As an LSAT instructor, I frequently field questions from LSAT hopefuls who are wondering how to balance studying for the LSAT with their busy schedules.

After all, studying for the LSAT is essentially a part-time job on top of all your normal activities—if you’re in the live Blueprint class, for instance, you’re probably spending 8-12 hours per week in class, and that’s not even counting the time you spend doing homework.

I can certainly relate—when I started studying for the LSAT, I was working a full-time summer internship at NYU Law. The fact of the matter is that I did not have much free time during that period: I’d wake up, go to work, and spend a half-hour studying during my lunch break. After work, I’d either go to my Blueprint class or, on non-LSAT days, make dinner before some post-meal studying. I’d also usually spend at least one weekend day either in LSAT class or studying (taking a practice test or just doing drills, full sections, etc.).

Sound like fun? It wasn’t, particularly! But I was able to study for about two-and-a-half months, take the LSAT, and be done with it (you know, other than the subsequent teaching and tutoring and so forth).

So, now let’s talk about you. You’re a busy individual who #doesitall, and you’re wondering how to incorporate studying for the LSAT into your already packed schedule.

1. Find time wherever you can

Pre-LSAT, that half-hour lunch break was normally only long enough for me to step outside and get a light sheen of sweat from the NYC summer humidity. While studying for the LSAT, the break was actually very helpful for getting through my homework between classes. Look for those pockets of time in your day, and try to use them more productively. Each session might feel short, but the time spent adds up quickly.

2. Take advantage of apps