How important are extracurricular activities for law school admissions?
Although activities are not as important as GPA or LSAT score, law schools do look for well-rounded applicants, and one way to become well-rounded is to get involved in campus or community activities. Holding positions of leadership is more important than membership in a large number of organizations. Q: How should I go about obtaining letters of recommendation? A: You should plan to get at least two academic references from professors, and the third letter should be from either a professor or another source (employer, advisor, clergy, etc.). The actual content of the letter is much more important than the status of the letter-writer to the law school admissions committee. You should choose references who know you well and can speak in specific detail about your ability and accomplishments. Be sure to provide your recommender with information about yourself, like a transcript, a resume, and your personal statement. Q: What are Dean’s Letters/Certifications? A: A Dean’s Certificate is a
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