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T Sinister, left handed 1L at Harvard gets my vote.

Don't just take LSATs -- Analyze them

Just got the tip about this website that allows you to analyze results from LSAT preptests 19-45.

Web Sudoku

Great game for working on those logic skills!

180

I heard good things about Kaplan LSAT 180, so since I have just under 4 months still till the test, I'm considering adding it to my study schedule (2 Powerscore Bibles, and official LSAT tests). I've heard not to switch to using their games strategies after learning the Powerscore ones though. I'll just go with whatever works best for me, and if its a combination of the two, or neither, so be it.

Mostly I'm interested in getting more question types to work on since I only have The Next 10 book and am deciding whether to buy the previous edition for 10 more practice tests or not. I think I'll go to Barnes and Noble today (wish there was a Borders nearby since it was founded in my hometown, but alas its miles and miles away, while B&N is just down the block!) and thumb through the 180 book to see if I buy it for the explanations behind the problems, or just more tests.

But since Kaplan tests are only based on actual LSATs, I'm dubious as to the actual value of studying with their materials. Everyone keeps saying there's no substitute for actual LSAT exams, and there's a lot of logic to that. Maybe I'll just pick up another 10 tests afterall.

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After a helpful reality check, I've of course decided to work on more practice exams instead of the Kaplan book. I'm sure the Kaplan book is a great tool and people have learned a lot from it. However the real LSAT tests are what you need to master, so the more time spent with them the better.

Sometimes you just have to take a step back from all of this and let others help you to pull your wits about you again!

Random Hip Hop Lyric of the Day

--Now honies play me close like butter played toast

"Juicy", by Notorious BIG

Blogroll

I added another blogger to my list (and am currently going through her archives from 2004 ;). Kristine at Divine Angst seems so similar to me in her approach to law school, her assessment of herself and career goals, and heck even book choices that I couldn't not follow what she has to say about this whole experience. So far its been good reading!

PowerScore Bibles

Got my Logical Reasoning and Logic Games books in the mail from Amazon yesterday. I started on the Games book, and so far think its really well done. There are margin notes on every page restating the important facts of what they are trying to teach you; and after the intro, the book gets right into thinking about and diagramming games.

Let the study schedule begin, June 12th will be coming up sooner than you think!

P.S. If you want these bibles, make sure to order them from your bookstore, Half, PowerScore, or Amazon early, because unfortunately you probably won't be able to just run out to your local bookstores and pick them up. I went to both Barnes and Noble and Tattered Cover--these are huge stores and neither of them had them in stock at any location, only available to order!

Legally Blonde

Is it bad that I added Legally Blonde 1 and 2 to my Netflix queue? I've seen them both a handful of times each, and I still love watching them. Taking some time out to enjoy the lighter (blonder?) side of law school is fun!

LSAT Study Countdown

Some advice to consider, note the alternating chapters theory:

Go on an read the LRB from Powerscore...also work your way through their games bible. Alternate between chapters, don't try to read and learn one book by itself. Your brain won't absorb all the information. By alternating, you will get more out of it because your brain uses different areas to store information because of the different subject matter. (Sounds crazy but it works.)

Also, take one practice test in two weeks...give yourself the two weeks to work through the first 6 chapters (min) of both Bibles...You need to make sure that you have a good basic understanding of the question and section types before you take another full length test.

February	1st wk	Test #9	Sat 2/4	~Nada~
	2nd wk		Sat 2/11	~Nada~
	3rd wk	Games	Sat 2/18	Games
	4th wk	Games	Sat 2/25	Games
March	1st wk	Logic	Sat 3/4	~Nada~
	2nd wk	Logic	Sat 3/11	Test #8	WIW
	3rd wk	Games	Sat 3/18	Test #7	WIW
	4th wk	Games	Sat 3/25	Test #6	WIW
	5th wk	Logic	Sat 4/1	Test #5	WIW
	WIW = Weakness Improvement Workshop
April	1st wk	Logic	Sat 4/8	Test #4	WIW	35 mins
	2nd wk	Games	Sat 4/15	Test #3	WIW	35 mins
	3rd wk	Games	Sat 4/22	Test #2	WIW	35 mins
	4th wk	Logic	Sat 4/29	Test #1	WIW	35 mins
May	1st wk	Logic	Sat 5/6	Test #11	WIW	35 mins
	2nd wk	Games	Sat 5/13	Test #12	WIW	35 mins
	3rd wk	Reading	Sat 5/20	Test #13	WIW	35 mins
	4th wk	Logic	Sat 5/27	Test #14	WIW	35 mins
	5th wk	Games	Sat 6/3	Test #15	WIW	35 mins
June	Sun 6/4	Logic	WIW	Test #16	34 min timing
	Mon 6/5	Games	WIW	~Nada~
	Tue 6/6	Reading	WIW	Test #17	34 min timing
	Wed 6/7	Logic	WIW	Test #18	34 min timing
	Thu 6/8	Games	WIW	~Nada~
	Fri 6/9	Reading	WIW	Test #19	34 min timing
	Sat 6/10	Logic	WIW	Test #20	34 min timing
	Sun 6/11	Games	WIW	~Nada~
	Mon 6/12			TEST DAY

Always Trust in the Online Quiz!

I just go these 2 results in an "What Advanced Degree Should You Get" quiz:

You Should Get a PhD in Liberal Arts (like political science, literature, or philosophy)

You Should Get a PhD in Liberal Arts (like political science, literature, or philosophy)

You're a great thinker and a true philosopher. You'd make a talented professor or writer.

What Advanced Degree Should You Get?

You Should Get a JD (Juris Doctor)

You Should Get a JD (Juris Doctor)

You're logical, driven, and ruthless. You'd make a mighty fine lawyer.

What Advanced Degree Should You Get?

The Internet Gods have spoken.

February Test date, Come and Gone

In addition to my confidence about my more traditional timeline for 2006, my confidence about this career path is strengthened all the time. Don't let the fact that I've put off the test and been content to continue exploring my current life and career fool you. Unlike some, I don't feel the need to jump into my next career until I've learned all that I can from my current one.

Everytime I am personally touched by injustices in our society, it just strengthens my resolve to delve into the intricacies of learning the law. My ultimate goal is to return to academia on a path to being a tenured Law Professor, however I fully expect that my journey there over the next decade will be rich with practical experiences. I look forward to it.