Ok, so I'm applying to Law School. Took the LSAT the first time and did really bad. Took it a second time and I only scored "slightly about average." I'm going to find out pretty damn soon whether I'll be going to law school or not and it is making me literally sick to my stomach; I can't hold my food; I can't sleep; I can't even enjoy reading these threads. I'm so terrified of being rejected from all the law schools I applied to. I don't know why I am chosing to share, but I actually like the people on this board; I've gotten good advice for my car and for other things on this board, and I'm hopinh for prayers or a miracle or something. I just don't know what else I can do. I feel really hopeless right now. Life can be so hard...and the sad part is we make it that way for ourselves.
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Well, I know exactly what you are going through - I am in getting ready to enter my third year in medical school. I remember very well what it was like taking the MCAT, applying, interviewing, and just sitting around waiting to hear back - it's enough to make a person go crazy.
I know it's easier said than done, but just try not to worry too much about it. You've taken the test, you got what you got - there isn't anything that can be done about it now. Just remember that the schools look at more than the LSAT when deciding who to accept.
I wish you the utmost of luck (as long as you don't become a medical malpractice lawyer![[;)]](/images/smilies/wink.png "Wink [;)]")
). Definitely keep us posted.
I know it's easier said than done, but just try not to worry too much about it. You've taken the test, you got what you got - there isn't anything that can be done about it now. Just remember that the schools look at more than the LSAT when deciding who to accept.
I wish you the utmost of luck (as long as you don't become a medical malpractice lawyer
). Definitely keep us posted.You will be fine, just keep working at it. And even if your choices for school are not what you desire still try a bit later, perhaps waiting a year or so and studying a bit more. Just don’t worry too much about it because you have a LOT of time. One of the best litigators in town here started law school at 40, not that you should wait that long but in the big scheme of things what you may now see as a crucial issue/problem is no more than a minor and temporary inconvenience.
Sean just keep working hard. I know many lawyers and some of the worst were at the top of their class, while some best were late bloomers and or "average" students. The school does not make you, you make the school. One that is not considered much is the University of Idaho in Moscow Idaho. Good law school in a small community.
Best of luck selavia. Hang in there and don't sweat it. Most people in my law school class worked for at least a couple years before going back to school. So even if it doesn't work out this time around, at least you have the LSAT out of the way and can apply later. These things have a way of working out for the best. Doors close, others open. Many law school students wouldn't wish law school on their worst enemy. Sometimes not getting in is just fine! So, consider it fate and go with it....but don't settle for some obscure school where you won't be happy and probably won't get a good job or be able to pass the bar.
Don't worry Justin, I'd never go into medical malpractice. lol.
I just applied to the four law schools that I would want to go to and would pretty much ensure a good job afterwards in D.C. And three of them I'd be ecstatic to attend. Georgetown, Catholic U of America, U of MD, & U of Baltimore. I'll definitely keep you guys posted. Thanks for the encouragement and kind words. I got an email from Catholic this morning saying that they will be mailing out my decision in the very near future (as in this week or next). Thanks again guys.
Sean
I just applied to the four law schools that I would want to go to and would pretty much ensure a good job afterwards in D.C. And three of them I'd be ecstatic to attend. Georgetown, Catholic U of America, U of MD, & U of Baltimore. I'll definitely keep you guys posted. Thanks for the encouragement and kind words. I got an email from Catholic this morning saying that they will be mailing out my decision in the very near future (as in this week or next). Thanks again guys.
Sean
congrats on getting over w/ the lsats. suppose i couldn't give you any advice you didnt' now.. STUDY, study all day and all night blah blah. i wish i had studies harder for it, but eh..
if you just applied to law school, it might be a bit late? so even if you don't get accepted, you might want to try again next year, earlier. i've been contemplating law school for 2 years, and have passed on it for the time being. (personal statements always got to me.) maybe next year for me, or maybe not at all.. we'll see.
also, its not common, but you can transfer after the first year. you really have to kick butt the first year, but seems most law programs are pretty similar the first year.
if you just applied to law school, it might be a bit late? so even if you don't get accepted, you might want to try again next year, earlier. i've been contemplating law school for 2 years, and have passed on it for the time being. (personal statements always got to me.) maybe next year for me, or maybe not at all.. we'll see.
also, its not common, but you can transfer after the first year. you really have to kick butt the first year, but seems most law programs are pretty similar the first year.
I applied sometime ago, but I wrote a note saying wait for my Feb05 LSAT score. Personal Statement was actually probably the second most difficult thing in applying for law school. I must have gone through 25 drafts and spent at the very least 50 hours discussing it with my advisor/s.
Are you also applying for Law School?
Are you also applying for Law School?
Hang in there. You can always try a year later.
Did you take practice tests? Usually, those are very accurate. But all of us can have bad days. My first time, I dunno what happened. I bombed it. After getting it back, I looked it over and I still can't tell what I was thinking (don't think I misnumbered). 2nd time around, I got my regular score. maybe something weird happened twice to you?
Did you take practice tests? Usually, those are very accurate. But all of us can have bad days. My first time, I dunno what happened. I bombed it. After getting it back, I looked it over and I still can't tell what I was thinking (don't think I misnumbered). 2nd time around, I got my regular score. maybe something weird happened twice to you?
Hang in there, setbacks aren't necessarily a bad thing. They make you see things at a different light, and later on you'll look back at this whole thing and be like gee, thank goodness that happened. I don't think you need to put any more stress in your life worrying about if you got in or not. I know its hard, but do you really have anything to lose?
I hope things work out in the end for you, ya know a nice long drive has always kept me sane when i'm stressed out. Just drive with no destination in mind and with no hurry to get any where.
I hope things work out in the end for you, ya know a nice long drive has always kept me sane when i'm stressed out. Just drive with no destination in mind and with no hurry to get any where.
I took two review classes, spent hours on end studying for it. I was scoring right where I wanted to score on my practice tests, but when I went to take it, my score was no where close. And the worst part is that I felt pretty good about the second test. Oh well.
And yeah, driving helps me too. I love to go for a nice long drive on some semi-abandoned interstate. Only problem is too many bad drivers out there ruin the tranquilty of it all by following too close, or just being generally irritating and risky.
And yeah, driving helps me too. I love to go for a nice long drive on some semi-abandoned interstate. Only problem is too many bad drivers out there ruin the tranquilty of it all by following too close, or just being generally irritating and risky.
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