Yes, yes, yes! I totally agree with you that the LSAT, going to a good law school, or even just being a lawyer should not be the end goal. It's about what kind of lawyer you want to be, what kind of difference you want to make. Thanks for sharing.
You could apply to paralegal jobs. That's the route I took, and I know many of the paralegals at my firm plan to go to law school. It's a great way to get legal experience and also think about the reasons you actually want (or don't want) to be a lawyer.
General sympathy I'm sure. Recognized my practice test. The guy didn't even break stride, but it looks like he survived it and appeared pretty lawyer-ly, which is just more reassurance that it can be done.
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@ttunden Nick asked for advice regarding where to go and when to take the test, not whether or not he should become a lawyer. Calling him old isn't relevant and it's rude which isn't in the spirit of 7Sage discussions. For shame.
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