We’ve gathered together a list of helpful links about law school, the LSAT, how to write a good personal statement, and other topics.

Where relevant, we noted whether the resources were from Canada, UofT, the US or the UK.

FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 

• So, you want to become a lawyer (Canada)
• Ontario Justice Education Network (Canada)

TO CONSIDER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL 

• Things to think about before going to law school (US)
• The difference between undergrad and law school (US)
• Should I take time off before going to law school? (US)
• 10 key skills you need for law school and how to develop them (US)
• Top reasons to become a lawyer (US)

LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION | THE LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST (LSAT)

BFL is grateful for the generous support of 7Sage and The Princeton Review for providing some of our members with complimentary access to their preparatory programs during the 2020-21 academic year.

• Understanding the LSAT
  • What is being tested? Question types and strategies (US)
     

• LSAT Preparation Programs & Materials
  • The Official LSAT Prep
    Free online course with Khan Academy (US)
     
  • LSAP: Law School Access Program
    Free UofT Law summer LSAT prep program (UofT)
     
  • 2-Month & 4-Month Study Plans
    https://onlinelaw.udayton.edu/resources/LSAT-study-plans-and-preparation/ (US)
     
  • Official Practice Tests - Online
    Law Hub: free and paid subscription options (US)
     
  • Official Practice Tests -- Paper & E-Books
    https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-prep/prep-books-ebooks (US)
     
• LSAT Preparation Bursaries & Funding
  • BFL & UofT Law LSAP Preparation Bursary (UofT, 2021)
  • BLSA Osgoode LSAT Bursary Program (UofT, 2021)
     
• LSAT Study Tips
  • http://prelaw.umass.edu/topics/LSAT_prep (US)
  • https://crushthelsatexam.com/lsat-tips/ (US)
  • https://www.lsat-center.com/prep-guide/lsat-tips/ (US)
  • https://magoosh.com/lsat/2017/10-lsat-study-tips-you-should-know-before-you-test/ (US)
    
     
• LSAT Writing
  • General procedures and technical requirements (US)
  • The ultimate guide to LSAT Writing (US)

LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION | PERSONAL STATEMENTS

• Examples of Personal Statements
  • from UofT Law
  • from New England Law School (US)
  • from the University of Chicago (US)
  • from Boston University (US)
  • from Studential (UK)
     
• Writing Tips
  • Writing a Great Personal Statement (UofT Law)
  • Guide to writing personal statements for further education (UofT)
  • 9 important personal statement tips that all law school applicants should know (US)
  • How to write good personal statements for law school (US)
  • Writing the law school personal statement (US)
  • Writing a personal statement (US)

LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION | LETTERS OF REFERENCE/RECOMMENDATIONS

• Importance of letters of recommendation in law school (US)
• How to ask professors for reference letters according to professors (Canada)
• How to get an excellent law school letter of recommendation (US)

ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL

• Reading list before starting classes
  • What to read before starting law school (Canada)
  • 3 books to read before starting law school (US)
  • Books to read before starting law school (US)

• Financing your law degree | Law School Support/Aid
  • UofT Law financial aid program
     

• Financing your law degree | External Scholarships & Awards
  • Future Leaders in Law Scholarship Program (Bennett Jones LLP) - June application deadline
     

• Perspectives on law school and the legal profession
  • Black on Bay Street – Globe & Mail, Nov 4, 2017, by Hadiya Roderique, JD (UofT), 2008

• Legal professional associations in Canada
  • Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
  • Black Female Lawyer Network
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association

BFL MENTORS & MENTEES

• Mentorship Handbooks 
  • BFL Mentor Handbook v1.0 
  • BFL Student Mentee Handbook v1.0