Who Wants to Be a Lawyer? (Ep. 496)

Thinking LSAT

If you don’t have a burning passion to do the work of a lawyer, don’t go to law school. This week, Ben and Nathan caution a listener who is considering giving up a successful career to attend law school.

Later, the guys emphasize the importance of accuracy when studying for the LSAT. And they encourage students not to write an addendum about an LSAT score increase.

Study with our Free Plan

Download our iOS app

Watch Episode 496 on Youtube

0:48 - Will My GPA Overshadow My Career Accomplishments? - A non-traditional student considering a career change is concerned that his GPA will hold him back. Ben and Nathan caution him to carefully consider whether law school is the right move.

7:00 - Practice Test Scores Drop - Ben and Nathan assure a listener that their “drop” in practice test scores isn’t a concern as long as their accuracy continues to climb.

9:14 - Letters of Recommendation - A student was asked by their professor to compose a few paragraphs to serve as the basis for a letter of recommendation. The guys encourage them to use Chat GPT to generate ideas.

13:51 - Score Increase Addendum - A dean at the University of Michigan law school encouraged (21:42) students to write addendums to explain LSAT score increases. Ben and Nathan discuss the harm that can come with writing unnecessary addendums, and what you should write if you must.

20:54 - What’s the Deal with William and Mary Law School? - William and Mary made news issuing erroneous acceptance letters, including to some students who had previously been denied admission. The guys then take a deep dive into the school’s real cost, fees, and outcomes.

46:42 - Word of the Week - While some species of apes have learned elements of human communication, philosophical thought is unique to humans.