AboutSally A. Kane Expertise As a recent law school graduate who excelled in law school, I can answer questions regarding the law school experience including preparing for and applying to law school, excelling in law school, law review, legal writing tips, the law school curriculum, exam success, financing law school, balancing work and school, clerkships and externships, job interviewing and more. I do not answer homework questions.
Experience I have thirteen years’ experience in the legal field, ten as a litigation paralegal and three as a corporate attorney. During law school, I juggled many priorities including a full time job, law school and a newborn baby. In law school I served as a law review editor, wrote for student publications and completed two externships, one with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and one with the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Publications I have published law and career related articles in a variety of publications including Legal Assistant Today, The Legal Intelligencer, Juris and The Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting.
Education/Credentials I possess a B.A. in Writing from Edinboro University, a Paralegal Certificate from Duquesne University and a J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law.
Expert: Sally A. Kane Date: 3/17/2008 Subject: LSAT Validity
Question I scored a 153 on the LSAT and have averaged a 155 in my practice tests at home. Do I have any business wanting to become a lawyer?
Answer Hi Michael,
Yes, you can gain acceptance to law school with an LSAT score in the 150’s although you may not get into a top tier school. What is equally important is your undergraduate GPA. Obviously, the higher your GPA, the better chance you have of getting into law school.
The LSAT tests logical reasoning, analytical and reading comprehension skills. These skills are necessary to achieve success in law school and as a lawyer. However, an average LSAT score does not necessarily mean that you will not excel in law school or that you will be an average attorney. The LSAT is merely one indicator of potential success.
