Advice on completing the multiple choice section of the LSAT
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — On the LSAT, as in the practice of law itself, right answers are rarely unambiguous. Particularly on the logical reasoning and reading comprehension sections, there may be plausible arguments for more than one answer choice. That’s why test-takers are advised to choose the “best” answer.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you follow this column’s advice on the law school application process and set a broad and realistic target list, hopefully you will find the first year of law school to be a rewarding challenge. With luck, you will be excited to return to find your niche on campus the following two…
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JDJ JOURNAL — Choosing the right law school classes is a crucial aspect of your legal education. If you find yourself overwhelmed by the available options, here are eight tips to help you choose your law school classes wisely.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Practice tests are the bread and butter of LSAT prep. Timed and untimed practice using both individual sections and whole tests strengthen LSAT performance. However, practice alone will not suffice when your LSAT score is stuck. Ultimately, the LSAT is a skill-based test, so cultivating essential skills is critical to test…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you have dreamed of becoming a lawyer since childhood, it’s understandable you might be willing to invest a lot of money in a J.D. degree to pursue that goal. But if you must incur debt in pursing a legal education, it’s prudent to keep your student loan balance…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Despite unfounded assumptions about a “typical law student” whose life has never strayed from a legal path, plenty of incoming law school students already have other advanced degrees. Master’s degrees are most common, either in academic subjects like the humanities or social sciences or professional programs like an MBA or master’s in public policy.…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — It’s an open secret that admissions officers across higher education may review an applicant’s web presence, from online publications to social media accounts. A 2018 survey of law school admissions officers by Kaplan Test Prep found that 56% said that they’ve looked at applicants’ social media pages when evaluating them, and…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Spending the sunny summer months studying for a strenuous standardized test may be no one’s vision for a fun summer, but it’s the right move for many law school applicants. Since the law school admissions process is rolling, applicants should submit their applications by early November for their best odds. The ideal time to…
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NATIONAL JURIST — Your application cycle is wrapping up. You have heard back from all of the schools you applied to. You are happy with the results. You’ve been accepted by many.But there’s still one little problem-the schools you really like have not offered you the scholarships you were hoping for. How do you politely…
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Prospective law school students who are LGBTQ have a number of resources to consider and questions to ask when searching for an institution that’s right for them. Learning about a law school’s curriculum, affinity groups and staff members can help an applicant assess how supportive and welcoming the environment is for…
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