Prelaw
at Pitt-Johnstown
An introductory pamphlet of general
information and perspectives
Applying
for admission to law school
An Information Packet for Juniors and Seniors - what to do, when, and why
The
Law School Admission Council
(LSAC)
LSAC registration for the LSAT (exam locations and taking it online)
LSAC site information and exam-taking advice
CAS (credential assembly service) registration for applying to law schools
Links to home pages of law schools (fundamentally on-line catalogues)
For students
who might be interested in environmental law
A
primer on what to consider and what to look for. what it is and what it isn't
For students
who might be
interested in media and telecommunications law
Some information and links regarding this relatively complex and expanding field.
Top Law Schools
This
site provides information
on a full range of law schools, including assets, resources,
and admissions
profiles.
Law School Numbers
This site that allows students to match their application
profile (LSAT scores and grades to
recent admissions decisions of a full range of law schools.
Law School Predictor
This site allows students to enter their standardized GPA and LSAT score and
calculate a 'probable
decision' (from ADMIT to CONSIDER to DENY) on a full range of law schools for which
admissions
profiles are known.
Becoming a Lawyer in Pennsylvania
This site is a useful search engine for prelaw information - click on
'State Requirements' and then 'Pennsylvania'
for information
on the bar exam in Pennsylvania and types of
legal practices in the Commonwealth.
Considering
a Paralegal Program (AAfBE)
This site is helpful for
those considering alternatives to law school, at least for now.
Current to June
2017