I currently work at a law firm as an assistant and have got the go ahead from my boss to study when I am not busy at work (other than my lunch hour).
Most of my free time has been spent researching schools, personal statements, tips, etc. but I'm hoping I can get some studying in as well. I am currently only using 7sage. I have tried to put my headphones in and watch some videos but find I can't absorb anything.
I thought about bringing one of my many LSAT prep books but should I be mixing 7sage and say for instance, Kaplan? Any recommendations for other brands which have similar teaching methods to 7sage?
For those of you who have full-time jobs, do you study while you are at work? Any tips?
I'm planning to write for September 2016. I have 2 jobs so I work about 55 hours a week. I've just started studying 20 hours a week. I've been studying off and on for the last couple years but finally decided to take the plunge and write.
Thanks in advance!
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I've been studying for the LSAT for a little less than a year now, and re-started studying very seriously about a month or two ago (also planning on taking the LSAT in September, if I'm ready). I have a similar schedule at work, and also find myself with some downtown that I can use to study, but also can't really concentrate. I used to study during my lunch breaks, but our lunch room is usually pretty loud and crowded and I realized that whenever I study there, nothing really sticks.
What I've done is that I review my notes during down-time. As I went along with the 7Sage curriculum I write LOTS of notes and find it beneficial to just read and re-read those while I'm at work. I'm the type of person that just can't concentrate in a work environment, because I get too easily distracted. I usually really study right after work at a nearby library or coffee shop, when I have nothing else to distract me. I found that re-reading my notes from the night before, or re-reading notes with anything I've struggled with helped me refresh my memory and successfully set me up to study for that evening.
Once I'm done with the curriculum, I'll use the Trainer to supplement anything else I'm struggling with and will go back to all of my notes. I've read the Trainer before and found it very, very helpful.
Really like the idea of reviewing notes. Will also look in to the webinars!
If you're looking for a book go with the LSAT Trainer as others have said. This is a good idea!
Webinars are a chill way to absorb info/pro-tips without requiring TOO much focus