The Legal Level - LSAT, law school admissions, 1L, bar exam & more!

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June 03, 2022The Case of LSAT v. GRE with Clyde Engle
For several years now, some ABA accredited schools have accepted applications from students with a GRE score instead of an LSAT score. Although it hasn’t replaced the LSAT, more change is afoot because the ABA is considering allowing schools to ditch standardized tests altogether for admission.
Given the uncertain landscape, Branden and Jelena sat down with TestMax’s in-house expert on both exams, Clyde Engle, who will be attending Harvard Law this fall.
Listen and learn . . .
What led Clyde to Harvard Law and how he plans to use his law degree
How the subject matter on the GRE is different from the LSAT and how to know which you’re best suited for
Similarities and differences in the right approach to studying for each of these tests
What the best Elton John song of all time is
And more!
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

Harvard Law's LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic

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33 Common LSAT Flaws

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32min
May 27, 2022The LSAT is Dead, Long Live the LSAT?
Twitter exploded with news of the “end of the LSAT” after a recent ABA Strategic Review Committee memo was released, detailing proposed changes to ABA rules that would make the use of standardized testing in admissions optional for accredited law schools.
So, is the LSAT really going the way of the buggy whip? Can you stop studying? Or is this, just maybe, a little bit of standard-issue social media hyperbole?
Listen and learn . . .
Is the LSAT really going to become optional under ABA rules?
Will law schools actually stop requiring the LSAT, if the proposed rule passes?
What alternative forms of assessment exist, for any law schools that do want to reduce the weight they place on the LSAT?
Would getting rid of the LSAT help or hurt diversity in law schools?
What’s the difference between the role of the LSAT and that of other standardized tests like the SAT/ACT that have recently become less important in admissions?
What, if anything, should current law school hopefuls change about their application strategy in response to this news?
And more!
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

ABA Proposed Changes to Rule 503

Supreme Court Case Requiring Holistic Evaluation of Applicants to Law School

LSAC Study of “GPA First” Admissions & Diversity

2018 Proposed Changes to Rule 503 Withdrawn

Minority Network Letter in Support of the LSAT, circa 2018

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41min
May 20, 20222021L with Duke Law 1L Thomas Fogarty
In Branden’s absence, Jelena interviews Duke Law 1L and former LSATMax tutor Thomas Fogarty about his first year at Duke, a surprisingly laid-back T14 in beautiful Durham, North Carolina.
Listen and learn . . .
How Duke supports students interested in public interest and government jobs
What kind of culture you can expect as a Duke Law student
Why side effects of mock trial might include wanting to become a federal prosecutor
How Duke 1Ls connect with faculty, administration, and fellow students
What kind of grading curve you can expect as a Duke 1L
And more!
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

Christian Legal Society

Duke University School of Law

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33min
May 13, 2022How to Study Reproductive Rights & Justice in Law School
The events of the past week may have some Levelheads thinking about dedicating their legal careers to reproductive rights & justice.
Branden and Jelena dig into the options available for law students to study and work on reproductive issues.
Listen and learn . . .
Which law schools have the most courses dedicated to reproductive rights & justice
How to get practical experience on reproductive rights & justice issues through clinics
What to do if you’re already in law school and there are no course offerings in reproductive rights & justice
Why you might want to join or start an If/When/How chapter on campus
How to land a fellowship after law school to work on reproductive rights & justice
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

List of All RR&J Law School Courses, Circa 2019

Women’s Studies, Gender, and Sexuality Law Programs

Berkeley-Written Casebook on Reproductive Rights & Justice

NYU Reproductive Rights & Justice Fellowship

Yale’s Reproductive Rights & Justice Project

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LSATMax's Private 1-on-1 LSAT Tutoring

33 Common LSAT Flaws

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36min
May 05, 2022Writing Sample Example
Did you know there’s an essay portion of the LSAT? Did you know you can’t get your score until you complete one? Yikes!
The good news is that the writing sample isn’t scored, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t turn in your best performance. So, listen as Jelena & Branden break down the format of the Writing Sample and work through an example.
Listen and learn . . .
What the purpose of the writing sample is
How law school admissions officers use them (or sometimes don’t?)
How your writing sample can affect the way your personal statement is received
How to organize your essay in order to impress the admissions committee
And more!
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

Official LSAC Writing Sample Page

LSATMax's Private 1-on-1 LSAT Tutoring

33 Common LSAT Flaws

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29min
April 29, 2022Ask a Tutor: Jacob Kennedy (174)
Meet LSATMax tutor Jacob Kennedy, who interned with the JAG Corps to prepare for law school, and now spends his time traveling through Europe and playing chess.
While living his best mid-20th century life, Jacob stopped by the podcast to tell the Levelheads all about his LSAT journey, future plans, and top tips for students.
Listen and learn . . .
What the JAG Corps is (and what their interns do)
How chess is, and isn’t like the LSAT
If computer programming is a good foundation for a legal career
The biggest mistakes Jacob sees his LSAT students make
How to tell it might be time to go to law school, even if you’ve already got a “good job”
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

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LSATMax's Private 1-on-1 LSAT Tutoring

33 Common LSAT Flaws

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31min
April 21, 2022Optional Essays: Do They Help Your Law School Application?
Jelena & Branden dive into the parts of your law school application that you don’t actually have to do (but maybe you should).
From diversity statements to addenda to those weird Georgetown 250-word mini-essay prompts, it’s all here.
Listen and learn . . .
Why not all diverse applicants should write a diversity statement
When an addendum can help, and when it would do more harm than good
How admissions departments may be using extra essay prompts to trap you into revealing poor judgment or deficient writing skills
How your diversity statement should differ from your personal statement
Why you shouldn’t write any essay you don’t feel strongly about (except the mandatory ones!)
. . . and more!
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

Free EBook About Law School Addenda

Law School Admissions Consulting Services

LSATMax's Private 1-on-1 LSAT Tutoring

33 Common LSAT Flaws

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35min
April 14, 2022Rankings Aren’t Important . . . Now Let’s Talk Rankings!
That’s right! There’s a new round of that thing you should pretty much ignore as you’re deciding on where and how to apply: The 2023 U.S. News & World Law School Rankings.
Because we are looking out for our listeners, we’ll process the findings and deliver them to you so you don’t have to sully yourself with rankings analysis.
Listen and learn . . .
What factors USNWR uses to rank schools, and how those factors are weighted
Which factors really do get at the value a school presents to its students, and which are fluff
Why the library ranking is slightly less obnoxious in its current iteration
What other ranking systems are out there that do a better job of communicating value
. . . and more!
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

The Full 2023 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The 2023 USNWR Ranking Methodology

Chicago Kicks Harvard Out of the Top 3

The 2021 ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings

LSATMax's Private 1-on-1 LSAT Tutoring

33 Common LSAT Flaws

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45min
April 07, 20222021L with Max Blumenthal (Washington & Lee University School of Law)
Our 2021L series continues with Washington & Lee University of School of Law 1L Max Blumenthal, who shares his experiences at a law school known for its small class size and a unique, completely experiential 3L program.
Listen and learn . . .
What it’s like to compete in Moot Court in front of real judges after less than a year of law school
How those 1L doctrinal classes work at a school so small that everyone knows each other (no massive lecture halls!)
Why you might not have heard about Washington & Lee, even though it’s ranked in the top 50 law schools by USNWR
What to focus on in law school if you’re interested in antitrust & consumer law
Whether you really get more personal attention from law profs at a smaller law school
. . . and more!
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

Washington and Lee University School of Law

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33 Common LSAT Flaws

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39min
March 31, 2022Your LSAT Prescription for . . . Methods of Reasoning & Argument Structure
There’s a method of reasoning to our madness this week, as Branden & Jelena take you through a step-by-step prescription for improving your performance on Methods of Reasoning and Argument Structure questions.
These may not be the flashiest questions on the LSAT, but they’re a consistent source of points if you approach them with the right strategy.
Listen and learn . . .
How to identify the most common argumentative techniques on the LSAT
Why arguments don’t have to be flawless—or even good—to appear in the stimulus for these LR question types
The difference between premises and background information
How to tell a main conclusion from a subsidiary
When it’s okay to appeal to authority (even though “appeal to authority” is also a fallacy)
How to handle two-perspective questions
Why the main conclusion is often “the other guy is wrong!”
Links and Further Resources from this Episode:

LSATMax's Private 1-on-1 LSAT Tutoring

33 Common LSAT Flaws

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46min

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