[blindLaw] Questions regarding Law School admission

[Laura Wolk]

When are logic games being phased out?  Soon, no?

On 6/9/21, Julie McGinnity via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Good afternoon,
>
> Yes, the LSAT is required by most law schools. Some will accept the
> GRE, but taking the GRE will involve doing math in an accessible way.
> I took the HTML version of the LSAT using the JAWS screen reader. I
> read the questions and answers with my screen reader and had a scribe
> present who filled out the scantron for me.
>
> I actually used Kahn Academy's LSAT prep course. There were a few odd
> quirks with the program, but it was accessible, and I believe I was
> able to set it so that I took my practice tests to reflect the actual
> time constraints I would face rather than the normal time nondisabled
> test-takers get. When you apply for accommodations, you can apply for
> extra time on the test. I would highly recommend applying for the
> double time accommodation as the logic games section in particular
> will take you a little longer to complete.
>
> I also recommend the Powerscore books. I liked studying with them
> before I got started with Kahn Academy because they gave me some
> strategies for completing the various sections.
>
> I've heard good things about Kaplyn Prep as well, but that costs, so
> if you don't have the funds, Kahn Academy may be a better fit for you
> as that is free.
>
> Hope that was helpful.
>
> Julie
>
>
> On 6/9/21, Yoon via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> It is my knowledge that all law school applying students need LSAT or GRE
>> scores regardless of life experiences. Unless you apply to a non-ABA
>> accredited law school, in which case you would need to take that school's
>> version of the LSAT exam, there are many test prep material as well as
>> sites
>> and programs that offer to help you  for a fee. I thought power score and
>> Kaplan review was a good bang for the buck. And lastly, as a blind
>> student
>> the logical games part is nearly impossible to figure out unless you use
>> Braille.
>>
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>> Subject: [blindLaw] Questions regarding Law School admission
>>
>> Questions regarding Law School admissions.
>>
>> I am a Physician, with 30 years clinical experience. Due to an accident 7
>> years ago I am totally blind . I finished my Undergraduate Degree 39
>> years
>> ago. My future endeavor is to pursue a career as a Lawyer, in the health
>> or
>> disability fields. In order to apply to a Law School, I have several
>> questions.
>>
>> My Questions are: 1. With my experience, do I need to take the LSAT
>>
>> 2. If I need to take the exam, how does a person without vision prepare
>> for
>> the exam?
>>
>> 3. Are there Prep. Courses that adapt for loss of vision?
>>
>> Thank you in advance for your attention to these questions,
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>>
>> Michael Waters M.D.
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> Julie A. McGinnity
> MM Vocal Performance, 2015; American University Washington College of
> Law, JD Candidate 2023
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