Earn an undergraduate degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics advises that undergraduates who aspire to go to law school take classes, from writing classes to political science classes, that will give them what it calls a multidisciplinary background.
Hone your writing and reading skills, because both are crucial in law school. If you're weak in writing, take a writing class or work with a writing tutor to ensure your writing skills are up to par.
Start studying for the LSATs, the Law School Admission Test that all aspiring law students must take to be considered for entrance into law school. The LSATs consist of four sections with a time limit of thirty-five minutes per section: logical reasoning, reading comprehension, analytical reasoning and a written essay.
Research law schools to determine which mesh with your educational goals and philosophy. If you have the time and the funds, visit your top choices to determine where you will apply.
Register with the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) and complete your file. Completing a file with LSDAS requires that you send the service all institutional transcripts for undergraduate and graduate study, LSAT scores and recommendation letters.
Take the required courses during your first semesters as a new law student. Standard required law school courses generally include legal writing, constitutional law, torts, property law, contracts and civil procedure.
Decide in which area of law you want to specialize, if you choose to specialize. Specializations range from criminal law to corporate law, and you will begin taking courses in your specialty area once you've completed your core courses.
Participate in activities, such as moot court and legal clinics, offered by your law school to gain valuable experience. If you have the opportunity, hone your writing and analytical skills by working on the school's journal of law.
Undertake a clerkship, working for a law firm or the legal department of a corporation, as you work toward your law degree. In addition to giving you credits needed to obtain a law degree, a clerkship will also give you real-world experience, industry contacts, and potentially even a job offer upon graduation.