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So, having got a couple of acceptance letters so far, here are some of the things that have worked for me:
1) Find the law advising office at your school. I know not every school has one, but mine does, and they were a great help through everything. I got a better handle on my chances at specific schools, and got a whole bunch of information on the process.
2) Get everything done early; that means letters of recommendation, applications, everything. Professors get busy as the school year progresses, so make sure to hit them up early enough so they can write a good letter for you. Also, as it gets closer to deadlines, the number of applications increases greatly. It takes LSDAS a while to process things, so you don't want to miss a deadline while that is happening. Many schools have rolling admissions, so the earlier, the better.
3) Do your research. Find out about a school, its programs, its faculty, and perhaps most importantly, your chances of getting in. It doesn't make sense to apply to 10 schools if you have a less than 5% chance of being admitted.
4) Finally, it's your call. Whatever the rankings, your friends, or parents say, ultimately, it's your life. Choose the school that best fits you.
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