Have any juniors taken the LSAT in Oct/Dec? Is this recommended?

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>Everywhere I have seen, everybody recommends taking the LSAT as soon as possible, usually citing the June between junior and senior year as a good time. However, I'm very secure in my desire to attend law school. I am an incoming junior, and just picked up a book of a couple former LSAT tests to diagnose where I stand currently. I have not yet taken a test, but intend to this weekend.</p>

<p>Are there any drawbacks from taking the LSAT this early, given that I prepare for the test adequately? I'm not sure if I'm just getting excited and trying to see what kind of schools I should be looking to attend, or whether it actually would be a good idea to take the test this early in order to apply to schools as early as possible.</p>

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<p>To any juniors who have done this:
Did you regret taking it this early, or did it make no difference? Did you retake the LSAT? Do you feel that you did as well as you could have, given that you studied the appropriate amount? Did this help with your applications by alleviating stress? </p>

<p>Any thoughts in general, really. I’m looking for any input.</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t take it this October. Most people recommendation one month at absolute minimum to study- two is much better. A lot of people spend three or more months studying pretty intensely. At this point you won’t be at your best when you take it in October.</p>

<p>As you probably know, LSAT is really important for admissions. Yes, you could re-take it. However a lot of schools still look at the average of two scores, not just the best. So taking it when you should wait a few months is really not a good decision.</p>

<p>Lastly- going through application process now. I’ve gotten a lot of things out of the way early (transcripts, recs, etc) so that I can focus on my LSAT and applications. But taking the LSAT your junior year in October versus December won’t affect your application timeline. You’ll still have to wait until Sept 1st to start the applications.</p>

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<p>As long as you are prepared mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually, you are good to go. Good Luck!</p>

<p>I’m wondering</p>

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