RC: Critique / Debate Passages

12:30 PM–1:30 PM EDT
LEVEL Intermediate

One of the common styles of RC passages presents a critique of a viewpoint or idea, or evaluates competing viewpoints. Recognizing the common patterns that occur in critique or debate passages can improve your speed and comprehension whenever you encounter them. This class will cover tips and strategies that will help you recognize and navigate this passage style with ease!
Difficulty: 1-3 Stars
Pace: 1-2 Passages

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Chapin will start her law school journey at the University of British Columbia this September. She received the Governor General's Silver Medallion upon completion of her undergraduate degree, recognizing her as the student with the highest academic achievement in her program. 

Chapin believes success on the LSAT requires consistency, dedication, and a strong reflection process. She loves how pattern based the LSAT is, and structures lessons around translatable skills that can show up on each different question type. 

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