When LSAC accused a student of cheating, claiming his score jump had “Powerball odds,” Ben and Nathan dig into the details. They break down LSAC’s vague statistical claims and explain why big score increases are both possible and common for serious students. They also urge the student to document their prep to show clear evidence of progress.

Also in this episode:

Early 1L and 2L law firm hiring trends

A student asks whether to keep taking undergrad classes to boost their GPA

Should you ask law schools for an application fee waiver?

Links Mentioned:

https://lsat.link/grades 

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0:00 - Is It Ever Worth Paying for Law School? 

23:40 - LSAC Accuses a Student of Cheating 

49:20 - 1L and 2L Law Firm Hiring Trends 

56:37 - Should I Keep Taking Classes? 

1:03:37 - Community Colleges Offering A+ Grades 

1:09:59 - Pearls vs. Turds 

1:15:06 - Should You Ask for a Fee Waiver? 

1:19:44 - Word of the Week — Demarcating