Scholarship Shenanigans (Ep. 469)
Ben and Nathan warn listeners about tactics that some law schools use to make mediocre scholarships appear better than they really are. The guys also discuss a new ABA regulation meant to standardize 1L learning outcomes. They double down on their advice to apply broadly. And they model their approach to Logical Reasoning on a Weaken question from PrepTest 123.
2:27 - Fee Waiver Changes
LSAC now requires students with fee waivers to test twice in LawHub before registering for an official LSAT. Fee waiver recipients must also take the interactive course “How Do I Apply to Law School?”
7:44 - New Rules for Law Schools
A new ABA regulation aims to make law school courses more uniform and give law students more feedback about their academic progress. Nathan and Ben doubt that the new rules will have their intended effects.
15:51 - Better School or Better Price?
Is it better to attend a great law school for an OK price or an OK law school for a great price? Ben and Nathan urge listener Daniel to apply broadly and to focus on the LSAT before worrying about his law school decision.
23:36 - Scholarship Shenanigans
Nathan and Ben shine a light on a shady scholarship practice.
41:02 - Logical Reasoning: Weaken
The guys tackle a Weaken question from PrepTest 123. Try the question yourself. Then, listen to Ben and Nathan’s explanation.
56:50 - Word of the Week
Adopt a parsimonious attitude regarding law school.