<p>I know there are a few main steps that I have to reach in order to one day get into a good law school.</p>
<p>That includes:</p>
<p>1) getting a bachelor's degree,
2) Having a good GPA in the process of obtaining the aforementioned degree,
3) Doing well on the LSAT.</p>
<p>Aside from my intention to adequately reach these three checkpoints, how can I maximize my opportunity to get accepted by an excellent law school?</p>
<p>I have a 3.9 GPA (rising junior) and if I am able to maintain that on my way to obtaining my bachelor's degree and if I do well on the LSAT, what other checkpoints should I reach to ensure my chances of getting accepted into a great law school? </p>
<p>Though there are variances, you can assume that admisson will be based about 60-65% on LSAT, 30-35% on college grades, and 5% anything else and the anything else can include work experience (some like Northwestern actually prefer candidates who have worked a couple years after college), college attended (attending a high rank may help), legacy, college or community activities and virtually anything else that may present you in a positive light. And most important, avoid any criminal conduct.</p>
<p>1.Get to know two of your profs well enough that they can write meaningful recommendations for you.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Do enough ECs to prove you did more than eat, sleep, & study during college. The ECs do not have to be extensive or unique. Just do something. </p></li>
<li><p>Start thinking about what you’d like to include in your personal statement.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>your list is good enough to get into a “great” law school. unless you are shooting for HYS, the EC/Rec makes a minimal impact on your application.</p>