Hey All,
I'm in the PT and drill phase of my LSAT journey and find myself needing guidance on personal specifics. Would any seasoned LSAT warriors themselves (or those who know of such fabled warriors) PM me and help out?
Any and all help is appreciated and I will do what I can in return.
Hey All,
A question regarding LOR's...
I already have 2 professors that know me somewhat well who are writing me an LOR. One professor taught one of the classes for my major. The second taught a course related to racism and the law. With that said, I have been working at a firm for some time and the head attorney is also willing to write me an LOR. Should I request one from him as well for my 3rd LOR?
I understand most law schools prefer/request only 2 LOR's and have thus heard conflicting things.
Thank you all in advance!
**Edit: typo.
Hey Sagers,
A bit of a strange question here, but here goes: Does anyone know the computer device J.Y. uses (or anything comparable to it) to write on the screen when going through the CC and the questions?
While I am still reserving timed drills and PT's for physical pencil and paper, I think this is a better option to use for drilling other material considering the printing, storing, and maneuvering through hordes of paper of drilling material is cumbersome and expensive. Thus, I am looking for a digital and more eco-friendly alternative.
Any and all help is appreciated!
@jeeee03629 said:
The short reply is to watch this webinar: https://classic.7sage.com/webinar/post-core-curriculum-study-strategies/
The longer reply will come tomorrow.
I recently came upon the webinar searching through the forums.
With that, I am looking for further advice and am looking forward to the long reply. Thank you, @jeeee03629 !
Hi 7Sagers,
I am set to finish the Core Curriculum this coming weekend and am looking for Post CC advice.
For background knowledge, I am registered to write the test this November. This means I have about 2 months of PTing, BRing, and drilling of my weak spots to get myself up to the 170's. I cold diagnosed in the mid-140s and have not taken a PT since.
So, while it may be arguably premature without having taken a PT, I'd like to know:
What is the typical approach of fellow Sagers following completing the CC? Should I immediately take a PT,rehearse some LG (as I've seen recommended in previous posts), or some other method?
How often to take a PT?
How many PT's is it possible to take within now and November?
How do you recommend drilling LR, core curriculum concepts, etc.?
What has typically been the biggest obstacles following completing the CC?
Any forums, groups, blogs, or mediums that have found that helped with LSAT preparation?
Any forums, groups, blogs, or mediums that have found that helped with law school admissions?
*. General tips, ideas, blogs, methods, etc., on studying for the LSAT, law school admissions, law school itself, being an attorney.
Thank you all in advance for your time.
Hi @leahbeuk911 ,
As it stands, I did go ahead and register for the next best option: a large urban hotel.
I've read mixed experiences on writing at a hotel and would rather go with my first option at a local law school that is unavailable but has had consistent favorable reviews.
Would you (or fellow test-takers) happen to know about experiences with writing at a hotel? Additionally, what about the chances of a seat opening up at my preferred, but unavailable, test location?
Hey All,
I went to register for the November 2018 LSAT at a recommended location where I live and as it stands is is unavailable!
So, is it possible that a seat will become available again in the near future and I could register? Do people often drop? What are my chances of grabbing a seat at my preferred location? What can be done?
Please advise!
Hey GeorgeDeGaul,
If it really comes down to one or the other, I would go with the local cafe. It's quieter, more conducive to studying, and, of course, there's that blessed smell of brewed coffee.
If you wanted to study somewhere louder, I would:
Invest in some earplugs to cut out the noise at least when you're taking a PT or drilling.
Study when it's more quieter at home. Generally this is at night considering most are sleeping or are winding down.
Lastly, communicate with those you live with and work out a compromise. Let them know the importance of this test and it's implications for law school, your future, etc. At the end of the day, this test is important and you need to exhaust any and all effort to set yourself up for success.
Good luck.
@xlvovska162 said:
I say if your employer can write you a strong letter you should take it. Some schools do ask for 3 (although the standard is two). In any case, as stated above, if you've been out of school for more than a 3-5yrs I would certainly get the LOR from your employer.
@jinnylimsoccer979 said:
Ask for all of the recs and figure it out later as some professors/employers lag on responding. I agree that you just need 2 academic LORs unless you’ve been out of school for more than 2-3 yrs.
@leahbeuk911 said:
Generally, for the majority of applicants (fresh out of college, maybe 2-3 years work experience under their belt since high school), academic references (given that you did exceptional in their classes AND you have a strong relationship with the profs) are given more weight than professional references for obvious reasons.
For mature applicants who've been out of school for 10+ years and have been working, it's pretty common sense to get a letter from their superiors that they've been working for a very long period of time.
I don't know which category you are in but assuming that you are straight from college with a little bit of work experience, it wouldn't hurt to include the last one ONLY IF the 2 academic references are each solid on their own. If not, adding the third one just dilutes the whole package and it feels like you are just trying to cover up the lack of quality with quantity.
Thank you all the for responses.
Looks like I should've mentioned earlier: I graduated this past Spring but have been working at the attorney's office for about 2 years. With that, would you all still suggest 2 LOR's or 3 (with the attorney's)?