LSAT Prep and Law School Application Timeline

Aug 30, 2026

This timeline outlines a structured LSAT preparation plan paired with the law school application process across months. It covers building foundational understanding of admissions resources, learning LSAT format, registering for workshops, setting a score-range goal using official disclosures and search tools, and creating a 12–15 hour weekly study schedule with diagnostic and practice exams. It then details the June LSAT flow, LSAC Credential Assembly Service steps, recommendation letter coordination, personal statement drafting reviews, school application submission deadlines, and completing FAFSA in January.

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Timeline Overview

June, July, August

September/October/November

December/January/February

March

April/May

June

July

August

September – November 15

December

January

LSAT Prep and Law School Application Timeline | Month | Task | | --- | --- | | June, July, August | 􀂙 Sign up for and review LSAC Law Hub Admissions Unmasked on Demand to build foundation for understanding the process | | September/October/November | 􀂙 Familiarize yourself with LSAT format and questions through
LSAC Law Hub Free Resources
􀂙 Register for and attend Law School Application and Personal Statement Writing Workshop
􀂙 Set your score range goal through research: ABA 509 Standard Disclosure, LSAC Law School Search Tool | | December/January/February | 􀂙 Take free full length, timed diagnostic test
􀂙 Research test prep options and make decision
􀂙 Create test prep schedule to include 12-15 hours week; include when you will take full length practice tests
􀂙 Attend Law School Application and Personal Statement Writing Workshop if you haven’t done so already | | March | 􀂙 Begin test prep; 12-15 hours per week, stay committed to schedule
􀂙 Register for June LSAT – Cost is $215
􀂙 “Plant the seed” for letters of recommendation | | April/May | 􀂙 Continue Prep; 12-15 hours per week; include full length practice exams
􀂙 Deadline to register for June test is early – mid April
􀂙 Begin draft of Personal Statement | | June | 􀂙 Take final practice test
􀂃 If score is not in goal range, meet with PPAC advisor andreassess. Consider retake in August or September and strategize for stronger score.
􀂃 If score is within goal range, sit for test; complete Writing portion within one week; receive score by end of June. | | July | 􀂙 Pay for ($195) and begin completing LSAC Credential Assembly Service
􀂙 Request transcripts from every institution where you earned college credit
􀂙 Meet with PPAC advisor to review personal statement draft | | August | 􀂙 Continue to work on personal statement draft and meet with PPAC advisor
􀂙 Make “final ask” for letters of recommendation and include letter writer contact information in Credential Assembly Service
􀂙 Make final decision on which schools you want to apply to | | September – November 15 | 􀂙 Complete and submit application to chosen schools | | December | 􀂙 End of the calendar year is the absolute latest you should submit applications | | January | 􀂙 Complete FAFSA |

FAQs

What should be done first in the timeline for LSAT prep?

Start by signing up for and reviewing LSAC Law Hub Admissions Unmasked on Demand to build a foundation for understanding the admissions process.

How is the study schedule structured during preparation?

Plan for 12–15 hours per week, including when you will take full-length practice tests and continuing through additional practice exams.

What LSAC Credential Assembly Service tasks are included after the LSAT?

Pay and begin completing Credential Assembly Service, request transcripts from every institution where college credit was earned, and meet with an advisor to review the personal statement draft.

Aug 30, 2026

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