Is one month long enough to study for the LSAT?

[Anonymous]

Over the holidays both parents sat me down and spoke to me about that they would like me to go to law school, that they think I have a natural propensity for it. I have worked as a legal secretary, and ended up doing paralegal work, and was a philosophy major. Even though I hadn't wanted to go in the past, their words made sense and now I am interested in attending.

My question is: is a month long enough to prepare? Or should I wait and take the next test, in June- effectively forcing me to wait till at least next January to attend school (since I'm assuming it will be too late to apply to school for this upcoming September term)?

[Anonymous]

Take a practice test and see what you score. A prep course might help you score marginally if you have no idea how to solve the logic questions but your score is not likely to change significantly. It would also depend on how dedicated to to studying you will be.

[Anonymous]

How did you do on the SATs? How long ago did you take them? Are you planning on self prep or a tutor? A month is fine if you are good test taker and spend a lot of that time prepping. You will want to start with a practice test to see how realistic the month of prep is though.

Are there really law schools with a mid year start? That's certainly a new thing.

[Anonymous]

No. Its completely unrealistic. I'm also a paralegal and have been studying for the LSAT. I took a Kaplan course and still don't feel ready. Now aiming to take the June LSAT.

[Anonymous]

^I got an 800 on the verbal section, 740 on writing, and 640 on the math section.

I'm not sure- possibly a couple tutoring sessions. I'm a good test taker but generally not a super studious person.

And I'm not sure if there are law schools with a mid year start- if not, I suppose I would have to wait until next year. I'm very new to the whole thing so I dont know too much about start times.

[Anonymous]

Oh my gosh, please think twice about going to law school bc your parents want it. It is an awful lot of time, work and money if you aren't that into it. Hell, even if you are that into it.

[Anonymous]

Oh, and took the SATs about 8-9 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Its completely unrealistic. I'm also a paralegal and have been studying for the LSAT. I took a Kaplan course and still don't feel ready. Now aiming to take the June LSAT.

Not everyone needs as much study time as you.

- Took two practice tests, didn't otherwise study, got a 179.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh my gosh, please think twice about going to law school bc your parents want it. It is an awful lot of time, work and money if you aren't that into it. Hell, even if you are that into it.

+1000

And I don't think a month will be enough time

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. Its completely unrealistic. I'm also a paralegal and have been studying for the LSAT. I took a Kaplan course and still don't feel ready. Now aiming to take the June LSAT.

Not everyone needs as much study time as you.

- Took two practice tests, didn't otherwise study, got a 179.

NP, your cookie is in the mail

[Anonymous]

June. You wont be ready for Feb

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. Its completely unrealistic. I'm also a paralegal and have been studying for the LSAT. I took a Kaplan course and still don't feel ready. Now aiming to take the June LSAT.

Not everyone needs as much study time as you.

- Took two practice tests, didn't otherwise study, got a 179.

Thanks PP, this is heartening.

[Anonymous]

OP - Will your parents pay for law school? Will you support yourself for the next 3 years?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - Will your parents pay for law school? Will you support yourself for the next 3 years?

My parents are divorced. Father will pay for some but I will have to take out a good amount of loans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP - Will your parents pay for law school? Will you support yourself for the next 3 years?

My parents are divorced. Father will pay for some but I will have to take out a good amount of loans.

Then take longer and study more so you get a good score. It's so not worth taking out loans unless you can get into a top school. The employment stats coming out of second tier law schools are abysmal.