<p>I am a college junior considering, yet ultimately unsure about law school. While I have a decent (3.7) GPA, potentially good recommendations, as well as the resources, time, and determination to study vigorously for the exam, the posts of disgruntled attorneys have made me think twice about recklessly entering the profession. </p>
<p>With that said, I was wondering if one would advise taking the LSAT even if I'm unsure about whether I will ultimately attend law school. My friends have told me that, worse comes to worse, I could always tutor for a test-prep agency. To be sure, this presupposes that I receive a good score on the test, but if I were to take this test I would put an inhumane amount of time in preparation for it.</p>
<p>I'm feeling increasingly time-pressured as graduation nears and I probably won't have as much time to devote to the test in a little over a year's time. Any insight on this would be much appreciated. Thank you.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what anyone can tell you, since you’re the only one who can decide if you want to go to law school or have the option of applying. You should probably at least take a diagnostic test to see where you are and whether “inhumane” preparation is even necessary to do well.</p>
<p>I’m not looking for advice on whether I should attend law school. Rather, I’m seeing what people think about taking the LSAT with mixed feelings about law school. If I don’t end up going, is it a complete waste?</p>
<p>You’re going to have to do it to give yourself a chance, or else you won’t have the option of debating law school. If anything, I supposed studying for the LSAT could make your mind more acute (kind of like taking a Philosophy class!).</p>
<p>Well, again, I think it comes down to how strongly you’re considering law school. For some people, their enthusiasm for law school depends on what their options are, which depends on what their LSAT is. If you’re asking if taking the LSAT does anything for you aside from letting you apply to law school (or potentially teach LSAT prep classes), the answer is no.</p>