working ft and lsat prep Forum

lpadr009 · Post by **lpadr009** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 12:11 pm

hi guys i studied for october lsat starting july. now im back to studying for Feb lsat (started on the 6th and good news is i feel like things came back stronger than ever...ive been acing LR) but now i am also working FT.

for those of you who work ft while studying, can i get an idea of what your schedule is like? how many hours do you study on week days? from what hour to what hour

ugg · Post by **ugg** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:27 pm

I did 1-2 hours most weekdays at night after work and saved PTs for the weekend. I think you'll be fine as long as you make sure to do something every day.

lpadr009 · Post by **lpadr009** » Fri Dec 11, 2015 2:12 pm

Sounds reasonable. Thanks!

potus · Post by **potus** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:40 am

I try to study between the hours of 9pm to midnight, averaging about 3 hours on weekdays. I was heavy on prepping using actual tests so I'd complete the sections, sleep and rest, and review the next morning en route to work or lunch break. Earlier on, I used to fit in logic games during lunch breaks or commutes, since I enjoyed the games. Overall, if you could review LSAT content every other day, you'll be good. On weekends, you'll have to push for more - a timed prep test and full review.

pta · Post by **pta** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:42 am

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stig2014 · Post by **stig2014** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:57 am

I would second everything that has been said thus far. One thing that was helpful for me was to try and wake up an hour or so earlier and get a little bit of studying in then. Some mornings were miserable, but definitely worth it. Try to be as creative with your time as possible, occasional practice during lunch breaks certainly adds up.

I know it seems counterintuitive, but make sure to try and keep a life outside of LSAT prep and work as well. Staying diligent is important, but letting it consume your life can be as detrimental to your scores as being underprepared.

davey jones · Post by **davey jones** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 1:59 am

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87mm · Post by **87mm** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:32 pm

I would study almost every day for at least 1-2 hours. Typically would do a section or drill a question type over lunch. Review it at night and do another section with review. I went through LSAT trainer at first and cambridge packets. But eventually purchased the online Manhattan course. It was honestly worth it. The problem will fulltime work and study is you will need to balance your life, work and studying. The LSAT was always on my mind even when i was "taking time for myself". It is a struggle but keep at it.