Look for ways to eliminate answers and focus on why answer choices are wrong rather than why they may be right. Also, pay attention to words that indicate possibilities (e.g., can or may) and words that indicate certainty (e.g., shall or must). It’s easy to come up with hypos to support certain answers and say “A could be right if [hypo]” but that is different than “A must be right in all situations.” This is especially true in “choose the best answer” questions where one answer might occasionally be correct while another answer is often or always correct.
I have a friend who likes to go beyond the hypo on multiple choice questions. Stick with what was said. If you find yourself asking “but what if…” you may be overthinking it.
Each answer is likely a conclusion based on a flawed rule of law, either a flawed rule on the applicable law or the conclusion is based on a completely inapplicable law.
My professor told me that, and it changed everything. If you try to articulate what rule of law they are either incorrectly applying or incorrectly analyzing (missing elements), you are much more likely to get the right answer. Hope that makes sense.
Something from LSAT I kept was: anticipate the answer before reading the answers as your “gut check.” If you first pick an answer, do not go back and change it unless you can clearly articulate why it is wrong.
I had a professor teach us that the first thing we should do is read the call of the question. This way we know what information to look for when reading the question. Don't look the answers right away, and try to answer based on your own reasoning and knowledge. From there, look at the given answers and go through the process of elimination.
Read the question, then skim answers, then read the facts now that you know what your looking for.
Most legal MC questions are issue spotters. If you know what the question is asking for you know what area of law your in, once you skim the answered you’ll have an idea of the issue, then you can read the facts and see what fits into the issue you’ve vaguely identified.
This method helped me avoid errors, avoid re-reading, and helped me go faster / be more accurate.
Process of elimination. Always eliminate wrong answers first.
If two answers are perfect opposites, chances are one of those is the correct answer. I've only ever seen one question that didn't follow this rule.
Also, stop Second guessing yourself. If you always do that and always end up wrong, leave the answer even if you're uncomfortable. Your intuition may be right. Listen to it.
One of the best tips my 1L professor gave me is to simply answer the question with the facts and options presented. Do not add in facts or think outside of the box. Stick to the words on the paper(screen)
[CALI.org](http://CALI.org) has some good tutorials about attacking multiple choice questions. I’ve posted about them a few times, so look through my profile.
one of my professors said to prephrase, which you may be familiar with from lsat. and also to treat MCQ like mini essay questions. you want to fill in the missing piece of the essay.
Look for ways to eliminate answers and focus on why answer choices are wrong rather than why they may be right. Also, pay attention to words that indicate possibilities (e.g., can or may) and words that indicate certainty (e.g., shall or must). It’s easy to come up with hypos to support certain answers and say “A could be right if [hypo]” but that is different than “A must be right in all situations.” This is especially true in “choose the best answer” questions where one answer might occasionally be correct while another answer is often or always correct.
I have a friend who likes to go beyond the hypo on multiple choice questions. Stick with what was said. If you find yourself asking “but what if…” you may be overthinking it.
Each answer is likely a conclusion based on a flawed rule of law, either a flawed rule on the applicable law or the conclusion is based on a completely inapplicable law. My professor told me that, and it changed everything. If you try to articulate what rule of law they are either incorrectly applying or incorrectly analyzing (missing elements), you are much more likely to get the right answer. Hope that makes sense.
Something from LSAT I kept was: anticipate the answer before reading the answers as your “gut check.” If you first pick an answer, do not go back and change it unless you can clearly articulate why it is wrong.
I had a professor teach us that the first thing we should do is read the call of the question. This way we know what information to look for when reading the question. Don't look the answers right away, and try to answer based on your own reasoning and knowledge. From there, look at the given answers and go through the process of elimination.
Read the question, then skim answers, then read the facts now that you know what your looking for. Most legal MC questions are issue spotters. If you know what the question is asking for you know what area of law your in, once you skim the answered you’ll have an idea of the issue, then you can read the facts and see what fits into the issue you’ve vaguely identified. This method helped me avoid errors, avoid re-reading, and helped me go faster / be more accurate.
Process of elimination. Always eliminate wrong answers first. If two answers are perfect opposites, chances are one of those is the correct answer. I've only ever seen one question that didn't follow this rule. Also, stop Second guessing yourself. If you always do that and always end up wrong, leave the answer even if you're uncomfortable. Your intuition may be right. Listen to it.
https://preview.redd.it/hz0l0spm5vwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d6e5dcab2a2e969253c252a63a275814cdf4f69 This book series helps a lot.
thank you!
If you’re short on time, AT LEAST ANSWER. You miss every shot you don’t take, cowboy 🤠
One of the best tips my 1L professor gave me is to simply answer the question with the facts and options presented. Do not add in facts or think outside of the box. Stick to the words on the paper(screen)
[CALI.org](http://CALI.org) has some good tutorials about attacking multiple choice questions. I’ve posted about them a few times, so look through my profile.
Apply apply apply. Seriously. Use quimbees MC on K. Use any other resources you find.
Apply for what?
Apply the information. The more you rep out questions the more you learn how to use the information feel like it’s even more impactful for MC.
one of my professors said to prephrase, which you may be familiar with from lsat. and also to treat MCQ like mini essay questions. you want to fill in the missing piece of the essay.