User Avatar
RawanAbdulhaq
Joined
Feb 2026
Subscription
Live

Hi everyone :)

Currently studying for the LSAT and hoping to take it by October 2026. Hoping for 160+.

Just graduated from the University of Portland with a BBA in Operations & Technology Management.

Admissions profile

LSAT
Not provided Goal score: 158
CAS GPA
3.5
1L START YEAR
2027

Discussions

General · People with full-time work (typical 9-5), how do you manage your time to ensure you study enough and effectively for LSAT?
User Avatar
RawanAbdulhaq
Sunday, Jul 5

@Gertabarentos Haha, I try to sleep between 9-10pm. I keep reminding myself that this is only temporary and will help me in the long run. I know a lot of people who also study in the living room in the early morning instead, but for me I need to leave the house to fully wake up LOL. Lots of people also just study late at night, but Im a morning bird so I cant do that haha!

1
General · People with full-time work (typical 9-5), how do you manage your time to ensure you study enough and effectively for LSAT?
User Avatar
RawanAbdulhaq
Sunday, Jul 5

Hi! I’m the exact same way. Balancing a 5-day, 8–4:30 work week with family, hobbies, and a gym routine is no joke, and I totally agree that "sacrificing" a crucial part of your lifestyle feels impossible. Here is what finally worked for me.

I started waking up at 5AM every weekday to study. Trust me, it was brutal at first, but it completely changed the game for my work-life balance. I usually head to a nearby Starbucks, and grind from 5:00 to about 7:15 AM. I'm lucky enough to work from home, which gives me some flexibility on the back end, but getting those uninterrupted hours in before the rest of the world wakes up has been key for my efficiency and consistency.

I keep my weekends open for more flexible study times, but this weekday routine keeps me on track. And honestly, while buying a coffee five days a week can add up, that $5–$6 daily investment has done wonders for my LSAT score! Hope this helps :)

3
LSAT · What Does Your Daily LR LSAT Study Routine Look Like?
User Avatar
RawanAbdulhaq
Wednesday, Jun 24

@PhoebeHopp Will do, Thank you!

1

I'm feeling pretty confident with the fundamentals now and have been consistently scoring around a 153-155.

Right now, most of my studying for LR is watching or attending lessons because I like doing the timed questions alongside the instructor and hearing the explanations in real time. It's been working well, but I'm wondering if there's a more effective way to improve from here.

For those of you who are past the fundamentals, what does your study routine actually look like?

  • Are you drilling every day?

  • Reviewing wrong answers?

  • Taking timed sections?

  • Watching lessons, or mostly practicing on your own?

  • Are you switching between RC and LR per day?

What made the biggest difference in helping you break into the hight 150s or 160s?

1
Admissions · Law school application deadlines
User Avatar
RawanAbdulhaq
Wednesday, May 27

The fall 2027 cycle opens in Early September of 2026! I believe regular decision deadlines are at about April 2027, though some schools close earlier or use rolling admissions, meaning spots can fill before the final deadline.

3
LSAT · When should I start RC?
User Avatar
RawanAbdulhaq
Wednesday, May 27

@SCOTT_LEBO Thank you!

2
User Avatar
•

Wednesday, May 27

RawanAbdulhaq

When should I start RC?

Hi everyone!

I’ve been studying on and off for the LSAT since early 2025, but now that I’ve graduated college, I started taking it more seriously in April of this year. I’m doing okay in LR. I’ve worked my way up to level 3 difficulty and have been getting those questions correct about 70% of the time, although I still have a lot of fluctuation.

So far, I’ve mainly focused on LR since it makes up the majority of the test. Should I keep focusing on LR until I feel more comfortable with it, or should I start incorporating RC now? Do you guys usually alternate sections day by day?

On one hand, I’m worried that if I start RC, I’ll lose momentum and focus with LR. But on the other hand, I’m afraid that if I wait until the end to practice RC, I won’t have enough time to improve and might lose some of my LR skills too.

Hoping to score at least a 160 by September or October. My last PT was a 151.

1

Confirm action

Are you sure?