Top Five Things to Do Now to Prepare for Law School

With a nation-wide lockdown, opportunities to plan for law school might seem limited, when in fact there are still things you can do to get ready! We’ve compiled this social distancing-friendly list to make sure you don’t get derailed from your planning. Law school season comes fast in the fall, so plan ahead with these five things: 

Practice for the LSAT

There are many online resources you can access to help you prepare for this important piece of your application. Whether you are planning to write the test this summer or are just starting to develop your plan, now is the best time to understand the LSAT format, create a study plan or go through some practice tests. Here are our favourite online LSAT resources:

• Khan Academy
• LSAC Resources
• LSAT Powerscore Podcast*
• Thinking LSAT Podcast*

*Note: Both podcasts are US based which would have a different law school application process than Canadian schools. Focus on the content related to LSAT as that is the same in Canada.

In addition, LSAT information is changing frequently so it's important to be on top of dates and formats that may affect your preparation - LSAT Updates.

Volunteer Online

With so many organizations moving to digital platforms to continue offering their services, why not step up and engage in virtual volunteering? Demonstrating leadership, adaptability and a commitment to community and cause is an excellent thing to have on your law school application! Here is a list of websites that have virtual volunteering opportunities:

• Cuso International
• UN Volunteers
• VolunteerMatch
• Volunteer Canada

Stay Up to Date

Follow what’s happening in the legal profession – not only will you expand your legal vocabulary, but you’ll also get insight into changes and issues affecting the profession, learn about practice areas and be aware of upcoming opportunities/events to participate in. Check out these Canadian online magazines:

• Slaw
• Canadian Lawyer

Brainstorm Personal Statement Ideas

Each Ontario law school requests a frank and revealing story that offers insight into who YOU are (not what you’ve done) and what motivates you to pursue a legal education. There is a definite relationship between the length of time spent reflecting on it and the quality of the submissions. Think deeply about the following questions:

• What have you learned or developed as a result of your experiences?
• What do you do well, why?
• Have you had experiences that demonstrate character, determination, the ability to recover from setback?
• Why do you want to be a lawyer?
• Why do you think you would be a good law school student – what can you contribute to the class?

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Chat with one of our Career Centre Consultants about law school admissions, law school application components and additional ways to start getting ready. Book an appointment now!