@imawalrusdotcom859 I’m currently in this same boat. While I don’t have any definitive answers, I have been told by others that they were able to get academic recommendations from professors 8-10 years post undergrad and they were accepted into schools.
@imawalrusdotcom859 If you have enough time before applications, one idea is to take a brief college course at your local community college. Preferably in a subject that's relevant to law school like legal studies, writing, criminology, history, political sicence, etc. And then ask that professor for a reference letter. It's also a good idea to have a reference letter from any jobs or other professional experiences that are more recent and relevant to you current life than academic sources from 8 years ago.
@breezyprabahar944 Yes, it's usually taken June-December of the year before you start law school. So for example, people taking the LSAT in June-Dec 2025 are applying for law school year starting in fall 2026. But tbh, you can essentially take the LSAT as early as you want, it's valid for five years.
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if we’re 10+ years out of undergrad, should we still be seeking an academic recommendation letter?
@imawalrusdotcom859 I’m currently in this same boat. While I don’t have any definitive answers, I have been told by others that they were able to get academic recommendations from professors 8-10 years post undergrad and they were accepted into schools.
@imawalrusdotcom859 If you have enough time before applications, one idea is to take a brief college course at your local community college. Preferably in a subject that's relevant to law school like legal studies, writing, criminology, history, political sicence, etc. And then ask that professor for a reference letter. It's also a good idea to have a reference letter from any jobs or other professional experiences that are more recent and relevant to you current life than academic sources from 8 years ago.
I have a question - do we take the LSAT a year before applying to Law School?
@breezyprabahar944 Yes, it's usually taken June-December of the year before you start law school. So for example, people taking the LSAT in June-Dec 2025 are applying for law school year starting in fall 2026. But tbh, you can essentially take the LSAT as early as you want, it's valid for five years.