Before the December 2016 LSAT I wrote an article attempting to predict that test's content based on the material presented on the most recent LSATs. Here I'm examining those trends and results and making informed guesses as to what the February 2017 exam may have in store. I'll begin with the same intro that prefaced my previous post: "The LSAT is not a static exam. Rather, it varies slightly from year to year and even from test to test, as LSAC … [Read more...]
Note-Taking Reading Comprehension: Mark Up Your Map
Taking notes on Reading Comp passages can be a challenge for many students, especially because RC on the LSAT is so unlike RC on other standardized tests. Most students either forego note-taking altogether in favor of trying to “just get it”. Or else they go crazy underlining everything they think might be important somehow.Neither of these strategies lends itself to the evidence-based approach you should take to answer the questions. … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Austria
Are you taking the LSAT in Austria? 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 Austria, only one location offers the LSAT: Wien at OeAD International Testing Services. The test also occurs only once per year in September/October. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. Students should … [Read more...]
So Your Child Is Preparing for the LSAT: A Memo to the Parents
So, your child has decided to become a lawyer. You are proud as well as relieved: no future rock stars will be living in your basement for years. Now that your child is prepping for the LSAT, you want to be supportive without being overbearing. Here's how to strike the right balance: Things You Can DoLearn a little about the LSAT. Unless you are an attorney yourself, you probably know little about the test. No, it's not an IQ test (if it … [Read more...]
Virtual Proctors for Practice LSAT Tests!
Getting the timing of the LSAT down is one of the most important parts to beating the test. Do you still need an easy way to time yourself while you take practice tests at home? Don't worry, we’ve got an LSAT Virtual Proctor that you can access online to time your tests. Best part? It's entirely free.Our proctors are set up to time you on standard 4-section and 5-section prep tests. If you don't have any practice tests, you can purchase them … [Read more...]
Conditional Reasoning 101: The Domino Effect
In a previous blog post, I talk about the basics of conditional reasoning on the LSAT. It deals with fairly simple statements involving a single sufficient condition and a single necessary condition. Though, on the LSAT, things are not always that simple! Sometimes, you will encounter conditional chains. This is where one thing is sufficient for another, which is sufficient for a third, which is sufficient for a fourth. Stringing these … [Read more...]
What to Do to Prepare for Law School as a High Schooler
We answer a lot of law school admissions questions throughout the year. One of the most prevalent comes from the younger crowd of aspiring law school applicants. "I'm only a junior/senior in high school, but I already know I want to go to law school. What do I need to do to increase my chances of getting into [law school]?" First of all, kudos to you for pre-planning! Here are some pointers to help you on your path. Basic Requirements These are … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Mexico
Are you taking the LSAT in Mexico? 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 Mexico, only one location offers the LSAT: Mexico, English Goal SC. 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 deadlines here. … [Read more...]
LSAT Scoring Scales: Facts and Figures
In the days following each LSAT, students often worry about how their LSAT will be scaled. A more generous scoring scale can positively affect scores whereas a harsher curve can adversely affect scores. For those of you considering your possible test scaling, let’s examine a few historical facts about LSAT scoring scales.Here are a few facts about LSAT tests and scoring scales:Average number of questions per LSAT:100.71Greatest number … [Read more...]
The Power of Negative Thinking and the LSAT
We've always told you to look at this test as an enjoyable event. So, what's up with "negative thinking"? Balance the Positive With the Negative We always tell students to develop a positive mindset when it comes to the test. Cultivate the belief that success is guaranteed, and (virtually) anything is possible. Anything, indeed, including failure. True, there is much validity in the principle of so-called “self-fulfilling prophecy,” where your … [Read more...]
Conditional Reasoning 101: As Easy as Falling Off a Log
Conditional reasoning is argumentation based on “if…then” statements and it is a prominent feature of the LSAT. While the numbers vary from test to test, year to year, you can expect around 10 questions in a single LR section that involve conditional reasoning. You’ll also see that at least half of the Logic Games will employ it as well. Some games will be entirely conditional, with every single rule setting up an if/then statement. For example, … [Read more...]
Taking the LSAT in Kenya
Are you taking the LSAT in Kenya? 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 Kenya, only one location offers the LSAT: Nairobi, Corner Affair. While there is just one location option, it occurs twice per year: February and June. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. Students should … [Read more...]
Can You Diagram These Conditional Reasoning Phrases?
Conditional reasoning appears throughout the LSAT, in the arguments presented within the Logical Reasoning sections of the test, in the grouping games that are featured in every Logic Games section, and even (to a lesser extent) in the Reading Comprehension section of the test. This type of logic classifies conditions as Sufficient or Necessary, depending on whether they are sufficient to glean further information, or necessary for something else … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast, “In Conversation: PowerScore and Ms. JD Prelaw”
Today we are happy to present a special LSAT podcast that features PowerScore Vice President of Development and Training Jon Denning, PowerScore Senior Instructor Andrew Ash, and Ms. JD Prelaw Program Director Ani Torossian.Throughout the 35-minute conversation, Jon, Andrew, and Ani touch on such prevalent topics as: Is the LSAT a skill or IQ test? What are the most effective methods of LSAT prep? How much time should students … [Read more...]