DESTINATION LAW SCHOOL - 2ND EDITION - Pre-Law Tool Kit

Sep 28, 2026

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Destination Law School (DLS) is a diversity pipeline program of The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) designed to support diverse undergraduate students in the Bay Area. It provides guidance on law schools and the legal profession, recommended undergraduate coursework and volunteer options, LSAT testing and preparation, and the law school application process. The kit also helps students understand the law school experience, explore legal career paths, and access financial aid, resources, and a checklist.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Destination Law School (DLS)

BASF’s Diversity Pipeline

Table of Contents

Freshman/Sophomore Year

Community College: Transferring Out

Junior Year

Senior Year

Financial Aid and Debt Management

Resources

Pre-Law Tool Kit Checklist

application requirements resources DESTINATION LAW SCHOOL A DIVERSITY PIPELINE PROGRAM OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO The Complete Applicant/Pre-Law Tool Kit for the Diverse Undergraduate Student 2ND EDITION internships Be Present for Your Future financial aid process Be Present for Your Future THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO Destination Law School: Pre-Law Tool Kit * The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) has built partnerships with local colleges, law schools and the Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO), and will provide information and resources that will help simplify the law school preparation and application process, and help interested, diverse, undergraduate students in both two- and four-year colleges located in the San Francisco Bay Area, better understand the legal profession. BASF Supporters, Support You Destination Law School has been made possible through the generosity and foresight of law firms, corporations, community groups, schools, and countless individuals, who support BASF and our commitment to diversity in the San Francisco Bay Area legal community. Kaplan Test Prep has provided special LSAT preparation opportunities for Destination Law School students since the inception of this program and has continuously given students access to excellent pre-law guidance. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is a committed supporter of BASF’s diversity pipeline programs, including Destination Law School, as part of its Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. BASF thanks Kaplan Test Prep and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP for their contributions to the publication of the 2nd Edition of the Destination Law School Tool Kit. BASF is extremely grateful for their commitment to students such as you and their efforts to increase diversity within the legal profession. Our Mission The Bar Association of San Francisco champions equal access to justice and promotes humanity, excellence, and diversity in the legal profession. We provide legal services to disadvantaged and underserved individuals in San Francisco. We create opportunities for legal service in the community and encourage participation by our members. We advance professional growth and education, and elevate the standards of integrity, honor, and respect in the practice of law. We cultivate diversity and equality in the legal profession, provide a collective voice for public advocacy, and pioneer constructive change in society. * This is only a guide and you are strongly encouraged to conduct your own independent research and verification of the undergraduate and law school requirements and processes, and on all related subjects, including, but not limited to those referenced in this tool kit. BASF is not liable or responsible for any reliance on information in this tool kit, including information that is incorrect, outdated or missing. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Table of Contents | | | 28. Summer/Rising Senior 4. Introduction: Destination Law School c. Disability Services for Law School Applicants d. What Do Law Schools Look for in Evaluating Law School Applicants? e. Law School Application Process Timeline 9. Freshman/Sophomore Year a. Inside the Classroom Your Application 35. Community College: Transferring Out a. Step 1: Transfer Agreements b. Step 2: Recruitment and Retention Centers c. Step 3: Financial Aid a. Personal Statement The Law Profession – Yes You Can! ~~ a~~.~~ The Legal Profession~~–~~Yes You Can! 32. Senior Year ~~ b. Why You, Yes You, Should Consider Law School a. Final Stretch: Checklist for Seniors b. What to Do After Submission of i. U ndergraduate Major ii. Recommended Course Work 38. Financial Aid and Debt Management ~~ iii~~.~~ Pre-Law Advisor a~~.~~ Types of Financial Aid Available to ~~ iv. Academic Reputation b. Outside the Classroom Law School Students b. Application for Financial Aid i. Volunteer and

FAQs

What is Destination Law School (DLS) and who is it for?

DLS is a diversity pipeline program of BASF that provides information and resources about law schools and the legal profession for diverse undergraduate students in the Bay Area.

What topics does the Pre-Law Tool Kit cover?

It covers suggested undergraduate courses and volunteer opportunities, the LSAT testing process, the law school application timeline, and guidance on the law school experience and legal career options.

How does the program help with LSAT and financial planning?

The kit includes information on LSAT preparation, administration, fee waivers, and offers guidance on financial aid options and debt management.

Sep 28, 2026

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