I am planning to apply for law school this upcoming cycle. I am one year post -grad. What is the best approach or template for writing an addendum for a class you took during undergraduate? Additionally, do you guys find that admissions counselors are worth the money or are there other alternatives you prefer? - Sincerely a First Gen Prospective Law Student

Hey everybody, a few months back I made a post about how I was applying with my 146 LSAT and hoping for the best and would keep you guys updated. Fast forward, I got rejected and waitlisted from every school I applied to, felt defeated, and on the last day to sign up, signed up for the April 11 LSAT.

The reason I’m writing this is because I’ve been so down on myself the past few months thinking that it was pretty hopeless for me to get in anywhere or to drastically improve my score enough in such a short amount of time to make a difference for this admission cycle. This morning I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I just received my 154 LSAT score (8 point improvement!!) and I’m thrilled to be able to send out letters of continued interest.

It may seem impossible, but keep on working. This program really helped me stay focused and improve my score drastically. I hope I could serve as some point of motivation for someone who feels their LSAT score is way too low, I improved mine this much in a matter of two months, you can do this!

I needed a platform to share my excitement, because no one in my life really understands how much this means to me, or understands how big of a jump in score this really is. Wishing you all the best on your own journeys!

Update: I just got two acceptances, one of them offering a scholarship of $160,000. Let this be a reminder ALL OF YOU CAN DO THIS

I made an lsat discord 5 days ago and we have about 30 members who actively study everyday anyone can join no matter what your level or skill so far it has yielded good results for those that joined. I am a mid 160 scorer and enjoy helping how I can and I am usually in vc streaming notes or drilling during the day. SEE YOU THERE https://discord.gg/PbDgMJzuV

Hi, I hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to ask you guys, what are your strategies when approaching flaw questions? This is something that I still struggle with after learning all the flaw types, but it seems like my brain freezes, when presented with a stimulus and I have to identify which flaw type it is :(

I would love to hear from you all!

I'm currently one year out of undergrad, I'm a slightly unconventional applicant as I have no experience in any legal fields, I work as a scientist at a biotechnology company and I was hoping to apply for a patent lawyer. As the title suggests I'm wondering if I should apply in the F26 cycle

Reasons I’m considering applying this cycle:

• Applicant numbers seem to keep increasing year over year, so I’m worried waiting could make things more competitive

• The job market feels unstable and I’m not fully confident I can secure or maintain employment for another year

Reasons I’m considering waiting:

• I currently have no legal experience. If I wait and get some now, would a few months actually make a meaningful difference for admissions?

• Does the type of experience matter a lot for patent law (e.g. patent/IP vs general legal work), or is any legal exposure worth my time? I’ve heard that legal experience isn’t really expected for patent-focused applicants, so I’m unsure how much weight to give this. I've also previously tried applying for patent related positions and got nothing back before being recruited for my current scientist position.

For context, I’m sitting at a 3.65 GPA and a 170 LSAT which I will most likely retake.

Would appreciate any thoughts, especially from people who applied with/without legal experience or made a similar timing decision.

Hi I learn better for some reason in a group setting please let me know if anyone is interested in group studying sessions

Hi folks!

I've seen some LA study groups on here, but this can get a bit out of reach with traffic for me, so if anyone is in Northridge/ SF Valley, and is down for setting up in person study sessions (we can coordinate details later!) please reach out!

Some of us have gotten our April LSAT scores back, and I wanted to remind those that are proud of their scores to not diminish their accomplishments because of other's achievements. I was seeing some others feeling a little disappointed in their scores, and I began comparing my score to their significantly higher score that they were disappointed about. But the truth is that I am so proud of my score and of my improvement that I wanted to remind all those that come on here this morning that I am proud of you for doing a hard thing, and more importantly I hope you are proud of yourselves! Sometimes the LSAT can feel like a big game of "I want to be the best and then even better," but I hope each of you take a moment today to say "I am proud of myself for doing a hard thing." Even if you are disappointed in your score, you still did a hard thing that takes so much discipline and hard work. We are here to grow and to achieve our dreams, and I know the grind only continues for those that are retaking, myself included, but you did that! Be Proud!

Hey y'all, so as most of you know, we got back our April scores today. My score was 12 points under my target. It was my first exam, but I am feeling super frustrated. I am registered to take the June LSAT, but fear that a 12-point jump may be unrealistic, and I want to know if I should push the exam until August. For reference, here are my numbers:

Diagnostic 138

PTs 154-159 range (with one outlier of 148, 2 weeks before the exam)

Goal 160

Score on April exam 148

So as you can see, I am in a rut at this point. I worried I was not fully ready for a 160 for my first exam, but I definitely did not expect to see a 148 this morning when I checked. I feel like even since this April exam, I have improved a lot and been doing better, but I am worried that if I take it again in 4 weeks, I will just be thinking of this 148 instead of what I have been averaging. I was also planning on keeping my score because I know I can do better than I did, but if anyone disagrees, please let me know.

I want to start law school in the Fall 2027 term, so I was hoping to apply by September so I can get the most scholarship money possible. I also have the fee waiver, so I know I can take it again in August if needed, but I would have to pay out of pocket for it, which is unrealistic for me financially.

Basically, should I change from the June to the August LSAT? Also, do I keep my score? And what do we think of this timeline? Do we have any thoughts? Please and thanks, I need all the help I can get from y'all.

Studied hard (6-8 hours a day) for 10 weeks for the April LSAT.

My first pt score was 139 (before I even studied or watched a single course video).

My highest pt score was the week of the test and I scored a 145. My other pt scores were 140, 144, 142.

However, I scored a 139 on the April LSAT test. It’s like I never even studied for the test at all... Idk what happened. I was expecting to get around a 145 and then get to a 150 in June.

But now, needing to make an 11-point jump seems impossible.

Idk what to do?!?! It seemed like all the drills and practice tests and live classes I did was for nothing. I knew my priorities percentages were not all where I needed them to be, but to do this poorly has me second guessing everything. Do I need to go rewatch the lessons? Do I need to just drill drill drill?

Any suggestions on future study techniques? Any tips in general? My ideal score is a 150-155

I plan on taking the June and probably the August too. Should I skip June, and just take August? I want to apply right when applications open in September.

So I was grinding LR and kept making the same dumb mistakes over and over... missing necessary vs sufficient, falling for "extreme language" traps, the usual. I was keeping a wrong-answer journal in a Google Doc but it was a mess and I never actually went back to review it.

So I built a little web app for myself to make it less painful. You log every question you miss, tag why you missed it (assumption swap, misread stem, eliminated right answer, etc.), and it surfaces patterns over time

I built it just for me but figured I'd pass it along since a few study-buddies asked. It's completely free ... no paywall, no premium tier, no credit card, nothing. I'm NOT trying to sell anything. Just thought it might help someone else avoid the same mistakes I kept making.

Maybe just DM or comment if you want it and then I can send it over? Not sure the best way to share it.

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Hi everyone, I got a lot more requests for it than I thought! It's still a work in progress, so if you have anything that does not work on the site or want added/changed, let me know! I just hope it is a resources for everyone.

Hi everyone!

As many of you probably did, I just got my April LAST score back and am a little underwhelmed... For context, I started studying at the end of last May, took the September test, and got a 152. I took a step back, decided not to apply this cycle, and signed up for the April test and got a 164. I am happy with the significant score jump, but feel like I have more in the tank with most of my recent PTs being 168-174 (and a 162 2 weeks before :/ )

I was really, really hoping that would be my last test and did not sign up for the June exam. I am getting married on August 8, so the August test is off the table for me. September almost seems too soon after my wedding to really lock in again, and October feels so far away.

I work full-time, over 5 years out of undergrad, and am trying to decide if I should be content with a significant score jump or if I should try again. The burnout is real right now...

Any advice, motivation, etc would be most helpful.

My goal score is a 168 btw

just starting my LSAT journey, if anyone cares to join

I think it would be nice to be able to do blind review on question by question drills.

In the settings of custom drills you select "review after each question" instead of "at the end".

But if you get something wrong it explains it right after.

The drill would be cooler to get a second crack at it BR style before the actual answer is revealed and explained. I think you would enrich your learning experience with this feature.

Hi, I just needed some advice or a guide on what I should do to prepare for the LSAT in June. April was my second time taking the LSAT and I boosted my score by 10 points from the first one I took in September. I don't know how I should study for this next month or what to even do. I scored a 150 on the April one and am really looking to see if I can improve my score by 5-10 points by June. Any advice? I took a 7Sage course already, so I know the fundamentals, strategies, and most patterns.

I just received my April score, and I’m genuinely disappointed. I scored a 156, which is a big jump from my first diagnostic score of 141 back in November, but I still feel like I should be seeing higher results by now. I’m planning to take the test again in August, but now I am lacking a little motivation since the score release and could really use some advice. My goal score is a 169, but right now it’s starting to feel unrealistic.

I've been studying for a few months now and started with a diagnostic score of 154. Had a few ups and downs but finally made it to 164 in my more recent PTs. I took the April LSAT and got a 157, which I definitely wasn't expecting all things considered. I know I need to improve my studying habits (which have been inconsistent due to internships and looking for work). I'm definitely struggling with certain types of LR questions and RC passages, so I will keep practicing those. I'm also struggling with timing a bit, and sometimes miss 1-2 questions at the end of each section (and end up guessing). Would it be worth doing practice tests more frequently than once a week? Any study tips for those handling work/the job hunt/studies? My next exam is in June so I really need to hunker down and do things the right way.

Thank you!

I just took my first LSAT and scored a 160. I was shooting for high 160s on this first attempt and felt solid about it after I took it so I did not expect to get this score. My plan is to apply to some T-14 schools. Is this a score worth keeping or should I cancel it? Ideally my goal score is around 173.

Hi everyone,

I’m aiming for the 2027 application cycle and could really use some advice on test timing. I’ve been feeling incredibly burned out and spiraling a bit, so any perspective would be massively appreciated.

My Background:

• Target cycle: Fall 2027

• Current Level: High 150s (Started studying in February).

• Goal Score: Low 170s.

• Personal: I work full-time and I am an ESL speaker.

• GPA: I have a very low undergrad GPA, but a high Master's GPA. Since I know only the undergrad GPA counts for medians, I know I absolutely need a 170+ to make up for it as a splitter.

My Dilemma:

I am currently registered for June, but I realistically don't think I'll be ready to hit my 170+ goal by then, especially with my full-time job and ESL hurdles. I haven't even touched the writing section yet.

My Questions:

1. If I push my first real take to August, is that too late for an "early" cycle application? I really want to apply early to maximize my chances as a splitter, but I want to make sure an August (or even September) test won't put me at a disadvantage.

2. If I take June just to see how it goes and cancel a bad score, does the "C" on my transcript look bad? Will admissions care that I have an attended test with no score?

Thank you so much in advance. Trying to balance all of this is exhausting, and I just want to make sure I'm making the right strategic choices!

Hi All,

I have only been on the platform for the LSAT for about 4 days and I am still getting a sense for best practices. Is it typically recommended to start with the 7sage study plan or to go through the foundations section of the lesson library.

Thanks!

So I've been lightly studying since May 2025, actually locked-in studying since August 2025, while working a full-time-ish remote job. My diagnostic starter score back in May 2025 was a 162, and through lots of copious wrong answer journaling, watching videos and podcasts, and endless drilling, I scored a 173 literally 4 times in a row on test-day-simulated practice tests that I took from January to March 2026. Toward the end, I was studying for ~2-3 hours everyday and couldn't get my score to budge upward, but at least it also wasn't going down.

On the April 2026 test, I scored a 166 after taking it in-person at a test center.

I'd thought coming out of the test that I felt a bit ambiguous, definitely was unsure on a good number of questions, but not to a much worse degree than I usually feel after any practice test. I slept well the night before, felt not burnt out (I'd tapered off studying ~3 days prior to the exam), and felt very alert and sharp in the test center (though now I realize that was probably ambient stress that my body was misinterpreting). I'm also historically not a bad test taker -- I've never seen anywhere close to this big of a score drop across previous standardized tests including my high school SATs, AP exams, college exams, etc.

I guess I have a few questions that I'd love people's thoughts on (also would love to chat with anyone in a similar boat or who has been in the past!!):

1. Would it be worth switching to taking the test at home in June, because it's the last time we can do it and it seems that my performance in-person at a test center was way off?

2. Based on what I've read about the admissions process, I'm planning on keeping my score and just working toward a 170+ goal in June. But I'm curious if there are reasons to not do this.

3. What strategies do folks have for minimizing test day stress and translating PT performance into real scores? And is it normal to see a 7-point drop the first time you take the LSAT but then rebound?

Best of luck to everyone, and if you're planning on retaking like me, we got this in June 🤞

Just the title...

As someone with major text anxiety, how did you get better at speed??

I do so bad on timed sections (150s), and then when I fully BR them (or I do them Untimed) I get 160s+.... idk what to do anymore :(

I keep practicing untimed and then timed and WAJ but my second LSAT exam is in June (First LSAT 152, I had to sign up for that one since I will be back in the motherland over the summer, and Im applying for the 2027 cycle).

Does anyone have unhinged advice?? (I study 4-6 hours a day 6 days a week.)

Hi all, scores were released today. I did ok. Below what I wanted and slightly below what I had been PTing. Now I need to retake it, any advice on becoming motivated and bringing score up. Can someone give me hope that I can go from 162 to breaking 170s by August has anyone done it!

Hello everyone,

I wanted to know if there was a best time to do the adaptive drills for the previous segments. I'm nearly halfway through the lessons portion and noticed that from my previous completed days I have adaptive drills that are available. I wanted to know when is the intended or ideal time to complete the drills?

Thanks!