Law

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Interested in law school?

Prelaw students should definitely attend HPPLC's Law Day. You can meet with law school representatives and learn what law school admissions deans look for in an applications from the deans themselves! More »

Deciding to go to law school is one of the most important steps in a student's academic career and should be made after the most careful consideration. The Health Professions and Prelaw Center will support and help guide you through this decision-making process. If you determine that law school is the correct path for you, we will assist you at every step of the complex and often confusing application process. Our mission is to help you become the most thoughtful, well-informed, well-prepared, and successful applicant possible. Please read through the relevant sections of this website prior to your first appointment.

• Introduction to Prelaw at Indiana University
• Making the Decision to Attend Law School
• General Guide - Freshmen & Sophomores
• Preparation for the Study of Law
  • Undergraduate Courses
  • Majors and Minors
  • Faculty and letters of recommendation
  • GPA
  • LSAT
  • Experience
  • Activities and interests
  • Summary
• Personal Statement
  • Warm-up Exercises
  • Guidelines for Writing
  • Personal Statement: One Person's View, by Collins Byrd
• Application Timelines
  • Juniors
  • Seniors
• Internet Resources for Law School Applicants
  • Admissions Information (based on your LSAT score and GPA)
  • Application Resources (Book of Law School Lists, Who's Recruiting at the Law Schools, etc.)
  • Various Law School Rankings Systems
  • Employment and Career
  • Minority Applicants and Law Students
  • Paralegal Information
• Financial Aid for Law School Basics
• Financial Aid Timeline
• Prelaw Publications
• Prelaw Recommended Reading List
• Internship Information
  • HPPLC Information
  • IUB's Department of Political Science Information
  • IUB's Career Development Center: "Finding Jobs and Internships"