[blindLaw] Sitting for the LSAT

Mon Jul 10 13:19:28 UTC 2023

Hi John,

I also changed careers. Going to law school and being a lawyer weren't
on my radar until about five years ago.

As for the LSAT, I agree that Powerscore has some great books. If I'm
being honest though, their suggestions for the logic games sections
didn't really work for me. I did not choose to render the logic games
visually but instead broght my Braille Note and came up with little
codes during each games. I made lists to display the items in the
games so I didn't have to memorize the prompts. Then I pictured the
actual layout in my head if there was one.

I will not pretend this works for everyone. I have heard of people
using drawing boards and Braille writers with much success. Whatever
you do, as long as you practice taking the test in the conditions you
plan to take it in, you will do well. I chose to use Jaws and my
Braille Note, so I practiced, taking lots of tests that way. I used
Kahn Academy to get my practice tests, and it did a good job keeping
me on schedule with my practicing.

Hope this helps,

Julie

On 7/10/23, Helga Schreiber via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Mr. John.  Hope you are well. Welcome  to the Blind Law  group! That is
> great you are planning to take the  LSAT. I think you mentioned that you are
> planning to take the exam on November, just make sure you register for the
> exam prior asking for the accommodation for it. Also, I assume you know
> about the LSAT writing.  Prior  taking the LSAT, since you are a first time
> LSAT test taker, you need to write a writing sample that is not graded, but
> it will be send to the law schools that you are planning to apply. I will be
> taking the LSAT for the first time this October. In regards of studying
> material, I purchase the 2023 PowerScore Bibles trilogy, which comes with
> the three Bibles and the three workbooks from the PowerScore site. It is
> study package that costs 250 dollars the entire set. PowerScore provide me
> the PDF versions of the books in accessible format, since I am totally
> blind. I did have  to provide them the  accommodation letter  I received
> from LSAC for my LSAT, before they sent me  me the PDF versions. If you
> wish, you can contact PowerScore for any questions you have regarding  these
>  materials. In addition, if I am not mistaken, I think there is  some
> PowerScore Bibles in bookshare as well. For your information, there is the
> LSAC waver fee, which will pay for your Credential Assembly Services and
> your first Lsat exam and more.  If you have any questions feel free to ask
> me.  Thanks   So much for  reading!
>
> Helga Schreiber
> Email Address: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com
> Sent From my iPhone 11 Pro Max
>
>
>
>> On Jul 9, 2023, at 7:13 PM, John Vickers via BlindLaw
>> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> John Vickers
>>
>> 07/09/2023
>>
>> Greetings
>>
>> My name is John Vickers, and I am new to the mailing list. I feel
>> privileged
>> to have a group of competent and amazing individuals who I can call on for
>> support and guidance. I know that many of you attended the National
>> Federation of the Blind National Convention, and I hope you had a blast.
>> For
>> me, one thing that I took home was that I would like to start attending
>> law
>> school. Yes, that is right-after 6 days, I made the decision.
>>
>> I am currently a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the state of
>> Texas-working for the Texas Workforce Commission.
>>
>> I would love to share my reasons behind my career change, and discuss in
>> greater detail if you are interested, or think you could provide some
>> additional guidance; however, I have a couple of questions that I am
>> seeking
>> answers to first.
>>
>> While I have not registered for the LSAT exam at this point, I am planning
>> to take it in November of this year (2023). Does anyone know if there are
>> some resources that are available to help solidify some of the analytical
>> and logical reasoning concepts-that are specifically designed for those
>> with
>> visual impairments in-mind? I am currently using a "ok," study guide, and
>> chat GPT to help evaluate my understanding of the information within the
>> chapters.
>>
>> I have recently emailed the LSAC accommodations team to see if it would be
>> appropriate for me to bring the following items with me on testing day:
>>
>> 1.    A standard Perkins Brailler
>> 2.    Draftsman Tactile Drawing Board from APH.
>>
>> I also think it would be wise to have a reader as compared to Jaws.
>>
>> I appreciate any feedback or thoughts.
>>
>> Cordially
>>
>> John Vickers
>>
>>
>>
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Julie A. Orozco
MM Vocal Performance, 2015; American University Washington College of
Law, JD Candidate 2023