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Hey Everyone,

I recently graduated from a University this past June and would like to eventually attend Law school. I already have two professors that I am acquainted with and they would gladly write letters of recommendations for me, but I have not took my LSAT yet, nor have I started studying for it at all.

I have considered taking a prep course ASAP to prepare me for the December LSAT so that I can apply for Fall 2013, but I have heard many times that it is very important to apply as soon as the schools begin accepting application.

So because of this I am also considering waiting a year, paying off my undergrad loans, and studying for my LSATs. Then I would take the LSATs in Oct 2013, which would allow me to apply for Fall 2014 in a timely manner, but I am also afraid that the professors who would write me letters of rec now, wouldn't remember me as well, resulting in a weaker letter.

What is the best possible solution to my situation? Thanks in advance!

sybbie719

Prep and apply next year. you really do not want to rush through the process. Even if you take the December exam *which I would not advise since you state that you have not prepped), by the time you get your scores back it is the end of December. Should you submit your application, the day you get your scores back, you will not be complete until mid/end January.

You must decide if your scores are "good enough" if you want to send now, or if you should retake.

amarkov

Definitely wait a year. A good LSAT score will help you much more in admissions than slightly better recommendations.

bluebayou

take the test next June. If you like your score, you can send apps on Oct 1 (or earlier, to some schools).

Check with your college career service. Many offer an electronic 'credentials file' which will hold reference letters to send out next year. Or look into Interfolio, which has long been used by grad students.

rankinr

You can sign up for CAS now and get them to send in their letters, and apply later.

Better yet - keep in touch with them, build up a strong relationship with them, and get them to send in a letter later in the year!

logibutton

Thanks for all the help! I will apply next year so I can better prep myself for the LSATs, and I will definitely continue to build strong relationships with my professors