A Common QuestionOne of the most frequently asked questions we receive from international students is whether they can take the USA/Canada "domestic" or "regular" LSAT. This question comes up because there are far fewer international LSAT dates than there are domestic US test dates. Many test dates offer the regular LSAT but not the international one. Yes...and NoThe answer to this question is: it depends. In some cases international … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Make Up LSAT—What You Need to Know
I've gotten countless questions from people who had testing issues and are now scheduled to take next week's make up exam, so for them and anyone else who's curious here's a consolidated version of my advice about the make up tests, the applicability of our latest Crystal Ball, and what to focus on prep-wise (I'd encourage you to read to the end as there's a tip in the final lines):The Nature of Make Up LSATS Make up tests are offered as a … [Read more...]
Top 100 Law School Application Deadlines and Latest Acceptable LSAT: 2024 Edition
The LSAT you take—or retake—can have a great impact on your admission chances. Some of you may be asking, “Is the January LSAT too late? Are the February or April LSATs too late?” We survey top law schools yearly with those exact questions to find out admissions deadlines and the latest LSAT each school will accept.Many of the top law schools are still requiring a January LSAT deadline. But, as you’ll see in the chart below, the February and … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 138: August 2023 LSAT Recap: Part 2, The Content
Testing for the chaotic August LSAT has finally come to an end—after two long weeks and multiple days of makeup exams—which means Jon and Dave are here at last to cover all the content! Tune in to hear them break down each of the 13 scored sections used, including what was real and what was experimental, where the sections originally appeared (and how well their Crystal Ball predictions fared), and as always scale predictions for every possible … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 137: August 2023 LSAT Recap – Part 1, The Problems
The August LSAT has seen an unprecedented number of registrants unable to test as planned, as ProMetric (LSAC’s new test-delivery partner) repeatedly failed to provide the necessary proctoring support. In this episode, Dave and Jon give an overview of the countless problems, examine LSAC’s response thus far, outline the various retake/refund scenarios in play for August test takers, and provide advice for making the most of what’s an objectively … [Read more...]
Upcoming LSAT Dates, Deadlines, & Details
Need to get your ducks in a row and figure out which LSAT you need to take? Here's a list of all the upcoming LSAT dates, deadlines, and details you need to know. To sign up for your test date(s), head to LSAC.org. Upcoming LSAT Dates, Deadlines, & DetailsWe will continue to update this chart as changes occur and dates come up. For more information about the new four-section test, go here. Sabbath Dates At this time, there are no … [Read more...]
Don’t Use The Wrong LSAT Odometer
How Many LSAT Questions Should I Do Daily?The other night at the Spivey-PowerScore Napa Meetup, I was talking with some students about LSAT prep. The question came up about how many full LSATs or LSAT sections to do daily. Was one test a day too much? One section a day just right? Or was there some other perfect number of questions to do daily that produced optimal results? Everyone Is DifferentThe very first response to that question is … [Read more...]
When Should I Take The LSAT?
You’ve always known you wanted to go to law school. Like Rachel Zane on Suits, taking the LSAT and going to law school has been your calling since before you can remember.Or you’re completely unsure. Law school sounds fun, but you have no interest in being a litigator, and you’re not sure whether it’s worth the time and financial investment. Either way, there is long-term and short-term planning that goes into taking the LSAT. Consider both … [Read more...]
Overwhelmed By LSAT Prep? Break It Down
Preparing For The LSAT Can Be OverwhelmingI've worked with LSAT students for many years, and one thing never changes: the process of preparing for this test is long and grueling. It's a challenging exam, and there are so many things to learn and practice that students often become frustrated with the process. Far from being an abnormal feeling, this is par for the course with the LSAT. What Can You Do About It? While it might seem you just … [Read more...]
When Will Logic Games Be Removed From The LSAT?
UPDATE In October 2023, LSAC announced that in August 2024 (as we predicted!) Logic Games would be removed from the LSAT and replaced by a second scored Logical Reasoning section. More on the change here: The Death of LSAT Logic Games. What Are Logic Games?Logic Games (also known as LG) is one of the three scored sections on the LSAT. Each LG section contains four games (which are logic puzzles), and each game contains 5 to 8 questions. … [Read more...]
The PowerScore 2023 LSAT Bibles: What Has Changed?
Do the Books Change Every Year? Yes!Each year I make revisions and updates to the LSAT Bibles, and there are several different reasons for that: First, new LSATs are released each year. I make changes to some of the content to account for new directions taken by the test makers. This includes adding new sections and changing others. Second, I regularly talk with LSAT students and also teach various sessions throughout the year. The feedback … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 121: Avoiding Pyrrhic Victories on the LSAT
Inspired by the ancient Greek notion of “Pyrrhic victories”—where the cost of success outweighs the benefits—Dave and Jon have compiled a detailed list the LSAT’s most Pyrrhic scenarios and advice on how to avoid them. From miscalibrated timing to overly-rigid schedules to poorly-prioritized goal setting, this episode will help ensure that your LSAT milestones are exclusively triumphant! … [Read more...]
PowerScore’s LSAT Crystal Ball: Does It Really Help?
"I should have taken people's advice more seriously when they told me to check out the Crystal Ball." - u/BeN1c3 For those who are unfamiliar, in each PowerScore Crystal Ball webinar we cover the following:The typical frequency of various question types (such as how many Must Be True or Flaw or Strengthen questions usually appear), which helps you prioritize your studies for each section. The best LSATs to study in advance of … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 119: Logic Games: Numerical Distributions
Numerical Distributions are one of the most common, and most powerful, features in LSAT Logic Games, so it is imperative that you master them before test day. In Episode 119, Dave and Jon fully deconstruct Numerical Distributions, explaining how to identify them, revealing the common scenarios they produce, and highlighting several recent games where Distributions are the key to success! … [Read more...]