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Im not totally decided on what I want to do. Law has really caught my attention lately. But Im not in a common pre law major. Most take like poli sci or econ. Well Im in kinesiology, possible changing to business.
Then a buddy who I know who is taking the LSAT told me alot about it. He also said that alot of law schools like picking up people who ARENT those typical pre-law majors. They like people who come from business degrees or anything outside of the Law category.
I checked out some examples of the LSAT's and also took some practice exams. I did really well on them. Also on past test ive took, ive always scored really high in these types of subjects. the analytical and critical thinking part. Im really good at math and figuring those type of things out.
Since Im not totally sure what I want to do. What If I just start prepping for the LSAT a bit...get my degree in either business or kinesiology and then take the LSAT and if I get a really high score..possible a scholly to a law school..then go with it. And if not, then pursue a career with my degree or ofcourse grad school. Also I have 2 yrs til i get my degree. Arent you suppose to take the LSAT 1 year prior to you going to Law School? thanks

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No, it wouldn't hurt to take the LSAT just to see how you do.  Of course, the cost would be some time and money.  Still, it seems like a great idea for someone in your position. If you score well, you could get admitted to some great law schools and possibly get a scholarship.

Typically, law students take the LSAT in the summer one year before they would start law school, since law school admissions applications are accepted in the fall one year before law school would start.

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Aaron Hall is a licensed Minnesota attorney, admitted to practice law in Minnesota state courts and the U.S. Federal District Court in Minnesota. Aaron Hall's experience includes service at the law firms of Fredrikson & Byron, Morrison Fenske & Sund, Foley & Mansfield, and Henningson & Snoxell. Aaron Hall also served as a judicial extern under the Honorable Paul A. Magnuson, United States District Court Judge, and as an adjunct professor at Concordia University teaching Introduction to Business Law, Business Law for Marketing Professionals, and Internet Law for Marketing Professionals courses.

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