I got it right by using the process of elimination, all the others seemed more irrelevant. However, going through the comments and looking back at the question I figured out I did not fully understand the stimulus. The stimulus states, that they would like to question each codefendant on their own with their legal council but without the legal council of the other codefendants. Therefore, if two share the same legal council then one would have to go in without legal representation. Then the judge states that they will not make anyone look for a different legal counsel. So, the judge makes the decision to deny the request on the basis of (the most strongly supported answer choice B) which is each person has the right to legal counsel being present when being questioned.
I completely missed that part of the stimulus and was confused about its relevancy too. That distinction is so subtle and its just another reminder to read each question VERY carefully. Thank you!!
I did the exact same thing. I looked at the answer choices and none of them made any sense besides "B." I legitimately thought to myself after I submitted "welp let's see how this goes." LOL
For whatever reason, I originally read it as the plaintiff requested to question a defendant without the defendant's own legal counsel there for a second, and I was horrifically concerned haha. Glad I reread it and managed to understand it better.
B is also the only answer choice that has anything to do with the stimulus. All of the other ones bring in rules that are completely irrelevant to the stim.
So am I correct to assume that with these rule-based questions, the wrong answer choices may largely be attempting to distract by bringing irrelevant issues into the situation?
This might be a little late, but if you consistently get the correct answer, perhaps in a different way than explained in the video, I would just stick to what is working for you.
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I got it right by using the process of elimination, all the others seemed more irrelevant. However, going through the comments and looking back at the question I figured out I did not fully understand the stimulus. The stimulus states, that they would like to question each codefendant on their own with their legal council but without the legal council of the other codefendants. Therefore, if two share the same legal council then one would have to go in without legal representation. Then the judge states that they will not make anyone look for a different legal counsel. So, the judge makes the decision to deny the request on the basis of (the most strongly supported answer choice B) which is each person has the right to legal counsel being present when being questioned.
I hope this helps someone!
Wow I knew I was missing something but I couldn't figure it out. This makes sense
I completely missed that part of the stimulus and was confused about its relevancy too. That distinction is so subtle and its just another reminder to read each question VERY carefully. Thank you!!
Wow. I didn't understand it either. I didn't understand the relevancy of the "sharing legal counsel part" but now I do.
This was super helpful. Another reminder that I am very far from having stimulus comprehension skills. Thank you!
I did the exact same thing. I looked at the answer choices and none of them made any sense besides "B." I legitimately thought to myself after I submitted "welp let's see how this goes." LOL
TY!
Glad I could help!
This one broke my brain for a bit lol but it’s definitely a question worth remembering! I’m glad I could help :)
Haha I actually said the same to myself I swore to myself I knew I was getting this one wrong 🥲
@floresbrenda26494 I got it right as well but re-reading the stimulus after your comment it makes much sense why B is an answer
Thank you Better Call Saul
best lawyer in the game
I am quickly learning that oftentimes the most obvious answer is the correct answer.
Anytime legal jargon is used im cooked is that a bad sign
nah you're good fam, you'll learn in law school
@kisabelo46998 lol
Suits helped me on this one
shoutout louis litt
i picked B because of the real world lol not logic oh well
took me a while but got it right the first time!!
My first reaction to seeing the answers is where in the world did they get all of this from
Wtf
For whatever reason, I originally read it as the plaintiff requested to question a defendant without the defendant's own legal counsel there for a second, and I was horrifically concerned haha. Glad I reread it and managed to understand it better.
bruh why did it take me 5 mins to get this right. im so slow
i mean i got it right... but a minute over the target time.. i'm cooked
I got it right heheh- took me 5 minutes ...
B is also the only answer choice that has anything to do with the stimulus. All of the other ones bring in rules that are completely irrelevant to the stim.
Doing this practice question as a paralegal was funny, lol.
ya definitely, this was one of the quickest questions to answer lol
Their ass would get that motion kicked back expeditously, LOL. Obviously that background helps, but the logic of the rule reveals itself too.
same lol
Overthought this one big time. I am embarrassed it took me this long.
Its crazy how sometimes the "harder" questions are way easier than the "easier" questions...Hope this means I am learning.
This is a 3 star question? This took me way too long
@MRod
Right there with ya. Honestly, I found the wording confusing.
Gott this one right.
So am I correct to assume that with these rule-based questions, the wrong answer choices may largely be attempting to distract by bringing irrelevant issues into the situation?
yes
you'd be correct to assume that about pretty much any question type, besides the real logic chopping ones
what do i do if im getting the right answer...just not in the way that is explained in the video
This might be a little late, but if you consistently get the correct answer, perhaps in a different way than explained in the video, I would just stick to what is working for you.
Honestly it took me so long bc the stim threw at you some useless info as distraction (i.e., the "sharing the same lawyer" part).
@TheaHolmes2026 Sharing the same lawyer is relevant as it allows the correct answer rule to be applied
Umm did the format just change out of nowhere for yall?
@SwagOD Yes, it's because LSAT changed their format starting with the August LSAT
Surprisingly got this in 52 seconds … hoping the rest of the lesson is like this lol
YAYAYA I got it right:)