Whether the test is getting more "strange," "unusual," or "weird" is a question we get on a weekly basis. It's an understandable worry! Your prep comes with the assumption that the skills the LSAT tests don't vary from one administration to another.Rest assured that they do not. Every LSAT tests your ability to:Reason with conditional statements Infer what must be true or false from a given set of rules Recognize logical … [Read more...]
Logical Reasoning Flaws in American Politics Part I
If you're preparing for the LSAT, you're probably familiar with the sorts of flaws that commonly appear on the Logical Reasoning sections of the test. If not, there is an entire chapter devoted to Flaw in the Reasoning questions in the PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible. Your chances of running into a flaw question on the test is very high. Political debating season provides countless examples, as well. Source Argument“Look at that … [Read more...]
Correlations and Causal Reasoning on the LSAT Part III
In Part 2, we discuss two questions that specifically deal with Weaken and Assumption in correlation and causal reasoning questions on the LSAT. In the final part in this series, let's go over those questions. Be sure to read Part 1 and 2 in the series before diving in. Question #1 Let’s start by revisiting the first question. Advertisement: Pump3D is a nutritional supplement that can greatly reduce athletes’ fatigue after anaerobic exercise. … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Turkey
Are you taking the LSAT in Turkey? 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 Turkey, two locations offer the LSAT: Turkish American Association (Ankara) and Robert College (Istanbul). Both options offer it twice per year: September/October and December. You can find a complete list of test dates and … [Read more...]
How to Recognize Limited Solution Set Games
A struggle among LSAT test-takers is knowing when to diagram, as part of your initial setup, the limited solution sets possible in a logic game with a highly restrictive rule set. If this is something you also struggle with, let's go over it. Learn When to Invest Time Diagramming the limited solutions at the start of a game can empower you. It enables you to dominate the game with extra speed and accuracy. But only if the possible … [Read more...]
How to Approach the LSAT’s Evaluate the Argument Question Type
As we get closer to the LSAT administration date, people who have already done a great deal of study start to look at some of the less frequently tested subjects. When students finally discover Logical Reasoning Evaluate the Argument questions, they panic a little. At first, it seems quite different. It’s not a Weaken or a Strengthen question, but what exactly is it?Never fear. Although – as with all things – it's easy to make this question … [Read more...]
Staying Focused During Reading Comprehension
Do you have trouble staying focused in Reading Comprehension? It's the one section on the test that is notoriously difficult to improve on. In this Forum post, our resident LSAT expert and content developer Nikki Siclunov discusses strategies for staying actively engaged with the text. If you've ever "zoned out" in RC, this post is for you.Here's a quick preview. Make sure to check out the full thread to read the entire explanation … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Russia
Are you taking the LSAT in Russia? 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 Russia, two locations offer the LSAT: The American Center for Education in Moscow and Testing and The International University, also in Moscow. The American Center for Education administers the test in June and the International … [Read more...]
Conditionality vs. Causality: Similarities and Differences
Did you know that conditional reasoning and causal reasoning can be found in over 30% of Logical Reasoning stimuli on the average LSAT? That's right; they're two of the most frequently tested, and most frequently misinterpreted, reasoning techniques on the test!In today's LSAT Forum Post of the Day, PowerScore Senior Developer Jon Denning advises a student on exactly how to differentiate between these two concepts. In addition, he outlines … [Read more...]
Negating Compound and Conditional Statements
The ability to logically negate a statement—whether conditional, causal, etc.—is critical to your success on the LSAT. It comes up most commonly in the Logical Reasoning section of the test, although any question stem using the word “EXCEPT” (always capitalized) will require you to logically negate that stem.The list does not stop here. Every time you apply the contrapositive of a conditional statement, you will need to reverse and negate the … [Read more...]
Weakening Concepts and Truth vs. Validity
How do you attack assumptions to weaken the argument? Do the three incorrect answers for weakening questions deal with incorrect assumptions or conclusions? Read this discussion between a PowerScore student, a PowerScore senior instructor, and LSAT Bible Trilogy author Dave Killoran to learn more!Here's a quick preview. Make sure to check out the full thread to read the entire explanation Nikki and Dave provided to this student:The … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Scotland?
Are you taking the LSAT in Scotland? 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 Scotland, only one location offers the LSAT: University of St. Andrews. They administer it once per year in September/October. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. Students should know that testing … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in the Czech Republic?
Are you taking the LSAT in the Czech Republic? 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 Czech Republic, only one location offers the LSAT: Prague at the Fulbright Commission. While there is just one location option, it occurs four times per year: February, September/October, and December. You can find … [Read more...]
Conditional Reasoning Practice: Test Your Skills
The other day I came across an apparently famous logic puzzle called The Wason Selection Task. I say "apparently" famous because I for one had never heard of it. But I was instantly struck by the conditional nature of the process in question. If you're reading this I presume you've got some experience with LSAT conditionality. If you'd like more I've included a number of helpful links at the end of this post! Test Your Knowledge Take a look at … [Read more...]