Welcome to a blawg that isn't necessarily a blawg at all. It's more appropriately, a pre-blawg; a blog dedicated to helping future law students deal with the legal climate of today, while keeping an eye on their future of tomorrow. Why should anything I say matter to you? Well, simply put, it shouldn't. But, if you want a more informed answer, here's a little bit of background information on me.
Prior to starting law school, I made every mistake I currently preach about. Luckily for me, the legal climate at the time that I was applying to school (yes, I only applied to one) was nowhere near where things stand today. Back then, I decided to take the LSAT, not because of any particular burning desire to go to law school, but more because I was lazy and figured I'd have the best shot at grad school if I took the LSAT since you don't really need to know anything. (As it turns out, I was right!)
At the very last minute, I signed up for the next available LSAT, the February test, and bought a thick book from Barnes & Nobles that must've set me back about $40. About a week before the test, I dusted off the book, did a couple practice tests, and sat for the test. Considering the average scores at the University of Miami at that time, the only school I considered, I did extremely well with a score of 159. (Today, this score haunts me, as I tutor future test takers for the LSAT and kick myself for not taking it seriously. I don't know what I was thinking.)
Three years later, I ended up working with the local power company, moved on to the government where I handled criminal appellate work, and now have my own practice, doing everything under the sun. As a "hobby" (or, as I like to call it, a way to earn money to foot the firm's bills), I tutor future law students for the LSAT. After three years of law school and a bar exam, you'd be surprised how easy the LSAT becomes, in comparison.
So as I said before, you can take my advice with a grain of salt, and really, you should. I can and will be advising you based on what I feel is going to offer you your best chance at success, but in the end, you are going to have to find out what works for yourself. However, as time goes on, I'll discuss tips and hints for the LSAT, for preparation, and other topics LSAT, law school, or law related.
In closing, whatever you choose to do with the advice I dispense, good luck, and I hope I can help.
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