LSAT Information for Interested Applicants
LSAT is an aptitude test administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for admission in law schools across the United States and Canada. It is a standard in evaluating the logical and reasoning skills of a student for admission to a law school.
Below is some LSAT information to guide applicants in taking the test:
• LSAT information on test format
The LSAT is a five part exam that takes approximately three and a half hours. It consists of the following sections:
- Analytical reasoning that takes 35 minutes (24 items)
- Logical reasoning that takes another 35 minutes (25 items)
- Reading comprehension that also lasts 35 minutes (27 items)
- Experimental section that consists of any of the above types of questions
- Sample writing that lasts 30 minutes
The order of the exam is random but the last part is always the sample writing.
• LSAT information on problem types
The LSAT has three problem types. These are the following:
- Analytical Reasoning (Games)
This section is the most difficult section of the exam. Most of the questions are in mathematical format.
- Logical Reasoning (Arguments)
This measures the student's skill to understand the legitimacy of a line of reasoning. An argument is presented in the exam in the form of facts and opinions that support a particular position. They vary from formal to informal discussions.
- Reading Comprehension
This part of the test contains academic journal passages and often uninteresting topics ranging from political to historical.
• LSAT information on pacing
The exam is under time limit but it is important to remember that hurrying on your exam is just likely to harm your score. Almost all of the problems require careful understanding so you need to focus while minding the time. Moreover, trying to answer every question in the test can also affect your score. It is better to get a good percentage rather than getting the most number of questions answered.
• LSAT information on scoring
The LSAT is intended not to be perfected by anyone. The LSAT is measured in a scale of 120 to 180 with 151 being the average. However, it will still depend on the specific criteria of the law school that you will enter whether you will actually be accepted because they evaluate other factors as well such as your GPA. Additionally, all law schools have their different average LSAT scores in assessing applicants.
LSAT is usually administered in the months of February and June and also in October and December. While you can take the test as frequently as you like, remember that most law schools will average your scores so it is best to do well the first time. You can check the exact schedules online so you can have enough time to prepare for the LSAT.
