if i quit my job to study

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• EvetteCee Alum Member

  May 2018 224 karma

  Quitting your job to be able to dedicate more time on the LSAT sounds like a smart decision and I don't think it would make your resume look bad.

  I do recommend you look for places to volunteer (a few hours a week) while you're unemployed, so that you can add that to your resume. More softs never hurt anyone.
• Ohnoeshalpme Alum Member ⭐

  May 2018 2531 karma

  It depends on how long you intend to study full-time. I'd say 3-4 months of full time study is a good amount for any person. Don't quit for an entire year though. I seriously doubt that studying for a full year full time is even possible
• Mustbe8Characters Member

  May 2018 316 karma

  @Ohnoeshalpme said:
  It depends on how long you intend to study full-time. I'd say 3-4 months of full time study is a good amount for any person. Don't quit for an entire year though. I seriously doubt that studying for a full year full time is even possible

  oh no, I am planning on studying full time probably until the July or September test. Afterwards, I was planning on finding something else to do. I'm just wondering if that three month gap is going to look strange to law schools
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  Alex Alum Member ⭐

  May 2018 23929 karma

  A few months of a gap on your resume won't make a difference. A higher LSAT score, even if it's only a couple points higher, sure will though!
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  annewr253 Alum Member

  May 2018 edited May 2018 439 karma

  @Alex I completely agree! While working my mundane job that often required overtime, I was attempting to study but not truly seeing the progress nor did I have the significant time to study the way this test requires. Fast forward to today, I've been studying for the last 3 months full time and wow!!! It has been a tedious journey, but the progress has been well worth it. Your resume will be fine and I agree with @EvetteCee on the volunteering piece, I volunteer with a couple dif orgs weekly. I think it comes down to this for some: If you are in a place that allows to be financially secure while your studying full time, take the opportunity, your resume will not be damaged for 3 months! Commit the time, it will be fruitful come test day.
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  Seeking Perfection Alum Member

  May 2018 4428 karma

  You could always ask if you could take a three month leave of absence. If they say no which is probably most likely you are back where you started. If they say yes then you have a job for when you are done with the LSAT and waiting for your application results to come in.
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  samantha.ashley92 Alum Member

  May 2018 1777 karma

  I actually did that! I'm living off of savings all summer, and I'm so grateful that I have this time to study. It also motivates me to study "full time hours" because I don't want to feel like I gave up my income for nothing. I don't think a gap on your resume will matter.
• Ohnoeshalpme Alum Member ⭐

  May 2018 2531 karma

  @"Seeking Perfection" said:
  You could always ask if you could take a three month leave of absence. If they say no which is probably most likely you are back where you started. If they say yes then you have a job for when you are done with the LSAT and waiting for your application results to come in.

  this is a good idea