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What is the LSAT?

Figuring this test out

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a $215 standardized test that is “required” for admission into law school. We say “required” in quotes because more and more law schools are accepting the GRE as an alternative exam. The LSAT is designed to measure reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning skills, and is administered eight times per year....

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Taking the Bar Exam Without Law School

Can you and should you?

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Law School Rolling Admissions

How does it work and is it a good thing?

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Carefully.

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and should you use one?

Is law school worth the money?

Maybe. What you should really be asking is "Do you want to be a lawyer?"

Everything you need to know about the LSAC fee waiver.

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When I say specific, I mean pretty specific, explore at your own risk of wasting some time.

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Soon, but not too soon, but also not too late.

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