[ASTalumna06]

145 is not a great score. It is below average. And keep in mind that a large percentage of people who take the LSAT don't even attend law school (myself included). Therefore, a 145 can look even worse if the only people applying to law school have scores way above that mark.

I can only speak for myself, but I perform better if I study and prep on my own. I'm actually doing that now with the CPCUs. However, some people need the structure of a class. Your best bet is to truly analyze how you work personally, and figure out the best way to study.

My one suggestion would be to give yourself plenty of time to study (at least a few months), and work out a studying schedule. I told myself that I would study for at least 5 hours every week, and I kept a calendar where I recorded my hours. Most weeks I studied more than that.

If you do take a course and they provide you with books, don't be afraid to purchase extra study materials. I bought quite a few books, including 'LSAT for Dummies,' which actually helped me a great deal.

I won't lie to you.. The test is NO FUN. It was the most mentally draining test I've ever taken. You have to be able to switch your brain from one topic to the next very quickly. Practice, practice, practice! Take timed practice tests, and pretend as though it's the real deal.

As I said before, I didn't end up going to law school. After the LSAT and prior to applying, I did some research about law school, the percentage of students who finish, and the percentage of students who finish and actually end up practicing law. The last statistic is surprisingly low. I won't discourage you from attending, but it's a lot of money (just the LSATs and applications alone can cost a fortune) and you should make sure that this is what you really want. I found out that studying law and practicing it are two completely different things.

I ultimately decided to get my Paralegal Certificate from Northeastern, and I worked in law offices for about a year. I hated it. Nothing about it made me want to go to law school.

Again, I don't want to discourage you, and I don't know if you already have some experience in the field, but I urge you to do your research and think everything through entirely! Law school is a huge commitment.