Charles M. Stam graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's degree in history and public policy. During his time at university, Charles Stam was appointed to serve as an endowed Presidential Fellow at the Center for the Study of the American Presidency and Congress. Although Charles Maurice Stam currently works in New York as a public policy analyst, he intends to enroll in law school in the near future.

Applying to law school is a stressful and time-consuming endeavor because of the fierce competition. Understanding the work process of a law school admissions board helps students prepare for the process before graduating with an undergraduate degree. One of the first things an admissions officer looks at is the student’s cumulative GPA. Additionally, scores on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) are a very important factor.

Although looking at the numbers might seem harsh and unfair to applicants, the process stands as the norm. The law school at Fordham Law School, for example, has an acceptance rate of 100 percent for students who score a 168 or higher on the LSAT, while students who score below 147 only have a 3 percent chance of acceptance.