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Taking a Gap Year Advice

miaanoa1miaanoa1 Live Member
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So I’ve decided to officially take a gap year and while I know my chances at getting in when the Fall 2024 application cycle first opens is far better and taking a gap year will let me prepare for the June 2023 test without stress, I’m still a bit bummed. I always dreamed about going to law school straight from undergrad and I feel like some part of my dreams have been crushed a little.

If anyone has words of advice and encouragement to get past this and look toward the future with a positive light, I would really appreciate it <3 also if anyone has any suggestions on what to do during this gap year, I would really appreciate it.

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  • mikalyn.greenzweigmikalyn.greenzweig Alum Member
    514 karma

    Here to tell you that me taking a gap year was the best decision I've ever made! I always dreamed about going straight from undergrad to law school, but as I began studying for the LSAT, trying to juggle school, work, and a social life, I realized that it was just going to be impossible, especially since I started no where near my goal score. I was told by so many law students and lawyers that the best way to look at a gap year is know that it is a major investment for the future. Since taking a year off to study I decided to work at a law firm as a law clerk to gain some experience and focus more on the LSAT. I've been so much more relaxed and relived to know that I won't have to rush my LSAT progress or stress about meeting the deadlines for my applications. Although it stinks to think about, it is so worth it!!

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