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can someone help me with clarifying the concept of "attacking a premise"Now I'm very confused about "attacking a premise" JY mentioned that LSAT weakening answer choices never provide plausible evidence that is incompati…
... that says the premise is untrue. This isn’t weakening the argument, it ... natural enemies of canines, it is the case that all cats will kill ... say: it is not true that all felines are natural enemies of canines. That is just ... -
Method for translating "without" into lawgic seems to run into problems in some situationsWe all know that for "without" "unless" "except" and "until", we're supposed to negate one of the ideas and make that the sufficient. "I will not …
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> That one is pretty straightforward, and the ordinary ... ." The contrapositive of that idea is "If one cannot ... /> Of course it's possible that there is no way for Sally ... /> Most likely though it is just true that neither getting nor not getting ... -
PT28.S1.Q2 - If the economy weak, prices remain constant...I don't get why answer choices D could be true. Are you not supposed to consider the contrapositives of the answer choices or of what's in the stimul…
... /> In this world, it is a could be true that /A --> B. And ... that Anything that is NOT a dog is cute. But is it possible that Anything that is NOT cute is ... a dog? Is it possible that ... -
A > Either B or C. and then No C... What Must Be True?Problem: PT 2 - S2 - #13 To simplify, If A then, either B or C. And we were given No C. What Must Be True? 1. No A 2. or Can we still say A >…
... and that's it. However the map still holds: it is still true that if we ... B or C. But that hypothetical is no longer helpful since we ... are told that we have /C ... -
A > Either B or C. and then No C... What Must Be True?Problem: PT 2 - S2 - #13 To simplify, If A then, either B or C. And we were given No C. What Must Be True? 1. No A 2. or Can we still say A >…
... and that's it. However the map still holds: it is still true that if ... B or C. But that hypothetical is no longer helpful since ... we are told that we have ... have B. To conclude that we have not A we ... need to know that we have /B and ... -
Spivey predictions for 2018-19http://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/predicting-the-2018-2019-law-school-admissions-cycle-2/ Finally, Spivey's thoughts on next cycle!
... extrapolating data from past cycles is that they preceded these policy changes ... />
This is exactly my perspective. I believe that law schools weren’t expecting ... this increase which is causing some ... -
ABA accreditation committee drops standardized testingI just saw on Spivey twitter feed that the ABA is formally dropping requirement for standardized tests for admissions. They say more this cycle will …
... scores i think. Also it seems that all schools have absolutely no preference ... in the the 170s since it is comparatively easier to score the ... way the scale of gre is established, it is would be very difficult ... admissions data regarding the same is more abundant. -
is t14 necessary for me?I would like to practice family law in the NJ/PA area....is t14 worth it for this type of practice if i dont get a substantial scholarship?
It's widely known that amongst all post bacc degrees, when it ... comes to law schools ... ranking really does matter in the job search. That ... well-known school in that area instead of a ... -
PT30.S4.Q20 - Consumer advocate: The introduction of a new drugThere is a myth out there that on Strengthen questions the LSAT will always give us four definitive non-strengtheners and only one strengthener. But …
... /> The negation as I see it: It is not true that "the social impact of ... "not poorly" but lets assume that we are talking about fair ... something is far from certain I'm not sure if it can ... hole.
I think that is the fair negation of the ... -
"It is" as a logical indicatorI just finished a PT that made use twice of "it is," in english to convey logic, in one SA question. This indicator is not in the CC and honestly, th…
... inituitive and natural mindset. It is likely that you got bogged down ... make the argument that instead of using "it is" as a logic ... appear prudent, it is imprudent; To be a doctor, it is required to ... school. To be A, it is also true that you become B.
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Do I need to submit a transcript if I withdrew after one semester?Hi all - I attended a Doctoral program in Fall of 2014, hated it, realized I had to make some serious career path changes, and withdrew after 1 se…
Yes, you will have to submit it. Luckily though, they only calculate your undergraduate GPA so it won't affect your official GPA that law schools use. But you still have to submit transcripts for any schools you attended. -
Who counts as an academic recommender?As of now I have two LORs. One from one of my favorite professors and another from a Dean who mentored me throughout undergrad. Does the letter from…
... so long ago, most schools won't expect you ... you could get one, it'd be nice. But ... Ideally, someone that could speak to the things that law schools want from ... It'd still be a good reference though, I might use that ... or an alternate if it somehow makes more sense ... -
Can I resubmit my personal statement from last year's cycle?Hey y'all -- thought I'd shoot this out out to the community because I need sage advice. I applied to 8 Canadian law schools last cycle and was r…
... wanted to add that, in my experience, Canadian law schools don't save ... applications like how LSAC/CAS saves it for ... US law schools. So you have to ... just one due date for schools so you better have applied ... -
Is it better/easier/more strategic to take the GRE rather than the LSAT?hey all, so i've been really grappling with this question. 11 out of the top 15 law schools accept the GRE - Harvard, Chicago, Columbia, NYU, UVA,…
... think that the GRE is a safe bet. I would also imagine that law schools ... are aware that ... the GRE is easier, and they ... -
Should I take the Nov test?Hi y'all. So, I registered to take the Nov test, but with school and other stuff, I really have had no time to prepare. First, when I registered, I t…
... really well on that, my psychology was that law schools would see that I improved ... test periods. This is what I was hoping that law schools do. I guess ... -
January 2019 LSATHi! I'm taking the LSAT for a third time, and applying for a second. My first two scores were 140 and 147 (both times I really didn't prepare properl…
... not be a lot. If that's not an issue, then ... . Just focus on crushing it in January. Law schools consider the highest LSAT ... one, and it could indicate to the school that you're interested ... , but there are people that get into law school without touring. -
Just got written up and kicked out by a proctor. Any advice?I finished the section but was still bubbling when the head proctor called time and was called out by one of them. I deserve what happened and will t…
... this? Did the proctors say that your score will be cancelled ... /applying-law-school/misconduct-irregularities
"If the subcommittee representative **determines** that ... report of the determination is sent to all law schools to which the ... -
Retaking the TestHi everyone! I just took the November Lsat, and although we haven't received our scores yet, I am strongly considering taking the Jan Lsat. I have…
... is to videotape your next timed PT. Have it setup so that ... seconds" or something to that effect. That's the type of ... naked questions (blank "must be true" types). Make sure to ... as well. Is it really addressing the issue or is it something that sounds right ... -
2-3 week before lsat score jumps/increases!! Plus few tips:P Hey guys, Wanted to start a thread regarding lsat score increase in the last 2-3 weeks before exam. Saw a few posters that had pretty decent…
Ok glad to hear that!
Yeah , saw it on Top law schools, here’s the link http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=104726 -
UVA @ Sticker - Worth it?My goal is definitely BL but incurring so much debt to achieve it seems risky. Just wanted to hear your thoughts. I've been accepted to WUSTL w/ $…
... you want?
Which is exactly why I specifically recommended ... legal academia placement personnel commented that law schools are becoming increasingly receptive to ... course. But if the OP is not willing to or cannot ... -
TranscriptsHi, I am trying to figure out two questions. 1) I was at a 4-year university back in 2012 but I only attended for one semester. Am I supposed to …
... submit as part of your law school application here: https:// ... www.lsac.org/applying-law-school/jd-application-process/cas ... you want to submit your law school applications. If you ... and degree conferred. It is not unusual for law schools to make final ... -
GPA on 509 reportAnyone knows law schools use cumulative or degree GPA (from LSAC) for their 509 report? Also, which GPA is more important for law schools when they…
Cumulative is more important and law schools use that -
GPA on 509 reportAnyone knows law schools use cumulative or degree GPA (from LSAC) for their 509 report? Also, which GPA is more important for law schools when they…
> @"Trisiras Atlas" said:
> Cumulative is more important and law schools use that
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Accommodation/extra time, so unfairI have seen a few posts here and on other forums about accommodation, didn't think much about them back then. But now as the July exam is within 2 we…
... -to-god learning disability. It is correctable, but growing up, ... were created.
Is it fair that he gets more time when ... . Assuming he were interested in law school, anyway.
It is better that ten guilty persons escape, than that one ... -
Personal StatementHi there, I have written my personal statement. The topic isn't about why I want to go to law school, but rather a life experience. I have gone on a…
... the prompts for supplemental essays that law schools might have, and not the ... statement? To my knowledge, schools don't typically specify a ... why you're interested in that law school, and even those ... whether this is the case for every single law school, but ... -
GPA on resume: Undergrad or LSAC calculated?Should I put my LSAC calculated GPA on my resume or my undergraduate institution's calculation if it differs?
Yes, it is to apply to law schools. Traditionally speaking, your GPA is still supposed to be on there if it is above a 3.5. -
GPA on resume: Undergrad or LSAC calculated?Should I put my LSAC calculated GPA on my resume or my undergraduate institution's calculation if it differs?
... ; Yes, it is to apply to law schools. Traditionally speaking, your GPA is still supposed ... to be on there if it is above a 3.5.
According to whom? It's definitely to your discretion ... -
GPA on resume: Undergrad or LSAC calculated?Should I put my LSAC calculated GPA on my resume or my undergraduate institution's calculation if it differs?
... Yes, it is to apply to law schools. Traditionally speaking, your GPA is still ... to be on there if it is above a 3.5. ... no, your GPA is not required if it's above 3 ... .5. Anything about a 3.5 is ... t put anything lower and it's definitely not required. ... -
PT34.S4.G4 - biconditionalBasically, my _issue_ is with the whole explanation from JY. But for discussion sake let's focus on Q23. If you read the question paragraph or qu…
... Ks. You know that Ks -> Jr. Where is your Jr -> ... rule is irrelevant and is discarded.
This example shows that ... together, but that is very different than saying that they cannot ever ... go to Burger King. Is it true then that we can't ever end ... -
Negations - Every/IFHello everyone! I was curious about using IF/Every with negations. I understand that you essentially negate the necessary variable in the sentence an…
... in other words, that "It is not true that every banana is yellow"? In that case, you ... are saying that "Some ... condition is NOT true.
Please note that if there is nothing that requires ...
