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That's quite usefeul:
http://www.llm-guide.com/board/7341/
http://www.llm-guide.com/board/7858/

personally speaking, I did not use LSAC - and I am pretty sure it did not change the outcome of my applications.
I sent original documents (only law school certificates) and original sworn-in translations of those documents. Gathering so many docs may sound complicated (it is), but think of it as a matter of coordination...