How unrealistic is Legally Blonde?

To me this movie is pretty factually accurate, I actually had some of the same books Elle uses in the movie and learned the same things from most of her classes. It was great portrayal of the world of law school, until the end. The final part of the movie where Elle is in Court, is where the movie becomes fiction.
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Could Legally Blonde actually happen?

IN THE COURTROOM (NOT real!)

First of all, a 1L representing a client in a criminal trial is not real. The rule that Elle uses to justify her role is real, but it only applies to students in their final year of law school. As a 1L, the most you're doing for a real lawyer is research and drafting memos.
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Is it realistic that Elle got into Harvard?

There is no reason that Elle Woods would not have gotten into Harvard Law. Woods had better stats than most applicants applying to the law school, and saying she couldn't get in goes against the complete point of the movie. Elle Woods had proved she could get into Harvard Law and did.
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Why is Elle Woods not taken seriously?

In Warner's eyes, Elle is not serious because she takes care of her appearance and spends less of a focus on academics. At surface level, Elle is a typical Californian ditz.
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What is inappropriate about Legally Blonde?

While the story revolves around Elle finding empowerment in staying true to herself and her values, it does have some sexual references and stereotyping. There are references to lap dances, body parts, wet T-shirt contests, and long interludes in the hot tub. Elle's professor makes a pass at her.
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Is Legally Blonde ok for a 12 year old?

While there is nothing scary or violent in this movie, due to its content it is not recommended for children under 8. Children 8-13 should be okay to see this movie with some parental guidance. Children over 13 should be okay with or without parental guidance depending on parents' interpretation of the content.
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Is Legally Blonde Post feminist?

Legally Blonde remains postfeminist, but not post-femme; more than 20 years after its release, it remains relevant at a critical moment in the development of femme theory, well-positioned to prompt the expansion of femme theory through an engagement with postfeminism and heterosexual embodiments of femininity, rather ...
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What is Elle Woods GPA?

In the film, Legally Blonde, Woods is a sorority sister living at the Delta Nu House at the fictional California University Los Angeles (CULA) (USC in the novel, UCLA in the musical) where she studies in Fashion Merchandising and maintains a 4.0 GPA.
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How old was Ellie supposed to be in Legally Blonde?

Elle Woods (Stage Age 22-25) This leading lady is the head of her UCLA sorority Delta Nu and has a love of fashion and style. When Warner dumps her for not being serious enough, she decides to prove him wrong by going to Harvard Law School.
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Was Legally Blonde 2 bad?

legally blonde 2 is a decent flick even though it lacks in comparison to the first movie. Most of the cast's acting is underwhelming but Reese Wither spoon still remains as the charming Elle who is obsessed with pink.
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What did Elle Woods score on LSAT?

But for one of the top 14 law schools—like Stanford, Yale or Harvard—a score of 170 or higher is ideal. Elle Woods, a fictional character portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in the movie Legally Blonde, is known for her remarkable LSAT score—179 out of 180.
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Did they actually film Legally Blonde in Harvard?

Although the film was primarily set at Harvard University, campus scenes were filmed at USC, University of California, Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology, and Rose City High School in Pasadena, California. Production initially lasted from October to December 2000.
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What is the highest score on the LSAT?

The LSAT scale ranges from 120 to 180, with 120 being the lowest possible score and 180 being the highest possible score.
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How good is a 179 on the LSAT?

In the film, Elle scored a 179 on her LSAT. That is one point away from a perfect score of 180. This means she scored in the 90th overall percentile. The average student's LSAT score is a 150.
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Why is Legally Blonde so iconic?

At the heart of “Legally Blonde” is a message of female empowerment that challenges traditional gender roles and expectations. The movie dismantles the idea that women should be confined to certain professions or lifestyles, and encourages them to pursue their passions without fear of judgment or criticism.
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Why is Legally Blonde called Legally Blonde?

Amanda Brown published Legally Blonde in 2001 and was based on her real-life experiences as a blonde who attended Stanford Law School while she was obsessed with fashion and beauty, reading Elle magazine and frequently colliding with the personalities of her peers.
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How tall is Ellie at 14?

Ellie's height in TLOU part 2 is 5'5"(166cm) at 19 years old and 5'3"(160cm) at 14/15 years old (museum flashback). At 17 years old she is in the middle of the two, so that would be 5'4"(163cm).
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How old was Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde 1?

At the time of the film's release in 2001, Legally Blonde's Reese Witherspoon was 25 years old. The actor had received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and the 2002 MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance. It has been nearly 20 years since the film released.
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What sorority is Legally Blonde based on?

Our house has been featured in many movies – even creating the inspiration for Legally Blonde (Delta Gamma, Alpha Nu – “Delta Nu”), complete with the spiral staircase.
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What GPA is at Harvard?

Average GPA: 4

The average GPA at Harvard is 4. This makes Harvard Extremely Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.
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What GPA is straight?

If your school uses the traditional four-point grade scale, a 4.0 means you earned straight As. But if your school uses a weighted scale, you can get a 4.0 even if you get Bs in advanced classes.
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How does Reese Witherspoon feel about Legally Blonde?

I'd like to have the same kind of integrity over the couse of my career. Did that give you second thoughts about doing Legally Blonde (2001)? No, not really. Legally Blonde is probably the first overtly commercial movie I've ever made, but I still feel there's enough there in the role to validate that choice.
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Is Legally Blonde Campy?

Legally Blonde is an icon among teen chick-flicks. It's frightfully pink, overly camp and gloriously uplifting.
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Is Legally Blonde musical inappropriate?

This musical had sexual references, and did use language that would not be appropriate for younger viewers. It also had an entire song titled "Oh my G-d" and repeatedly used the Lords name in vain. There wasn't anything horrible in this musical, but not really something I would re-watch.
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