LSAT Practice Tests: The Best Way to Prepare for the LSAT
The single best way to prepare for the LSAT is to take actual, old LSAT tests. Start with the practice tests. Gauge your test
prep needs and move on from there with what best suits you.
Practicing:
- Beefs up your test taking skills — Unless you are going to law school right after of your undergrad program, you will need to work on your test taking skills. I took my test 10 years after getting a degree in
engineering. I knew problem solving, but was horribly out of practice taking any kind of tests.
- Increases your speed — Speed matters. The LSAT tests how fast you can solve problems. With practice, your speed will increase.
- Improves your accuracy — Your accuracy will improve dramatically with practice.
- Heh, heh — There are only so many logic problems. After much practice, you will start to see similar problems
again. The names and numbers change, but the underlying patterns will be familiar.
How to Take Practice Tests
- Allow enough calendar time to practice before you take the LSAT. Do not assume practicing will be a breeze.
- Take the free PDF practice test you can get from the LSAC site.
- Order actual tests used in the past from LSAC.
- Always use a timer when you are taking the test. From the start, get used to the time aspect of taking the LSAT. You
have to learn to take the tests in the allotted time.
- Make copies of the tests you ordered from LSAC. Take the same tests multiple times.
Use practice tests from the LSAC because only LSAC tests have real questions from the LSAT. The LSAC does not
license its content. Thus, third party companies wanting to sell you practice tests are selling mock tests.
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