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[weso1]

Anyone know about taking/studying for/practice testing.. the LSAT?

I'm still weighing my options for grad school and law school is being considered.

But I realize my mid range GPA (3.3) is going to limit my options without an amazing LSAT score (170+.) So before I drop tons of hours and won prepping for it, I'd first like to see how I might do.

My plan would first be take a practice (with proper timing and standards) totally cold. Without every cracking a book and see how that goes. If that is even somewhat encouraging, I'd like to try to study for a few weeks and then see what happens. If I feel good about it then, I'll opt for the real thing.

So, I'm wondering if there are any test prep or testing centers in English in Korea?

[r.]

You are right that you are reliant on getting an amazing score to get into a top school. I would seriously research a legal career before you dive into it. I worked in a law firm for 2 years and it was the worst working environment I've ever been in and changed my mind about becoming a lawyer.

I'd also research the stability of a legal career. With your gpa, none of the top schools are going to give you much scholarship money. They'll know you probably have limited choices of good schools. So, that means you are looking at around 170k-200k of debt upon graduation.

That rules out hanging your own shingle upon graduation. You are going to want to go to the highest bidder. Those high paying big firm jobs are tough, are generally no longer partner track, and hiring has not been strong. (If you don't get one of these jobs upon graduation, your chances are slim to none of landing one a few months, a year, or years later). Legal industry has been completely thrown upside down more than most since 2008 financial problems. Tons of lawyers doing jobs you do not need a law degree for. Of course, if you have connections or get into one of the top 6 or so schools, things could be much more stable for you.

There is the possiblity of gov't work, but that is more competitive these days, too.

That being said, if you want to be a lawyer, for lsat studying, you'll want to start out with a practice test. If you score anywhere in the 150s or above cold, you can probably get to 170+ with a lot of effort. Then go for the Powerscore Bible books and work through them. There are a ton of official practice tests you can use. Maybe 40+ now. So do a practice test once or twice a week, and also use these practice tests to focus on sections. If you feel like you need classroom instruction, I would do an online program. Cheaper, more convenient. Check out knewton.com. Good luck. PM me if you need more advice.

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