The Official June 2015 Study Group Forum

[Smallville]

the struggle is so real right now to study

eta: eh some processed like 4 days later and some took closer to a week and a hlf or so

[The Abyss]

Whats up everyone,

This isn't a prep-related post, but this is for those who submitted their transcripts to LSAC already: How long did it take for them to process it? Their website says one to two weeks, but I was wondering if anyone had earlier/later cases?

It didn't take long once they got them. 2-3 days I want to say.

[nlee10]

the struggle is so real right now to study

I'm reading the Economist because I didn't want to study RC. 3 weeks off does not do wonders to your motivations.

[Smallville]

the struggle is so real right now to study

I'm reading the Economist because I didn't want to study RC. 3 weeks off does not do wonders to your motivations.

like its not even funny... I'm trying to find things to do and justify doing them (watching movies or something) to avoid doing some questions from manhattan -_-

[biggestlawman]

the struggle is so real right now to study

I'm reading the Economist because I didn't want to study RC. 3 weeks off does not do wonders to your motivations.

Well, that is one of the big factors in my really wanting to get this done in June. I have booked a 3 week vacation in June, right after the test. I don't think such a long break would help, in case I decide to take the test in October.

[biggestlawman]

Also, why is everyone dissing the Trainer all of a sudden, right when I have decided to plunge into it?

[nlee10]

like its not even funny... I'm trying to find things to do and justify doing them (watching movies or something) to avoid doing some questions from manhattan -_-

haha. I'm heading out in a bit to catch a movie and food....because this has been planned for over a week now.

[biggestlawman]

BTW, I posted a little plan of study yesterday. Please provide your input!!!

[nlee10]

Some people have found the Trainer to be useless, and they swear by the MLSAT books for all three section types. But given the rave reviews overall, I will do the Trainer. My impression is that anyone with a score below 170 can learn something from the Trainer.

Trainer: Next 10 days.
MLSAT LG: Days 11 to 25
MLSAT LR: Days 11 to 40
MLSAT RC: Days 11 to 40

This accompanied by PT 51-60, and Cambridge Bundles for the next 40 days.

Then, with 8 weeks to go, more drill baby drill, and 6-section PTs.

Hopefully this plan (mutatis mutandis) works! Any suggestions?

I'd be a bit weary to use up 10 PT's after going through the lesson books. Maybe do 2-3 PT's and then hone in on your weaknesses by drilling Cambridge?

[Smallville]

Some people have found the Trainer to be useless, and they swear by the MLSAT books for all three section types. But given the rave reviews overall, I will do the Trainer. My impression is that anyone with a score below 170 can learn something from the Trainer.

Trainer: Next 10 days.
MLSAT LG: Days 11 to 25
MLSAT LR: Days 11 to 40
MLSAT RC: Days 11 to 40

This accompanied by PT 51-60, and Cambridge Bundles for the next 40 days.

Then, with 8 weeks to go, more drill baby drill, and 6-section PTs.

Hopefully this plan (mutatis mutandis) works! Any suggestions?

I'd be a bit weary to use up 10 PT's after going through the lesson books. Maybe do 2-3 PT's and then hone in on your weaknesses by drilling Cambridge?

+1... maybe, what is your current score range?

and nice Nlee I got through the 14 questions I have been avoiding, so gunna go over the manhattan LRs breakdowns as I watch the new episode of Arrow

eta: lame, nvm new episode isn't tn :/

[JackelJ]

the struggle is so real right now to study

I'm reading the Economist because I didn't want to study RC. 3 weeks off does not do wonders to your motivations.

like its not even funny... I'm trying to find things to do and justify doing them (watching movies or something) to avoid doing some questions from manhattan -_-

Seriously, don't take too much time off or it will be really hard to get back into it. I took about a week off and then it turned into much longer. I think taking some time off is great and can be very beneficial to learning but be careful with demotivating activities (for me thats tv & movies & social media)

[JackelJ]

Also, why is everyone dissing the Trainer all of a sudden, right when I have decided to plunge into it?

who is dissing the Trainer? Its a good book, dive in

[TheProdigal]

the struggle is so real right now to study

I'm reading the Economist because I didn't want to study RC. 3 weeks off does not do wonders to your motivations.

like its not even funny... I'm trying to find things to do and justify doing them (watching movies or something) to avoid doing some questions from manhattan -_-

Seriously, don't take too much time off or it will be really hard to get back into it. I took about a week off and then it turned into much longer. I think taking some time off is great and can be very beneficial to learning but be careful with demotivating activities (for me thats tv & movies & social media)

Agreed. I didn't touch anything for the test from September until the start of January (because reasons). That first week back was basically useless, meandering, and unfocused.

[McJimJam]

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[m27]

Prodigal- are you retaking?!

[TheProdigal]

Prodigal- are you retaking?!

Maybe.

Pro: Waitlist fears, interest in tutoring, may strike out this cycle.
Con: If lucky, I will be divorced. If unlucky, murdered in my sleep. Also trying to finish out this M.S. and internship.

[TheWalkingDebt]

Does anyone have any insight on improving my mindset for level 4 cambridge drill questions? I seem to do pretty well on the rest and then just shit the bed come L4 time, usually hitting 50-60% instead of the normal 85-95%?

[JackelJ]

Does anyone have any insight on improving my mindset for level 4 cambridge drill questions? I seem to do pretty well on the rest and then just shit the bed come L4 time, usually hitting 50-60% instead of the normal 85-95%?

How sure of your answers are you when you pick answers on these questions? Do you think you 100% chose the right answer and then get it wrong or do you kinda sorta pick and answer that sounds right?

[20170322]

I'm completely putting off studying this week. 3 midterms next week, and I'm in full grade-maintenance mode. You can get 3 LSAT's-- you get one GPA.

[The Abyss]

Does anyone have any insight on improving my mindset for level 4 cambridge drill questions? I seem to do pretty well on the rest and then just shit the bed come L4 time, usually hitting 50-60% instead of the normal 85-95%?

When doing them write out why ACs are wrong and why 1 is right. Spend as much time as needed on every question. Check Manhattan explanations on the ones you get wrong and compare their reasoning to your own. Jot down the questions you missed and come back to them in a week or so.

[The Abyss]

Went to Staples to print cambridge bundles from USB and they couldnt open cause they were protected, how do I bypass this? Someone enlighten me, long day, no studying tonight

Does Staples not have the ability to do online print orders? I know Office Depot does, and I've used them to print Cambridge packets before. I like printing my PTs with them because I can get them printed in a book form (w/ saddle staple) for cheap. It beats having loose pages for a PT.

[NonTradLawHopeful]

Whats up everyone,

This isn't a prep-related post, but this is for those who submitted their transcripts to LSAC already: How long did it take for them to process it? Their website says one to two weeks, but I was wondering if anyone had earlier/later cases?

A week at the most. It was really fast.

[NonTradLawHopeful]

Also, why is everyone dissing the Trainer all of a sudden, right when I have decided to plunge into it?

Who has done this? The Trainer has been a great resource to complement Powerscore/Manhattan resources.

[RZ5646]

Also, why is everyone dissing the Trainer all of a sudden, right when I have decided to plunge into it?

Who has done this? The Trainer has been a great resource to complement Powerscore/Manhattan resources.

I've only read like 1/4 of it but I have mixed feelings about it so far. The LR is a good introduction, and I like the mini-drills where he puts ~20 questions on a page, but it's nowhere near as sophisticated as Manhattan LR.

It's not a bad book, especially as an introduction, but it's hyped so much here on TLS that it's hard for it to live up to the expectations.

[NonTradLawHopeful]

Also, why is everyone dissing the Trainer all of a sudden, right when I have decided to plunge into it?

Who has done this? The Trainer has been a great resource to complement Powerscore/Manhattan resources.

I've only read like 1/4 of it but I have mixed feelings about it so far. The LR is a good introduction, and I like the mini-drills where he puts ~20 questions on a page, but it's nowhere near as sophisticated as Manhattan LR.

It's not a bad book, especially as an introduction, but it's hyped so much here on TLS that it's hard for it to live up to the expectations.

No, it's not as in depth in any of the topics. I found it best to go through first as a primer, and then go into the individual section books.