What to Do While Waiting for Your LSAT Score

Congratulations on getting that pesky LSAT out of the way!  You are that much closer to completing your law school application.  In the meantime, here are a few things you can do while you wait for your LSAT score:

1. Write your personal statement.  You finally have enough time to sit down and write your personal statement.  You may think this will be a breeze after the hours and hours your have invested into studying for the LSAT.  Don’t wait last minute to get your personal statement done.  You will want as many people as possible to read it!  Don’t forget to use the Pre-Law Advisement Office document review service.  Due to high demand, the review takes 72 hours from the time you receive a confirmation email to get a full review.
2. Ask for your letters of recommendation.  For students trying to go straight through from undergrad to law school, as well as those taking only a one year gap year, we recommend only getting academic recommendations. For those taking a longer time off, a professional recommendation in combination with an academic recommendation is acceptable. It is common courtesy to give your recommender at least one month to complete your recommendation.  It may even take your professor/employer longer.  Give your recommender ample time to write the best letter of recommendation possible.  Don’t forget to give them the documents prepared by the Pre-Law Advisement Office to aid them with a law school specific letter: (a) Letter for recommenders; (b) Guidelines for law school recommendations.
3. RELAX.  The most stressful part of preparing your application is behind you.  You have 3 weeks of ignorant bliss.  Don’t worry about your score.   Hang out with the friends and family you have been neglecting the past few months.  Focus on keeping your GPA at its highest and on the relief of no longer having the LSAT looming over you!

Hope this helps you on your journey to law school!  If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us at prelaw@usc.edu.  We are here for you every step of the way, and want you to succeed!

Fight On!

Pre-Law Advisement Team