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Hi there !

I thought I'd jump in here with my two cents. I've always wanted to go to law school but for personal reasons , ups and downs in life -I ended up with a degree in engineering but the desire to pursue a law career never really left me. I am now in my 40s and studying for the LSAT. during this study process I've lost a parent and a sibling and have had to hold up a surviving members so there have been ups and downs during this period as well. By the time I take the LSAT and actually start Law school I may be looking at fall 2026 yet because I do not plan on retiring I figure this still gives me plenty time to live my dream and even if I planned on retiring I would have at least 20-25 years of practice. From where I stand you and I are both still young so I say delay and set yourself up for better. Your dream deserves for you to take your time and do it right.

Please feel free to reach out via DMs

Thanks so much! I can very much related, and I appreciate what you have shared. It fully underscores that we as prospective law students have are coming from various life experiences and if this is your dream - it is a worthwhile pursuit!

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I would wait and take in August, and apply again early for the 2025. The reason for this is two fold:

The LSAT is stressful and hard, but it also determines what law school you will get in to which has a major effect on your career outcomes. I understand the desire to change career paths, but rushing the process might leave you in another undesirable situation at a law school that isn't really your first choice.

Scholarship money. Retaking the LSAT again, getting a better score, and applying early in the cycle sets yourself up for the best possible scholarship opportunities. You mentioned this was a concern of yours, and the later the cycle goes, the less money is available for students. Waiting another year could save you a lot of money (think 100-200k+ debt), even though it feels a bit counterintuitive to delay your career change.

In short, your dream will come. Law schools are here to stay, make sure you don't sell yourself short and regret it. I did the same thing as you did -- working two jobs and took a gap year, bumped my LSAT up and applied. It is worth it to wait and make sure you get in to the school you really want to attend -- at a discount too.

AlexLSAT, this is truly stellar and valuable advice! Thank you for this. In the back of my mind I suspected maybe I should wait. You are right. I truly want the best score to gain scholarship.

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I am not fully in your shoes but I have been studying for this exam for over a year. I have not been studying in the best manner but can empathize with your want to get this exam over with so you get your law school started. I live in Canada, so we have to apply for law school between November and the beginning for next year - I believe. If I apply this cycle and get in, then I would be starting law school in September 2025.

I am 28 and have had a lot of ups and downs in my personal live during the time I have been studying for this exam. It has been a time of a lot of personal growth and growing pains associated with it. I want to go into law for so many reasons. The money, some personal goals, and several others. I have spent so many hours studying but just feel like time passing is passing me by. and I cannot lie there is the seeds of doubt in my mind of many kind during this process many that still remain to this day. I do not know if this a similar stress that you are currently feeling. But we also got to be positive that regardless of the outcome things will be alright. It does not say anything about who we are. During this time I have been going to therapy and one of the things I am trying to learn is that we have plenty of time. Many people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are going to law school.

You might get into law school or you might not but I hope you do. At least you are trying. At least you have taken the exam while many have not.

I think if LG is your weakest, its not the worst idea to wait till 2025 to do your law school since you have only 2 more exams. It could take the stress away. It also helps to vent so if you ever wanna went my DMs are open.

Hi thank you for responding. I can very much related to ups and downs in personal life well managing to pursue a dream and stay focused. You're right so many students of all ages and backgrounds have and are pursuing this goal. It is inspiring to know this. I think I'm just at a crossroads. Thank you for your time and best wishes to you!

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I decided on a whim to do june before they toss lg for good; i also have taking it 4 times and only started really studying w/ 7sage in november- this has been the best study style for me; so far uncertain how strong ill get lr down for the big change so thats why im doing june; i also have an app that i withdrew but requested reinstatement for this fall as well;

you seem to have a lot invested for this fall too so i think it makes sense for you too; in worst case scenario i would maybe push forward for like november so you feel more relaxed; I'm open to chatting more in DM's too.

Hi, thank you so much. I have invested a great deal. I began studying last summer June 2023! So many resources trying to figure out what's right for me all while dealing with work and everything else. I will reach out! Best wishes to you as well.

@ Thank you for responding. I'm sorry you had to cancel due to online issue. That happened to me last Fall. We will persevere. Good luck to you.

Wow Congrats! You rock! This is so amazing and inspiring. I appreciate your story and story such as these that are not so straight path, perfect. Helps to know that everyone's path and journey to law is different, unique, and worthy. All of the effort, sweat and motivation paid off. This really inspires me! Best wishes!

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It seems like there are too many variables to say for sure if the 11 points can be attributed to your used of accommodations or not. It definitely takes getting used to taking at the testing center. Have you taken PT's with and without accommodations to try to determine if they're helpful or not? I'm assuming you're referring to time accommodations?

Yes time accommodations. No I have only taken PT's without.

Good question. I switched to the new syllabus and then unswitched because I didn’t want to lose my progress markers. Following.

Hi. I saw a video on this. You’re so close to the next tiers that you want to reach, maybe a tutor can take you to the next level.

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Hi 7Sagers-- I'm sharing my story in case it helps with others gritting their teeth to push past plateaus, crushed by the weight of their own expectations. Since I was a kid, it has always been my dream to become an attorney. But I paused that dream after college in order to enter the workforce and financially provide for my family. Like many of you, this test terrified me. I took my diagnostic and scored a 145. But deep down, I knew I wanted a 170. I read many online forums that claimed that such a score jump is impossible.

I worked long hours with multiple jobs and I barely had time to sleep. The routine of working full time, studying at night, and maintaining my mental and physical health was a Herculean effort. I took two different courses, eventually landing on the holy grail of 7Sage. But my PT scores were erratic, often plummeting down along with my confidence and self-worth. I scoffed at stories of people suggesting that 3-6 months of studying was enough. Two years have passed for me and I only increased 10-15 points.

With the help of 7Sage tutors, I scored a 166. I jumped up and down in joy. But every time I hit the ground, I felt in my stomach that I wasn't done. I felt as if I didn't reach my goal of 170, I won't be able to face my other ambitious, nearly-impossible career goals. I must defeat this last boss monster in front of me. I must push this Sisyphean boulder past this mountain slope, no matter how many times I fall.

I was tired. I hated this test. I made a hard decision to defer law school for another year even though I was nearly five years past undergrad. But I took a four month break from the test. Refreshed, I began studying for several more months. This April, I finally got the 170. Three years of infinite drilling, crying at the desk, saying 'no' to friends, all paid off.

Please don't give up. Take a break. Come back. Don't rush the process.

You are Sisyphus. Except in this story, the boulder will fall over the mountain.

This is amazing and you truly give me hope! Congrats for your well earned accomplishment! It’s the hero’s journey!

Interested!

Yes me I’m interested. Thanks.

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When I got my accommodations approved for extra time and a few other things it said I had to take the test remotely. When I chose the day and time for the test, it showed my extra time on there (I asked for 100% extra time which makes it an 8 hr day!!)

Out of curiosity, why is it an 8-hour day with accommodations? I'm aware that 100% extra time is 70 minutes per section, which would amount to 4 hours and 40 minutes since there are four sections. Where does the rest of the time go? I'm asking because this is my first time taking the LSAT with similar accommodations and want to know what to expect on that day. Thank for your response.

Honestly, you may find that you need all of that time. Between your break, note taking, and just reading and analyzing everything, you need the time. And amazingly the time goes.