<p>I know I should be taking things one step at a time, I just got in for the Fall:) My goal is to finish undergrad then apply to law school. I have heard horror stories about the LSAT,is it really that hard? Does anybody know what kind of score UT looks at to get accepted into the law program?</p>
<p>UT has a top 20 law school…very selective. Here’s a couple of statistical resources:</p>
<p>[LSN</a> :: University of Texas Austin](<a href=“Recently Updated J.D. Profiles | Law School Numbers”>http://texas.lawschoolnumbers.com/)</p>
<p>[TLS</a> Stats - Law School Application Statistics](<a href=“Top Law Schools - Information”>Top Law Schools - The University of Texas School of Law Statistic Information)</p>
<p>Is the lsat really that hard?</p>
<p>It’s been years, but I remember my brother-in-law holed up in a back bedroom for the better part of a summer studying. He did well…accepted Stanford Law, Yale Law, UT Law and a few others. (Attended Stanford.) He self-studied, but these days many use prep courses. Hopefully someone who has taken it recently will respond with their experience.</p>
<p>Also, did you check out CC’s LSAT forums? </p>
<p>[LSAT</a> Prep - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/lsat-prep/]LSAT”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/lsat-prep/)</p>
<p>Thank you very much, I did check it out. Scary, there were a lot of people rejected around 147-160 even with high GPA’s. Its almost so scary, I thinking I’m making the wrong choice:( I have always wanted to be a lawyer, Im always debating even for a slice of cake lol. Thank you so much, I hope someone who has taken it will respond:)</p>
<p>I took it once last year (before leaving Georgetown, Melanie 
I was pre-emptive kind of like you :-)</p>
<p>The LSAT isn’t too difficult if you are cut out for law- sharp thinking, analytical reasoning, etc are the key. </p>
<p>The majority of the LSAT you cannot really prepare for, except for the logic games section. Make sure you have done dozens and dozens of practice logic games; you’ll notice patterns and understand how to approach them. If you don’t look at any beforehand, you could easily panic. </p>
<p>It seems like the kind of test you had to be REALLY sharp for- ie. your mind not wandering, looking around the room. You’re going all out for the entire test. I remember my sister, an econ 4.0 major at Rice, taking the LSAT and coming out saying “Well…I’m not going to law school.” She was almost TOO worked up for the test and found herself unable to concentrate and absorb the material she was reading/answering. </p>
<p>You’ll have plenty of time to prepare, though!</p>
<p>swimmer1- Thank you for the advice. I guess three years is a long time to study:)</p>
<p>I’m not sure if this is timely, but I do remember my brother-in-law recommending philosophy classes to help with focus and mental training. Not sure what your intended major is…but perhaps working in a few of these classes as electives will serve as preparation when you’re not studying.</p>
<p>My major is PSYC:) funny, Im taking a philosophy 304 class this semester:) Thank you for letting me know;)</p>