Legal Professions
What profession assists lawyers and does not have to attend law school?
Paralegals
Is sending your undergraduate transcript to law schools part of the admissions process?
YES!
What is the lowest and highest score you can get on the LSAT?
Lowest- 120
Highest- 180
3 years.
Does UNF offer a Pre-Law Scholarship?
YES!
What type of lawyer specializes in a variety of areas ranging from child welfare, through adoption, to divorce?
Family Lawyer
Do you need to take the LSAT to get into a law school?
NO! Some schools accept the GRE
What is a resource offered by LSAC that helps alleviate the cost of the LSAT?
LSAT/LSAC Fee Waiver
What is the number one ranked law school according to US News this year?
Stanford University
Who is UNF's Pre-Law advisor
Professor Lerner
What is a lawyer appointed by courts to represent people who can’t afford to hire a private attorney?
Public Defender
Do you have to take a gap year or years to get into a Top 14 law school?
What section of the LSAT is not scored?
Writing Section OR Experimental Section
The Top 10 law schools all have median GPA's of this number or higher.
3.7
Where are LSAT study resources located on campus?
The library OR Professor Lerner's office
Are judges required to have a juris doctor to sit on the bench?
No
Do all schools interview applicants before admitting them?
NO! Some law schools do interviews, but not all
Name the multiple-choice categories of the LSAT
Logical Reasoning, Logic Games, Reading Comprehension
Optional but not required: Experimental Section
How many law schools are in Florida?
11 ABA-accredited law schools
What course does UNF recommend Pre-Law students use for one of their math credits to help on the LSAT?
Introduction to Logic (PHI 2101)
What is the most common area of law practiced in the United States?
Commercial litigation
What is the difference between early decision and early action applications?
Early decision applications are binding
Early action applications are nonbinding
How many times can you take the LSAT in your lifetime?
7 times
Name 3 law school application requirements
Undergrad transcripts, LSAT and/or GRE scores, application fee, letter(s) of recommendation, personal statement, resume
What is the minimum number of legal-based community service hours to receive a graduation cord at UNF?
50 hours