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Correlations and Causal Reasoning on the LSAT Part II

This is the second article in a series that discusses Correlations and Causal Reasoning on the LSAT. Here is a typical stimulus containing a causal conclusion supported by a correlation. Advertisement: Pump3D is a nutritional supplement that can greatly reduce athletes’ fatigue after anaerobic exercise. This was shown by a study investigating the relationship between fatigue and high doses of guarana extract—the main ingredient in Pump3D which … [Read more...]

Taking the LSAT in Norway

Are you taking the LSAT in Norway? 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 Norway, only one location offers the LSAT: Moss, The American College of Norway. 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...]

Correlations and Causal Reasoning on the LSAT Part I

The makers of the LSAT frequently create arguments that conflate correlation with causation, and thus you must understand the distinction between the two. This is the first in a 3 part series that discusses Correlations and Causal Reasoning on the LSAT. Let's get into it! Correlation & Causal Relationships In statistics, "correlation" refers to a statistical relationship between two interdependent variables (e.g. height and weight, studying … [Read more...]

Taking the LSAT in China

Are you taking the LSAT in China? 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 China, four separate locations offer the LSAT: Beijing, Beijing Foreign Studies University Guangzhou, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies Kowloon, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority San Po Kong Office … [Read more...]

Taking the LSAT in Germany

Are you taking the LSAT in Germany? 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 Germany, two locations offer the in-person LSAT: Kolpinghaus and Technische Universitat Munchen in Munich. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. Students should know that testing center locations are … [Read more...]

Taking the LSAT in Ukraine

Are you taking the LSAT in Ukraine? 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 Ukraine, only one location offers the LSAT: Kiev, American Councils for International Education. They administer it once a year in September/October. You can find a complete list of test dates and deadlines here. Students should … [Read more...]

Get a Grip on your LSAT Prep

It's fair to say that we generally think of friction as a negative thing. That's basically an accurate view in the context of personal and societal relationships. But, friction can also be very useful, even necessary, in other settings. For example, LSAT prep. We're going to go into how you can adapt the concept of friction to grain traction in your prep and accelerate past the plateau you may be on. How Friction it Works In case you need a … [Read more...]

Taking the LSAT in France

Are you taking the LSAT in France? 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 France, only one location offers the LSAT: Paris, Eurosites Paris La Chapelle. 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 … [Read more...]

Bored with Reading Comprehension? Maybe That’s the Problem

Reading Comp may be your worst section. Students often admit boredom with it; "hate" is a commonly used word. Nobody cares about Navajo weaving techniques, 18th century French female poets, or the !Kung people. Why should you? Here's why: Low Interest Reading A number of research studies show that test-takers who report a high level of interest in the topic of a passage also demonstrate higher levels of engagement with the text. The presence of … [Read more...]

The Most Common Logical Reasoning Question Types

If your LSAT is fast approaching, you're inevitably wondering how to best prioritize your study efforts. A good place to start is figuring out which Logical Reasoning question types to focus on. To that end, here's a dissection of released LSATs from June 2013 to June 2015. Let's see exactly what the test makers have emphasized and what they've relegated to a back shelf. After all, if you know what your fellow test takers have faced, your own … [Read more...]

Taking the LSAT in Japan?

Are you taking the LSAT in Japan? 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 Japan, two locations offer the LSAT: Tokyo, at Temple University Japan Campus and Kyoto, at Doshisha Law School. At the Tokyo location, they administer it in February, June, September/October, and December. In Kyoto, they administer … [Read more...]

Taking the LSAT in New Zealand

Are you taking the LSAT in New Zealand? 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 New Zealand, two locations offer the LSAT: the University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. Both locations administer it four times per year: February, June, September/October, and December. You can … [Read more...]

Taking the LSAT in Korea?

  Are you taking the LSAT in Korea? 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 Korea, two locations offer the LSAT: Seoul, the Duksung Women's University and Yonsei University. The Duksung Women's University administers the test in June and the Yonsei University administers the test in … [Read more...]

Cognitive Biases in Test Reviews: When Smart People Can Be Stupid

One of the most daunting tasks in any test preparation program, whether undertaken on your own or with an instructor,  is the practice test review. For many, it's an experience that is at once humbling and tedious, likely to repeat itself more than a dozen times over the course of their preparation. To make matters worse, the ideal test review requires more than simply going over the questions you got wrong. Ideally, you should review any … [Read more...]