@xadrianas6x881 said:
@gaflparalegal732 don't give up, I have met idiot attorneys that made me think, "damn if this buffoon can do then I can too!" remember the harder the road, the more you'll value the destination
LOL I have met a few that made me have the same though. Thank you @xadrianas6x881 this is a journey and I think it is going to be so worth it.
Thank you @cam860 and @tristandesinor505 there is something about that drive. If I could just bottle it up and take a drink when I feel discouraged lol. We can and we WILL make it happen!
I love all the comments/stories. After making this post I fell off the wagon. Cancelled my account, out all my LSAT books away (out of sight). But something just won’t let me let go of the dream. So I’m back. I’m going to re-purchase a plan and get back at it. It doesn’t matter how many times we fall as long as we get back up right :-)
Thank you for ALL of the comments!! The negative comments I get from people are- what about your boys? Won't they need their mom? Where will you find the time? What about working and paying the bills? I will be honest, the slew of negativity is overwhelming at times, especially when I (we) already know we are facing an uphill battle.
I have been a paralegal since 2009 and have recently started doing some virtual work for a few attorneys, so I am hoping that in the next year or so that will pick up and help relieve the financial burden. If I am able to get my LSAT score to a good range I am also hoping for a scholarship. I have narrowed my list of potential schools down to ones that have the most flexible scheduling options....but that also means spending more time to complete the program, but that may be what it takes to achieve this dream. I will be around 40-41 when I apply (won't graduate with my BA until summer 2020)....which seems like forever away when I see it in writing. So I guess the goal would be to graduate with my JD by 45. 45 is the new 20 right? LOL
My boys are currently 6 and 14 (will be 15 in August), so they definitely need their mom. My oldest is a HUGE help. They would be around 8-9 and 16-17 when I go to law school (should this plan pan out), so I am sure they can help out and the 3 of us can rally together to make this happen. I just have to keep telling myself that because it is so easy to get down on yourself, second guess your plans and end up letting that dream slip away.
@cam860 thank you for sharing. It is definitely a challenge and mental struggle. There are a few schools that have housing options but not many. I am hoping to get a good LSAT score and receive a scholarship which will help with part of the struggle.
@oceanlee14450 thank you!! Going to check out the other posts now :smile:
I’m 38, a single mom of 2. Been out of school since 2000, finishing up my BA now I’m hopes to apply to law school in the next 2 years.
Anyone else in a similar position? How do you stay motivated? Any worries about juggling law school and a family? Do you think being older hurts our chances? I’ve been a paralegal for 9 years so I’m hoping that experience will help instead of hinder.
@ohnoeshalpme804 Thank you!! That makes perfect sense and you are so right...I have been looking at it wrong. I also know that if I think about waiting until say next summer, I will have the mentality of just pushing prep off for now.
So I’ll admit that I always seem to rush things once I finally get started. I graduated with my AS degree back in 2000 and now I am finishing my BA. I started classes this summer with a full load and hope to be done in 18-24 months.
I’ve been focused on trying to take the LSAT in January 2019, but does that even make sense? If I can’t apply until after summer 2020 at the earliest does it make sense to try and test so soon?
Maybe I should focus on classes and studying as much as possible right now, and test next summer- which would give me plenty of time to re-test if need be.
Any suggestions?
Congratulations!!! Thank you for sharing, definitely needed to see this :-)
@cloverwong59773 I’m interested in a CC call.
Where is everyone at in the CC? I’m only at about 10%. Made great strides late last week then got discouraged SMH.
I’ve gone back and forth on this as well. I currently live in Atlanta and have a great job here but I don’t want to go to law school here nor do I want to practice law here. I’m focusing my efforts on schools in a Florida as that is where I’d like to buy a house and eventually open my own firm.
I have several friends who have gone to law school and most recommend studying where you plan to practice. One girl in particular went to school in AL and is having a really hard time passing the GA bar.
I think it’s possible either way though, as most attorneys I know are barred in multiple states.
@gaflparalegal732 said:
I'm interested as well. I just started the CC also
Good luck in CC. I just started as well. We’ve got this!!! :smiley:
@figueroa10040 I’m interested in CC discussion/review. I’m probably behind you guys as I literally just started, but I’d still be interested.
@figueroa10040 said:
@gaflparalegal732, We can do this. We're going to get through it.
Most definitely!! :-)
I am interested as well. I am just getting started on the CC. I hope to be ready by January (fingers crossed).
@artalayis927 said:
@gaflparalegal732 said:
How is everyone’s CC going? I thought I’d start by reading through some of the popular books....but I’m not really learning like I though I would. Going to try to purchase 7Sage on the 15th.
Ive gone theough the majority of PS books and found it to be helpful in some areas like RC but 7sage has way better methods and study methods. 7sage really helps test takers build required fundamental skills that will help you grasp all three sections of the test Also 7sage helps you pin point and identify your weaknesses then gives you the questions by category to help you drill and strengthen your weaknesses.
I was torn between purchasing and not purchasing the curriculum and decided to buy it and did nto regret it since june 15th good time to buy it your planning on buying in January.
Thank you!! I’m going to buy a program on the 15th. Even if it’s the starter just so I can get started and upgrade later when needed. I’m most excited about the CC since I really need the basics.
@attalla253561 said:
Hi! @gaflparalegal732 This CC was a game changer for me. I too, had tried to self study with recommended books, this was after I tried an in-person course at the University but neither really gave me the understanding required for this test. I came across 7sage, and after watching JY's videos I found myself fully understanding concepts that I could never grasp. That was it, I purchased the Ultimate package, and I plan on upgrading to Ultimate+ later. I am about 60% done with CC and although not confident on anything, I can honestly say I understand it all now! Also the supplemental quizzes and problem sets have been so valuable with reinforcing concepts. The CC in general is laid out in a very strategic way. Everything builds on one another, so in a way it holds you accountable to making sure you're ready to move on.
In short, make the purchase! You won't regret it. Are you planning on sitting in January?
I’m going to just do it. I know how important this is so I need to get on it. I’d like to test in January so I have time to take it again if need be. I’d rather only take it once though lol. Thank you for sharing your experience, I appreciate it!
How is everyone’s CC going? I thought I’d start by reading through some of the popular books....but I’m not really learning like I though I would. Going to try to purchase 7Sage on the 15th.
I will be testing in early 2019. Might not be January, depends on how much I can improve by then.
Thank you @mstng9878717 and @akikookmt881.
Congrats on getting to 172 that is awesome. I think I’m going to read through the Trainer, or at least see if it might be a good fit and then go for the Ultimate or Ultimate+
@akikookmt881 when are you planning on taking the LSAT?
Hello!! I have over a year to study and try to reach my ideal score. I have the LSAT Trainer but haven’t started. I’d like to try 7sage. Would you recommend the Starter for basics and then upgrade as needed or read through the Trainer first?
My concern is I can only afford the Starter right now, so if it would make sense to wait I can do that as well.
Thank you in advance!!
Seeking Perfection- thank you for posting this. I had the same question!! Very helpful.
Congratulations!!! UF is on my wish list as well. Thank you for sharing and being a motivation!!
@leahbeuk911 I am doing the same thing- worrying about the low diagnostic score and whether or not I can learn the materials.
But- I have to start somewhere so I’m going to start here. I feel like if we have the determination we can make it happen. ?
@leahbeuk911 said:
I’m there with you guys. I keep wavering, especially after applying once and deciding to push back. I’m in the middle of job hunting too and may be getting an offer. It makes me question if I really want to go through with this or just keep trekking on a career. But at the end of the day, going to law school is the only thing I’ve been really excited about for years. It’s the only thing I’ve done that’s really made me motivated and believe in myself. It’s been a long journey, through LSAT studying, retaking, and now hopefully reapplying. But I think it’ll be worth it to do something that pushes me and forces me to believe in my own ability to do this. If you really want it, just keep at it and push through!
I feel the exact same way. It’s the only thing I’ve felt excited about for years. Sure, I am excited about my boys but this is for me....and them. Thank you for sharing this. Hit home for me.