I am relatively new to the law school game. I am applying to work at a firm as a legal assistant. I was wonder if anyone would be able to review my cover letter. As i am not native english speaker and i think that will translate. I am very nervous and I would greatly appreciate it. I am working very hard to be better everyday and I can't let my shortcoming stop me.

I'm six weeks into study, preparing for October.

Had my first LSAT dream last night and, strangely enough, my understanding of some tough Logic has fallen into place today.

When did you have your first LSAT dream?

Hi everyone!

I've been studying for the LSAT for a short time and I'm not sure where to go from here.

I started when I had an epiphany 6 weeks before the February test that I wanted to go to law school. I studied nonstop, maybe 4-5 hours a day, for 6 weeks. I started with a score around 153 and expect to get 165 on that test. Most of my studying was devoted to Jay's awesome videos, bringing my LG score from ~13 to ~21. In addition I did preptests 61-72 under timed conditions (scores varied from 159 to 165).

After the February test I decided that I thought I could do better. I printed preptests 1 to 61 and have been taking them nonstop. My scores have gone from 165 to today's test of 176. (preptest 7) Obviously I'm happy with that score, but I am looking for advice on how to get it higher.

Right now I'm getting -1 or -2 on LR, -0 on LG, and -4-6 on RC. And I feel like that accurately expresses my ability in each area. I know that these tests I'm doing right now are older (I'm doing them in order) so this may not translate exactly to modern tests, but I am trying to forecast.

My question is:

How should I be practicing, other than taking more and more preptests, such that once I get to test 74 in June I can score a 180?

I am trying to find LSATs 1-35 on 7sage. The system is setup to score them and content is used throughout the theory sections, but I can't seem to find where to download the early tests for practice. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Hi! If anyone in the Tampa Bay area wants to study, just let me know. I am currently studying for the June LSAT. I think it would be a great idea to meet up and prep together!

just curious because i usually learn a few things here and there when doing a test but i am always curious as to whether if they are true ^_^

Well, LSAT over and today was my last LSAT day EVER as I've already been accepted to what is probably my #1 law school choice, taking all factors into consideration. Remembering the LSAC/7Sage rules of confidentiality, how did it go for fellow 7Sagers? I felt it went okay though it will make a difference which turns out to be the experimental section as one went better for me than the other. Cockroaches in my hotel room last night didn't help me get a relaxed night's sleep but the test center did a really good job - efficient and pleasant. Hope you all did yourself proud :-)

I would like to study with someone who is using Testmasters and Manhatten LR.

I am also using 7sage for logic gamea.

Long story short, I consider my application fairly weak. I received a 157 on my first LSAT attempt in December and retook in February hoping to score closer to my PTs which were around 162. My GPA is fairly low at 3.169. I struggled in the beginning of my undergraduate career, but improved and got mostly A's and AB's in my major classes the last year and a half. This is because I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder during the middle of my undergrad and got on medication that stabilized me. I am currently very stable and don't consider my disability debilitating at this point due to my medication.

My question is whether or not I should disclose my disability on my application. I feel I have a few options to do this - I could address it in my personal statement and consider it overcoming an adverse situation and address how overcoming this makes me a strong candidate because of what I've learned and how hard I had to work. I could include a diversity statement regarding my disability. I could include an addendum offering an explanation of my weak grades in the beginning of my undergrad. Or I could not address it at all in my application.

I realize there is still a stigma around mental health, and I'm a little nervous that disclosing my disability could negatively impact my chances of admissions, even though legally I don't believe they can discriminate. On the other hand I feel disclosing it would help them understand me and my weak GPA.

I would really appreciate any advice or feedback regarding this.

I've searched and couldn't seem to find this answered elsewhere. Feel free to link me to another thread if one already exists on this topic.

I am aware this will all be anecodotal information and will vary greatly from person to person but I'd still like to know, what do you all consider to be a "normal" difference in score between an actual (timed) PT score and a BR score? I am trying desperately to score consistently in the low to mid 170's. My last few PTs have been in the 163-165 range but my BR scores are consistently 174 and above. While I am happy to be able to do well when I review, it is frustrating to see a ~10 point difference between the two scores. I keep thinking that eventually my actual scores will move closer to my BR scores but so far that hasn't happened.

Any tips on what can be done to close the gap? I've worked my way through the curriculum, have done some drilling with the Cambridge Packets and am currently working my way through the LSAT Trainer. Any advice or information you'd like to share would be appreciated. Thanks!

So when I practice logical reasoning, I complete 100 sets of same question type, then I do 100 more few days later. I try to do 50 in one day & another 50 the next day. However, I get really tired after reading 3-5 stimiluses so I take a break and time just flys. I feel like I've opened my lsat books so much, I'm ready to vomit.

Anyone have suggestions?

I have been studying since December and have improved significantly. I completed the 7sage curriculum in a month and a half and have seen a 19 point increase so far. My diagnostic was a 147, second preptest- 155, 3rd- 166, 4th- 165. My goal is to score higher than a 168, but I would really like to score above 170 and attend a T13 school in hopes of securing a NYC Biglaw job. Is it fathomable to jump up to the 170s after having already improved substantially?

I really need to improve on RC (I consistently get around -8)

I bought Cambridge drilling packets, Powerscore Bibles, Powerscore Bible Workbooks, and The LSAT Trainer.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I know this is a wide range but due to the military I travel a lot in state.

Hey guys, i had a quick question. I'm currently going through the Manhattan LSAT LR book right now following "The NoodleyOne's Foolproof Guide to a 179 for Retakers" from TLS ( link = http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=195603) and i'm wondering how many questions is good enough/too much/not enough for drilling after finishing a chapter on a specific question type. I'm currently doing around like 20-25 questions after the chapter with a mix of difficulty in the cambridge packs, doing timed and then BR-ing after... should i be doing more?

Hi guys! I'm taking the June Lsat i'm scoring between 145-150. I really need to do something about my timing. If i take my time I get most correct but unfortunately that means nothing. Now, my question is, will this help me increase my score? I only work part time and I study at least 10 hours a week on a busy week. Thank you,Cheily

Hi all,

First of all, thank you for reading this post. My question is whether or not doing paralegal would provide any clues to determining whether the field is "right" for you + any advantages for applying to law schools.

1) After graduating from undergrad, I've met some people who have worked as paralegals and consequently stopped pursuing legal career altogether because they found that it was "not for them." Are what paralegals experience/see from law firms really representative of the day-to-day lives of lawyers? If so, as far as your personal experiences goes, how much worse (more stressful) do you think the lives of paralegals/lawyers are than those of others'?

2) I have another friend, who just recently got a job as a paralegal. He told me the pay was decent and he said some firms provide LSAT classes for paralegals in addition to other resources that may assist them in applying to law schools (don't know the details...). Can working at law firms really give your application a boost, all things being equal?

3) Simply put, is doing paralegal before law school worth the time (I heard it was usually two-year contract)?

Thank you in advance, and good luck in your studies.

JSK

I am starting a full time job and am planning to take the June 2015 test. My hours will be 8am-5pm. I am 40% through the curriculum. Should I study before work and review in the evening? Just in the evening? Weekends?

Any advice is appreciated.

I had a bunch of different guides ordered from Amazon, but then found 7Sage and found it to be far superior.

However, I frequently see conversation on here about other resources.

My question: Is 7Sage your sole study resource, or do you also use books from other companies? If so, what did you opt for?

Thanks!

J.

Hi y'all—at what point would you say a relatively consistent range of PT scores can be said to be "predictive" of a test day score? For instance—after how many tests or how many months of intensive study should practice exams be considered representative of likely LSAT performance?

This question is intended to open discussion—there are no easy answers to this and it's likely case to case. Just looking for a range of opinions/experiences.

So far I've only been taking 4 section PTs. Was thinking I would increase it to 5 when I am comfortable with my scoring.

I remember JY saying it doesn't make a big difference, but what are your thoughts/experiences on practicing 4 vs 5 sections? Would taking 5 section PTs strengthen your endurance? I think you have to substitute an additional section from a different PT, so wouldn't the type of section also make a difference on your overall score?

TLS projects that we'll be receiving our scores in 10 days or less. That being said, has anybody had dreams about getting their LSAT scores back? I either wake up really happy or really sad hahahahahahha

Hey guys,

I am in the DC area. Just wanted to know if anyone of you guys interested in a study buddy? We could meet in person, or contact via email to discuss questions we did not get.

I just moved up to Northern Virginia not that long ago, and am studying for the June LSAT. If anyone in the DC or Northern Virginia area wants to study, just let me know. It'd be awesome to have someone to bounce ideas off and share the pain of this preparation with!

Hello everyone!

Lately I have been struggling to fully devout myself to studying. I just can’t seem to find the time. Currently, I just completed my undergrad studies, and I got a fulltime job working at a law firm. When I get home from work all I want to do is crash. So, my question is what is the best way to balance work and studying? Not to mention my personal life or should I just accept the fact that for the next couple of months I won’t have a personal life? I just want to make sure that I am fully dedicating myself to the LSAT and law school, and not just half-stepping things. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, as a side note I am looking to take the June LSAT, so I know things are getting down to the wire, and I am starting to question if I even have enough time .

Thanks again,

Kristen

I know that a lot of people state that you should try to drill with the older exams and take full PT with the recent exams. What exams are considered "recent" in order to take full timed PTs?