Hi, I am 23 years old and currently living with my parents while working/studying for LSAT. I have cut out drinking and going out and focused on my studying for preparation for October or December LSAT. Recently, my job has picked up and don't have a minute to spare to study while at work. I am working 9-5 M-Thursday. I can't really reduce my hours but these hours make it tough to study around. I get out around 5 and then home around 6:30 after the gym and I'm pretty drained at night while studying. I do well with my Friday-Sunday but feel I am limiting myself by working M-Thursday. It's hard to fit two BR practice tests in a Fri-Sun span. I don't want to score under my full potential because of a bullshit job. I explained this to my parents and my mom has never worked a day in her life so she doesn't grasp the importance of the LSAT. Further, my dad owns a Criminal Law Firm and claims he studied for the LSAT while working and going to school so I can do it too. I explained that this isn't 1980 and to succeed in Law and I need to go to a top 20 or so school. I am still going to quit even though they don't understand. Can anyone relate or am I being ridiculous?
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We mean more like a year.
You're not being ridiculous at all in wanting to maximize your LSAT potential. As long as you'll be okay financially I would highly recommend taking an extended break from work (at least until you really have the LSAT fundamentals down). I doubt you will regret it. I know I haven't. Good luck with your prep!!!
Pacifico's reply is perfect considering your age.
However, if you're going to disregard his advice, I'd say you are going to have to play the long game. That is to say, you quit your job (take a step back) for the short game (term), while getting in and finishing law school will set you up for the long game (term). I'd like to point out here that unless you go to an IVY LEAGUE law school, employers are not going to come running to beg for you to work at their firm. Do not assume that law school = Job, as it is merely a tool to make you a better applicant.
As a side note, I understand completely that you may have a great backup working at your father's law firm, but given how he compares his struggle with your lack of struggle for success, I do not see him being the understanding type. I have typically encountered these people to hold others to a higher degree of criticism. Working for him would just put way too much pressure on you. I strongly recommend seeking employment at another firm where you are treated the same as all the rest.
Lastly, your father's comparison with working and studying should matter very little. My high school History professor use to gloat about attending University of Southern California (USC). At the very end of the school year, he confessed: He was a walk-on admittance. My how times have changed....
I wish you luck!
Yeah, given your BR scores ... Just chill. You're good.