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I could write 20 pages on RC alone and what I've discovered about this section.

That's the last section I have not been able to crack, and the one section I felt the most confident in when I started my prep. After spending more time than I'd like to admit studying the LSAT, I like to think RC is the most bullsh*t part (to think there was a time when I thought that about LG! HA!) even if it's just a bad way to console myself ;)

We need those 20 pages! I know I can't be the only one who would benefit.

AFAIK Patent Law "specialty" schools only claim they are so because engineers at big companies are sent to these law schools on corporate dollar so they can then go out and litigate the very technologies they have been working on. The better option is to retake with confidence and apply to better schools.

If you're really serious about software IP, I've been lead to believe you should also have a masters or PhD in said area before going to law school. Supposedly it helps establish your working knowledge of the field and the JD gives you the power to litigate on behalf of your employer.

Either way you shouldn't focus on what schools have "top" programs and instead go for the best name-brand considering where you'd want to practice.

With something like LG, which is pretty abstract from the very get-go, using 7sage helped me far more than LSAT Trainer or the LG bible. Maybe my learning style favors seeing JY illustrate the methods in a very explicit manner, or maybe I just didn't gel with the written instruction.

I'd recommend just using 7sage until you feel you've achieved a high level of comfort. Then maybe look over the LSAT Trainer and see if you can pick some other stuff up

Take it from me. I got a 143 first PT I took (completely cold, I had no idea what the LSAT even was). I was still undecided about law school at the time and thought, "well, what the heck, I'll take it and see what happens". Turns out after studying for a month with a kaplan program I got a 153. Now I know we all make mistakes and schools admit multiple scores, but let me assure you every take counts. I really regret having that score on my record, it's been nothing but trouble for me. Do not make the same mistake as me.

And please don't waste PTs like that! We use a process called "blind review" which is really where the gains are made on test scores. If you blow through Preptest after Preptest without actually learning from your mistakes, you might as well be studying an entirely different test altogether! As one admin on here has reminded me, LSAT miracles DO NOT HAPPEN.

IF you really want a 160, get a starter course here and take 20+ PTs only after you've done the core curriculum. Ideally you want the last 10 to be well within your scoring range (at or above 160).

I know it sounds pretty biased since this is a 7sage forum, but this really is the best course you can get so long as you're self-motivated and put in the effort.

Count me in on this one. BR sessions have been super helpful

You've just gotta put a lot of hard work into it. It's very easy to watch JY explain and do the thinking FOR you, without actually internalizing the process. Make sure you aren't glossing over important lessons.

Go through the CC again. Take notes. Seriously, take notes. After every concept, use whatever you feel comfortable with (the note section next to the video, a document on your computer, a notebook -- whatever you like best) to write out the concept and display it in your own words. Then watch the lesson AGAIN to make sure you're saying the same thing. If you can't see the disparity then move on.

Don't touch practice tests until you're completely through the curriculum and feel confident in your abilities.

Just called the LSAC. The person on the phone was very clear that if/when my centre would be affected, the LSAC will send out an email with potential options. She would not tell me what those options would be. I'm assuming from reading previous threads on similar topics they will either try to hold a test soon afterwards OR give a free registration to the December test.

Again, the woman on the phone was very adamant that she could not confirm or deny what the LSAC will do in that situation.

Also, she assured me it would be possible to change test center locations to an area that would not be affected - so long as I can get there.

Kind of a hard choice to make :(

I don't mean to be splitting hairs on this one, but I read (D) and immediately thought "who cares? We need something that is going to stop the effectiveness of the new ad campaign or ensure the new product won't sell"

I get why it's correct, but I couldn't help but think that just because the company's position might be endangered, that doesn't mean the product's new ad campaign wouldn't be helpful, thereby not seriously weakening the argument.

Am I missing something in the stimulus that would help me avoid making that mistake in reasoning?

You've written PT55 on the thread topic but in the google calendar it's listed as PT79. Which one will you be covering? I've never done one of these group BR sessions so I don't know if that's a bad question or not