Hi all! I’m planning on applying during the Fall 2027 cycle and while I’m studying for the LSAT currently, I’m wondering about CAS/LSAC app timing.
Specifically, is there such a thing as “too early” to start putting your application together? I’ve been out of grad school since 2020 so I’m not waiting on grades or anything like that, and I keep in contact with a handful of professors both from UG and grad. Here’s my thinking and I’d like advice or thoughts:
For each of my profs (one from UG, one from grad): send an email asking for a LOR and attach updated resume along with my planned personal statement.
I haven’t purchased CAS yet from LSAC, but is there any reason not to? Or, is there any reason not to start putting it together slowly over the next year, so I don’t have to rush and stress next fall more than I already will?
To note, I am a working professional so my “free” time is limited, hence the desire to start early and chip away at things I can do now.
I’m not considering asking for LORs right this minute, but probably by April or May, if I can. I don’t know if the LOR portal or whatever LSAC provides is open year round or only once Sept 1st hits per cycle.
Any and all information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone!
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I was you last year! (And also working full time through this process)
I purchased my CAS around this time last year. It stays good for few years, so feel free to buy it now. I got my transcripts pulled and then didn't have to worry about it which was nice.
LORs are another easy one. I would say go ahead and reach out if you want. The portal stays open year-round and the letters don't have an expiration date.
To my recommenders, I sent the same materials and mentioned the skills I would like them to highlight. If you have any specific accomplishments from a class of theirs, you can also mention that.
Chip away my friend and best of luck!
Oh, awesome!! Thank you so very much, I hope everything goes smoothly for you :)