Logical Reasonings / 5.10.12

A) Looks like law school grads in Canada are having a tough time finding jobs, too. But they’re all so gosh-darn nice! CBC.

B) Just when you start to worry about the law school landscape, a Loyola law professor says now’s the best time to go. Above the Law.

C) Twitter takes a stand (or at least gives stands a #FF). CNN.

D) A Russian weather satellite has snapped the highest resolution photograph of Earth ever. It’s pretty cool. Gizmodo.

E) This Mother’s Day, give your mom something she’ll really enjoy. Like a scented pancake necklace. Huffington Post.

May 10, 2012 - 4:40 pm - By Hank
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Earn Free Dough With Blueprint’s Summer Referral Program

Blueprint’s spring LSAT prep classes are well underway, and we hope you’re having a blast and making strides in your studies. With a little over a month to go until the June LSAT, you’re still on the uphill climb of your LSAT prep — so hang in there, and you’ll be ready for LSAT test day before you know it.

In the meantime, we’ve got a new referral program going on right now that might pique your interest and the interest of anyone who’s taken one of our LSAT prep courses. That is, of course, if you like free money.

Here’s the scoop:

If you are a former Blueprint student or you are currently enrolled in one of Blueprint’s live spring 2012 LSAT prep courses and you refer a friend who signs up for one of our live summer 2012 LSAT prep courses in one of nine select locations, you’ll get a check for $200 and your friend will receive a $200 discount off the price of the LSAT class.
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May 9, 2012 - 6:30 pm - By Hank
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Logical Reasonings / 5.9.12

A) Barack Obama is the first President to publicly endorse same-sex marriage. ABC News.

B) LSAT fallacy alert: Does Mark Zuckerberg’s casual business attire mean he doesn’t care? CNN.

C) Read about one man’s terrifying week-long journey using Bing instead of Google. Slate.

D) Orangutans are just like people. (The younger ones dig iPads.) CBS.

E) These .GIFs have something to say about Obama endorsing same-sex marriage. Tumblr.

May 9, 2012 - 4:03 pm - By Hank
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Debt it Out: The Politics of Law School Student Loans

The issue of student loans recently came up in Congress as they considered whether or not to delay (or possibly get rid of) a rate increase on student loans from 3.4% to 6.8%. Both sides acted with their trademark maturity.

A rate increase when so many students are already struggling to make their minimum payments seems cruel, and yet who knows what our Congressmen are going to do. As it stands, though, the student loan debt crisis is definitely weighing negatively on the economy, as recent grads are unable to enter the career-force (I think I just created a new term). Without a large income or job security (such as it is, these days), these young people will start making the large purchases that drive our economy later in their lives. It’s an albatross around a generation’s neck, and it is affecting the entire country.
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May 8, 2012 - 6:38 pm - By Matt Shinners
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Logical Reasonings / 5.8.12

A) This morning Matt Shinners wrote about the politics of student loans. It’s worth noting that if you don’t pay up, some schools will withhold your transcripts. Los Angeles Times.

B) Congratulations to you and your egos, class of 2012. Wall Street Journal.

C) “Write well and submit early” and you’ll have better luck in law school admissions. Law School Podcaster.

D) Now you can get that law degree in your pajamas! Inside Higher Ed.

E) A man in Nebraska has legally changed his name to Tyrannosaurus Rex. Despite the new moniker, area residents say they plan to continue to refer to him as Guy With Short Arms Who Roars And Stomps Naked Around Our Cornfields. NPR.

May 8, 2012 - 4:52 pm - By Hank
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