Pocket Watch Forum

[P.J.Fry]

Just got a reminder email from LSAC. This statement was included in it

Test supervisors are directed to dismiss from the test center any test taker discovered using, or in possession of, any type of electronic device such as electronic timers, beeping watches, alarm watches, calculator watches, electronic cigarettes, cellular phones, beepers, pay phones, pagers, headsets, photographic or recording devices, listening devices, personal digital assistants, personal computers, and iPods or other media players. Violations will be grounds for score cancellation. LSAC and test center staff assume no responsibility for personal items. The only timing device that test takers are allowed to have in their possession at LSAT test centers is an analog wristwatch.

I have an analog pocket watch that I was planning on keeping on my desk in front of me for superstitious reasons. Does this policy forbid me from having that?

[03152016]

clearly yes

[P.J.Fry]

clearly yes

Hahaha yes, I suppose given that we are all doing LSAT prep, it is very clear that it's a logically sound argument that I can't.

I was wondering if this may be more of a letter of the law vs spirit of the law type of situation, where their policy was just printed with a little too specific of wording for what they had intended it to cover.

I suppose my best bet would probably be to call them and ask if unsure.

[pancakes3]

[TortsProf] Why would they say analog wristwatch if they didn't mean analog wristwatch? [/TortsProf]

[P.J.Fry]

[TortsProf] Why would they say analog wristwatch if they didn't mean analog wristwatch? [/TortsProf]

Well one possible reason is that pocket watches have gone so out of favor in recent decades that they forgot to consider them in writing their policy despite them being completely reasonable. They did not want to just say analog timepiece to preclude students from placing a 12 inch diameter clock on their desk or other such ridiculous things.

I will however, admit that it is in my best interest just to follow their policy as stated. I suppose I'll just have to write an addendum saying that my LSAT should have been 3 points higher as I wasn't allowed to bring my lucky pocket watch into the testing center. Or better yet, write a PS explaining how this outrageous policy has motivated me into the field of law.

[brazleton]

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[rinkrat19]

Yeah, you probably do not want to get into a debate on legislative intent with an LSAT proctor.

[sfoglia]

While we are discussing, just how strict are policies? Say I had a lucky pebble I wanted to bring. Not weapon-sized. It's just a red, smooth, small pebble, a little bit larger than a quarter. Could I put it in my wallet? In my pocket? Just in the bag?

[rinkrat19]

While we are discussing, just how strict are policies? Say I had a lucky pebble I wanted to bring. Not weapon-sized. It's just a red, smooth, small pebble, a little bit larger than a quarter. Could I put it in my wallet? In my pocket? Just in the bag?

They don't pat you down. Keep it in your pocket or your wallet where it's not visible, and don't take it out.

[sfoglia]

While we are discussing, just how strict are policies? Say I had a lucky pebble I wanted to bring. Not weapon-sized. It's just a red, smooth, small pebble, a little bit larger than a quarter. Could I put it in my wallet? In my pocket? Just in the bag?

They don't pat you down. Keep it in your pocket or your wallet where it's not visible, and don't take it out.

I can do that. Definitely not going to risk taking it out! Thank you so much.

[mornincounselor]

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