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Applying to law school

Explore law schools that are a good fit for you with these resources

  • The American Bar Association’s Official Guide to ABA-Approved Law Schools offers a comprehensive guide to all ABA-approved programs in the United States and US territories.
  • The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) offers a searchable database of all ABA-approved law schools.
  • The Boston College On-Line Law School Locator can help you identify schools where your scores and grades are most competitive for admission and help you gauge your chance of admission at a particular school. The chart is useful in evaluating law school choices but cannot determine where you should or should not apply.
  • The Law School Transparency is a nonprofit that provides a searchable database designed to help prospective law students make informed decisions when choosing a law school.

How to write your statement of interest

Your statement of interest is an important component of your law school application—admissions staff look over these intently and students should not overlook this part of the process. NAU pre-law advisors can help you develop this specialized skill to give you the best chance at earning admittance to the law school you choose.

How to prepare for the LSAT

NAU offers resources to help you prepare for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

How to ask for letters of recommendation

You’ll interact with many knowledgeable, caring, and well-connected faculty and staff during your pre-law education at NAU. Give them plenty of time and the materials they need to write you a letter of recommendation with impact. We’ll give you advice on how to handle this essential aspect of your law school application.