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Building Credentials for Law School

Law schools take a holistic approach when reviewing applications. This approach considers your standardized test score and undergraduate GPA, but also the following:

  • The rigor of undergraduate or graduate curriculum
  • Grade trends
  • Experiences since college
  • Employment
  • Significant achievements in extracurricular activities in college
  • Contributions to campus or community through service and leadership
  • Personal qualities displayed
  • Military service

Use your time in college wisely to explore the legal profession and build your credentials.