We hope you’ve had some time to relax since last week’s LSAT! In case you haven’t, we encourage you to take a seat and check out some the top law school features from the week.

Free Webinar from jdMission & Manhattan LSAT Helps You Write Your Way Into Law School (Law School Podcaster)

If you haven’t had the chance yet, be sure to tune into this week’s podcast from Manhattan LSAT and jdMission. We tell you how to write essays that grab the attention of law school admissions committees.

Looking for a Law School to Fit Your Politics? (WSJ Law Blog)

Did you know that you could choose a law school to fit your politics? This week the Wall Street Journal shared which law schools host the most liberal and most conservative students.
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Apply, or Retake in December?

So you woke up at 6:30 Saturday morning, scrambled some eggs, stuffed your wallet, pencils, and passport-size photo into the Ziploc bag you remembered to buy at midnight the night before, and took yourself an LSAT. Congratulations. I hope the rest of your weekend was full of merry celebration, merry relaxation, or both.

Now what?

If you want to take it again… 

If you are concerned you bombed it–or just didn’t do as well as you know you can–and therefore have decided to take it again, check out upcoming in-person and online classes at Manhattan LSAT. And keep an eye out for our FREE Online Review of the October test right after scores are released (on November 8 at 8pm EST). Sign up here.

If you are bidding X –> Y goodbye (for now)…

Now that you’re LSAT-free, it’s time to turn your attention to the rest of your law school applications. Check out the blog at jdMission for all kinds of tips and strategies on applying to law school, from writing your personal statement to getting letters of recommendation. You can also sign up there for a free consultation with an admissions consultant and, for those of you seeking help on personal statements, be sure to register for my FREE Online Personal Statement Writing Workshop on October 23.

Regardless, I hope you are all proud of yourselves for showing up on Saturday and giving it your best. It’s not an easy test or a short day, so give yourselves a big pat on the back for taking on the challenge. Just think–now you have a hundred gallon-size Ziploc bags to last you through the year!

Hearing from a number of students and colleagues who sat for the October 2012 LSAT on Saturday, opinions on the exam’s difficulty seems to be initially

Before you embark on PT overload for the December LSAT, join our free Oct review session

mixed. Consensus seems to be that there were some pretty whacky games on the test, and and usual, we heard complaints about RC.  Some claimed this was an extremely challenging test, while others even through the “e” word (easy) around. This range in opinion is pretty standard in the aftermath of an LSAT.

As is the case for every released LSAT, we’ve got your back. Managing Director of Manhattan LSAT, Noah Teitelbaum, and curriculum developer Dmitry Farber are hosting a free online review of the October 2012 LSAT on Thursday, November 8th from 8-10pm EST**

Join Noah and Dmitry as they deconstruct some of the trickier problems from the exam and give advice on the all important question of whether or not to retake the LSAT in December.

**Note: the last few of these review sessions stretched on long in to the night.

Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week.

10/8/12 – Online – Online LSAT Workshop – 8:00-10:00 PM

10/9/12 – Online – Game Intensive Trial Class – 8:00-11:00 PM

10/14/12 – Austin, TX – Free Trial Class – 5:30-8:30 PM

10/14/12 – Santa Clara, CA – Free Trial Class – 1:30-4:30 PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page.

Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week.

10/3/12 – Washington, D.C. – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

10/3/12 – Los Angeles, CA – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

10/3/12 – Irvine, CA – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

10/4/12 – New York, NY – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

10/4/12 – Los Angeles, CA – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

10/4/12 – San Diego, CA – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

10/4/12 – Online – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page.

Set the LSAT prep books aside for a minute or two and catch up on some of this week’s news about law school and the legal profession. Happy Friday!

Study from Nerd Wallet Finds Law School Still Worth Attending (JD Journal)

According to a new study from Nerd Wallet, paying top dollar for tuition is justifiable if you’re studying at a top-ranked law school.

The Economics of Law School (New York Times)

The New York Times takes a magnifying glass to the economics of law school to get a closer look at reform propositions, tuition, salary stats, and more.
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Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week.

9/24/12 – New Haven, CT – Free Trial Class – 6:30-9:30 PM

9/30/12 – Santa Clara, CA – Free Trial Class – 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page.

The October LSAT is just over two weeks away! Keep up your motivation with a few of this week’s top stories about life as a law student.

How Much Time Should You Spend Preparing for Class as a 1L? (The Girl’s Guide To Law School)

Doing the readings and prepping for class is only one piece of the puzzle. Here is some great advice for planning your daily schedule and handling your 1L workload.

Sleep and Grad School: How Important Is It For Students? (Psychology Today)

According to Psychology Today, sleep is the single most important health behavior we can engage in. Find out just how many hours you need per night and why your weekend sleep patterns may be hurting your cognitive performance.
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Here are the free LSAT events we’re holding this week.

9/19/12 – Online – Zen and the Art of LSAT – 8:00-10:00 PM

9/23/12 – New York, NY – Free Trial Class – 5:30-8:30 PM

9/23/12 – Online – Free Trial Class – 6:00-9:00 PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listings Page.

Have your days been filled with prep work for the October LSAT? If so, it’s time to take a quick break and treat yourself to some of this week’s top articles about law school and the legal profession.

What Most Law Students Forget to Do: Think About the Material (Law School Toolbox)

Spending your time typing, copying, and pasting will keep you busy but will not help you really know or understand the material in law school. Law School Toolbox offers some more efficient ways to prep for class, take class notes, and create study materials.

Fall Frenzy: Law Students Elbow for Summer Shot at Big Law Gig (The Wall Street Journal Law Blog)

Find out why good grades are no longer enough to guarantee 2L’s a job next summer in BigLaw.

What No One Tells You Before You Go To Law School: They Really Are Speaking Greek (Okay, Latin) (Ms. JD)

Alison Monahan, founder of The Girl’s Guide to Law School, explains why law school is a lot like foreign language immersion. When entering law school, expect to be exposed to a whole new language and a whole new culture.

Get Paid and Published for Law School Writings (Law Student Ally)

Maximize your law school experience by taking the opportunity to get your papers published while you’re still earning your J.D.

Telling Your Story: Include Emotional Thinking (jdMission)

As you’re drafting your law school personal statement, be sure to include emotional reflections and not just factual reports about what happened.