Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Things You’ll Need:
- LSAT Study Guides
- Dictionaries
- Stress Relief Products
- CD-ROM Drives
- Desk Lamps
- High-energy Snacks
- Pencils
- LSAT Softwares
- Online Career Search
Step1
Understand what the test purports to measure. It is not content-based, but rather is designed to assess your ability to read and comprehend complex text and organize and process information to reach conclusions, along with testing your speed and accuracy.
Step2
Practice, rather than study. Many Web sites, including the Law School Admission Council, offer free downloadable sample tests and other prep materials.
Step3
Investigate the many test prep resources available online and at local bookstores. These range from books to CD-ROMs and audiotapes.
Step4
Develop a test-taking strategy. Like all such examinations, the LSAT is a timed test with a known scoring system. Discipline yourself with practice tests to allocate your time appropriately.
Step5
Study vocabulary, if you absolutely have to study something. Since all components of the LSAT rely on reading comprehension, you may be able to improve your score by expanding your knowledge of common test words (and there are lists available).
Step6
Take the test. Many students take the LSAT more than once and consider early test experiences the best preparation for later ones. Although the Law School Admissions Council has access to all scores, and multiple scores are averaged, your later, higher scores will raise your average.
Comments
BSCP said
on 11/21/2007 I want to start law school in the fall of 2008.I have no idea how to study. I have very low concentration and I 'm not a good test taker. I'm wondering (although this is what I really want to do) if I should go to law school. Oh, did I mention I also have ADHD? As if I didn’t have enough problems.
Please Help!!!!!
BSCP said
on 11/21/2007 I want to start law school in the fall of 2008.I have no idea how to study. I have very low concentration and I 'm not a good test taker. I'm wondering (although this is what I really want to do) if I should go to law school. Oh, did I mention I also have ADHD? As if I didn’t have enough problems.
Please Help!!!!!
Anonymous said
on 7/4/2006 The best way to study for the LSAT is by yourself. Don't get distracted by LSAT classes, like Kaplan. I took their class and realized it didn't help at all. That's because no one can teach you how to take the test. You have to simply practice as much as possible and get comfortable with it. You can't study for it like a SAT or MCAT test. I suggest setting aside a good 3-6 months of study time, gradually building up to nothing but full 4-hour tests 2-4 times a week. It sounds like a lot, I know, but it will pay off during the real thing. Endurance is the key. Build it up and you'll find yourself flying through the LSAT.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 LSAT preparation is extremely time consuming (as I learned the hard way). If you've already decided on the LSAT date and you are usually short on preparation time, give yourself a full 2 months. You don't have to dedicate your life to preparing. After 60 days of studying for 3 hours a day, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to score in the 75th percentile. I started with a 144, and in one full month of practicing 3-4 hours a day, I brought my score up to 163. Not bad at all, for 30 days. ;)
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have found that reading the test backward is not helpful.