Hi Guys, Im getting slightly confused and was wondering if someone could help...

Do i really need to register for the LSAC service?

(apparently NYU require it but im not applying to them)

I know they retrieve your transcripts/convert them etc and also deal with the TOEFL. The thing is I am english-so i'm pretty sure I will be granted a waiver from the TOEFL, and I have heard that US law schools are pretty competent when it comes to UK qualifications.

How true is this?

Plus my law school dont issue 'class rankings' so i probably already at a disadvantage to start with.

Thanks!

I think all of the above considerations are correct. LSAC Is pretty expensive and I think its real added value is when it comes to certifying translations. I am not native speaker so I inquired about going to official translators to get all the documents ready to go to US law schools, and I can tell you that would be pretty burdensome and much more expensive than LSAC.
Other than that, I see another advantage in that you can send just one copy of TOEFL, transcripts, etc instead of sending one to each school you're applying to...which means paying for multiple copies and even multiple DHL courriers sometimes. Considering LSAC's fees, I think that the latter a real advantage if one applies to a considerable number of law school. I didn't do the math but I guess the critical threshold would be around 4.
As to the class ranking, LSAC does not offer any help (their categories "above the average", "superior", etc..are done based on your overall qualifications, and in any case I don't think law schools take them seriously into account.
Hope it helps!

Thank-you for your kind advice.

Im not applying to that many schools so i dont think i will use the service, but your advice did help clear up many questions.

Thanks!