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Public Interest Careers & Resources with Sage Allison

Thursday 5/26 at 8pm ET

We're excited to announce that Sage Allison (HLS '19) will be hosting a special webinar to share information and resources for those who are interested in Public Interest careers. If you're even remotely considering this line of legal work, please join us for this special event!

To join the webinar, please do the following:

Public Interest Careers & Resources with Sage Allison

Thu, May 26, 2016 8pm ET

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/452326133

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States +1 (872) 240-3212

Access Code: 452-326-133

Note on all webinars: Only the live webinars are free and open to the public. No recordings will be made publicly available, but we do make webinar recordings available to 7sage's students as part of the paid course. So if you want to get some great webinar content for free, be sure to attend the live version. Furthermore, any recording or broadcasting of webinars is strictly prohibited (Periscope, screencapture, etc.) and constitutes a violation of LSAC's copyright. Copyright infringement is not a good way to start a legal career.

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I just wanted to warn/remind everyone to be on top of checking your email from the LSAC. In the past 24 hours, I received two separate emails reassigning both my test center AND my test date for the June exam.

There are lots of specific, time-sensitive instructions that you must follow in order to be able to take the test on test date.

Also, anyone who has tested with accommodations, or anyone who just knows the answer to this question in general: if I'm taking my test several days after people on June 6, should I expect that I'll be taking a different version of the test? How does that work?

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So I recently took PT 74 and scored a 168, which is my highest score ever! My goal is around a 165. However my last three PTs were a 162, 164, and a 166. I am a little concerned about taking June given my range in scores. Any advice?

I am going to be taking my last PT this weekend, most likely 75.

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Hi guys, I wanted to start in the games section first, because of my low score, but don't want to miss any fundamentals which could later apply to LG. Which main sections should I do before moving into INTRO to logic games?

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Argument Part/Method of Reasoning with Sage Jimmy Dahroug

Friday 5/27 at 8pm ET

Sage Jimmy (173) will be leading an intensive on Argument Part/Method of Reasoning questions this week. Y'all requested these types in particular so be sure to join us for this webinar! Jimmy loves these Q's so he's looking forward to imparting some of that enthusiasm to you all.

To join the webinar, please do the following:

AP/MOR

Fri, May 27, 2016 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/165375093

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States +1 (872) 240-3212

Access Code: 165-375-093

Note on all webinars: Only the live webinars are free and open to the public. No recordings will be made publicly available, but we do make webinar recordings available to 7sage's students as part of the paid course. So if you want to get some great webinar content for free, be sure to attend the live version. Furthermore, any recording or broadcasting of webinars is strictly prohibited (Periscope, screencapture, etc.) and constitutes a violation of LSAC's copyright. Copyright infringement is not a good way to start a legal career.

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Hi guys,

I was wondering how your PT schedules are like for the final week before the June exam. Specifically are you guys going to take an exam on June 4th? June 5th? Some have recommended taking an exam almost everyday in the last week leading up to the exam to be dialed in. While a past tutor of mine, who wrote a 180, said he personally took three or 4 days off before his test date and recommended that I do the same.

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https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-33-section-1-question-21/

I was watching the PSA webinar and I had a question about answer choice C. I initially eliminated C because of "every". I was looking for something closer to what was mentioned in the stimulus. I was thinking "the opponent's argument" instead of "every". I eliminated because it seemed too general or broad. I didn't see how "every" was specifically referring to the opponent's argument but then I thought about "soft" sufficient assumptions that Jimmy mentions in the webinar. Does "every" make this a PSA, thus the right answer? Whereas "the opponent's argument" would've been more of a SA? Am I thinking this out correctly?

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Hey guys, I added the other LR section to my PT this week, and I came across this question. It was a complete confidence error, and I felt pretty strong about the answer I picked. In other words, I don't see how A isn't correct nor how B is correct.

Breakdown of stimulus: Since our calendar system is stupid, certain important holidays don't fall on the same day of the week each year. If the last day of the year and the extra day added at the end of the year every 4 years didn't belong to a week, some of these scheduling problems could be fixed.

What I am looking for: We need an answer choice that shows that a scheduling problem would still exist.

Answer A: What's wrong with this? If you anniversary falls on the day that doesn't have a week or on the last day of the year (12/31), doesn't that create a problem during the years with an extra day? Would the extra day be 12/32 or still considered 12/31?

Answer B: I don't see how this would be a problem. Just don't work every 7th day. How does the new schedule create a problem here?

Answer C: So what? They just have to attend a certain number of days of school.

Answer D: So what? This is completely fixed, I think since holidays will be on the same day every year.

Answer E: Why can't you plan ahead with the new schedule?

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I'm studying for the September LSATs with a full-time job. Any thoughts on cutting out alcohol entirely. Do people think casually drinking negatively impacts our ability to retain information? I'm talking about drinking on the weekends (getting drunk max once) and maybe a beer or a glass or two of wine on a weekday.

I'm thinking about cutting it out entirely but it helps a lot to relax and lower anxiety. Any one else contemplating this?

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Does anyone ever feel like focusing too much on techniques actually backfires? It's like when in my voice lessons my teacher repeatedly scolds me for thinking too much about techniques and therefore not actually singing. I bet it's similar with sports, as in most of the time you just got to hit the damn ball, instead of lowering your right wrist to the side of your hip, moving your right ankle in front of your left, and with the support of your glutes... you get the idea.

I am recently getting the sense that when you have prepared for the test for a long while, you just gotta let go with the techniques. You turn to them when you encounter some troubles, but most of the time all the prep you've done has enabled you to read and think pretty effectively. And when you try to technique your way through the tests, it's actually not as efficient.

But of course maybe it's just me. After all I overuse techniques in a hell lot other places besides LSAT.

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So I am probably going to buy one of the courses this weekend, I am planning on sitting for the Sept LSAT that being said I am not sure which to buy, I can't spend a lot right now but I love the way the courses are taught in the free class. So my question is... if I spend the $349 can I upgrade to the $549 later... or is that just the extension? I like the idea of the questions with video explanations. Thx!

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Hi guys,

I've decided that I'm going to enroll in the Strater 7sage pack (please no comments about upgrading unless of course you're willing to pay for me :P) but since I have decided on taking the December 2016 LSAT, I am wondering what you guys think about WHEN is a good time for me to enroll here? I took a gap year after graduating from undergrad and do not have a job currently. In fact, I said I would go easy on doing other things until this LSAT is done with. This won't be my first time taking the LSAT.

Since I am only allotted 3 months with 7sage, when do you guys think I should dedicate those 3 months? Now? later? Thanks in advance :)

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Hey guys! I just finished core curriculums and did some PTs. I know you all do blind reviews, but so far I haven't done them yet. As a non-native speaker, I feel like my biggest problem is not the correction rate but the speed (I just can't finish!). How does BR really work? Or is there any advice on speed? Thanks ~~!!!

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https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-72-section-2-question-10/

I have a quick question regarding #10 from PT72, S2 (the Parliamentary Procedure question), specifically answer D. I bounced back and forth between C and D, and even though I knew D is wrong, I couldn't eliminate it.

Question is reproduced below (it's a Weaken question):

"The traditional code of parliamentary procedure contains a large number of obscure, unnecessary rules, which cause us to quibble interminably over procedural details and so to appear unworthy of public confidence. Admittedly, the code is entrenched and widely accepted. But success in our endeavors depends on the public's having confidence in our effectiveness. Therefore, it is imperative that we adopt the alternative code, which has been in successful use elsewhere for several years."

D: It is not always reasonable to adopt a different code in order to maintain the public's confidence.

The argument is: given X (traditional code, quibble, unworthy of public confidence), thus Y (adopt alternative code). D sounds as though it's slightly weakening the argument by pointing out that it's not always reasonable to do Y given X (to adopt alternative code given the goal of public confidence). What am I missing here?

Obviously, I realized that I am assuming "if X is not always reasonable, then don't do it." Is that the rub? Thanks!

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Hi everyone,

In the process of trying to create a summary of invalid vs. valid argument forms, I stumbled across a form that I noticed hadn't been identified as valid or invalid in the curriculum.

A ---> B

B --m-> C

---

A --s-> C

List method:

ABC

ABC

ABC

AB

AB

I know that if I were to conclude that A -m-> C it would be considered invalid (this is invalid argument form 4). I tried using the list method to check whether the "some" conclusion could be drawn and it seems valid but I'm starting to doubt I did it correctly. The closest we have in the curriculum is valid argument form #5: A--m-->B-->C. Would greatly appreciate any help in clearing this up. Don't have any background in lawgic beyond 7sage so this section of the lessons seems to be giving me the most trouble.

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I'm preparing to take the June LSAT, and have noticed a change in the scoring of my LR sections. I used to get relatively the same score on both, but on the past couple of tests, I've scored really well on one (usually the first) and very poorly on the other. This has not necessarily impacted my overall score (I've been close to 160 on the past few tests), but I'd like to know if you have any tips for maintaining stamina for both sections, since obviously it would be ideal to score well on both and not have to rely on a good LG or RC score to make up for a poor second LR section. Any thoughts or tips?

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Just wanted to reach out and thank everyone who suggested that one should incorporate the LSAT Trainer as part of their studies.

I actually bought the book last year but didn't touch it until last week and I quickly realized how well put together this book really is. It's as if this book knows the mindset of the student and trains you exactly how to go about studying for this darn test. It builds upon each section slowly but picks up exactly when it should.

Mike, if you're ever around here and read this, just want to say that you're the Aristotle of the LSAT world. Or, the coach from that mighty ducks movie (ah I forgot his name). Simply put, you're a genius.

To anyone having second thoughts about picking this book, please do yourself a favour and buy this book. You'll not regret it. I double-triple promise.

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Hi, I just took my PT 41 and analyzed my score. I have increased my PT score from 150 to 159 until PT 41. However, I am surprised to find my PT score dropping to 147 - which is 12 points drop from my last PT. I don't know if my score is improving or not... I feel like my skill is actually deteriorating. Any advice on how to improve my studying method? I usually do BR on LR section by writing explanation to each answer choice on Word document. For reading, I just redo the whole questions by giving me unlimited time.

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Hi 7sagers,

I just wrote preptest 72, and experienced a -6 drop from my score on preptests 70 and 71. Aside from this, I have been experiencing an upward trend, with a fairly consistent score of 170. The scores that have deviated from this in the past are explainable in terms of hunger, poor sleep, etc. - conditions I am learning to eliminate and work through if necessary. That being said, there is nothing obvious that I can point to to explain the drop on this test. I was having some issues with focus, but nothing out of the ordinary. I am conscious that it could be due to an upward trend in difficulty on the newer tests, and perhaps the fact that I have only written 16 tests in total, so my reaction is to want to push myself and write as many as I can before June 6th. However, I don't want to overdo it and write too many because I have heard that it is best to take it relatively easy in the weeks prior to test day. I need to score 170+ on test day, or else I will need to rewrite. Can anyone offer any insight on how I should approach these next two weeks?

Thanks in advance.

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So, the 15 minute break is a time we can either rest and recharge for the final push, or just as easily, it's a time we can let our anxiety fester and boil. Having a 15 minute break plan can help maximize its potential benefits while minimizing its detriments. Since June is just a stone's throw away, I thought I'd share my strategy and see what others do.

So first the easy part. The snack. I keep it simple and natural. I have a banana and a clif bar. Then I have 8 oz of green tea which I make by shaking tea powder in a water bottle. Simple enough.

And of course, use the restroom.

The mental and emotional game is much more difficult. It's of course easier said than done, but don't dwell on the three sections that are behind you. If you've had two reading sections and one LR, then sure, make a mental note that you know you've got LR and Games coming at you, but don't think about your performance. It's done and there is nothing to be gained by giving it any thought while there is still more to come.

The other test takers can create either a positive or negative atmosphere, so feel free to disengage if you're getting a negative vibe. What I've found most useful is to steer the conversation towards prep. This keeps my thinking away from the test and directs it towards my awesome prep which, for every 7Sager, should be a point of pride and confidence. I'll talk about my LG drill system, my top PT scores, 7Sage, all the best things I've done to get to test day. This keeps me calm, confident, and focused. That's what you want going back in.

I really wish we could step outside and get some fresh air and sunshine.

Anybody else have 15 minute break tips?

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