How to Prep For The LSAT

Need to prep for the LSAT? As you may well know, in order to apply for law school, you must take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). And in order to do well on the LSAT you must prep for it. Many begin their preparation with no guidance in how to approach their studying. Don't be one of those people. Read on to learn how to efficiently and successfully prep for the LSAT.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Purchase test prep materials. Several companies sell books, CDs, and DVDs devoted to teaching you how to do well on the LSAT. Some of these companies include Kaplan, Powerscore, and the Princeton Review.

2. Create a study schedule. Ideally, you want to begin studying a few months before your test date. Plan to set aside at least 20 hours a week.

3. Before you begin studying, take a practice test to diagnose your abilities. After you have scored that initial test, create a realistic test score goal and work ferociously to reach it. Study all facets of the LSAT in your prep--logic games, reading comprehension, and critical reasoning. Record what sections you do poorly on and focus on improvement.

4. Take practice tests. Simulate the test environment as much as possible when doing this--shut yourself off from distraction and use a stopwatch to keep time exactly as it will be done on test day.

5. Visit the room where you will take the test a few days beforehand. Take note of the room temperature, the layout, and any distracting noises you will have to deal with.

6. The night before, layout all materials you will need for the next day. Bring a light jacket, eat a healthy but not heavy breakfast, and plan out your route to the test center.

Tips & Warnings

• Throughout your prep, visualize yourself doing well on test day. Maintain positive thoughts and tell yourself that you can do it.
• Beware of allowing pressure to get the best of you. Approach the LSAT as just another test and focus on merely doing your best.

Resources

• Cracking the LSAT- 2010 edition
• Kaplan LSAT 2009 Premier Program
• Powerscore LSAT Logic Games Bible

[sciencerocker]

on 10/10/2009 nice, 5* + rec

[romian1]

on 10/9/2009 I've checked out an LSAT practice book some time ago. Man, it's tough! Thanks for the article by the way.

[justinhi]

on 10/4/2009 Great article.5*