You’re absolutely not alone in this. I saw your post and felt it in my chest because I’m right there with you. I’m taking a gap year, and I had every intention of taking the test in August. But when the time came, I knew I wasn’t ready, and instead of forcing it, I chose to slow down and be intentional.

Working a 9–5, commuting almost an hour and twenty minutes, and still choosing to go straight to the library until 8 p.m after work is not easy. But it’s discipline. It’s commitment. And even when I get home around 9, I feel proud knowing I didn’t give up on myself.

I haven’t started applications yet either, and that’s okay. I’ll get there once my LSAT foundation feels solid. What keeps me grounded is remembering that one test does not define my future. Law school will still be there when I’m ready.

Please give yourself grace. You’re building something bigger than this moment. YOU'VE GOT THIS!