Struggling with Consistency? One question that arises frequently is, “Why am I not consistent in how I score on a certain section?” For example, a student may see his or her score in Logical Reasoning move around by a few questions with each practice test. Or, a student with consistent overall scores notices that sometimes she performs well on Reading Comprehension, other times Logical Reasoning, and other times Games. So, she ends up scoring … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in South Africa
Are you taking the LSAT in South Africa? 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 South Africa, only one location offers the LSAT: Johannesburg, University of Witwatersrand. While there is just one location option, it occurs four times per year: February, June, September/October, and December. You can find … [Read more...]
LSAC Law Forum Etiquette
Don't know what an LSAC Law Forum is? You should! Law forums are events held in various major cities around the country where prospective law students have an opportunity to talk personally with representatives from ABA-approved law schools. Almost every ABA-approved law school sends representatives to these events, which are held in hotels and conference centers. These reps have information and documentation about their schools, and are also … [Read more...]
LSAT Private Tutoring: In-Person vs. Live Online
When searching for LSAT private tutoring these days, students have a choice: they can either choose to meet their LSAT tutor in person (in the real world!), or they can choose to meet their tutor online, using an e-learning platform. But, how are the two approaches different, and which is the best approach for you? The answer depends on several factors, so let's examine some of the key elements about both forms of tutoring: The Teaching … [Read more...]
Unusual Rules in LSAT Logic Games: Part II
This is Part II of our blog series covering the emerging trend of making you labor over strangely-worded or confusing rules in LSAT Logic Games. You can read the first part of the blog here. It’s worth repeating that none these rules can be described as ambiguous, i.e. none of them are open to multiple interpretations. Indeed, each rule entails a concrete and definitive outcome.In the second part of this blog series, we will analyze a … [Read more...]
Conditional Reasoning Redux: The Only Cheat Sheet You Need on the LSAT
First, a disclaimer. You cannot have a cheat sheet when taking the LSAT. Don't even think about it. But, if you follow the advice below, you wouldn't need to. This cheat sheet is for those of you who struggle with the myriad of ways in which the LSAT conveys conditional relationships. We feel your pain! It sucks encountering 20 different ways of saying the same thing. Then again, that's what makes natural language different from coding. A Word … [Read more...]
The LSAT-India is Growing!
LSAC created the LSAT-India specifically for use by law schools in India and it's available in 15 different cities. As discussed previously, the test is strikingly similar to the American version with regard to content. Each test has four scored sections, including one Logic Games section, one Reading Comprehension section, and two Logical Reasoning sections.The LSAT-India has begun to take hold among Indian law schools. In it's first year, … [Read more...]
Can I Take the LSAT in Spanish?
Yes, the LSAT is available in Spanish, but only to test takers that plan to take the exam in Puerto Rico and are applying to one of the three ABA-accredited law schools in Puerto Rico. Test takers in locations outside of Puerto Rico will not be able to take the Spanish LSAT. Scores from the Spanish-language version of the test can then be reported to three Puerto Rico law schools. These include Inter American University School of Law, Pontifical … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in the United Arab Emirates
Are you taking the LSAT in the United Arab Emirates? 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 United Arab Emirates, only two locations offer the LSAT: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Testing Center and AMIDEAST. The Abu Dhabi Testing Center administers the test twice a year in September/October and December. … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Hungary
Are you taking the LSAT in Hungary? 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 Hungary, only one location offers the LSAT: Budapest, at the Fulbright Commission. They administer the test in September/October. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. Students should know that testing … [Read more...]
LSAT Private Tutoring: Pros and Cons
LSAT tutoring shouldn't be like the picture above, where some drill sergeant yells at you! Instead, private tutoring should provide a warm and friendly learning experience, where you feel comfortable being as honest as possible, and you trust your tutor completely. At its best, private LSAT tutoring provides a fluid and seamless learning environment, where the tutor knows how you learn best, what you need to improve upon, and how to get you there … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Brazil
Are you taking the LSAT in Brazil? 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 Brazil, only two locations offer the LSAT: Brasilia, Casa Thomas Jefferson and Rio de Janeiro, the Instituto Brasil Estados-Unidos. Both locations administer the test once a year in September/October. You can find a complete list … [Read more...]
A Timing Strategy for Faster Reading Comprehension Performance
Although people don't think that Reading Comprehension and Logic Games have much to do with each other, the truth is that they have something very important in common. The most obvious thing that the sections have in common is their structure. Both the sections have four main units. The Game section has four games and the Reading Comprehension section has four passages. And the number of questions associated with each game or passage is similar … [Read more...]
Beyond “Unless”: Advanced Conditional Reasoning
It's fair to say that conditional reasoning is either the bane of your test prep, or a welcome escape from the uncertainty that plagues causal reasoning. In the first few months of test prep, you will likely see conditional reasoning everywhere: understanding conditional reasoning can easily turn into an obsession, prompting you to diagram whenever you come across any of the indicators of conditionality. The costs of this approach ultimately … [Read more...]