Application Resources
Check out the resources below to learn more about the law school application process.
Application Components This document provides an overview of the law school application process and what is included in an application
LSAT Guide This document provides an overview of the Law School Admissions Test
Letters of Recommendation This document provides guidance on the letter of recommendation process
Personal Statements This document provides guidance on personal statements
Resumes This document provides guidance on resumes and includes a sample resume
Application Checklist This application checklist from LSAC is a helpful step-by-step guide for your application process. Use our detailed guides alongside this checklist.
Additional Resources
Check out these additional resources below for more information about pursuing a legal education.
LSAC The Law School Admission Council. Create your account, research schools, prepare for the LSAT, and apply using this website.
LawHub Prepare for the LSAT®, get ready to apply, make the transition to 1L, and succeed in law school with LawHub®.
Admission Unmasked Admission Unmasked from LSAC provides the insights you need to strategically and effectively navigate the law school admission process.
Fields of Law This webpage provides a brief snapshot of common fields of law
Areas of Practice This guide briefly and generally describes some of the most common practice areas in the traditional practice of law.
Types of Law Programs This webpage provides a brief snapshot of different types of legal education
Law School Vocabulary This handout contains common law school vocabulary terms and definitions.
Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs Search for schools by location, keyword, and UGPA/LSAT combination to find the best law school for you. Each school profile also provides links to the institution’s most up-to-date information on admission requirements, tuition, special programs, and more.
Law School Transparency Contains in-depth reports on each school regarding jobs, admissions, salaries, and more. Compare schools and plan your budget.
ABA Required Disclosures The American Bar Association requires that law schools disclose consumer information on their websites. This page provides access to this information.
NALP The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) includes resources on salary, compensation, hiring trends, and more.
Pre-Law Courses at UA (Fall 2026) This document lists out a variety of courses that may interest pre-law students
External Pre-Law Programs This document includes various external Pre-Law summer programs and additional opportunities offered across the country.
On-Campus Interview Guide This document provides guidance on how to prepare for on-campus interviews with law school admissions professionals
Paying for Law School Information and resources from LSAC on how to finance your legal education.
A2Z with Dean Z Podcast Over 100 episodes from Dean Zearfoss at Michigan Law sharing expert advice on applying to law school.
I Am The Law Podcast Interviews with law school graduates with thought-provoking questions for an insider look into the realities of a career in law, recipes for success, and the biggest challenges lawyers face today.
Navigating Law School Admissions Podcast Miriam Ingber (Yale Law School) and Kristi Jobson (Harvard Law School) provide candid, accurate, and straightforward advice about law school admissions.
ABA Law Student Podcast The ABA Law Student Podcast covers issues that affect law students, law schools, and recent grads.
AccessLex Resources
AccessLex Institute® fosters broad-based access to quality legal education for talented, purpose-driven students and works to maximize the value and affordability of a law degree through policy advocacy, research, and student-focused initiatives. Check out their suite of free resources below.