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In this episode—recorded just days before heading off on a honeymoon—Ben dives deep into the economic and ethical realities of law school costs, especially for students offered conditional scholarships. He walks through the implications of taking partial versus full scholarships, with a heavy emphasis on understanding law school grading curves and the potential for losing aid due to GPA requirements. Using Chapman Law School as a case study, he breaks down employment stats, debt load projections, and the questionable return on investment many students face.
Ben also takes a strong stand on accommodations for the LSAT, defending his controversial position with his usual mix of data, directness, and dark humor. He critiques the current accessibility landscape, arguing that standardization is, by design, meant to sort—not level—a playing field. Expect blunt takes on everything from ADHD accommodations to the American Disabilities Act.
The episode closes with a candid, detailed listener email about law school admissions strategy. Ben provides practical feedback on GPA addenda, political involvement, branding for public interest careers, and how law schools really view applicants with activist resumes. As always, his focus is on outcomes and cutting through the noise that surrounds law school decision-making.
Explore our full set of free resources, podcast episodes, live classes, and more at 👉 https://linktr.ee/HeyFutureLawyer
4.8
2020 ratings
In this episode—recorded just days before heading off on a honeymoon—Ben dives deep into the economic and ethical realities of law school costs, especially for students offered conditional scholarships. He walks through the implications of taking partial versus full scholarships, with a heavy emphasis on understanding law school grading curves and the potential for losing aid due to GPA requirements. Using Chapman Law School as a case study, he breaks down employment stats, debt load projections, and the questionable return on investment many students face.
Ben also takes a strong stand on accommodations for the LSAT, defending his controversial position with his usual mix of data, directness, and dark humor. He critiques the current accessibility landscape, arguing that standardization is, by design, meant to sort—not level—a playing field. Expect blunt takes on everything from ADHD accommodations to the American Disabilities Act.
The episode closes with a candid, detailed listener email about law school admissions strategy. Ben provides practical feedback on GPA addenda, political involvement, branding for public interest careers, and how law schools really view applicants with activist resumes. As always, his focus is on outcomes and cutting through the noise that surrounds law school decision-making.
Explore our full set of free resources, podcast episodes, live classes, and more at 👉 https://linktr.ee/HeyFutureLawyer
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