Prospective law students are often at their wits' end when choosing between the two entrance exams. The question of should I take both GRE and LSAT or not?” comes up with some frequency, especially now that more law schools are broadening their admissions criteria to include the GRE instead of just the usual LSAT. Each test has its own subtleties that are necessary to take into consideration.

The exam has been for decades the measuring stick of law school admissions. It measures essential primary skills for success in law school, including reading and comprehension of complex texts with accuracy and insight, critical thinking and analysis, reasoning by analogy, and the ability to identify and resolve fundamental issues. The GRE, on the contrary, is a broader test that measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. More generally, some law schools are now accepting GRE scores in place of the LSAT, a prospect that appeals to students who may already have GRE results from applying to graduate degree programs in other fields.

The choice between taking both exams is usually a function of your academic profile and career aspirations. If your strengths play to the LSAT's logic and argument focus, only studying for the LSAT might be enough. If, on the other hand, your quantitative reasoning is stronger or you are applying to multidisciplinary programs that value GREs, it might also help widen the number of places to which you can apply.

The strategy for applying is also a consideration. There is some flexibility in taking both tests; applicants can take the GMAT and GRE and simply see which score puts them in the best light. Though studying for both takes a lot of time and work. Crossing over the examination dates can be challenging, and juggling preparation for two papers can multiply the pressure. Many students prefer to do well on one test rather than poorly on two. 

Money is, of course, an important consideration, as fees, study materials, and the potential costs of retakes for both tests can quickly add up. Students must balance these costs against the possible advantages of having multiple scores on their applications.

The choice really depends on individual strengths, time to prepare, and your application strategy. Questioning “Should I take both GRE and LSAT?” is a matter of balancing flexibility with possibility. Prospective applicants who are unsure may want to start with a single tab, and then take a second only if they believe it will materially benefit their applications to law school.

So, in short, it’s an option for some people to do both the GRE and LSAT, but it is certainly not required of all. Careful analysis of strengths, goals, and resources will assist future law students in identifying the optimum undergraduate route for secured admission.

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