Most law schools are incredibly competitive, with relative class position (determined by grades) having a major impact on a student's ability to get a well-paying job. Which of the following is the most likely unintended consequence of this system?
A) Some students will not try hard since everyone's grades are relative.
B) Some students will complain about their grades more often, leading professors to inflate them.
C) Some students will work in groups more often.
D) Some students will sabotage their peers' study efforts.

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The competitive nature of law schools, where grades significantly impact job prospects, may lead some students to engage in unethical behavior, such as sabotaging peers, to improve their own relative standing.

Most Law Schools Are Incredibly Competitive, with Relative Class Position