RE: applying to law schools during your MS4 year

MS3-4 cadets granted/seeking education delay-JA,

To those cadets who were selected for education delay -JA this year congrats again. I wanted to add my 2 cents about applications since you're probably either in the process of applying or finishing up those applications.

Back when I was getting ready to apply to law schools, my undergrad had a 'law school fair' so about 3 dozen school representatives (faculty/law students) came to my school and tabled. *THESE ARE LIKE INFORMAL INTERVIEWS! Because often times the person at the table is or works with the admissions officer. So dress nicely and introduce yourself, have good questions ready and show a strong interest. Have an intelligent conversation ready and try to distinguish yourself from the hundreds of other 'pre-law' students who will also be there. when you depart, get their name, give them a professional business card if you have one, and shake their hand.

If the person there is a student, likely a 2L/3L, be friendly and get their email if you can. Email the law student and thank them for their advice and wisdom, they'll like this... they're law students. Ask the student about scholarship availability and express your sincere interest in attending their school.

WHY: This student rep is sometimes like the eyes/ears for admission officers and their comments about you to the admin officer can very well help you get accepted if not receive a scholarship. I believe in this.

I did the aforementioned when I was applying to schools and the student rep, whom I became good friends with later, would ask the admissions office the questions I sent him about scholarship availability and such. Later I did get accepted, and the scholarship I received was about $4k/yr more than a class mate who had exactly same numbers as me (GPA/LSAT). 

I can't guarantee that you'll get in, or receive a scholarship, but it definitely won't hurt you.

Remember, cast a wide net when you apply, and keep your undergrad grades up.

Good Luck.