<p>“Does she build impressive intellectual arguments? Does she understand why there are two tides everyday? Can she comment intelligently on Etruscan poetry? Does she have a profound appreciation for CPE Bach? Who cares? Perhaps this makes for pleasant dinner party conversation, but what does it have to do with practicing law?”</p>
<p>I would not underestimate the value of an education, and/or the importance of a good dinner conversation. I wouldn’t be surprise if many deals are brought to life, or closed for that matter, during one of those conversations. At the same time, it all depends. It will vary depending on the law field and level you practice. Law school will be much more focused than College, so a good broad education is always good and valuable. Any person can be a good persuader, but without an education you will not be a lawyer --you could always be an used-car salesman though. If the ABA didn’t think an education was important I am sure we’d be studying law like most of the rest of the world --as an undergraduate degree.</p>
<p>As far as the LSAT goes…IT IS NOT THE SAT FOUR YEARS LATER!!! If you re-take it, you will have your scores averaged for a total score, unlike the SAT. your score will also determined what LS you attend, unlike the SAT where people always have the option of transferring once they prove themselves in a lower-tier school. I would also argue that the LSAT is somewhat aptitude oriented that the SAT; although practice can help.</p>