LSAT motivation

[yrresnik]

Granted when it comes to teaching the LSAT I can’t share anything new with Dave, John or the other great teachers, however I might be able to phrase an idea in a new way that can speak to the importance of the LSAT and hence motivate some students to study harder.

I’ll spare you my complete bio but for context,I’ve taken the LSAT and currently am dumping all my energy into the admissions process. Amongst my blog readings and podcast listenings I heard something that really resonated, it was the most common mistake students make in admissions (Mike Spivey). Potential law students and especially ones that want to get into t14 law schools are generally people who are very motivated, they will go to great lengths to succeed. However when it comes to admissions they make a mistake, they assume they can “will” their way into law school, yes you can send in a polished PS and resume but after that it’s out of your hands. A daily postcard or a campus visit is no guarantee. I’m very familiar with that feeling of “give me anything and I’ll do it if it can improve my chances”.

So why am I writing this here? Because it dawned on me, the one ingredient most in your power is the one ingredient that you CAN will your way with. Your LSAT score. Not only is it the most important ingredient it’s perhaps the only one (at least the only one significantly) where you can use that lawyer motivation to help you on your admission chances. The LSAT is your main opportunity to gather your energy and motivation and “will” your way into law school- so use it.

Hope you found this somewhat true and insightful.

[Adam Tyson]

I like the way you think, yrresnik, and this is a point we make here often! It's absolutely true that you can use positive thinking to drive you towards greater success on the LSAT, which can have a measurable impact on your acceptance into higher ranked schools and on scholarship offers. Think positive, take positive action, and get results!