#4 - Must Be True, Subject Perspective

[Administrator]

Complete Question Explanation
(See the complete passage discussion here: lsat/viewtopic.php?t=11639)

The correct answer choice is (C)

This question refers to the first perspective presented in the passage—that of “some legal scholars,” who believe that it is the lawyer’s sole obligation to provide the best defense possible to the client. Answer choice (C) is the answer choice which is most accurately represents this perspective, and the only choice specifically supported; the scholars believe that the lawyer is there to represent the client’s position. The incorrect answer choices are all unsupported by the first paragraph (the only paragraph in which the legal scholars’ perspective is presented).

[jgray]

Can you articulate the difference between C and E? I read them as almost indistinguishable except for the "diligent" and "energetic."

[Adam Tyson]

Thanks for asking, jgray! Be sure to read each answer fully and carefully - that's the key here. Answer E starts off great, sounding like a real contender: "an energetic advocate of the client’s right...". But what right does it then talk about? The client's right "to legal representation." Is that what those lines are about - the client's right to have a lawyer represent them? That is surely a part of it, but the lawyer really doesn't need to argue for the client's right to an attorney, because if the lawyer is doing the arguing then the client already has one! In those lines, the scholars in question are arguing that the lawyer should speak for the client in support of all of their rights, not just the right to be represented. That's the flaw in E, an otherwise attractive answer. It's just too narrow, focusing on a single right that may not even be relevant, instead of the much broader scope of what the lawyer is supposed to do, which is be an advocate for the client in all relevant matters.

Read carefully, as every word matters! Let us know if that helps clear things up for you. Keep at it!