<p>Next year, I will enter into my 3rd year of university. Last summer, I studied at Middlebury College’s French Language School, and this summer, I have an internship with my Senator. I guess, I feel as if I should be doing something to prepare. I went to see the pre-law advisor and she did not really give me any real information. As I think of law school, is there anything I should do at this time other than being the best student? Since I will be abroad next spring, should I look into LSAT courses now or just wait? Any advice would be helpful.</p>
<p>The internship is great. Law schools are really focused on your work experience; however, the golden rule of LS admissions is that the LSAT trumps all. Personally, I don’t think that prep classes are particularly helpful. Instead, I’d plow my way through an LSAT prep book or three. Start on that as soon as possible and if you take practice exams and score poorly or below your reasonable expectations, then consider enrolling in a class.</p>
<p>Try taking an LSAT untimed and see what you get. If you reach your target score untimed, then the general rule of thumb is that you can get there by self studying. If you don’t get the score you want, you might want to take a prep course in order to learn some strategies and skills. As for studying abroad, you might want to take the LSAT before you leave, which gives you about 6-7 months to study.</p>
<p>Internships can only help your application, but to be totally honest, they really won’t matter that much, unless your Senator is from HLS, has an epiphany and decides to give you his full endorsement. Law School admissions are all about GPA and the LSAT, so study like hell for the LSAT.</p>
<p>Before I leave for DC, I probably will take the LSAT untimed. So wish me luck that I get the score I want! I know normally people do not like to respond to those who have not taken the LSAT and what not yet. So, Thank you guys so much!</p>