The LSAT Prep
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The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is unlike any test you've ever taken in your academic career. The LSAT is a skills-based exam designed to test the critical reading and analytical thinking skills that are crucial for success in law school.
The LSAT is a standardized test written by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and administered four times each year. The test is a required component of your application to all American Bar Association-approved law schools as well as some others.
THE LSAT Test Breakdown |
Validity: 5 years |
| Section | Time | Format |
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| Logical Reasoning I | 35 min | 24-26 questions |
| Logical Reasoning II | 35 min | 24-26 questions |
| Logic Games | 35 min |
22-24 questions |
| Reading Comprehension | 35 min | 26-28 questions |
| Experimental Section | 35 min |
22-28 questions |
| Writing Sample | 35 min | 1 essay |
| Total Testing Time: At least 4.5 hours | ||
Understanding Your Score
When you receive your LSAT Score, it will include the following:- One overall score ranging from 120-180
- A "score band" – a range of scaled scores above and below your score
- A percentile score, ranking your performance relative to the scores of a large sample population of other LSAT test takers
Ensure That You're Prepared for Test Day
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Familiarize yourself with the test |
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Learn the Kaplan methods from our expert teachers and practice them using the course materials. Be sure to review the explanations for every problem, including why the correct answer is right and the other four are wrong. |
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Consider the time you have available before test day and focus your practice time where you have the greatest opportunity to add points and raise your score. |
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Download additional LSAT prep materials (sample questions with explanations and an additional prep test) at no cost at lsac.org. |
Upcoming LSAT Test Dates & Deadlines
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Score Release Date |
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| Sunday, June 26, 2011 | May 27,2011 | July 19, 2011 |
| Sunday, October 2, 2011 | September 2, 2011 | October 26, 2011 |
| Sunday, December 4, 2011 | November 4, 2011 |
January 6, 2012 |
| Sunday, February 12, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | March 7, 2012 |
How to Register for the LSAT?
The LSAT is administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). You can register for the LSAT in three ways.
- Online: You can sign up at lsac.org
- Telephone: You can call LSAC at (215) 968-1001
- Mail: Contact LSAC for a registration packet at (215) 968-1001 or lsacinfo@lsac.org.
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The median LSAT scores accepted by the best law schools in the United States, such as Yale, Stanford, and Columbia, range from the high 160s to the low 170s. That translates to a percentile figure of 95 and up. |
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Although the Writing Sample is not part of your LSAT score, law schools definitely review your Writing Sample as part of your application. |
