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Logical Reasonings / 5.17.12

A) Time to scope out who’s talking where at this year’s law school commencement speeches. TaxProf Blog. B) This guy erased $90,000 in student loan debt in seven months by getting roommates, taking a flask to bars, and having a … Read Entire Article…

May 17, 2012 - 4:32 pm - By Hank
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How to Juggle Finals with June LSAT Prep

Finals. LSAT prep. Finals? LSAT prep? FINALS! LSAT PREP!? Have I accurately captured your approximate level of stress heading into finals and the LSAT home stretch? Good. Never fear, I’m here to help.

Or at least advise.

If you’re one of those intrepid folk who decided to study for the June LSAT while still in school, I’m sure you’re feeling the crunch. My advice is simple: schedule the hell out of yourself. An undertaking this massive requires you to regiment your lifestyle. Figure out how much time you realistically need to devote to both finals study and LSAT prep and find a way to cram both into every day while still leaving time to eat and a little time to relax.

And while we’re on the subject of relaxation, a little every now and then is vitally important.
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May 15, 2012 - 6:08 pm - By Alex Davis
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Logical Reasonings / 5.15.12

A) A rookie in the NFL is quitting football so that he can go to law school. It makes more sense when you find out he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. Yahoo! Sports. B) Did Texas lethally inject an … Read Entire Article…

May 15, 2012 - 3:58 pm - By Hank
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What are Law School Finals Like, Anyway?

If there’s one thing that terrifies prospective law students more than the LSAT, it’s law school finals. Even after gaining admission to some of the most hallowed halls in the country, the specter of that first round of exams casts a pallor over their heads.

Authors have written books on how to ace them. Students have created catchy acronyms to approach them. There are even simulated programs in which you can enroll that will take you through a mock semester, including an actual final at the end.

And why is there so much stress over a test? Haven’t you taken a ton in undergrad?

Yes, you have. But nothing like a law school final.

The biggest difference between the law school final and the undergrad final is the relative import of the exam.
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May 14, 2012 - 6:23 pm - By Matt Shinners
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Logical Reasonings / 5.14.12

A) Thomas M. Cooley Law School is slowly taking over the country. ABA Journal. B) A town in New Jersey has banned texting while walking — our first step toward a utopia devoid of all communication with people from New … Read Entire Article…

May 14, 2012 - 4:09 pm - By Hank
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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 … Read Entire Article…

May 10, 2012 - 4:40 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. … Read Entire Article…

May 8, 2012 - 4:52 pm - By Hank
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Early Registration Deadline for the June LSAT is Tomorrow

It doesn’t fully feel like LSAT prep season until the LSAC deadlines start to pass. The first deadline for the June LSAT was May 4 (the registration deadline for non-published LSAT test centers), but the critical LSAT deadlines still await us.

Kind of.

Tomorrow is May 8, and that is the final day to register for the June LSAT without paying a late fee. As a guaranteed first-ballot Procrastination Hall of Famer, I understand if you’ve waited this long to register. Unfortunately, if you still haven’t registered for the June LSAT you may have missed out on the best LSAT test center available. And if you wait any longer, you’re just going to bring on more stress than you need.
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May 7, 2012 - 6:54 pm - By Hank
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Logical Reasonings / 5.7.12

A) The LSAC could not have come up with a more fallacious argument than what is printed on this billboard. Stock Journal. B) Dr. Shaquille O’Neal says he’s considering law school. Sorry, Shaq, but it’s going to be hard to … Read Entire Article…

May 7, 2012 - 4:36 pm - By Hank
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