Study Schedule Forum

[RamTitan]

So, in preparation for the June 2016 LSAT, I started studying in May of this year (originally I thought I was going to take the October test). For the first 2-3 months I studied 15-20 hours a week, but after I realized that I was not going to hit the 168-172 range by October (was testing in the 157-159 range) I figured that I should push back my test date. Since then I've been studying 6 hours a week. I'm about to start a full-time job, so now my plan is to study during lunch every workday, and take a full practice test every Saturday. If I do that consistently until June, do you think I will be spending enough time prepping?

[RamTitan]

I've been hearing that I should study intensely versus what I've been doing. Do you think it would be more advantageous to study full throttle for 12-16 weeks before a test versus what I'm doing (stretching it out over the longhaul)?

[Abraham Lincoln Uni.]

In terms of how much a student should be studying, it all depends on their ability to grasp the concepts as well as their work schedule. Since you are working a full time job, perhaps you can devote about 1.5 hours each night or morning or spread it out throughout the day and then take a full practice test on the weekends. Also, be sure to fully read answer explanations and take notes for both answers you get correct and incorrect. This will help trigger that question in your mind when you go back to review and has worked for many successful takers.

Keep in mind it is not so much the number of hours you are putting in, but rather are you making the most out of the hours you can put in? As long as you can have a good and solid study session and really understand how to dissect the questions, you should be fine.

[RamTitan]

In terms of how much a student should be studying, it all depends on their ability to grasp the concepts as well as their work schedule. Since you are working a full time job, perhaps you can devote about 1.5 hours each night or morning or spread it out throughout the day and then take a full practice test on the weekends. Also, be sure to fully read answer explanations and take notes for both answers you get correct and incorrect. This will help trigger that question in your mind when you go back to review and has worked for many successful takers.

Keep in mind it is not so much the number of hours you are putting in, but rather are you making the most out of the hours you can put in? As long as you can have a good and solid study session and really understand how to dissect the questions, you should be fine.

Excellent advice; I figured that if I study during my lunch break, and do a section before I go to bed (I'm ascribing to learning while you sleep theory), and do a practice test and analyze it during the weekend, I should be in good shape.

However, some people have mentioned that I should take a practice course, as my score range (157-159) could benefit from that. Do you think I need that if I stick with my study plan? I'm taking another practice test shortly, and if I don't crack 160, I think I'll strongly consider it.

[Abraham Lincoln Uni.]

It truly depends on the student. You may ask other colleagues or students who took a prep course and if they felt it was necessary. It might be best to try your approach, especially if there are financial or work restraints, and see if you even need outside assistance in terms of breaking it down.

You may try your study plan and then reevaluate because it really does depend on the student.

[071816]

[quote="Abraham Lincoln Uni."]It truly depends on the student. You may ask other colleagues or students who took a prep course and if they felt it was necessary. It might be best to try your approach, especially if there are financial or work restraints, and see if you even need outside assistance in terms of breaking it down.

You may try your study plan and then reevaluate because it really does depend on the student.[/quote]

[RamTitan]

chimp, why did you cross out Abraham Lincoln University's post?

[Judgeasaurus_Rex]

chimp, why did you cross out Abraham Lincoln University's post?

Because Abraham Lincoln University is an online law school, which many members on this forum deem to be unworthy of attending. Can't say I approve of the methods! It is a very mean thing to do, crossing out someones entire post! Abraham Lincoln Uni means well with their advice.

[RamTitan]

chimp, why did you cross out Abraham Lincoln University's post?

Because Abraham Lincoln University is an online law school, which many members on this forum deem to be unworthy of attending. Can't say I approve of the methods! It is a very mean thing to do, crossing out someones entire post! Abraham Lincoln Uni means well with their advice.

Thanks for the insight!


I decided to enroll in a course; my work schedule has been insane, and I've only been able to get about 5 hours in (if I'm lucky) during the work week, and about 6 hours on the weekend. However, my score recently jumped to a 169, so maybe I should reconsider?