Demons in the Details RC

Reading Comprehension

Test 139, Passage 3 — Patents

Extra practice

Test 139, Passage 1 — New Urbanism

Highlights

In today’s RC class, we discussed how attorneys must be precise, critical readers—because, in law, every word carries weight. One misread clause can change the meaning of a contract, a statute, or a ruling. The best attorneys don’t just read carefully—they anticipate how every word could be argued, twisted, or weaponized. In law, words aren’t just tools—they’re your sword and shield. Why would we think it’s any different on the LSAT? Today’s class demonstrated how elite LSAT scorers are just as precise because they know every word in a passage carries the same kind of weight. One misread phrase can shift the meaning of an argument, distort what can be proven, or lead to an incorrect answer. Like attorneys, elite LSAT scorers don’t just read carefully—they evaluate how every word is being used to gain a clear understanding of the text. On the LSAT, words aren’t just tools—they’re your sword and shield. The battle for LSAT success is won in the passage using precise, critical reading.