Law School Fairs and Fee Waivers

[nyclawstudent]

Hello Everyone,

I will be applying to law school in the fall and was hoping some members of the forum could offer advice on the following questions:

1. Do you find law school fairs (particularly the LSAC Forums) helpful? Is it worth a four to five hour drive?

2. Does anyone have advice for obtaining application fee waivers from law schools?

Thank you!

Best,
nyclawstudent

[Nikki Siclunov]

Hi nyclawstudent,

Thanks for your questions! Whether LSAC forums are worth a 4-5 drive depends on a lot of factors. For instance, if you have specific questions about certain schools you might be interested in, they provide an opportunity to ask them directly, face-to-face. Forums are also a unique opportunity for you to interact with admissions officers and get a "feel" for a school without actually visiting. It's also a two-way street: don't underestimate the importance of making a good impression. Many law school applications ask you to explain why you want to attend their particular law school. If you haven't visited the school, you can always say something along the lines of, "I had the pleasure of meeting with you at the LSAC forum, and was truly impressed with XYZ." You get my point

So, in a nutshell, yes - I think LSAC forums could be worth it. If you think a 4-5 hour drive is too long, remember that most admissions officers travel hundreds or thousands of miles to attend them Check this link out:

http://www.lsac.org/docs/default-source ... aforum.pdf

Regarding application fee waivers, an LSAC forum would be a perfect place to ask this sort of question. Schools' policies vary regarding when to extend a fee waiver: some will offer it solely because of your numbers, others will take other factors into account (race, demographics, etc.). If you ask for a waiver, most schools will require some proof that you can't afford it (such as tax returns). Again, it's something to address with each school individually.

Hope this helps! Let me know