Can someone offer insight on this?

I am on the same boat.

Thanks for sharing this. I've been fool proofing LG but have not taken a PT in a while. I hope to see improvement

Painfully slow, would go up two points, stay the same, go down a point, then go up a few more points, stay the same, go down a point, then go up two more points. I hear it's like this.

I will be joining this late, but I will be there!

Thanks

I have been in an emotional LSAT roller coaster since June. I almost had a panic attack yesterday.

But like Michael Jackson says come December LSAT, "This is it".

I'm right here with ya. I underestimated how difficult it would be study and work full-time. I took the June 2017 LSAT after delaying the Sept 2016 LSAT. I was supposed to take the Sept 2017 LSAT but delayed it until December 17. It's tough seeing people on here being disappointed on a score I wish I had. But good for them! It drives me--I won't give up on breaking 160 .

Why did you decide to apply to law school?

B/c I saw how disempowered people in my community are. I wanted a career that could help them live a more dignified life.

Were there any obstacles that you had to overcome in the application process, or prior to application?

Right now, the LSAT is kicking my ass. I see many people post on here about having a shitty LSAT score and they have something in the 160s. That kind of pisses me off b/c I've been working my ass off and I legit have a shitty LSAT score. I've talked to several URM's with MY background and we have all struggled with the LSAT. Then again there are so few of URM law students/attorneys. So far the LSAT has been the biggest struggle for me.

How did you overcome those obstacles?

I'm working hard. It's tough to balance working full time, having a parent with a terminal illness at home, and studying for the LSAT (among other things) all at once. I'm part of a law-fellows group for URMs and I work with nothing but URM attorneys. My little network keeps me going b/c they know the struggle, particularly for URM's in this field.

Do you have suggestions on how to eliminate those obstacles for future law school applicants?

I would suggest building a network of attorneys/law students with your similar background. I would also suggest giving yourself ample time to study for the LSAT. Do not be afraid of talking to your professors in undergrad.

Is there anything else that you think would be helpful to know?

I think we URM's need to stop doubting ourselves (I need to work on this). Remember that you can do this and you will do this. It is very difficult for us but we need you.

Hey!

Fellow URM here. I think you blind review the eff out of the problems you get wrong. Analyze the structure of the arguments, why wrong answers are wrong, etc. Also, make sure you have a strong fundamental base. I would stick to 7sage and hire a 7sage approved tutor.

You've got this!

I'm going to be 26 when I attend next fall.

It's the perfect age, if you ask me.

I've been drilling PT 1-30. I want to join this study session but I'm not sure if I should, considering I'm still drilling. Can anyone provide insight?

I'm interested! Please let me know.

I'm currently an immigration paralegal.

I'm a URM. This all is an upwards hill for me but I will do it because I want to help my community.

Yes! Someone needed to say this.

I delayed it one year because I wasn't near a good "target" score for my personal preference. I'm still working on the "target" score now. I already work with attorneys and they told me they don't care what lsat score or law school I attend, as long as I pass the CA bar and i'll have a job with them. That helps with the stress of everyone saying you need X score to get into X schools because then you'll be able to gain employment. I realize my advantage but I'm still striving for a good score.

Thanks for bringing this up, though.

I'm interested. I'm desperate. I'm not even in the 150s and I've been studying for a year. I'd really appreciate the help.

We can do this. We will do this. I have faith in us.

I scored a point higher than any of my PT but still pretty low. September Lsat here I come! Who's with me!?! Lol

Hello,

I think people underestimate how difficult it is to work full time and then go home and study for the LSAT. I work a full-time as a legal assistant with an immigration attorney. Like you, I wanted to get my feet wet in the law field after undergrad to gain experience and give myself a break from undergrad. I advise you to not rush studying. Take your time but be consistent. I was supposed to take the September LSAT but studying with a prep company for four months only made my score improve 5 points. I'm going to be honest and say that mild score increase was due to the fact that I was mentally/emotionally drained from work that at the end of the day I was not able to really focus on implementing and really studying for the LSAT. My goal now is the June LSAT. I think the most important part is being disciplined, determined, and consistent. Set yourself up a schedule for study after work/before work. Don't try to do too much at once or you will burn out quick. A schedule i'm comfortable with now is waking up early to workout, then I work my 9 hours with a walk during my lunch break, I get home, eat my pre-cooked dinner, go for another walk and study a good 3-4 hours a night. I do most of my studying during the weekends. I have no social life, other than eating out with my boyfriend for dinner during the weekends. I walk/exercise to keep my emotionally/mentally balanced. Otherwise, I'd go crazy, especially in my field and the clients I have -_- lol. It might be different for you but this is what works for me. Good luck, let me know if you have any questions!

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