Influence of Internships on Applications Forum

[jciigoe30]

Hello everyone,

How big of a factor are internships when applying to law school? I know that is considered a "soft" factor but I've heard from a few people that schools like to see at least two active internships at the time of application. Just for a little background, I have interned with a law firm in Buffalo and have worked in a Senator's office for the past semester. I would prefer to take the summer off in order to study for the September LSAT.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[mjb447]

How big of a factor are internships when applying to law school? I know that is considered a "soft" factor but I've heard from a few people that schools like to see at least two active internships at the time of application. Just for a little background, I have interned with a law firm in Buffalo and have worked in a Senator's office for the past semester. I would prefer to take the summer off in order to study for the September LSAT.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Not a huge factor. Never heard the two active internships thing before.

[Rigo]

I've never heard that. Don't listen to prelaw advisors.

[jciigoe30]

Thank you! I figured this was the case.