hi! i’m an indian student preparing for the LSAT and planning to take it in April 2026 and looking to form a small, serious study group with people on a similar timeline, preferably in or near the IST time zone.

hey everyone, i’m an indian student and i’ve been preparing for the LSAT for a few weeks now. i’m aiming for a US JD (fall 2027 intake) and i’m still in the early stages of building my profile.

recently, a study abroad agency here told me that the US usually doesn’t grant visas for law school even if someone has a strong profile and a decent LSAT score. they basically implied that unless you’re exceptional, it’s not worth the risk, which honestly left me feeling pretty discouraged.

so i wanted to hear from real people instead of agencies.

are there any international students here, especially from india, who gave the LSAT and actually got into a good law school in the US? how did your application process go and how did things work out with the visa?

also, in your honest opinion, is pursuing a US JD as an international student in the current climate a reasonable bet, or am i throwing time and money at something that’s stacked against me from the start?

i’d really appreciate any real experiences or advice.

thanks so much.

hi everyone, i’m an international student from india currently finishing undergrad and planning to apply for a US JD for fall 2027. i’ve recently started my LSAT preparation and would really appreciate some guidance on whether my timeline and overall approach make sense.

my current plan is to take the LSAT in april 2026 and again in june 2026 if needed. i’ve bought the powerscore bibles and just started using 7sage, and i’m trying to figure out the best way to structure my prep between those two resources from now until april.

a few things i’d really appreciate insight on:

1. how should i divide my time between the powerscore bibles and the 7sage curriculum?

2. if april doesn’t go as planned, is june a realistic backup for reaching my target score?

3. as an international applicant, what should my overall application timeline look like for fall 2027?

4. i’m also quite anxious about visa and post-JD employment issues in the US. recently a study abroad agency here told me that even strong candidates often struggle with visas for law school, which was pretty discouraging. how much should these concerns realistically factor into my school list and application strategy at this stage?

5. finally, in your honest opinion, is pursuing a US JD as an international student in the current climate actually worth the risk, or am i being unrealistic about the return on this investment of time and money?

i’d be especially grateful to hear from other international students who have gone through this process.

thank you so much for any advice.