. Go to the local library or even a nearby law school for ideas for a specialization. Browse the "law" section, or the "labor" section of the law school library. The more a prospective law student explores law before entering school, the more directed and confident that student will be, going through school and into the profession.
Find a law school that best fits the special area of study. The Law School Admission Council provides a search database for U.S. schools approved by the American Bar Association. Talk to admissions representatives about going to a school to study the desired area of labor law or the occupation within it. Take home any information they have about obtaining financial aid and start making calls to the organizations found on those lists.
Prepare for any entrance exams necessary for admission. In the U.K., the entry test is the "National Admissions Test for Law", or the LNAT. A prospective student can find LNAT prep. books and courses on the market. In the U.S., study with a School Admission Test, or LSAT preparation book or LSAT prep. class.
Get involved before graduating. Advocates focusing on union activity should visit union meetings and read union publications. Those more interested in working with employers should get to know business owners in the area and listen to their concerns. Future public servants should read literature from government labor departments and ask about volunteer opportunities for law students.
Follow every step in the admissions packet that any contacted schools give you. Finish the steps ahead of the deadlines noted in the packet. Law school entry is a very competitive sport and early submission increases your chances.