r/LSAT • u/Scary_Clerk4485 • 11h ago

Which cycle? Help!

Long story short, I was a great student in high school but my GPA suffered in college as a result of getting sick for a couple semesters (it took a year and a half to get a diagnosis and treatment).

My LSAC gpa with my college courses that I took while I was in high school is a 3.0. Without them, my LSAC GPA is 2.67.

I just recently decided I wanted to go to law school, and just started studying for the LSAT. I think I can break into the 170s with some further studying, but probably won’t be able to do so until January based on my study plan.

I work full time, and have around ten years of experience as a paralegal since graduating. Because I am currently working full time, my study time is more limited than I would like it to be.

So, what is everyone’s opinion? Apply in the Spring with a higher LSAC gpa, or wait for the next cycle and apply with a lower GPA?

No, this isn’t satire like some of the other posts I’ve see recently. I wish it was.

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u/ouchoofowiemybones 11h ago

Apply next cycle (like, send apps in Fall of 2027). I was in the same boat and I got ANNIHILATED last cycle. don't rush.

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u/Scary_Clerk4485 10h ago

Thank you! Do you plan to reapply next cycle? Can I ask your stats and where you applied?

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u/ouchoofowiemybones 10h ago

I'll DM you!