Law School Admissions FAQ
Answers to common questions about the J.D. application, LSAC, the LSAT, essays, and working with Momentum.
Do I have to apply through LSAC?
Most ABA-approved law schools require J.D. applicants to use LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service, and applications to those schools are submitted through your LSAC account. Check each school’s instructions to confirm its requirements. Our application timeline explains the steps.
How many letters of recommendation do I need?
Most schools require at least two letters, and some accept more. Requirements vary by school, so check each one. You choose which of your letters each school receives.
What is the current LSAT format?
Since August 2024, the LSAT has two scored Logical Reasoning sections and one scored Reading Comprehension section, plus one unscored section and a separate writing task. The Analytical Reasoning section, often called logic games, was removed. Check LSAC for current test dates and any further changes. We offer LSAT tutoring.
How long should my personal statement be?
It depends on the school. Some accept one to three double-spaced pages and others set a word limit. Follow each school’s instructions. Read more in our guide to the personal statement.
Do I need a diversity statement?
Some schools offer an optional diversity statement or statement of perspective, and some do not ask for one. Read each school’s prompt and requirements.
Do you write essays for students?
No. You write your own essays. We help with topic selection, structure, and written feedback at each stage so the essay is specific and in your own voice.
Can you guarantee admission or a scholarship?
No. Admissions decisions are made by the schools, and no one can guarantee them. Our role is to help you present your application as clearly as possible.
Who will I work with?
Law applicants work with Robert Farbman, an incoming Harvard Law School 1L who recently went through the law school application process. Robert is also our LSAT tutor.
Do you offer LSAT tutoring?
Yes. LSAT tutoring is one-on-one and online, taught by a 99th percentile scorer, and available on its own or alongside application support. See our LSAT tutoring page.
Can you help after I submit my applications?
Yes. We help with letters of continued interest, scholarship reconsideration requests, and comparing offers. See waitlists and scholarships.
How much does it cost?
Scope and pricing depend on how many schools you apply to and which parts of the application you want help with. We confirm both in a free consultation.
When should I start?
Earlier gives you more time for the LSAT, essays, and recommenders, but you can start at any point in the cycle. Our application timeline shows what to do and when.
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Law applicants work directly with Robert Farbman, an incoming 1L at Harvard Law School and a graduate of Cornell University, where he earned a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations.
Robert has worked on successful applications to Harvard, NYU, Cornell, Northwestern, Georgetown, Duke and UC Berkeley. He scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT and recently went through the law school application process himself.
He has years of experience teaching students, guiding writers as an undergraduate law review editor, and mentoring incoming transfers to Cornell. His internships at Cornell spanned legal research abroad, corporate financial compliance, and federal agency work.
