Tomorrow, I start my 15-16 week LSAT journey. I should be very active on this forum, and I'm looking forward to sharing conversations with you all. Any tips for my journey are welcomed.

Lets get it.

I haven't seen much info about how takers are expected to do LG on the computer, but I have to surmise it will be much different than what everyone is used to.

So I'm reading the subject book and for the most part, its enjoyable. The fact that some of authors felt they needed to explain the terms Sesame Street (a children's show), NPR (National Public Radio), and Luke Skywalker going to the dark side (a Star Wars movie reference) was funny and may reveal some social awkwardness among those in the legal profession.

However, I did find the fact that the DUI attorney wrote at length about his habit of emailing on his cell phone while driving, looking at the road every 5 seconds or so, was the pinnacle of irony.

Hi all,

Saw these two articles today -- one about the challenges facing female trial lawyers, and another about harassment in BigLaw. I'm posting these here for two reasons: first, as a future female lawyer, they were very eye opening to read. Secondly, I've been inspired by how supportive and respectful this community is, and I really hope that all of us here will be part of a change in the profession.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/09/female-lawyers-sexism-courtroom/565778/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-law-firms-rainmakers-accused-of-harassment-can-switch-jobs-with-ease-1532965126

Can anyone explain how is the word "selfish" is used in this stimulus? I don't see the difference between the uses of the term.

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Hey everybody!

I've been thinking about this for a while, and I just re-watched the video on Contrapositive Mistakes, which has cemented my feelings. Do you know in Flaw questions where the answers will say something like, "Takes a necessary condition for an argument's being inadequate to be a sufficient condition for an argument's being inadequate"? Sometimes answer choices in Flaw questions really trip me up, and one thing that always confused me is: what's the difference between confusing sufficient for necessary as opposed to confusing necessary for sufficient? I read a forum on PowerScore about this that claimed that they are not the same, but to me, they are, because they are the contrapositive of each other.

Confusing Sufficient for Necessary

A---->B

A/----->/B

This is making the sufficient necessary because after you fail A you fail B, instead of the rule falling away as it's supposed to.

Confusing Necessary for Sufficient

A----->B

B------>A

Here it's taking the necessary condition and moving it to the sufficient, which is wrong.

But, isn't A/---->/B just the contrapositive of B---->A? And therefore, in Flaw questions that use this incorrect form of logical reasoning, wouldn't either answer choice (confusing necessary for sufficient OR sufficient for necessary) be correct? Has anybody else ever thought about this?

I am having a hard time recognizing when I should draw out the argument structure to help me with the question

(A---->B ect...)

When do you decide it will be most helpful to visually represent the argument structure to help answer the question?

Is it rare? Or almost every question? Certain question types? Or should I eventually do it all in my head?

#help

I have heard conflicting information about this but all else being equal (with GPA and LSAT mattering most) does undergrad rank matter? Say someone has a 3.7 from HYP versus a 3.7 from Ole Miss, does undergrad rank give any advantage to the Ivy alumni? How much does this matter? What about relevant job experience? Do "softs" matter?

Interesting article-especially this LSAT info: Amid the rise in applicants, the council is moving forward with significant changes in how the LSAT is administered. The exam will be given 10 times a year starting with the 2020 admissions cycle, up from the current six times. And the test will go digital in the spring of 2019—it’s currently the only graduate admission test given on paper. https://www.law.com/2018/07/30/number-of-law-school-applicants-surges-especially-among-high-scorers/

Does anyone know if there is a way to access or download the videos when offline? (Ie on a flight or when not in wifi)

I am planning on sending out requests for letters of rec on August 1st. I want to apply for the Fall 2019 cycle. If all goes as planned I am looking to hit the submit button on my apps when my September scores return in late September. Is this enough time for my writers to furnish their letters? Also, one of the professors I only had for a semester, though I am taking her this upcoming semester and sort of knew her prior through a student organization. We hit it off well and I did good in the class. Would it be appropriate to ask her for a letter?

I'm looking for some study advice. I'd love to be able to have more of a life (LOL) while I study for the LSAT, but because 7Sage doesn't have a mobile friendly app, I'm left to studying on my laptop or work computer. I'm wondering if it's feasible/possible to do the lessons on a tablet with relative ease? For example, I'd love to be able to go to the gym, hop on the exercise bike and do lessons simultaneously (a more modern Elle Woods studying type, I suppose!).

Because I work full-time, I've found myself choosing studying over regular person activities, and I'd like to see if anyone has had experience with "outside of the box" 7Sage-ing!

According to this article, a computerized version will be offered as soon as spring of 2019. Can anyone confirm or deny this information with a source?

https://www.law.com/2018/07/30/number-of-law-school-applicants-surges-especially-among-high-scorers/

Hey, everyone! I have been seeing a lot of posts for people wanting to do Skype sessions in general, but I would love to get one going for this weekend. I'm thinking about doing a PT somewhere around 70.

If you're interested, please comment with the time/timezone you're available, biggest strengths, and biggest opportunities. Basically, any important info that will help us work together best is perfect to mention.

As for me: My biggest strength is the RC level 4 and 5 passages. Easy ones lead me to confidence errors. My biggest struggles are weakening questions, MSS, and setting up misc LG game boards.

:) Sam

EDIT: We are doing PT 72! Get excited!

Scores aren't to be released for another 10 days, but I'm still getting emails from law schools that wanted nothing to do with me last cycle. Does LSAC release preliminary lists of test takers to law schools?

Can anyone explain the stimulus and why (E) is the answer for this question? I just don't get this one.

When the question stem uses the word "Most"; IE: Most Strengthens, Most Weakens, Most Resolves, do you guys find this to be indicative of more subtly correct answers and also potential trap ACs? I remember JY mentioning in one video that the term "Most" in LR stems is in some cases like a cop out for LSAC to defend ACs that may have the potential to come under fire. Not sure if confirming this would change my approach, but could be a good hint to pay extra attention and carefully eliminate ACs. What do you guys think?

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Hello all,

I'm preparing to take the Lsat in June 2019. I believe my planned exam date relevant because my question probably does not apply to those starting to study with less time to spare.

I'm wondering why the 7sage study schedule recommends taking practice LSAT's before even introducing strategies for both LG and RC. In concept, I buy the idea that practice exams should be saved to hone already existent skills. Doesn't taking an exam before even being provided strategies to apply for LG and RC waste a great deal of that exam's utility?

So, as a person that does not make assumptions in the real world (aka: I ask and double check EVERYTHING)

WEAKENING & STRENGTHENING Qs are killing me.

Once I get to level 3 I start getting 3/5s and ultimately 0/5 as the levels go up.

I'll BLINDREVIEW the drills during the Core Curriculum and watch all the videos for the questions I missed.

I'm trying to get 5/5 without spending more than 10 mins on 5 questions because I get frustrated with how long I'm stuck on the question.

I get that with WEAKENING Qs, you have to find an AC that exposes an "alternative reason for a conclusion" but that is not always easyy.

In STRENGTHENING Qs, I'm just lost because sometimes I have no idea what the assumption is.

Does anyone have tips/tricks to

Word on the street is that LSAC is making some changes. The move to electronic exams has been in the works but I hadn’t heard the LSAT was thinking of expanding to 10 exams. I’m curious, what do you guys think of the change?

My most recent fresh preptest was PT80 during which I scored a 167. My score seems to hover in that region. Any advice on piercing that veil?

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Hi all,

I’m currently working through the Manhattan Prep 10 real LSATs Grouped by Question Type workbook, which uses questions from preptests 41-50. I have found it helpful so far but was wondering, is it a good idea to do questions from preptests 41-50 or are they too old? I will eventually do full length preptests (50 and above). I’m registered for the September test.

Can anyone explain with clarity on why the right answer choice is right? Thanks!

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September'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 75 | Thursday, August 2nd | 7:30 PM EST

Hope everyone is well rested! I took 4 days off and it was truly magical (yes I was still on 7sage)! If you're feeling burnt out - which is generally a combination of some form of frustration, dissapointment, anger, exhaustion, difficulty doing the most basic stuff - then take a B R E A K! There will always be other official test dates you can take, you can always apply to another cycle and save more money meanwhile.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/83/99/fe/8399fe7235f7466c62563f9c2b7868e5--amy-poehler-leslie-knope.jpg

What kind of flawed reasoning is Leslie (the blond one) employing?

We will be sticking to the schedule and doing PT 75 this week. If you took PT 71 and really want to discuss it then comment or message me and if there's more than one person, we can set something up :)

If you are done the curriculum or almost done the curriculum, join us when you can. We welcome people in all stages of prep. The point of the group is to get your lsat nerd on with other like-minded people and make the process more fun. Expand your thinking and learning by interacting with others! For my fellow shy-people, everyone is going to be focused on their own answers/questions that I guarantee you they will not be judging you based on mispronounced words, reading-speed, etc. It's all for fun!

Note: Take the PT under timed conditions; BR to the best of your abilities; join us for all or part of the call! For the purposes of the group please don't check the answers beforehand. If you happen to know the answer, keep it to yourself, and win the argument using your reasoning. Also, please don't go "so I know the answer is C but I don't know why B is wrong?" as the purpose is so that we all collaborate on improving our reasoning skills.

Enter the questions you wish to go over on the spreadsheet below! Write your name beside the question(s) you wish to cover, if the question(s) you want to cover are already marked by someone else, add your name! :) The more discussion, the merrier.

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