How Does the LSAT Work?

What Does the LSAT Include?

The LSAT, which is short for Law School Admission Test, is administered by the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). The test includes several different sections, including logical reasoning, reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, an unscored section and an essay.

How Long Does Each Section Take?

Each section of the LSAT is given 35 minutes to complete. There is, however, a break given to the test-takers during the middle of the exam.

How Do the Different Sections of the LSAT Work?

The logical reasoning section involves first reading a set of conditions or short argument and then answering a question about the reading. This measures the ability to reach a rational conclusion. The reading comprehension section involves short pieces of 400 to 500 words. Examinees then go on to answer questions displaying that they were able to quickly read, understand and recall the information. The analytical reasoning section is often referred to as the "logic games" section. This section involves applying logical rationale to help solve different logic problems that are presented.

What Else Should I Know About the LSAT?

First of all, it's important to remember that the unscored section is not identified to the examinees. Because of this, it's important to treat every single section of the test as if it were in fact scored. The LSAT also involves some very strict rules and regulations. For example, examinees are not allowed to speak with one another at any time for any reason until after the exams are completed. All rules must be followed verbatim.

Resources

• The LSAT Homepage