Hi! I am debating if I should retake the LSAT or if I should apply early. I received a 171 on the LSAT, which was what I was averaging on PTs. If I retake the exam, I would take the November LSAT. I am hoping to get into a T14 law school. I am worried that if I retake the LSAT and my score stays the same, then I will be applying later, which could hurt my application. Should I retake the LSAT and wait to apply till November/December or should I early apply in September with my current score?

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It’s late-August and that can only mean one thing for aspiring lawyers - the application cycle is about to begin! In this episode, we break down what happened in the last cycle, what the conditions are like going into this one, and how you can best take advantage of how things are shaping up. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose!

Hi everyone, I plan on applying to law school this November and while I wanted to write the LSAT before applying, life kinda got in the way so now I am aiming for the November test too. In my application I plan on indicating that I will write in both November 2025 and January 2026, even though I hope to not have to write in January at all.

But in the off chance that I'm happy with my November score, would the admissions committee wait to consider my application fully until after a January score is posted since I have selected it on my application (even though I may not even write it in January for certain)? Or would they just consider my application with my November score if its posted first and good enough, and not pay much attention to whether I do better in January or not?

I am aware that it would be much more ideal for me to just wait until next year to avoid all of this, but I've been committed to applying this year and figured that aiming for November, and being open to January incase something goes wrong (or I get greedy and want to score higher) would be the smartest option. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!!!

Hi! I received a 161 on my first LSAT. I am trying to figure out if I should cancel my score. I have the whole year to study (applying to the 2026 cycle), and aim to get in the 170s. In the eyes of a T-14 school, is a 161 worse or better than a cancellation on my record?

Thanks for guidance!

so likeeee help. I'm signed up for the sept lsat but I am just now revisiting my studying. I took a class from may-july and don't feel like i really improved. I got really discouraged and i'm just now getting back into studying. i'm nervous that i'm not going to do well on the lsat. i work a full time job and i'm not sure if taking it next week is smart... but i also don't want to wait too long that it will affect my likelihood of getting into a school. i have a high gpa but i really am struggling with this lsat stuff. i work a full-time job so i don't have much time for studying. any advice here????

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Hi all,

I took the LSAT four times within a span of six months. I scored 171, 170, 171, then 174 this past August. It may look like I was just hammering away, but I did this because throughout all of these takes (excluding the first) I was consistently doing better than a 171 on PTs. I came to the conclusion that the issue was mostly with my mental game, whose importance I had underestimated until the fourth take. I also went super super specific into my errors before the fourth take. I ended up increasing to a 174, which was what I was averaging by then, and I'm super happy with the result.

That said, I'm wondering if my situation warrants an addendum. I know four times is on the higher side in terms of # of takes. Will law school admissions people want to see an explanation for why I took it four times in such a short span of time? I'd really appreciate any insight you could offer.

Should I cancel my August score?

Scored 165 in April, 170 in June, and then 167 in August. Aiming for a 173+ and will take the exam again in October. Noting that my August score dropped, would it be better to cancel?

Please join me, Sam Kwak, current 7Sage admissions consultant and former Northwestern and Stanford admissions officer, to discuss what an LSAT score actually means to the people who actually review law school applications.

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Hello fellow 7sagers! I took the LSAT last year and received a low score but decided to apply anyways. I was waitlisted and then denied. I will be reapplying in the fall, with a new LSAT score. Regarding personal statement I am wondering if I should re use the personal statement or change it. Moreover, should I mention that I was denied last year and the work I put in this year to get a higher LSAT score? Thank you!

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Although not among the headlines during Congressional debates, the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July has massive financial ramifications for this year's crop of law school applicants. Joining us to break down the ins-and-outs of the bill and provide a broader historical perspective to matters is fellow 7Sage admissions consultant, Reyes Aguilar.

Hi all, I applied to UVA Law via their binding decision as of a few days ago. I am also currently registered to sit for the February 2018 LSAT. Currently my numbers are 167/3.67 which I know is a stretch for UVA.

I am currently stuck on what to do because UVA Adcomm wants me to make a decision on whether I want them to render a decision on my current application within 15 business days of when I submitted or wait until after I receive the Feb LSAT score. Based on the December 2017 LSAT score release starting the trend of beating the score release date I would imagine the Feb LSAT score would come out last week of February. Just to paint a more clear picture, I have been averaging around a 171 on my 30 most recent PTs but I have taken the LSAT twice now and have been unable to translate it on the test (scoring a 167 twice). So I think realistically I could improve my score to a 168/169 but not very confident to get any higher than that.

What would you guys do?

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Hi!

I am preparing for law school applications. I have successfully had three people agree to write letters of recommendation for me. However, I am unsure of a couple of things:

If anyone can give any guidance for this, I would appreciate it. Thank you!

Can someone please nudge me in the right direction with my personal statement? Mine centers around an event that had a significant impact on me in college. I included elements to give the reader a sense of who I am and how I think, but only one or two paragraphs directly address why I want to pursue law school. If you need more details feel free to message me! Thank you for any advice or feedback. :)

Taking the August LSAT in 9 days, and the September one. Do I need to complete an Arg. Writing sample before both, or only once?

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Dual degree programs seem especially enticing to many law school candidates. Because - surely - if one postgraduate degree would lead to fame and riches then - obviously - two postgraduate degrees would lead to even more. But the reality is bit more complex!

When does it make sense to pursue a dual JD/MBA program and when would it be best to just do one or the other?

How does the admissions and financial aid processes work?

Is it harder to be admitted to a dual degree program or does it make you a more competitive applicant?

Diving into all of that with us is Gina Cecchetti, a 7Sage admissions consultant and a real life MBA admissions officer.

Greetings 7Sagers!

This Thursday, July 24 at 8pm ET, join 7Sage admissions consultants Taj McCoy and Dr. Sam Riley for another panel discussion with law school admissions deans from across the country. For this conversation, hear from representatives of Catholic University, Howard University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola Los Angeles, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a special guest from USC Gould School of Law, as they weigh in on the state of admissions and address concerns for international students applying to law schools. The audience will be able to submit questions on this topic throughout the session via the Q&A widget.

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Does anyone know of tutors who help with the process of LSAT applications? Preferably a more individualized tutor rather than through a company.

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With the first big law fair of the season about to happen—the Washington, D.C. LSAC Forum—we know there are jitters out there. What questions should you ask?

What question should you totally NOT ask?

It it ok to wear comfortable shoes?

We cover all this and more with Maggie Slater, the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management at the West Virginia College of Law.

You can find out more about LSAC’s law forums here.

Cornell is currently my first choice and I am planning on applying early decision. My LSAT is at their median score, but my GPA is lower than Cornell's median (I have a 3.81). Will it be easier for an applicant like me to get accepted now that its ratings have dropped? What should I do to improve my chances?

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With one admissions cycle closing and another about to open, Tajira McCoy and her panel of law school deans field a series of questions many applicants consider at this point of the admissions cycle:

When does it make sense to reapply in the coming admissions cycle (and do I really need to change my personal statement)?

What if I decide to attend the best school that admitted me and then try to transfer next year?

What are the considerations for transfer admission, especially given new trends in legal recruitment?

And, heck, have you ever wondered why you’re doing this Our deans’ give advice to their past selves about the doors and opportunities a legal education will open for them.

All that - and more - is covered in the latest roundtable.

Hello Everyone, I recently signed up to take the LSAT in November this year. I am confused though because it doesn't tell me a specific day to take the test or a time. I just generalizes it and I am very confused, trying to figure it out. Also I noticed on the LSAC website they offer this thing called CAS, is this needed? I was confused on what that was as well because financing everything by myself is VERY expensive for the time being.

TLDR: When do they release the test days? Do I have to check once a week or something to sign up again? And is the CAS required for Law School Applications.

I know that being part of and a leader in a community especially in undergraduate studies is something the law school admission bodies like, but Im unsure of whether to not add that I was a member of a fraternity or not. On the pro-keeping it side, I did have leadership roles both formal and informal within the fraternity, and was a part of an organization that enphasized philanthropic work, but on the cons side, being in a fraternity is something that im not sure whether these admissions bodies see negatively or not. On the anti-adding it side, the pro would be that it would be less likely hurt me whether my fraternity gets in trouble in the future or the admissions board is anti-fraternity, but on the cons side of this too, if I omit that I was a part of a fraternity, I dont really have anything else that ties my into a leadership role, member of the community, or a volunteer while in undergraduate life. What do you guys think I should do? Do admissions boards want to see a person add that theyre part of a fraternity or disassociate myself from it now before application time and my senior year commences.