LSAT 32, Reading Comprehension, Q3, LSATHacks

RC Question 3 Explanation, by LSATHacks

DISCUSSION: The end of the passage gives advice to lawyers. It makes sense to continue that theme, as answer choice A does.

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1. CORRECT. This is the best answer. The passage had been shifting from a theoretical argument against scholars to practical advice for lawyers. The three foundations for a case here have support in the passage. Lines 24-27 say lawyers should be honest. The same goes for accuracy. Selectivity comes from lines 48-49. Lawyers shouldn’t take every client they can. 
2. The passage implies that the practice of law can be moral as long as lawyers respect their obligation to the court. The author definitely never said law is immoral.
3. Lines 46-47 make clear that every defendant is entitled to a defense.
4. This leaves out a lawyer’s obligation to clients. Lines 20-22 make clear that lawyers only have two obligations: court and client. 
5. The passage hasn’t said what judges should do. The author only said lawyers shouldn’t lie to judges. 

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