Resources

Along with the many resources posted on all the other sections of our website, here are some more general resources for you to check out as you learn and prepare for law school applications:

General Pre-Law Research

Research about Lawyers

Where do lawyers work? What do they do? How much do lawyers makes? What types of law are there?

  • Legal Practice Areas – Hear from law firms and attorneys about various legal practice areas, including what lawyers do, realities of the job, and current issues in the field.
  • Fields of Law – Information about different subfields of law, such as criminal law, human rights law, immigration law, and sports and entertainment law.
  • What do lawyers do? – sectors of the legal field – Information on the settings in which lawyers practice, including government work, public interest law, and private firms.
  • Official Guide to Legal Specialties (book) – By Abrams. Provides a description of various legal practice areas, including what day-to-day work looks like, clients served, and skills that will support entry to that field.
  • 24 Hours with 24 Lawyers (book) – By Kim. Walks the reader through a 24 hour day with lawyers from a variety of practice areas.
  • I Am The Law – Podcast featuring interviews with lawyers from a variety of practice areas.

How much do lawyers make?

The answer may surprise you! Starting salaries for legal professionals can vary widely.

Researching Law Schools

What do you study in law school?

Inside Law School – This resource provides an overview of law school curricula and details extracurricular opportunities that can enhance your learning experience.

Search for Law Schools
  • Law School Transparency– This site offers a range of tools, information, and data to assist pre-law students in making decisions throughout the law school application and decision-making process.
  • National Association for Law Placement – Another resource for researching law schools based on various criteria that matter most to you.
  • Law School Features to Evaluate – This site outlined factors to consider when determining which law school best fits your academic and professional goals.
  • LSAC Official Law School Guide – A directory providing information about law school curricula, clinical opportunities, and more. It includes a tool to project your odds of admission based on your GPA and LSAT score.
  • ABA Required Disclosures – Also called 509 Reports, this directory features statistics regarding admissions, cost, diversity, financial aid, and bar passage rates organized by law school.
  • ABA Employment Summary Report – A reference that offers employment statistics for law school graduates, including details about the sectors of the legal field in which graduates are employed, as well as whether their employment is full-time or part-time, and long-term or short-term.

LSAT Study Resources

The LSAT assesses your thinking abilities rather than content knowledge, which means it is not something you can cram for. Developing the logical and analytical skills needed for the LSAT requires ongoing practice. There are a variety of ways to develop the skills needed for success on the LSAT.

*Note: We do not endorse specific LSAT study resources. The options listed below are popular among law school candidates. Some resources are free, while others may have associated fees. Please contact the programs directly to ask about specific costs or funding assistance.

Online Resources

LSAT Prep Courses

LSAT prep courses can require a significant financial investment, but they also provide a level of structure and accountability that can be helpful depending on your learning style. LSAT prep courses can take place online or in person. Do your research on what test prep service might be best for you. Additionally, keep an eye out for discount codes that can reduce the cost of courses by hundreds of dollars.

Books

  • You can visit a local bookstore or read online reviews to get an idea of what publisher and format will best support your goals.
  • UO Libraries also has free ebook versions of some LSAT prep books that you can download and read for free. Simply search the library catalog for “LSAT” and under Material Type select “ebook”.

Application Tips/Resources

Scholarships for Law School

 

Podcasts