Doing well on the LSAT is an important part of applying to law school. Although the LSAT is not a test of academic knowledge that you can study for, you can practice the analytical skills that will be examined on the test. You can also become more familiar with the format and layout of the test that can help minimize your stress and help you be more prepared to perform at your best on the exam. This guide to how to study for the LSAT will show you what you need to do to prepare for the LSAT.
The Law School Admission Test, or LSAT, is administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), and is offered multiple times during the year online through the LSAC LawHub as a live remote-proctored exam. LSAC offers test takers access to the necessary resources needed to complete the LSAT by providing an Assistance Request form for test takers to address their needs.
How should you study for the LSAT?
The best method and timeline of LSAT preparation varies depending on the individual, which is why it is essential to consider the variety of prep options available. The amount of study hours one should spend on the LSAT varies depending on how much time one has before their LSAT. Online study templates are available via prep courses or for free here.
Helpful preparation resources suggested on the LSAC website include the Official LSAT prep by 1) Khan Academy and 2) LSAC LawHub. Other options include using Official LSAT preparation books, many of which are offered by LSAC, and test prep courses by LSAT prep companies (popular prep courses include: 7Sage, The Princeton Review, Kaplan, Magoosh, LSAT Lab, LSATMax, and Blueprint LSAT.)
Conclusion
The key to preparing for the LSAT is to take practice tests, analyze the results, work on your weak areas, and test again. Make sure each practice test is timed, and taken under conditions as close to those as you’ll experience on test day as possible.
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