Hi Alia - welcome to LSAT studying! Not an expert by any means, but I try to study 6 days a week for 1-2 hours during weekdays and then usually go for closer to 3-4 on the weekends. I try to stick with this, but I work full-time, so realistically, some days it's harder to find the time. I think you have to figure out what works best for you as an individual. There are people on here who do an hour a day and find success, and then there are people who study full-time. It will likely take some trial and error to figure out what is best and feasible for you. One tip that really helps me that I got from these boards is that a shorter period of productive studying (no distractions, I literally hide my phone) is much better than more hours, but not giving it your full attention. I hope this helps - wishing you the best of luck studying!

Unless you are looking for a LOR from your manager, I would hold off until closer to when you'd actually plan on leaving. I appreciate you wanting to give them advanced notice, especially if you have a good relationship with your manager. However, the reality is that you run the risk that if your leadership knows you are leaving in 6 months, they will likely stop investing in you, considering you for promotions/raises, and could potentially look to replace you earlier than you're planning on leaving.

I think I’ve found my least favorite LSAT question of all time!

Sounds silly, but sometimes on days when I really don't have the energy to study, I'll go and get a soda or a little sweet treat to motivate myself. I have a little bit after each drill set, core curriculum video, etc. Gives me a little something to look forward to (and maybe a temporary sugar rush to wake me up).