Subscription pricing
I applied this year but did not get the results/LSAT score I was hoping for. I was thinking about quitting my job so I can full focus on the LSAT. I currently work at a consulting firm focused on litigation and the hours and the amount of networking/office politics is exhausting.
My question is, if I quit, would that look terrible on my resume when I reapply? I was here for two years, and was at a finance firm for a year before that. What do yall think? Am I overthinking?
1
8 comments
@ohnoeshalpme804 said:
You could always ask if you could take a three month leave of absence. If they say no which is probably most likely you are back where you started. If they say yes then you have a job for when you are done with the LSAT and waiting for your application results to come in.
this is a good idea
I actually did that! I'm living off of savings all summer, and I'm so grateful that I have this time to study. It also motivates me to study "full time hours" because I don't want to feel like I gave up my income for nothing. I don't think a gap on your resume will matter.
You could always ask if you could take a three month leave of absence. If they say no which is probably most likely you are back where you started. If they say yes then you have a job for when you are done with the LSAT and waiting for your application results to come in.
@gregoryalexanderdevine723 I completely agree! While working my mundane job that often required overtime, I was attempting to study but not truly seeing the progress nor did I have the significant time to study the way this test requires. Fast forward to today, I've been studying for the last 3 months full time and wow!!! It has been a tedious journey, but the progress has been well worth it. Your resume will be fine and I agree with @ivettechow129 on the volunteering piece, I volunteer with a couple dif orgs weekly. I think it comes down to this for some: If you are in a place that allows to be financially secure while your studying full time, take the opportunity, your resume will not be damaged for 3 months! Commit the time, it will be fruitful come test day.
A few months of a gap on your resume won't make a difference. A higher LSAT score, even if it's only a couple points higher, sure will though!
@ohnoeshalpme804 said:
It depends on how long you intend to study full-time. I'd say 3-4 months of full time study is a good amount for any person. Don't quit for an entire year though. I seriously doubt that studying for a full year full time is even possible
oh no, I am planning on studying full time probably until the July or September test. Afterwards, I was planning on finding something else to do. I'm just wondering if that three month gap is going to look strange to law schools
It depends on how long you intend to study full-time. I'd say 3-4 months of full time study is a good amount for any person. Don't quit for an entire year though. I seriously doubt that studying for a full year full time is even possible
Quitting your job to be able to dedicate more time on the LSAT sounds like a smart decision and I don't think it would make your resume look bad.
I do recommend you look for places to volunteer (a few hours a week) while you're unemployed, so that you can add that to your resume. More softs never hurt anyone.