Law School: Would it make sense if I take the LSAT without applying to law school and becoming a lawyer in the U.S.?

I have a friend who is a lawyer now. Based on what she have told me, most prestige law offices will only interview from the law school whenever they are conducting their interviews. You have to be a VERY good student on your courses if you wanna to become a lawyer. So if you don't go to a law school, there is a little chance you can become a lawyer. Hope it helps. Maybe become a paralegal is an option? ( I am just guessing).

Most schools only accept LSAT scores taken withing the last three years. Beginning this month LSAC will not even store answers older than five years. And you can only take the LSAT 3 times. So if you're thinking of working on LSAT skills, don't waste a valuable LSAT!  For arguments, I suggest http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0132203049?ie=UTF8&tag=deloachiprog-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=0132203049; for reading and vocabulary, read high-vocabulary magazines like http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UHI2LW?ie=UTF8&tag=deloachiprog-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B000UHI2LW, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005NIOH?ie=UTF8&tag=deloachiprog-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B00005NIOH, or http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005N7T5?ie=UTF8&tag=deloachiprog-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B00005N7T5; http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005N7QO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=deloachiprog-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B00005N7QO  ,http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PXVYDW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=deloachiprog-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B002PXVYDW, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036QY66Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=deloachiprog-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B0036QY66Y and http://www.amazon.com/Nation-Ny-Without-Index/dp/B00XZF1JUM/ref=sr_1_5?s=magazines&ie=UTF8&qid=1434839857&sr=1-5&keywords=the+nation+magazine. No matter what your intellectual or political leanings, one of those should suit you.ADDENDUM:  Since 1989, LSAC makes you sign a statement in the test room saying that you're taking the test for the sole purpose of being admitted to a law school.  The exact wording is on the registration ticket, I think,UPDATE:  As of Feb. 5, 2016, this is still true.  You may not take the LSAT "for the fun of it."  If you wish to, you can always purchase books of released LSATs.

It sounds as if you are saying "Can I tell someone my LSAT if I want yto impress them? Or tell a potential employer what I got on the LSAT, even though I'm not going to law school or applying for a law job?I suppose that if you are the kind of person who mentions your IQ in conversation, or as part of a job interview, then why not tell them your LSAT too?   If you did that in a conversation with me, I'd think you were pretty strange.  And if you did it to a prospective employer, I think they'd conclude that you were indecisive, and might not stay with the job.But you are working in China, and perhaps there, people are impressed with numbers, like your LSAT score!

First off, before you make your decision of whether or not you want to go to law school let me assure you that almost everyone who goes to law school does not have a "background in law." Very few people study law in undergraduate and those who do rarely get an actual benefit from those classes. Undergraduate and law school classes and exams are structured very differently, so for example, taking a criminal law class in undergrad will not necessarily give you advantage in law school over people who haven't taken it.  On the other hand, there is a lot of experience that could be helpful and give you a little bit of an edge in certain areas. For example, I know students with economics and math backgrounds who have felt that they are able to more easily understand certain complex material covered in law school classes that other students struggle with. However, there are so many classes and subject matters that law touches on, that no matter what your background is you'll find your little niches where you will be more capable and you'll have some areas that will present more challenges. So out of all the reasons not to attend law school, please don't write it off on the account of not being capable of "making it," because chances are - if you work hard you will most certainly make it. As far as the LSAT goes, if you are absolutely sure that you do not want to go to law school, then I don't see why invest money and time as there are many other, most likely more effective ways, to enhance your English and improve critical thinking skills. Besides, you can always buy the books with actual past LSAT tests and time yourself while doing them, what exactly would you get out of registering for LSAT that you wouldn't by doing practice tests that have been given in previous years? If you are, however, considering going to law school and looking for a reason, such as doing well on the LSAT being a sign that you should apply, then take the LSAT. LSAT is the most important factor in your law school application, so stop giving yourself excuses for being scared of applying to law school and just give it your best shot. In that case, take your time in preparing for the test, do lots of practice tests and see how it goes and take it from there. If you do take the LSAT, there's no harm, there's no obligation for you to apply to law school after you take it. Just keep in mind that you can't take the LSAT more than three times in a two-year period and that all of your LSAT scores will be reported to the schools once you apply. Good luck in whatever you decide!