Many students have difficulty determining how to study for the LSAT while working full-time. If you are studying for the LSAT while working full-time, you have a limited number of hours to study, not to mention that you will likely be exhausted. Studying for the LSAT while dealing with a job by no means prevents you from achieving a high score on the LSAT. Many of my students have done so. Having less hours to study simply means you must study more efficiently. Here are some tips you can implement to squeeze the most out of every minute you spend studying.
Study before you go to your full-time job
If you wait until after you get off work to study for the LSAT, you may feel too exhausted by the time you get home. To avoid this issue, try to get your studying over with before going to work so that you can just relax when you come home.
This may require you to change your sleep schedule in the beginning, but it will be worth it in the long run.
Stop by a cafe or library on your way home from work
Our homes are filled with distractions—TV, furniture, family members, etc. As a result, once you get home there may be unexpected noises and events that come up that can detract from your studying. Instead of going straight home, stop by a public space where there are no distractions. Another benefit of studying in a public area is that if you are in an environment where others are studying you will be more motivated to stay focused as well.
Prioritize consistency
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to study for several hours per day to see significant progress. Many people can make significant progress with just 1–2 hours of study per day. However, consistency is extremely important. Studying for 1 hour each day is more effective than studying for 10 hours over the weekend and not studying during the week.
Focus on Quality, not Quantity
When dealing with a job while also studying for the LSAT, many students feel overwhelmed because they are concerned about how they can possibly fit enough questions into their study sessions in such a short period of time. However, you do not need to-do a lot of questions. It is more important to truly understand each question you complete by reviewing thoroughly.
Here is an example of a simple to-do list you can implement on a day-to-day basis during the week:
Monday: Drill 5-10 Strengthen questions
Tuesday: Review questions from Day 1
Wednesday-Friday: Repeat the process for days 1 and 2 for the rest of the week
Devote more study time on weekends
The unfortunate reality is that, for most people, the weekends are when you will be able to study the most efficiently if you are working a full-time job. You might hate the thought of studying over the weekend, but just remember it is temporary and can add up to significant progress in the long run. Rather than taking weekends off, you can take a day off from LSAT prep during the weekdays and then allocate extra study time for the weekends. This is particularly important for practice tests, as most people will not have enough time to take practice tests during the weekdays.
Seek Help if Necessary
If you are implementing these steps and are still having trouble with the LSAT, it may be time to seek help from experts. Personalized LSAT tutors can help construct detailed plans for you to ensure you are studying as efficiently as possible with the limited hours you have while taking into account your weak areas, as well as your schedule.
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