Question 1

Which of the following is considered a reality with regards to the LSAT?&#10;A)the LSAT tests student's knowledge of the law&#10;B)the LSAT provides an objective, neutral method for admitting law students&#10;C)the LSAT contains no questions on law or any other substantive topic&#10;D)minority applicants have significantly higher LSAT scores than white applicants

Accepted Answer

The LSAT is designed to assess skills considered essential for success in law school, such as reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning, rather than any specific body of knowledge like law.

Question 2

Which of the following is not true of the apprenticeship model used in early American legal training?&#10;A)it followed the English model of legal training&#10;B)an apprentice would perform secretarial and other office work during the course of their day&#10;C)an apprentice would spend a substantial period of time reading standard legal treatises and commentaries.&#10;D)there was a uniform system of structured regulations that governed the requirements expected of an apprentice before they could practice law.

Accepted Answer

The apprenticeship model used in early American legal training was not characterized by a uniform system of structured regulations governing the requirements for apprentices. Instead, it was more informal and varied significantly from one place to another and from one lawyer to another. Apprentices learned through a combination of performing tasks around the office, reading legal texts, and observing their mentors, without a standardized set of rules or requirements.

Question 3

Christopher Columbus Langdell is credited with introducing the _____________ into law school education.&#10;A)lecture method&#10;B)casebook method&#10;C)apprenticeship model&#10;D)text-and-recitation method

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus Langdell is credited with introducing the casebook method into law school education, which revolutionized the way law was taught by focusing on the analysis of court opinions rather than solely on textbooks or lectures.

Question 4

All of the following are possible reasons for the decline in female law school enrollment except&#10;A)an increase in other careers that are no more open to women&#10;B)a lack of progress in the ability of women to rise to leadership positions in law firms and legal departments&#10;C)a decline in LSAT scores among female test takers&#10;D)concerns about achieving a work/life balance

Accepted Answer

The decline in LSAT scores among female test takers is not a reason for the decline in female law school enrollment. The other options (A, B, and D) address systemic or societal issues that could influence enrollment decisions, such as increased career opportunities in other fields, barriers to advancement in the legal profession, and concerns about work/life balance. A decline in LSAT scores among female test takers would not be a systemic reason for a decline in enrollment but rather a potential symptom or unrelated issue.

Question 5

In Grutter v. Bollinger (2003) the U.S. Supreme Court:&#10;A)invalidated the use of quota systems in admitting students from minority groups&#10;B)approved the use of quota systems in admitting students from minority groups&#10;C)held that a university has a compelling interest in promoting diversity and that an admissions process that takes race into account as a plus factor in conjunction with other factors does not violate the Constitution&#10;D)held that universities do not have a compelling interest in promoting diversity and any consideration of race during the admission process violates the Constitution

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court in Grutter v. Bollinger upheld the use of race as one of many factors in university admissions, recognizing the compelling interest in promoting diversity.

Question 6

The Socratic method involves law professors&#10;A)questioning students at length about the meaning and implications of the case they previously read&#10;B)standing at the front of the class teaching black letter law&#10;C)assigning legal treatises and having students recite what they learned&#10;D)requiring students to write an essay discussing each case they read

Accepted Answer

The Socratic method is characterized by professors asking students a series of questions about a case to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas. This method focuses on fostering active learning through dialogue and inquiry, rather than through lectures or rote memorization.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an argument made by proponents of the Socratic method?&#10;A)it requires students to be prepared for class&#10;B)it forces students to think fast and engage in public speaking, even though they may not want to&#10;C)it provides first-year students with the confidence of knowing which students' answers are right and wrong&#10;D)it provides an environment of active learning for all members of the class

Accepted Answer

The Socratic method is known for encouraging active participation and critical thinking, not for providing first-year students with the confidence of knowing which students' answers are right or wrong. It focuses on questioning and dialogue rather than directly teaching who is right or wrong.

Deck 2: Thinking Like a Lawyer: Legal Education and Law School