Along with the many resources posted on all the other pages of Pre-Law Advising, 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.

Research Law Schools

What do you study in law school?

Inside Law School – provides an overview of law school curriculum, as well as extracurricular opportunities to supplement your learning

Search for Law Schools

  • Law School Transparency– Resources with various tools, information, and data that pre-law students can utilize to help make decisions during the law school application and decision-making process
  • XploreJD – A tool that helps you build a list of potential law school options based on factors including location, cost, enrollment, diversity, curriculum and outcomes. Xplore JD can be used to compare admissions requirements, cost, and more.
  • National Association for Law Placement – Another tool to research law schools based on different criteria important to you
  • Law School Features to Evaluate – describes factors you can consider when determining which school best fits your academic and professional goals
  • LSAC Official Law School Guide – a directory of information about law school curricula, clinical opportunities, and more. Includes a feature to project odds of admssion based on your GPA and LSAT score
  • ABA Required Disclosures – also called 509 Reports, a directory of statistics regarding admissions, cost, diversity, financial aid, and bar passage rates organized by law school
  • ABA Employment Summary Report – a reference that describes employment statistics for law school graduates. Includes information on the sectors of the legal field in which graduates are working, and whether their employment is full-time vs. part-time, and long-term vs. short-term
  • Law School Lists – A reference guide of law schools’ admission policies and program offerings. Addresses topics such as deferring admission, December and February LSAT scores, scholarship opportunities, and more
LSAT Study Resources

Because the LSAT tests you on ways of thinking rather than on content knowledge, it is not something you can cram for. Developing the logical and analytical skills needed for the LSAT requires ongoing practice, and there are a variety of ways to develop the skills needed for success on the LSAT.

*We do not endorse specific LSAT study resources. These are popular options that other law school candidates have used. Some of these resources are free while other may have fees associated with it. Please contact the programs directly to ask about specific costs or funding assistance.

Online Resources

LSAT Prep Courses

While LSAT prep courses can be a significant financial investment, 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”.

Other Resources

  • Willamette University offers free practice LSAT tests two weeks prior to official LSAT test dates. Registration is required, and information can be found at Willamette University College of Law’sAdmissions calendar.
  • Search the UO Library catalog for “LSAT” and you will find links to free LSAT practice tests and logic games by LearningExpress.

There are a variety of private and commercial resources available to support you in the LSAT prep process. If you find resources worth recommending, let the UO Prelaw Advisor know and we can add them here!

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