I for one am thankful for the LSAT. My brother committed suicide 2 months before I had to leave for undergraduate studies. On top of the emotions from that, having to leave my family and go to a new location for school on my own caused me to struggle freshman year. I ended with a 2.3 GPA freshman year 😅😅 Although after 3 years of hard work I was able to graduate with a 3.33, a full 1.0 higher, my GPA could’ve been 3.7+ without freshman year. Having the LSAT to showcase my abilities on top of my 3.3 makes me feel better than if I had to hope an admissions officer takes the time to understand my story and see why I struggled freshman year. I am thankful for the LSAT and for the demon for helping me be able to prove that past struggles can be overcome and future goals can be met.
My best guess is that the change has more to do with how great folks will perform in the profession. Ive seen plenty of lawyers from great schools get fired because they cannot perform outside of the academia.
Here's a thought. Given the weight placed on the LSAT, why not get rid of UGPA🤷♀️? The playing field would really be leveled at that point. Again, just a thought.
Get rid of the A+ for law school admissions. It should be standardized to a 4.0 system across the board. Students who graduate from an institution that doesn’t offer A+’s shouldn’t be penalized.
I typically am not a proponent for standardized tests, however, the LSAT is completely different. It serves as an equalizer and an opportunity for “everyone” to prove their intelligence and work ethic. Thanks to Ben, Nathan and their crew for passing on their wisdom for conquering the LSAT.
I am an international student from India. I graduated in aerospace engineering in 2015 and since then was studying for govt exam for 4 years but couldn’t get through as the success rate is less than 1%. After than been working for 3 years. In total I have a gap of 7 years after undergrad . I’ve been studying for lsat since last year and my scores are 160-165. What are my chances of getting admission considering the 7 years long gap after undergrad ?
Based on listening to Ben and Nathan, I think that they would say that the 7 year gap doesn't matter. Law school are going to look at your undergraduate GPA and your lsat scores. Also, having the work experience would most likely look good.
Mufti, the seven-year gap isn't important. In the US, law schools only care about your GPA, regardless of when you received it, and your LSAT score. Check out lsatdemon.com/scholarships to see what scholarships you could receive using your GPA and different LSAT scores. Keep in mind that LSAC will convert your GPA. To learn more, contact LSAC directly. If you are likely to receive a scholarship, your chances of admission are also better.
Just concurring with the LSAT Demon team with an anecdotal response: I graduated from undergrad in 2007, and started law school in 2020. No one cared about my 13 year gap (well I cared, because I feel old being surrounded by all these mid-20-somethings, but the school didn't care). I am going to school on a full ride, as someone who will graduate just shy of 40. (I work for the Demon!)
I for one am thankful for the LSAT. My brother committed suicide 2 months before I had to leave for undergraduate studies. On top of the emotions from that, having to leave my family and go to a new location for school on my own caused me to struggle freshman year. I ended with a 2.3 GPA freshman year 😅😅 Although after 3 years of hard work I was able to graduate with a 3.33, a full 1.0 higher, my GPA could’ve been 3.7+ without freshman year. Having the LSAT to showcase my abilities on top of my 3.3 makes me feel better than if I had to hope an admissions officer takes the time to understand my story and see why I struggled freshman year. I am thankful for the LSAT and for the demon for helping me be able to prove that past struggles can be overcome and future goals can be met.
My best guess is that the change has more to do with how great folks will perform in the profession. Ive seen plenty of lawyers from great schools get fired because they cannot perform outside of the academia.
Here's a thought. Given the weight placed on the LSAT, why not get rid of UGPA🤷♀️? The playing field would really be leveled at that point. Again, just a thought.
Get rid of the A+ for law school admissions. It should be standardized to a 4.0 system across the board. Students who graduate from an institution that doesn’t offer A+’s shouldn’t be penalized.
This!!!
I typically am not a proponent for standardized tests, however, the LSAT is completely different. It serves as an equalizer and an opportunity for “everyone” to prove their intelligence and work ethic.
Thanks to Ben, Nathan and their crew for passing on their wisdom for conquering the LSAT.
8:24 he is so right
I am an international student from India. I graduated in aerospace engineering in 2015 and since then was studying for govt exam for 4 years but couldn’t get through as the success rate is less than 1%. After than been working for 3 years. In total I have a gap of 7 years after undergrad .
I’ve been studying for lsat since last year and my scores are 160-165.
What are my chances of getting admission considering the 7 years long gap after undergrad ?
Based on listening to Ben and Nathan, I think that they would say that the 7 year gap doesn't matter. Law school are going to look at your undergraduate GPA and your lsat scores. Also, having the work experience would most likely look good.
Mufti, the seven-year gap isn't important. In the US, law schools only care about your GPA, regardless of when you received it, and your LSAT score. Check out lsatdemon.com/scholarships to see what scholarships you could receive using your GPA and different LSAT scores. Keep in mind that LSAC will convert your GPA. To learn more, contact LSAC directly.
If you are likely to receive a scholarship, your chances of admission are also better.
Just concurring with the LSAT Demon team with an anecdotal response: I graduated from undergrad in 2007, and started law school in 2020. No one cared about my 13 year gap (well I cared, because I feel old being surrounded by all these mid-20-somethings, but the school didn't care). I am going to school on a full ride, as someone who will graduate just shy of 40. (I work for the Demon!)