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 [...]

The two logical reasoning sections account for 50% of your overall test score. For this reason, logical reasoning should be considered the most important activity on the LSAT. The questions in this section are designed to test your ability to interpret and evaluate logical arguments, as well as draw correct inferences from them. These arguments [...]

The idea that “you can’t study for the LSAT, because it is like an IQ test” is a common misconception. As a matter of fact, it has been demonstrated that you can improve your performance on standardized IQ tests. Similarly, with the proper preparation methods, you can definitely raise your score on the LSAT. The [...]

Most law schools allow second and third-year students to select their own courses. These courses usually cover topics in greater detail than those in first year. Although these upper-level courses still demand a high level of in-class discussion, the Socratic method is less likely to be used. Students are often given extended research assignments and [...]

There are probably as many different teaching styles in law courses as there are law professors. However, most first-year law classes are run according to the “Socratic method” of question and reply. Unlike undergraduate courses that normally use a lecture format, professors of first-year law classes direct their questions to individual students regarding decisions made [...]

You may write the test as many times as you like, but you cannot take the LSAT more than three times in a two-year period. Some schools average all of the scores, while others take the most recent or the best score. Check with the regulations of the schools where you are applying to find [...]

Writing Sample Basics The Writing Sample is a short essay section that follows the five multiple-choice sections. It is the home stretch at the end of the test day. The Writing Sample is not marked and your performance on it does not contribute in any way towards your final LSAT score. However, a copy of [...]