Logical Reasonings / 1.27.12

A) A poll last week asked how strict the American Bar Association should be regarding LSAT scores and GPA. Survey says… Above the Law.

B) Preparing for the LSAT? Take a philosophy class. The Reflector.

C) Look at Vermont Law School raising $15.3 million. Go Vermont! VT Digger.

D) If you’re not sure what to do after law school, here are a few ideas. “Become a magician in Las Vegas” isn’t on there, but you should also consider it. Law Admissions Lowdown.

E) The most epic animal photobombs ever captured. Try not to giggle. Just try. Huffington Post.

Jan 27, 2012 - 5:19 pm - By Hank
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Time to Hunker Down if it’s Your Third LSAT in Two Years

Are you ready for a slew of clichés? Good, because here they come.

It’s crunch time.

It’s the bottom of the ninth.

It’s the last two minutes of the fourth quarter.

This one’s for all the marbles.

The whole enchilada.

Hopefully you’ve gotten the point by now. What the crap am I talking about, though?

Well, for some folks out there, this is the last LSAT they’ll be able to take for a while.
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Jan 26, 2012 - 6:26 pm - By Alex Davis
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Logical Reasonings / 1.26.12

A) You’d think if anyone knew about sampling fallacy on the LSAT, it would be a law school. Marquette Tribune.

B) “Electronic tablets will make paper books in law schools obsolete within a decade.” Yes, but will law students get to class on Hoverboards or jetpacks? Law Technology News.

C) Remember that internet thing last week with Wikipedia. The SOPA and PIPA nonsense? A lawyer explains why it was nonsense. Web Pro News.

D) Man gets $22 million after wrongfully being imprisoned in solitary confinement. The worst part: His only reading material was Twilight novels and old TV Guides. CNN.

E) He should be happy he didn’t have to read any of these books, including If God Loves Me, Why Can’t I Get My Locker Open? BuzzFeed.

Jan 26, 2012 - 5:37 pm - By Hank
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And the Oscar Goes to: LSAT Logic Games!

Oscar nominations were announced yesterday (Gary Oldman for Best Actor, you better believe it) and the following 7 movies were among those nominated: The Artist, The Descendants, Hugo, Moneyball, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Help and War Horse. Although winners will not be announced for another month, the following details have been leaked regarding the winners:

• Only four of these seven movies will receive an Oscar
• If Hugo does not receive an Oscar, then The Descendants will receive one
• If Moneyball receives an Oscar then The Artist will not, unless Tinker Tailor receives one
• If The Artist and Tinker Tailor both receive Oscars, then The Descendants cannot receive an Oscar
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Jan 25, 2012 - 6:26 pm - By Nick Rey
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Logical Reasonings / 1.25.12

A) What awaits law schools in 2012? (Please let it be robot professors. Please let it be robot professors. Please let it be robot professors…) National Law Journal.

B) A Connecticut mayor is in hot water after saying he’d help Latinos in his community by eating tacos. Note the photo that’s running with the story, which features the mayor posing in front of his most recent Racist of the Year awards. CNN.

C) Oh, your clever Canadian law firms and your slave puns. Above the Law.

D) If you’re still getting emails from Groupon, stay tuned. You might be find a great deal on a defense attorney. Wall Street Journal.

E) Bored? Take 95,000 pieces of chewed Nicorette gum and make a ball out of it. If you don’t have that much time, just read about this guy who did. Gizmodo.

Jan 25, 2012 - 4:44 pm - By Hank
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