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jberryhill

(62,444 posts)
6. By all accounts, Avenatti performed well in school
Tue Jun 4, 2019, 12:16 PM
Jun 2019

I've never seen any data that correlates LSAT score with either ultimate legal competence or, more to the point here, ethical treatment of one's clients (let alone intentional criminal activity of the type in which Avenatti engaged).

My LSAT score qualified me for a half-tuition scholarship at the school which turned out to be a good fit for my full time employment at the time, but beyond that, I can't even recall what the number was. I'd have to go hunt down my transcript to find it. I qualified for a full-tuition academic scholarship after my first year. So, for one singular data point, it worked out.

I've never actually known the LSAT score of any attorney, and I'd bet the overwhelming majority don't remember what it was.

There are plenty of very intelligent criminals, so I don't quite get the point.

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