Category: Atlanta Law School Admissions

There’s a new LSAT being administered in July – here’s why it’s not the same as the June test

Posted on by Hilary Waldo

The June LSAT has long been regarded as the last test that could be considered for a fall applicant and the new July exam does not change that.

From an admissions standpoint, the June test allows just enough time to thoughtfully process and render a decision for fall entry. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School encourages June LSAT takers to submit an application as soon as possible and indicate a future LSAT registration. Doing this allows the application to be evaluated immediately upon receipt of the June score, applications are evaluated in the order they were received.

The new July test, albeit administered prior to the start of the fall semester, releases its test scores 3 days after the start of the fall semester and 1 day prior to the add/drop deadline (2018). This timeline does not allow a fall application decision.

The July test is a great option for applicants interested in spring enrollment. Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School seats a spring class. Students who start in the spring, may graduate this accelerated program in 2.5 years. The accelerated J.D. program at Atlanta’s John Marshall is offered yearly, but only in the spring. Similar to the June LSAT being the last exam evaluated for a fall application, the December LSAT is the last exam that may be evaluated for a spring application.

2018 Dates to consider

May 1, 2018 – Registration receipt deadline for June 2018 LSAT (Fall 2018 entry)
June 11, 2018 – June LSAT
June 13, 2018 – Registration receipt deadline for July 2018 LSAT (Spring 2019 entry)
July 6, 2018 – Score release date by email for June 2018 LSAT
July 23, 2018 – July LSAT
August 13, 2018 – First day of classes at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
August 16, 2018 – Score release date by email for July 2018 LSAT
August 17, 2018 – Last day to add/drop classes at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School

Law Admissions Lowdown – How Important are Extracurricular Activities?

Posted on by Ian Ford

U.S. News & World Report gives the “law admissions lowdown” on extracurricular activities in a recent article. Author, Shawn O’Connor, disputes the notion that law school admissions are solely based on LSAT scores and GPAs. “While these are the two single most significant factors in the admissions process, other factors, including extracurricular involvement, application essays, and recommendations, can also be very important,” he says.

O’Connor reveals four areas to consider before choosing an extracurricular activity: quality not quantity, not all activities are created equal, start early and be selective, and law-related activities are not essential. For a detailed look at each point, clickhere.