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The materials explain how LSAT performance, undergraduate GPA, personal statements, and recommendation letters contribute to evaluation, alongside academic coursework, grade improvement, writing abilities, work experience, and extracurricular and community activities. It also outlines planning considerations, key decision factors, and links to additional resources for applicants.","Table of Contents  \nPlanning for Law School………………………….……………………………….……………………………..2  \nApplication Materials..…………………………………………………….……………………………….………6  \nTaking the LSAT..………………………………………………………..……………………..…….…………….8  \nTimeline for Applying to Law School.……………………………………………………………………. 9  \nPre-Law at Pepperdine...…...……………………………………………………….……………………....11  \nFrequently Asked Questions…..………………………………………………..…………………………..12  \nImportant Things to Consider……………………………….………………..………………….…………14  \nUseful Websites …………………………….………………………………………….……………………..…..16  \nSEAVER COLLEGE CAREER CENTER Pepperdine University  \nTyler Campus Center, Suite 270  \n(310) 506-4184  \n[http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/studentaffairs/careercenter/](http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/studentaffairs/careercenter/)  \nApplying to Law school 2  \nPlanning for Law school  \nCriteria That May Be Considered by Law school Admission Committees  \n1) LSAT score  \n2) Undergraduate grade-point average  \n3) Personal statement or essay  \n4) Letters of recommendation  \n5) Undergraduate course of study  \n6) Improvement in grades and grade distribution  \n7) Writing skills  \n8) Work experience or other post-undergraduate experiences  \n9) College curricular and extracurricular activities  \n10) Community activities  \n11) Motivation to study and reasons for deciding to study law  \n12) Ethnic/racial background  \n13) Obstacles that have been overcome  \n14) Past accomplishments and leadership  \n15) Anything else that stands out in an application  \n1.) LSAT Score:  \n• Plan in advance to give yourself enough time to adequately study for the LSAT exam.  \n• Sign up for a study class like Kaplan or Princeton Review, etc.  \n• It is best to study hard for the first test, but if needed you can re-take the test. If you think you may need to re-take the test, be sure to plan ahead to give yourself enough time to meet application deadlines.  \n• Typically, schools will average the two scores when computing your LSAT results. Some law schools have been known to take the higher score and others have been known to take the most recent score. It’s a mixed bag! Check out this website for more information: [http://lawschoolnumbers.com/multiple_lsat.php](http://lawschoolnumbers.com/multiple_lsat.php)  \n2.) 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