U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Undergraduates planning to apply to law school often have their hands full with coursework and extracurricular activities. Since undergraduate grades are a major factor in law school admissions, academic performance is of paramount importance while you’re in school. But what about winter break? This respite between classes can be a good time to make headway on your law school candidacy. Your priorities during this time depend on whether you plan to apply during the current cycle to start law school next fall, or to apply in a future cycle.