The LSAT scoring system does not deduct points for wrong answers. Your score is determined solely from the number of correct answers, and each question is given equal weight. Your initial score is called the raw score, and is the number of correct answers out of approximately 101 questions. Your raw score is then plotted [...]

Here is a suggested template for the Writing Sample. You should aim for a total length of 220 to 250 words, depending on the size of your handwriting. You can get a good sense of how long the essay should be by photocopying a sample writing page from any of the tests from previous years, [...]

The following are summaries of the main specialties in legal work. There are many more sub-divisions within these specialties that may be of interest to you. For example, tax law, real estate law, labor relations law, immigration law, and intellectual property law often involve various aspects of these main specialties. Corporate law In the world [...]

Most admissions committees place a heavy emphasis on a candidate’s GPA and LSAT score when they evaluate eligibility. Therefore, knowing the average scores of successful applicants at various law schools will help you to choose your prospective schools. One website that can help to narrow the field of law schools is the Boston College On-line [...]

This section examines six basic personal and intellectual qualities that help make a successful lawyer. Although these qualities are more realistic than many popular perceptions of the legal profession, they will not be equally important for every individual. 1. Self-Motivated The field of law, beginning with law school, requires considerable personal motivation. While some see [...]

There are several commercial websites that rank American Bar Association approved law schools. You might also find national and regional rankings in magazines, newspapers, or on television. The most prominent website is hosted by U.S. News & World Report Inc and ranks the top fifty American law schools according to criteria established by its editors. [...]

(One sections: 35 minutes) This section consists of four reading passages ranging in length from 400 to 500 words. These passages usually refer to topics in the humanities, the arts, social sciences, philosophy and law, and they are followed by 5 to 8 questions. The questions test your ability to read quickly, recognize argument patterns, [...]

1. Doing Nothing Many people take the LSAT for the first time without preparing at all. Their attitude is usually something like this: “I’ll take the test and see how I do. If things don’t work out, I’ll take it again.” This might sound like a good idea, especially if you hate practicing for days [...]

Despite their common goal of preparing students for a career in law, law schools often vary in their educational approaches. For this reason, you should get to know as much as possible about the law schools to which you intend to apply. There are several ways to do this, beginning with the official calendars, brochures [...]

Overview The LSAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test that probably differs from any exam you have taken in college or university. A typical undergraduate exam reflects the course instruction, and test-takers usually study by reviewing class notes or memorizing material from textbooks and tutorials. The LSAT is much less specific. It requires reading and problem-solving [...]