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Step 1
On the LSAT, 1/2 of the scored questions are Logical Reasoning, 1/4 are Reading Comprehension, and 1/4 are Logic Games. (There is also an unscored 5th section that can be either LR, RC, or LG) Look for a book that contains practice questions in these proportions. A book that is too heavily skewed toward one section will not be very effective.
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Step 2
Make sure the book contains at least one practice test, preferably more. Doing practice exams helps you build up your speed and endurance. The LSAT is a 1/2 day long test, so it's important for prepare for the marathon aspect of the test.
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Step 3
Flip though some LSAT prep books at the bookstore to see if the layout is clear and easy to follow, particularly for the Logic Games section. You should select a book that has many diagrams for the Logic Games solutions. You can learn a lot by studying the explanations of these types of problems.
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Step 4
Read online reviews to weed out books from your search. Pay attention to reviews who cite typos, errors, or confusing explanations.
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Step 5
The LSAT contains a writing prompt. Although it is unscored, law schools read it to assess your writing skills. Look for books that have examples of well written essays so that you can use them as models for your own.
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Step 6
With study guides, you tend to get what you pay for. Cheap books are usually thinner and less helpful, expensive books are fatter and more comprehensive. You should either buy one or two comprehensive books, or several smaller books that focus on different sections. Expect to pay at least $25 for decent LSAT prep.
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Step 7
If you buy practice tests, it is important to spread them out over the course of your study. If you do them all at once, you won't have any left to work on when test day approaches. Try to save two tests for the last week.
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Step 8
Remember to set up a study schedule to get the most out of your books.
Comments
isatoy said
on 3/24/2009 Good advice. 5*