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The guide explains that most law schools require an accredited bachelor’s degree and typically a multi-year program. It emphasizes developing legal-reasoning skills, including critical reading, research, writing, communication, logic, and problem solving.","PRE-LAW GUIDE  \n2021-2022  \nContents  \nFOREWORD .................................................................................................. 3  \nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............................................................................... 3  \nPRELAW PREPARATION .............................................................................. 4  \nTHE SELECTION OF LAW SCHOOLS FOR APPLICATION............................ 6  \nRESOURCES................................................................................................. 6  \nTHE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION............................................................ 7  \nLSAT ..................................................................................................................7  \nCAS (Credential Assembly Service) and Undergraduate Grades .....................7  \nLaw School Applications/Essays .......................................................................9  \nRecommendations .............................................................................................9  \nADMISSIONS PROCESS ............................................................................. 10  \nSUGGESTED TIMETABLE OF EVENTS....................................................... 11  \nQUESTIONS MOST OFTEN ASKED WHEN APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOL . 12  \nLSAT ................................................................................................................ 12  \nCAS ................................................................................................................. 12  \nApplications...................................................................................................... 12  \nRecomendations .............................................................................................. 13  \nFinancial Aid .................................................................................................... 13  \nCouncil on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) ............................................ 14  \n[DiscoverLaw.org ..............................................................................................14](DiscoverLaw.org ..............................................................................................14)  \nFOREWORD  \nThis manual is intended to be used by students as a general guide and initial source of information about law school preparation, selection, and application. Extensive career and professional school resources are available at the Career Education and Alumni Engagement Center in the Pomerleau Alumni Center. Students are encouraged to make use of the career literature and prelaw references. Career Coaches are available by appointment to assist students in making career decisions or in securing needed information.  \nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  \nThe following sources were used in the original preparation of this document: Printed and online material from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and the McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific.  \nUpdated 6/21  \nPRELAW PREPARATION  \nNearly all law schools require a college degree from an accredited school as a condition for admission. 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