<p>hey everyone~</p>
<p>I m thinking about taking the lsat in June (the summer between freshman and sophomore). I know this is obviously too early. However, I wonder if law school will accept my score???</p>
<p>Basically, the reason why I wanna take it so early is that I have plenty of time preparing it now, and I am afraid I won't have much to study for LSAT in sophomore or junior year.</p>
<p>They're good for five years. If you're really sure you're maxing out your score, then go nuts.</p>
<p>Like bluedevilmike said, your score is good for awhile. </p>
<p>That said, the "natural" preparation that will come with a few more years of high-level schooling--heavy reading, emphases on analysis and critical reasoning, two more years of "mental maturity," perhaps the opportunity to audit some "helpful" courses--will likely surpass the intentional preparation you would do right now. </p>
<p>Furthermore, it's common to take time off between undergrad and law school, and you have absolutely no way of knowing how you'll feel a few years down the line. If you decided that you wanted to go to grad school first, or take time off to work, etc. then you'll be working on a tighter schedule (having to make sure your score stays valid). </p>
<p>Your call, but I'd strongly advise you to wait. Study now, if you really must, but wait anyway and refresh your mind down the road. Taking the test now just seems so...unnecessary.</p>
<p>Its risky. Do you think you will become smarter in the next 2 years? If there is ANY chance of a yes there, then wait. If you take it now and do bad, law school chances are done for, for good, unless you dont get a "really bad" score so taht a better testing can average out the score. Remember that ALL LSAT scores are considered, so scoring a 180 one time wont matter if u f*ed up and scored a 140 another time.</p>
<p>You should take one of those "practice" LSATs that your prelaw office probably offers.</p>
<p>i have a quick, related question: since the score is only valid for 5 years, that means no matter how poorly you did 5 years ago on the LSAT it will not be considered, correct?</p>