LSAT FAQ

What does the LSAT test?

The LSAT is intended to test how good a law student you will be, though statistically there is a fairly weak correlation between LSAT scores and law school performance. It is a test of reasoning and analytical skills and your ability to quickly read and digest written arguments. Like all standardized tests, it benefits the natural test taker much more than the good student.

Whatever your strengths, it makes sense to maximize your ability to take the test. We can help.

How is the LSAT structured?

The LSAT takes about three-and-a-half-hours and consists of five multiple choice sections and an essay. There are two logical reasoning sections, one reading comprehension section, and a logic games section. The fifth multiple choice section is un-scored and could be any of the three types. There is no way to tell which section is the un-scored, experimental one so all sections should be approached as if they count. The last section is an un-scored essay that is provided to schools receiving your scores. Some schools read the essay, others do not.

When can I take the LSAT?

The LSAT is given four times per year. The next LSAT dates are:

• Saturday, February 2, 2008
• Monday, June 16, 2008
• Saturday, October 4, 2008

How important is the LSAT?

Extremely important. For all its shortcomings, the LSAT is the best known predictor of law school performance and schools therefore give it a great deal of weight.

Many schools make public their 25th and 75th percentile scores. Scoring below the 25th percentile score means the odds are stacked heavily against your admittance, scoring about the 75th means that you are highly likely to gain acceptance. Research the schools to which you are planning to apply and create some specific goals for your LSAT score.

Some students have pointed us to this LSAT Calculator, a very handy tool that lets you plug in your GPA and then see what sort of LSAT scores you would need for various schools. It seems pretty reliable to us, but we can't 100% vouch for their data on each school, so make sure you investigate yourself.

How do I register?

Register at www.lsac.org.

Are you going to improve my LSAT score?

You’re going to improve your LSAT score. And we’re going to help you. But, as with any class, you get out of it what you put into it. Motivated students who are willing to use our strategies always improve, some by several hundred points.

Success on test day is not just a result of knowing how to get right answers; you must also know how to make correct decisions throughout each section. Toward these ends, our courses cover both the fundamental concepts tested on the LSAT along with the most effective techniques for working efficiently under intense time pressure. Moreover, our classes feature extra instruction, small class size, and individualized attention designed to insure that you have the necessary confidence to achieve your best possible score.

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