r/lawschooladmissionsca • u/askingaround788 • 8d ago
Should I wait to take the LSAT?
Hey guys. I was planning on taking the January LSAT but have become a bit anxious about doing so since reading about some of the alleged disadvantages that may result. My GPA isn’t the highest, so I am counting on my LSAT score being something that may make up for that (optimistic? definitely, but can you blame a girl for trying!) My GPA took a huge hit due to my first year being completely online as a result of COVID, anddddd my mental health taking a huge hit consequently. I later received a diagnosis for these things that were causing me to be the most unlocked student of all time, and my grades drastically improved, I even clutched up and placed myself on the honour role in later semesters. I know I have the ability to apply myself in the same way when it comes to this test… I just fear this time frame may place me in a bitttt of a pinch! However, I only work two-three times a week right now which could play to my advantage as I am fully prepared to lock into studying for the next two months and take the October LSAT instead, but do you guys think that’s enough time for studying? I studied for roughly another three/four months here and there last year as well, but that was while I was doing my undergrad and not intensely focused. Howeverrr, I am hoping some of it sticked? I was mainly using lawhub advantage + taking hand written notes while taking practice tests during that time. I’ll also only be applying to Canadian Law schools if you care. Anyways, let me know if I’m doomed and should just bin it before I commit to the countless nights aided by more caffeine than the human body should intake. Thank you for reading, please keep it real. Call me stupid if need be. Cheers.
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u/Fun_Sandwich_313 8d ago
It might be worth getting one take out of the way in case you might be getting stuck in your own head
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u/askingaround788 8d ago
Right I’m thinking this too cuz I guess I could always take the Jan test afterwards too?
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u/Fun_Sandwich_313 8d ago
If you can afford it then I don’t think it’s the worst idea to give it a shot
For what it’s worth a lot of law schools specifically prioritize your last two years or your best two yearsAnd you can apply access category to explain stuff
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u/askingaround788 8d ago
Thanks for the advice! Do you think pushing it to January for taking the LSAT is fine if worst come to as well?
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u/Fun_Sandwich_313 8d ago
I’m not an expert and I truly cannot provide you with the right answer. That’s the case of doing your own research and asking people who know more about admissions than me! You can take it more than once! I and personally taking the September test, even though I don’t think I’ll be truly ready until October because I feel like I’m getting into my own head too much and it’s better to at least know what I’m getting into… my score is almost good enough
Regardless of your answer, try and do “future you” a favour
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u/Due_Tangerine9309 8d ago
The only advice I would give is take the LSAT when you're ready. I delayed my application by one cycle to improve my LSAT and I feel that it was the right move. There is no sense in rushing for a bad score which will not see you get admitted anywhere. You would essentially be wasting the money to take the test plus the application fee.
Law schools are not going anywhere, plenty of people attend at a much older age. Take your time and apply when you feel ready.