LSAT Horror Stories: Florida Exam Site In Path Of Tropical Storm
Some people taking the LSAT in the path of Tropical Storm Colin are dealing with a case of coitus interruptus.
Colin. It sounds like such a nice, benign name. The kind of boy that would pick up your pencil should it roll off your desk moments before taking the LSAT. But that isn’t the Colin busy making news. No, that’s Tropical Storm Colin, and he’s a bit of an a$$hole.
The storm made landfall yesterday, and it dumped 10 inches of rain on Florida even before that happened. Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency, there was no electricity in parts of the state, roads were flooded, schools were dismissed early, and two high school graduations had to be postponed. But what of the poor souls desperate to one day soon be 1Ls?
Won’t someone please think of the potential law students?
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That’s right, yesterday was the June LSAT, and the ball of stress and studying these students had twisted themselves into was supposed to end — at least until the results came out and they decided if they needed to retake the exam. But some people taking the LSAT in the path of Tropical Storm Colin are dealing with a case of coitus interruptus — that’s right they had to pull out, err, that is evacuate the building before they were able to complete the exam.
We reached out to LSAC about the situation, and their spokesperson responded:
It is always unfortunate when the test has to be interrupted for any reason, but nothing is more important than the safety of everyone involved. We will communicate options for the affected test takers directly with them.
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A smart, sensible reaction. No one wants anyone to risk life and limb to take the LSAT. And while the delay is certainly cause for frustration for the affected test takers, I’m sure they are dealing with the setback like mature adults.
Pump the brakes there, you excitable future lawyer, you. I know it sucks that you weren’t able to see the exam to completion, but I guaranf*ckingtee you Wisconsin’s LSAT scores will not be VOIDED because there was a problem in one testing site. No solution the LSAC could come up with will be as perfect as if Tropical Storm Colin hadn’t decided to blow in the path of your LSAT, but these things happen. If you are going to be an actual lawyer, you’ll have to deal with adversity, and here’s your chance to start practicing.
I’m giving frustrated students a bit of a hard time, but I really do feel for those whose LSAT nightmare is ongoing. Hopefully whatever solution you’re offered will work out for you in the long run.
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