We were all forced to sign documents promising we were taking the test for no reason other than the intention of applying to law school, which made me nervous. I'm probably no match for LSAC's legal team. Part 1 of the test was handed out, and I was stunned to find I wasn't lost at all. Basically, I had to read brief legal or academic—seeming paragraphs and then answer questions about things that would summarize, strengthen, or weaken the presented information.
It sounds boring, but it was sort of fun. It's possible that reading articles on the internet eight hours a day for a decade perfectly prepared me for Part 1 of the LSAT. There were a few questions I was shaky on, but I finished the section feeling pretty confident. Part 2 was bad. I've since learned this was the notorious "logic games" section. The test sets up a situation. Say, "You have shirts, shoes, and pants, each in red, blue, and white. You cannot wear a shirt and shoes of the same color.
You cannot wear the same shirt two days in a row. White shoes must be paired with red pants or a blue shirt. Then it asks a series of questions in the vein of "If you wore a white shirt and blue shoes Monday, which of the following outfits cannot be worn Tuesday? After spending ten minutes trying to plot out the first question, I rushed through the remaining Fortunately, the third section was similar to the first. It had been years since I'd held a pencil for longer than a sentence, so I was working through serious hand cramps by this point.
I was relieved when Nigel announced it was time for break. We spread out into the hallways, eating trail mix, stretching, and avoiding conversation. Everyone looked pretty out of it, understandably. The school staff looked at us like we were nearing the culmination of the hardest months of our lives, and I stole a sense of pride.
The LSAT testing process is managed by test supervisors, who oversee everything from seating to timing and material collection to monitoring test takers. Examinees should plan to use the restroom before taking their assigned seat, as time away cannot be made up once the test begins.
Other things to expect include:. The supervisor will distribute testing materials and announce when to start and stop for each section of the test. Multiple-choice sections will be administered first, followed by the writing sample.
The only break takes place after the third section and lasts 15 minutes. Before dismissal, the supervisor will collect all tests. Examinees must show their IDs before the tests are redistributed after the break. Remember, test takers are not allowed to leave the test center or use their cell phones during the break. Test takers with disabilities may request testing accommodations from LSAC.
A diagnosed disability or other health condition does not automatically qualify a test taker for accommodations; examinees must submit documentation and rationale.
LSAC recommends filing accommodation requests and required documentation well in advance of registration deadlines to ensure requests are processed in a timely manner. Steps to keep in mind when requesting LSAT accommodations include:. LSAC reviews each request individually and makes decisions on a case-by-case basis. LSAC offers a non-comprehensive list of 29 example testing accommodations, including:.
Test takers with documentation of prior accommodations on standardized tests have different eligibility requirements than those who are requesting first-time accommodations. Individuals requiring first-time accommodations must submit the appropriate documentation Candidate Form and Evaluator Form based on the disability. Each disability has different requirements and the LSAC provides a checklist for documenting accommodation requests with more information.
LSAT Guidebook. Why take the LSAT? When is the LSAT taken? Where is the LSAT taken? How is the LSAT taken? LSAT Test Section of Sections of Questions Section Arrangement Question Types Time Allotted Logical Reasoning 2 Approximately 25 per section Short text passages to test ability to identify points of argument, apply critical thinking to abstract concepts, discover relevant information within a passage, and critically evaluate and analyze an argument.
Tests candidate's ability to determine relationships between concepts, identify how rules impact outcomes and decisions, analyze situations based on specific guidelines, and apply logic to complex scenarios. Multiple Choice: Each logic game starts with a scenario and set of rules known as constraints. There are different types of logic games ordering, assignment and grouping , which require candidates to categorize the type of game to diagram an answer to the question.
Tests candidate's ability to read and comprehend, identify main points or ideas, decipher relevant information, and draw analytical inferences from the text. Multiple Choice: Variety of subjects, ranging from social sciences to the humanities, and contain complex and sophisticated rhetorical structure and arguments. Shorter passage tests candidate's comparative reading skills in identifying and developing relationships between two texts. It is not identified during the examination and may be placed after any section of the test.
Essay Format: Students make a decision based on two positions of an assigned topic. They must use provided criteria and facts to craft a response. There is no right or wrong position, and writing is evaluated on the candidate's ability to support their decision. Raw Score Represents the number of questions a test taker answered correctly.
Scaled Score Represents a scaled conversion of the raw score ranging between lowest possible score and highest possible score. Raw score Scaled Score Estimated Percentile Study Type Pros Cons Self-Study Low cost Student controls the pace Allows for focus on areas of greatest need Minimal resources to answer questions Requires significant self-discipline and study habits Possible to use questionable study materials Prep Courses Broad variety of courses Creates a study plan for student to follow Comprehensive materials Can be expensive Less personalized instruction No choice of instructors One-on-One Tutoring Unique, individualized study Helps improve areas of greatest weakness Student controls choice of instructor s Can be expensive Number of instruction hours could be limited Quality is variable.
Start early. Develop a plan. Master the basics. Isolate your weaknesses. Develop stamina. Accuracy, not speed. What can I do to prepare? What major should I choose? What courses should I take? What co-curricular activities should I join? Do I need a legal internship? How do I apply? What is LSAC? What is the application timeline?
One mobile phone is allowed for use as a mirror during check-in as instructed by your proctor, but it must be turned off and put away as instructed by the proctor before the test begins. Additional mobile phones are prohibited. You may not access the mobile phone during the minute intermission. Unauthorized access of an electronic device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, will cause your testing session to be terminated.
Please note that tablets, laptops, personal computers, or any other electronic device not being used to take the test are prohibited.
Prohibited electronic devices may not be in the room during the test because they cannot be monitored via your webcam feed. Please be aware that your proctor will not allow you to test if any prohibited electronics are noted during the room scan portion of your check-in. This includes any monitors or desktop computers that happen to be on the desk you may be resting your laptop on during the test.
If your session is flagged for a violation during the test, your audio and video data may be referred to for an investigation by the Misconduct and Irregularities Subcommittee. Test takers may not access briefcases, handbags, or backpacks of any kind. Hats or hoods, except religious apparel, may not be worn.
Sunglasses or other eyewear with tinted lenses may not be worn. Books, printed materials, and any notes written before the start of the test may not be used, accessed, or referenced at any point during your session. Other nonelectronic prohibited items can remain in the room, but they must be put away and not accessed or referenced during the test. Note: Please ensure that your earplugs will not interfere with your ability to receive instruction from your proctor.
Test takers are responsible for adhering to proctor instructions and communications at all times. These types of items are unable to be monitored by proctors to ensure a fair and equal testing environment. All LSAT takers with or without test accommodations are permitted to use external computer programs to make web content accessible, such as screen magnification or keyboard-controlled screen reader software.
In order to protect the security of test content, selectable text functionality i. Therefore, the computer-based LSAT is accessible with screen reader software programs that can be controlled and navigated using keystrokes and keyboard commands rather than the mouse and cursor. If you use screen reader programs or software, please be sure to explore the LSAT prior to the test date. The LSAT is a high-stakes test, and we want to ensure that all test takers are familiar with the functionality of any accessibility software or programs prior to the date of the exam.
The practice test software is designed to provide an opportunity for candidates to explore the actual test-day experience of the LSAT. If you require any assistance, please contact accessibility LSAC. Choose a quiet, well-lit, and private work area where you can complete the test without interruption. A hard work surface is required. It is very important to have a strong and stable internet connection in order to have a successful remote testing experience.
Ensure that your workspace is clean and clear of all prohibited items. Your entire face must be clearly visible throughout the test. Once you begin testing, do not move out of view of the webcam or change working environments until the test is over. Learn more about preparing your testing space. Your testing session will be proctored live, and video of your session will later be reviewed by LSAC personnel. Please dress as you would if you were taking the test in person at a physical testing center.
In most cases, the remote proctoring system will save your progress and pause the test while the technical issue is resolved, then restart the test and allow you to resume where you left off. If your connection is interrupted during the test you will be required to complete the security check-in process again before resuming. The proctor will exercise discretion in whether to allow you to resume your testing session more than once should you continue to experience connectivity issues.
If you are unable to restore your connection during your scheduled testing window, your testing session will be terminated, and you will be moved to a future registration date. If someone else enters the room, you must ask them to leave immediately. Your testing session will be flagged for further review.
You will not be penalized if the interaction is brief and it is evident that no information about the test was communicated. Your face must be clearly visible throughout the test, and once you begin, you cannot move out of view of the webcam until the test is over. If you do not already have a completed writing sample on file, you must complete LSAT Writing before your score can be released.
We strongly recommend you complete LSAT Writing at the earliest possible time so that your score can be released on time. Your writing sample must be processed before it can be added to your LSAC file. Please note that processing can take up to three weeks from the date you complete LSAT Writing, depending on volume and any flagged issues.
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