u/Outrageous-Lion8021

I've been seeing this a lot lately in study groups I'm in. I guess they've been sued and are currently in a lawsuit over it.

So I'm curious what y'all think. Personally it does feel very monopoly like to me.

But I know I'm gonna be mad AF if I spent all this money studying and preparing for this test only for it to change in some crazy way before I actually take it 😂 my chosen school doesn't require it, but most schools do and I want to apply for multiple schools.

Educate yourself about the process as much as possible. For most people there are a series of tradeoffs between the prestige of the law school and the price of the school. If you have "good credentials" you can receive "merit" scholarships, but typically the lower ranked schools will offer more money. This is because your credentials can affect the US News ranking of the school.

There are a few complicating factors as well. There is a lot of grade inflation at many colleges. Not much can be done about that. The LSAT was designed to identify people with an aptitude for law. But like every other standardized test, it can be gamed or cheated on. There are a lot of people interested in attending law schools right now so admission is very competitive.

The competition for law school seats is predicted to decline drastically in a few years, partly for demographic reasons. Some law schools, mostly very low ranked schools fearing for their survival long term, are trying online law school and hybrid law school gambits. Most are not going very well. If you could obtain a hybrid or online JD for free, it might be worth it if you never intend to sit for a bar exam or practice law. But otherwise it may be a colossal waste of time.

Do real research, outside of Reddit, about law schools and the legal profession. Think about your skills and your deficits. Think about where geographically you want to live. Make sure you enjoy and are competent at reading, analyzing and writing. These are the skills that most legal jobs require, and succeeding at law school demands.

Educate yourself about the process as much as possible. For most people there are a series of tradeoffs between the prestige of the law school and the price of the school. If you have "good credentials" you can receive "merit" scholarships, but typically the lower ranked schools will offer more money. This is because your credentials can affect the US News ranking of the school.

There are a few complicating factors as well. There is a lot of grade inflation at many colleges. Not much can be done about that. The LSAT was designed to identify people with an aptitude for law. But like every other standardized test, it can be gamed or cheated on. There are a lot of people interested in attending law schools right now so admission is very competitive.

The competition for law school seats is predicted to decline drastically in a few years, partly for demographic reasons. Some law schools, mostly very low ranked schools fearing for their survival long term, are trying online law school and hybrid law school gambits. Most are not going very well. If you could obtain a hybrid or online JD for free, it might be worth it if you never intend to sit for a bar exam or practice law. But otherwise it may be a colossal waste of time.

Do real research, outside of Reddit, about law schools and the legal profession. Think about your skills and your deficits. Think about where geographically you want to live. Make sure you enjoy and are competent at reading, analyzing and writing. These are the skills that most legal jobs require, and succeeding at law school demands.

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I’m excited but also so sick that I spent that much money in fees 😂😭 I tried to get a fee waiver and was denied twice for some reason. I only make $15 an hour but I live with my parents so I’m not loaded but according to them I am. Anyways wow. It’s a good thing I’m the type of person to save up my money and not spend too much because if not I wouldn’t be able to take the test.
Also umm how do the transcripts work?? Do you just contact your schools registrar and they submit it to LSAC? I went to OSU and I think that’s how it works. Then I’m like nervous to ask my college professors about letters of recommendation because what if they say no and I have no one 😂 I’m applying in late October-early November so I’m trying to let them know here soon

Here is the post: Above the Law ranks law schools on intellectual property law

I want to work with an admissions counselor because I have a way below median gpa for most of the schools I am applying to, and I want to make sure I maximize my application.

Any experiences with any of these individuals? I haven’t met with any of them yet, but just want to get an idea from everyone here

If a person is secretly paid by a law school to promote that law school, and a reader points out how sketchy that is, how is it okay to ban the whistleblower.

If a person is secretly paid by a law school to promote that law school, and a reader points out how sketchy that is, how is it okay to ban the whistleblower.

Law schools should use the LSAT in conjunction with other measures to determine admissibility. A minimum LSAT score should be required for entry into an ABA approved Law School. If you are unable to score a 150 on the LSAT, you should not be considered for admission. This will lead to closing many bad law schools. That's good. America has too many lawyers and law schools.

The admissions people at many law schools are deeply unethical. So are law school administrators. They lie here on reddit and other social media sites and get away with it, though one project of this sub is to expose bad behavior. If you got banned from the hybrid and online law school sub for pointing out the bad student outcomes at some of the online law schools. Online Law schools are great if you want an easy American JD. They may not be great if you actually want to learn enough to pass a bar exam.

Does anyone have any experience using either? Which is better? Looking mostly for help with application strategy and resumes/essays.

Also, these are just the big ones I've heard of. Are there any others I should have on my radar?

Are you experienced with online education? Will you do the reading, and write the assignments all yourself?

I don't have to tell you about how expensive LSAT prep is. With the registration fees alone costing ~$250 and the cheapest prep platform out there costing $69/month, you're spending a small fortune before you even get to law school.

One applicant thought so too, and filed a class action lawsuit against the LSAT for monopolistic practices back in August. While it got dismissed the first time around, they re-filed in April with an improved case, and today, discovery for this case opens.

This entire field could become very different, with the biggest potential changes being what puts this process out of reach for many people. I don't think it's radical to hope for change. Let's see what happens.

Check the student outcomes carefully too. If a law school will not provide employment or bar passage data specific to online students, this is a gigantic red flag.

Bad law schools are run by very bad people. Be careful online. Do not jeopardize your legal career before it starts.