Does Butler have a "pre-law" major?
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No. Few undergraduate institutions offer a pre-law major,
because a well-rounded, liberal arts education provides students
the opportunity to develop their analytical and critical reasoning
skills, which are essential to any successful attorney.
What is the LSAT?
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The Law School Admission Test (LSAT
) is a half-day standardized test required for admission to all 202
law schools that are members of the Law School Admission Council
(LSAC). It provides
a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills
that law schools can use as one of several factors in assessing
applicants.
When should I take the LSAT?
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If you intend to begin law school immediately following
completion of your undergraduate degree, you should plan to take
the LSAT in June after your junior year. If you intend to take a
few years off before you apply to law school, you can take the LSAT
any time as your score will stay current for five years. In
general, you should start preparing for the exam at least a year in
advance.
Should I plan to take the LSAT more than once?
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Multiple scores are averaged by the Law School Data
Assembly Service (
LSDAS), so you don't necessarily gain much by
taking the LSAT multiple times. If you feel you need to take the
test again, discuss your reasons with your pre-law
advisor.
When should I apply to law school?
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If you intend to begin law school immediately upon
graduation from Butler, you should have your applications complete
and ready to file by November 1st of your senior year.
What are the most important parts of my law school application?
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Admissions decisions are based most heavily on an index
score consisting of your GPA and LSAT score. After these numbers,
the admissions committees look at the personal statement, letters
of recommendation and extracurricular activities.