An interesting topic came up on our forum a short time back, about the meaning of “If but only if,” and the proper way to diagram a rule that includes this phrase. Students who are familiar with the LSAT have probably encountered a rule that says “if and only if,” but the use of the term “but” is a clever trick by the test makers. “If but only if” doesn’t look quite the same as “If and only if,” and to many students, the two phrases appear to … [Read more...]
Why Skimming Isn’t Advised on the Reading Comprehension Section
Should You Skim the Reading Comp Passage? In theory, it might seem that skimming could add some degree of efficiency. Unfortunately, in practice, this is not the case. In fact, this approach actually reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of the Reading Comprehension section.Skimming might be sufficient to absorb lighter materials aimed for simplicity, such as newspapers or magazines. A newspaper editor wants readers to know … [Read more...]
Straw Man Arguments: Logical Reasoning Flaws
Of all the logical flaws you might encounter on test day, a "straw man" argument not only has the most interesting name (and "straw man" is actually the proper name used in logic for this flaw), it also provides some of the most entertaining examples. In the context of an LSAT question, however, the usage is fairly predictable.Typically, you'll see a stimulus with two speakers. The second speaker will reframe the first speaker's argument in a … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Pakistan
Are you taking the LSAT in Pakistan? Students take the LSAT if they plan to attend law schools in the US and Canada. However, the test administers across the globe. Check out this post about taking the LSAT abroad.In Pakistan, only one location offers the LSAT: Karachi, World Educational Services. While there is just one location option, it occurs twice per year: September/October and December. You can find a complete list of test dates and … [Read more...]
What Questions Matter the Most in Logical Reasoning?
In every LSAT class I teach, sooner or later the same inquiry pops up: "What’s the most important type of question in Logical Reasoning?" Students asking this question often remind me of an ER nurse, triaging patients based on the seriousness of their condition. Hopefully, you won’t find yourself in this predicament, having to triage your study of Logical Reasoning. But if you must, here’s some advice:While it is difficult to say which … [Read more...]
Avoid These Common LSAT Practice Test Mistakes
Most students know that practice tests are important, but several common mistakes are made in the approach to this vital component. If you are willing to invest the time and effort it takes to complete full tests, you need to get the most out of the entire process.Take Full Tests Some students solely study LSAT concepts and avoid practice tests, but the LSAT is not merely a test of concepts. Even if you are completely comfortable with … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Lebanon
Are you taking the LSAT in Lebanon? Students take the LSAT if they plan to attend law schools in the US and Canada. However, the test administers across the globe. Check out this post about taking the LSAT abroad.In Lebanon, only one location offers the LSAT: Beruit, AMIDEAST. While there is just one location option, it occurs four times per year: February, June, September/October, and December. You can find a complete list of test dates and … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in the Philippines
Are you taking the LSAT in the Philippines? Students take the LSAT if they plan to attend law schools in the US and Canada. However, the test administers across the globe. Check out this post about taking the LSAT abroad.In the Philippines, only one location offers the LSAT: Quezon City, the University of the Philippines. While there is just one location option, it occurs three times per year: February, September/October, and December. You … [Read more...]
Which Law Schools Accept February LSAT Scores?
With the February LSAT and many law school application deadlines right around the corner, it's worthwhile to know which schools accept those results, which don't, and which ones accept it but wish you'd taken an earlier one. Here’s a list of law schools with January to March application deadlines, along with their take on Feb LSAT scores.Schools are separated into four categories:Ones that accept February LSAT scores Those that … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Nigeria
Are you taking the LSAT in Nigeria? Students take the LSAT if they plan to attend law schools in the US and Canada. However, the test administers across the globe. Check out this post about taking the LSAT abroad.In Nigeria, only one location offers the LSAT: Lagos, the Educational Advising Center. They administer the exam once a year in June. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. Students should know … [Read more...]
Worth the Wait: Navigating the Law School Waitlist
This blog is brought to you by a special guest, Courtney Gabbara of Ms. JD. No one has ever said that the law school admissions process was fun. Finding out that your top law school choices have decided to place you on the waitlist can make it even worse. For many students, placing on the waitlist can be difficult to navigate. Being on the waitlist means that they don’t like you, right? WRONG.As a law school admissions representative, I … [Read more...]
Will Law Schools See My Non-US Transcripts?
Anna Ivey is the former Dean of Admissions at the University of Chicago Law School and founder of Ivey Consulting. She and her team help college and graduate school applicants make smart decisions about their higher education and submit their best applications possible. Read more law school tips in The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions. This blog stems from a question that Anna received from a student who had a combination of undergrad credits … [Read more...]
LSAT Progress: Learning from Your Mistakes
People who decide to go to law school, and thus prepare to take the LSAT, tend to have some personality traits in common. They tend to be driven, confident, and prone to blowing any perceived failure completely out of proportion. I'm not putting anyone down. In fact, it should be fairly obvious given my profession that I'm talking as much about myself as anyone else. But, if in addition to myself, I've also described you, consider this: you're … [Read more...]
LSAT Test Archives: The December 2014 Post-Test Analysis
The December 2014 LSAT was given on Saturday, and while specific information about the test content is tightly guarded, we've still heard from a number of students, and I've read numerous accounts of the exam online, so I want to pass along their impressions. Logic Games Just like the September 2014 test, the Logic Games section on the December test did not include any surprises (no circular games or pattern games here). The section began with … [Read more...]