Preparation for the Study of Law

Activities and Interests

These include volunteer work (can be very important to some law schools, especially those that stress service), internships, employment, work in clubs or organizations, extra curriculars, sports, etc. Again, such activities need not be law-related. Law schools prefer evidence of commitment and leadership to mere membership in a long list of organizations. It can be helpful if your activities in part take you out of the typical college "comfort zone" to deal directly with people who are "not like you."

These "extras" that applicants bring to a law school are often discussed in the crucial personal statement and resume.

For information on internships, click here.

For information on volunteering in Bloomington, click here.

For general information please consult the following HPPLC publications:

• What Law Schools Look for in an Applicant
• Law School Admissions—Questions & Answers for Juniors and Seniors