Study for and Take Your LSATS.  The LSATs are a pivotal part of the law school application process, as law school admissions depend heavily on your success on this examination.  Your best bet is to give yourself plenty of time to study for and do your absolute best on this examination, as well as to retake it if necessary.  Many law school applicants find taking a review course by Kaplan or the Princeton Review beneficial. Also, purchasing a study book and taking practice tests through Law School Adminissions Council will help.  Taking the LSATs more than once may improve your score, though you should be aware that law school will receive all of your scores and will average them.  (Complete Guide to the LSAT)

Figure out Where you Want to Apply.  The next step is to determine where you want to apply to law school (Law School Finder).  This can be based on many considerations.  There may be geographical preferences as to where you wish to attend school.  There may be particular specializations that you are interested in that certain law schools are known for.  You also obviously have to get an idea as to, based on your undergraduate grades and LSAT score, where you have a chance of being admitted.   Talking to current students as well as alumni can give you a good idea as to what to expect.  You should also see what sort of job placement services the law schools provide.  Most law schools compile statistics as to what sort of jobs their students obtain upon graduation, as well as the salaries made.

It is best to apply to schools with mixed acceptance standards.  You will want some schools where you are certain to be admitted, some where you have a good chance, and a third group that is a bit of reach.  You should also visit as many schools as possible, to get a feel for the school.   Alumni base and where they are working is also important to consider.  Finally, cost and financial aid available are also a practical factor.  You should talk to the law schools’ financial aid offices to find out what sort of loans and scholarships are available.

Obtain and Fill out Your Law School Applications.  Once you have decided where to apply, you will need to secure and complete the applications from the schools that you plan to apply to.  Be sure to read the instructions carefully.   All law school applications are available online.  You can either download the application electronically or request a paper copy.
  
Another option for obtaining law school applications is to utilize the Law School Admission Council’s electronic applications.  The Law School Admission Council has electronic applications to all ABA approved law schools.  The Law School Admission Council’s common information form can save you time by allowing you to answer basic information questions only once.  The program will fill in this information in the appropriate spot for every application that you send. (LSAC)

Personal Statement.  You will want to do the best job possible on the personal statement, which though optional, you will certainly want to complete to be as competitive as possible.  Good writing skills are imperative as a lawyer, this is your chance to show you have what it takes.  You will want to proofread your personal statement carefully as well to be sure it is free from error.  This is also your chance to show your personality and to stand out as an individual.   A focused and concise essay that is written in the active voice can help you put your best foot forward.

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC).  The Law School Admission Council, who administers the LSAT, compiles your undergraduate transcript, LSAT scores and letters of recommendation and sends them to the law schools to which you are applying.  You should follow their instructions carefully to be sure that this is executed in a timely and accurate fashion.

Letters of Recommendation.  In choosing who to complete your letters of recommendation for your law school application, academic recommendations are those most highly valued by law school admissions offices.  After that, employment referrals are preferred.  Finally, community or extracurricular activity references are acceptable.  References from alumni or political figures  are considered worthless.  It is best to pick someone who knows you well.   You should waive your right to see these references, as they will then carry more weight with admissions.