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Hi everyone! So I’ve decided to delay going to law school for a year. I’m graduating early and I didn’t feel I had adequate time to study due to summer classes. I took the September test and didn’t get the score I wanted. I’m going to withdraw from the November test, since it’d be a waste since I’m not ready.
I will definitely be studying during my year off, but I know law schools say you should also do something productive during that time off. I currently work in real estate, which is something I will be using for my personal statement but I know a lot of people work as a paralegal during their time off. Should I continue working in real estate or should I try working as a paralegal? I also want to make sure I have time to study so I don’t want to get into something that takes too much of my time. I was also thinking of volunteering with affordable housing programs.
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The LSAT score is way more important to the outcomes of your applications than anything else you can do during the off year. Starting a new job may impact your study schedule. Focus on the test. Working a job of any sort is productive because you are earning income and studying for the LSAT. I don't think schools are as worried about the specifics of your non-LSAT pursuits, and I believe schools are more interested in your reasons for pursuing law and the strength of your written application materials. I think your idea about volunteering could be a great way to use your experience in real estate to get experience in something adjacent to legal work. They don't expect you to have law firm experience before law school, so just make sure you have a good reason to go to law school and you're good.
Awesome, thank you so much for your thorough response!