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Daniella
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When would be a great time to start studying for the LSAT and the Bar exam?
On a scale of 1 to 10, How hard are the LSAT and the Bar exam.(1 being extremely easy and 10 being extremely hard.) Any study resource suggestions? #law #law-school #college #lawyer #studytips
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Rachel Greenberg
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I would highly recommend studying for the LSAT when you have the appropriate amount of time to dedicate to your studying. You should treat it as if it is a class. There are a number of formal preparatory programs for both the LSAT and the bar exam. Review the various options and decide what would be the best option for you. This determination could be based on a number of factors such as cost, classroom type, graded exams, etc. It is also a good idea to speak to your classmates who are interested in the same career path to see if they have any recommendations for you (the availability and popularity of different courses/programs varies in different areas).
This article identifies some of the more popular courses to start your search: https://www.businessinsider.com/best-lsat-prep-courses
Most students will study for the bar exam after law school graduation (often in May) and use the time from May – July to prepare for the exam. Some law schools may also offer preparatory courses as part of your curriculum, and taking courses which will be covered on the bar exam is generally a good idea. Again, you will likely need to devote a significant amount of time to studying. The purported difficulty of the exam is often based on the “pass rate,” which may vary significantly between different states.
The LSAT and the bar exam differ, in that for the LSAT you receive a specific score. For the bar exam, you either pass or do not pass. However, judging their difficulty is hard, as it varies by person. I will note that, often, there are a very large number of very intelligent people taking these tests and competing against one another, so I would anticipate that they are both considered “very difficult” or, at least, very stressful for a majority of the people preparing to take these exams.
This article identifies some of the more popular courses to start your search: https://www.businessinsider.com/best-lsat-prep-courses
Most students will study for the bar exam after law school graduation (often in May) and use the time from May – July to prepare for the exam. Some law schools may also offer preparatory courses as part of your curriculum, and taking courses which will be covered on the bar exam is generally a good idea. Again, you will likely need to devote a significant amount of time to studying. The purported difficulty of the exam is often based on the “pass rate,” which may vary significantly between different states.
The LSAT and the bar exam differ, in that for the LSAT you receive a specific score. For the bar exam, you either pass or do not pass. However, judging their difficulty is hard, as it varies by person. I will note that, often, there are a very large number of very intelligent people taking these tests and competing against one another, so I would anticipate that they are both considered “very difficult” or, at least, very stressful for a majority of the people preparing to take these exams.
Atul Bhankharia
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My son took LSAT exams when he had no other distractions, ie no college exams or project.
The best time was summer when he was not taking any courses.
This is a starting point, you may wind up taking this exam more than once based on your score. So you always have to work towards it even after college starts.
However, take many many practice tests before you sign up for the LSAT. Follow the same rules that are in the exam when you take these practice tests. Do this often and do it without any distractions or interruptions.
The best time was summer when he was not taking any courses.
This is a starting point, you may wind up taking this exam more than once based on your score. So you always have to work towards it even after college starts.
However, take many many practice tests before you sign up for the LSAT. Follow the same rules that are in the exam when you take these practice tests. Do this often and do it without any distractions or interruptions.
Thank you so much for the advice!!
Daniella