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How Law School Admissions Actually Works

What's actually in a law school application, how LSAC's Credential Assembly Service assembles it, and why holistic review means the LSAT and GPA are the start of the story, not the whole of it.

Anyone starting the law school application process for the first time, or trying to understand what LSAC, CAS, and "holistic review" actually mean before diving in. This is an informational walkthrough of how the process generally works - it doesn't predict your odds at any specific school or review your actual application materials.

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This guide explains general patterns in the law school admissions process. It does not review your actual application materials, predict your odds at any specific school, or provide admissions advice about any specific applicant.