I don't know what he thinks about biglaw, but I think you may find answers to your second question here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/LSAT/comments/w09s5/ama_jy_ping_founder_of_7sage_im_building_a_social/
Couldn't agree more! Learning the fundamentals is C R I T I C A L. I'm currently going through the CC for a second time just to drill it into my head. Good luck on the test next week, brother! The 170+ is certainly within reach :smile: