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When to Apply?

About half of law students enroll directly from an undergraduate program. The remainder apply later in life.

Applicant Profile:
  • About ½ of applicants are between 22 and 24
  • About 1 in 5 applicants are over 30
  • About 1 in 20 are 40 or older
Advantages to waiting:
  • Four full years of grades
  • Work experience
  • Life experience
  • Tested interest in the law