Law School Admission Test
How is the Test Formatted?
The LSAT is made up of three unique parts. 1) Reading Comprehension 2) Analytical Reasoning 3) Logical Reasoning. The test has five, 35 minute sections; however, one of the five parts is only for practice and LSAC data collection.
Reading Comprehension… a Closer Look
The Reading Comprehension section measures your ability to read, with understanding and insight. Students will be given examples of lengthy and complex materials similar to those commonly encountered in law school; you will then be asked to answer questions based on what you read.
Analytical Reasoning… a Closer Look
The Analytical Reasoning section of the test measures your ability to understand a structure of relationships and to draw logical conclusions about that structure.
Logical Reasoning… a Closer Look
Student will be expected to analyze, evaluate, and complete arguments as they occur in ordinary language.
Before You Take Your Test You Will Need to Make an Account with the LSAC
The LSAC is the governing body that administers the LSAT test and compiles your law school application packet. Unlike the application for a bachelor’s degree; students will create one account and a single application packet that will then be sent out to the law schools. Some schools may still require specialized personal essays or other materials.
Follow this Link to the LSAC
* Create an account a the top of the page
Registering for the Test
You can only register for the test through the LSAC after you have made an account. The test is offered four times a year. February, June, September and December.
Preparing for the Test
As a part of your preparation for the exam you may want to purchase some materials or a preparatory class. Regardless of your study plan, you should a lot a decent amount of time to prepare for the exam. The best way to do this is to take a practice test and establish a baseline score. The more you points you want to increase your score, the more time you will need.
Helpful Hint#: If you can take an online or in class prep course, we highly recommend it. These programs will teach you how to study, the way to break down questions, as well as answer your specific questions about the test. *(We further recommend that you take this course at least a month prior to your test date so that you can use the tools you learn to study)
Resources for Studying (Links)
Helpful Hint#: Many online prep courses offer price discounts when you sign up during the holiday/new year season.
Ready To Ace That Test?
Ask A Lawyer!
This section provides first-hand insight from actual attorneys. *These anecdotes are taken from real attorneys that we have personally interviewed. For sake of privacy, the individuals highlighted here will only be mentioned by first name. However, the industry they work in is accurate. It is included for your benefit/ interest.
Caroline, LSAT Course Instructor and Tax Attorney
TU Prelaw: How should students best prepare for the LSAT?
Caroline: “Drink water and get sleep the night before…. haha, but seriously. Start prepping early! Like months in advance… take your time and learn the right way to dissect the questions. Once you learn the steps to dissecting the questions, repeat the steps over and over to speed up the frequency of questions you can do.”
TU Prelaw: Wow this can get over whelming, how did you keep your focus through your application process?
Caroline: “Get a planner and start organizing the items you need for applying to law school. Start at the date of prospective school’s application deadline and work backwards. Fill in dates that you will get letters of rec by, the date you will complete your personal essay by, and the outline for your studying.”
TU Prelaw: Any recommendations for test day?
Caroline: “Defiantly, visit the test site the week before. Get an idea of where to park and where the test will be held. Also, arrive on test day at least an hour early. Murphy’s law- if something can go wrong on test day, it probably will. Just saying, be prepared and you will do well.”