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    How important is a good LSAT score?
    Nathan Fox, JD
    LSAT Teacher, Founder of LSATdemon
    Nathan Fox is an LSAT teacher, the co-host of the Thinking LSAT Podcast, and the co-founder of LSATdemon. Nathan is the author of six LSAT books including The Fox LSAT Logical Reasoning Encyclopedia. He scored a 179 on the February 2007 LSAT and holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
    LSAT Teacher, Founder of LSATdemon
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    A high score on the LSAT can open doors to the best law schools in the country and help you gain tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of scholarships. You can still become a lawyer and work your way up with a lower score, but a high score on the LSAT can help you start at the top of the profession. I recommend studying five to six days a week for at least three months in advance.
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    Does high school GPA matter for law school?
    Community Answer
    High school GPA can affect your chances of getting into a good college, and you obviously need to go to college before law school. But law schools will not look at your high school GPA, only your college grades, especially the last year or two.
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    Can being a drama major ruin my chances of getting into law school?
    Community Answer
    No, as there are no specific majors that law school requires. Therefore, you can apply to law school no matter what your major was for your undergraduate degree.
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    Which subjects should I study if I want to get into law school?
    Community Answer
    Any major can apply for law school. Many people go for paralegal studies as a major, but some people may be able to have a specialty if they come from another major.
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    Can a computer science or a cybersecurity major apply for law school?
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    Any major can apply for law school. With a computer science or cybersecurity background, you can specialize in cyber law and give a perspective a paralegal studies major won't have.
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    What major is best choice for law school?
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    There is no specific major for acceptance into law school. There are many law students with all kinds of undergraduate degrees including history, English, philosophy, biology, physics, etc. In short, most law schools will accept anyone regardless of undergraduate major as long as they have a high GPA around 3.4 and good LSAT scores.
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