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A quick definition of minimal scrutiny:

Minimal Scrutiny: A way for judges to look at a law and decide if it is okay or not. This is used when the law doesn't involve really important rights or groups of people. If the law is related to a good reason that the government has, then it will be okay. This is the easiest way for judges to decide if a law is okay or not. It is also called the rational-basis test or rational-purpose test.

A more thorough explanation:

Minimal scrutiny, also known as the rational-basis test, is a criterion used by courts to analyze a statute that does not involve a fundamental right or a suspect or quasi-suspect classification under the Due Process or Equal Protection Clause. Under this test, a court will uphold a law if it has a reasonable relationship to the attainment of a legitimate governmental objective.

For example, if a state passes a law requiring all drivers to wear seat belts while driving, the court will apply minimal scrutiny to determine if the law is constitutional. The court will ask if the law has a reasonable relationship to a legitimate governmental objective, such as promoting public safety. If the court finds that the law is rationally related to this objective, it will uphold the law.

Another example is a law that requires individuals to obtain a license before operating a business. The court will apply minimal scrutiny to determine if the law is constitutional. The court will ask if the law has a reasonable relationship to a legitimate governmental objective, such as protecting consumers from fraud. If the court finds that the law is rationally related to this objective, it will uphold the law.

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Mostlylegal
12:42
learn the question types and what the test writers want in the answers and you will score a 160
13:03
for RC, don't continue reading until you're sure you understood what you just read. spend mor time on the passge than the questions
13:04
my first LSAT was a 152 oh lord i was so sad and the following month I got a 166 it's fricking possible
uva and penn > columbia confirmed
13:16
my first was a 149 and then I got 157
babycakes
13:18
my first lsat was in the low 160s and my last was in the mid 170s. Never give up
13:18
all i had to do for mine was work on my pacing and anxiety
babycakes
13:18
@Denny: hi denny
13:19
no literally the anxiety was what killed me
13:19
it was so bad i couldn't even read
Denny
13:19
@babycakes: hi
Denny
13:19
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13:21
My first diagnostic was a 156 back in October. My last untimed test was a 168 so it's definitely very doable. You just have to study hard, be consistent, and find your weaknesses and address them
where is Tulane at yall? have not seen an acceptance in weeks
not releasing any decisions until after deposit deadline
I got a 159 but was testing in the 160s consistently. I just completely shit the bed with time management during the reading comp. Completely choked. Take a bunch of practice tests timed. Mark down what types of questions you get wrong and tackle those areas. That’s what worked for me.
If I take again pacing will be a big focus
13:42
did yall see the new us news report law school rankings omg
is NYU done calling for the day?
babycakes
13:56
if u don’t have DLS in your portal you’re not getting a call
TenFiftyILuvUGang
13:57
if my peers talk like LSA reddit does i may have trouble making friends in law school
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14:01
in what world is reddit ever representative of a real world environment lmao
Waves td?
babycakes
14:05
everyone do ur best LSA reddit impression rn
starfishies
14:06
I’m a freshman in undergrad and I just got a C. Did I blow my chances at a T-14??
babycakes
14:09
Which SAT subject tests should I take to get into a t14?
Denny
14:10
Do AP Credits carry over into law school if I didnt use them in undergrad?
No
TenFiftyILuvUGang
14:12
I have a 4.12 and a 176…am I cooked for t14 😥
babycakes
14:12
Chance me at T6 no GPA yet (I’m in high school) no LSAT (haven’t taken it)
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