Should I start over?

NoClue71093
Sun, 19 Apr 2015 02:55:44 +0000

So law school decisions are rolling in and I’m getting more anxious. I made a number of mistakes when applying, the first being that I did not study for the LSAT. My score isn’t terrible but its not good; 154. I have a good gpa on the other hand. The second mistake was that I waited until the last minute to apply.

I’ve been wait listed at a number of schools and accepted to a few decent ones but I’m concerned with all of the negative talk about the job market that a ‘decent’ law school will be a waste of time.

I spent a good amount of money applying to law schools but now I’m considering whether it would be better to work next year and study my butt off for the LSAT in the hopes that I get a better score and then reapply early.

Basically what I’m asking is if this is a good idea? I’m worried that reapplying will hurt my chances, taking the year out will look bad and just that ultimately it will turn out to be a waste of time. And at what rank is it not worth accepting an offer from a law school?

I would appreciate any advice!