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The LSAT: It is relevant to law school and beyond.

By on August 2, 2012 in LSAT, LSAT Test Prep

By:  Aaron Abernathy

It’s fair to say that many, if not most, LSAT test-takers don’t find studying for the LSAT the most fun they ever had. Many LSAT Blogdislike it with an intensity that’s only slightly less than that of a thousand fiery suns. When pressed, their explanation often boils down to “it’s just not relevant to how well I’ll do in law school, much less how I’ll fare as a lawyer.”

The conception that the LSAT won’t really help you in law school is based on a misperception, one we can fix by comparison to a learning a foreign language.

If you want to become fluent in a foreign language, it takes a lot of hard work.… Read full post

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The LSAT: Best Study Habits Part Two

By on July 17, 2012 in LSAT, LSAT Score, LSAT Test Prep, Test Expert

 

Here are tips three and four… 

Bad Habit #3:  Not committing to your study schedule.

 You want to be a lawyer.  You WILL be a lawyer.  Don’t be that person who has an achievable dream and throws it away due to lack of effort.  The LSAT is the key to getting into law school (and also a big part of saving a lot of money on law school tuition), so make it a huge priority. 

Summer is upon us; if you’re sane, there are probably a hundred things you’d rather be doing than studying for the LSAT.  However, for the next few months (or however long you have to study), you need to be that kid inside her living room, diligently practicing the violin while forlornly watching her friends play outside on the street.… Read full post

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The LSAT: Best Study Habits Part I

By on July 12, 2012 in LSAT, LSAT Score, LSAT Test Prep

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You may be wondering why there’s a picture of a man rocking a 70′s mullet drinking from the Stanley Cup in an LSAT blog.

Our stylish friend in the picture?  He’s partaking of the time-honoured tradition of Stanley Cup winners, drinking champagne directly from hockey’s most coveted prize.  As a Torontonian I’d have loved to have provided a picture of a Maple Leaf drinking from Lord Stanley’s cup, but I don’t think photography was even invented the last time the Leafs won.  So, that picture is from 1974, when the Philadelphia Flyers won.  Those Flyers (affectionately known as the Broad Street Bullies) have a special place in my heart; they may not have been the most talented team in the history of the NHL, but they were certainly among the hardest workers.… Read full post

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The Top 3 Mistakes LSAT Test-Takers Will Make Next Year

By on November 29, 2011 in LSAT, LSAT Score, LSAT Test Prep, Test Expert

Navigating that space between excitedly reading John Grisham novels and sitting down for the first time in a 1L Civil Procedure class can be tricky. In order to make that journey a successful one, here are three big mistakes to avoid.

#1: Underestimating the test

So you sailed through college with an impressive GPA at an impressive school thanks to your impressive SAT score? Well so did most of the people taking the LSAT. If you’re figuring that just because you’ve been in the 95th percentile your entire life, you should be in the 95th percentile on the LSAT, it’s time to realize that the competition has stepped up.… Read full post

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The LSAT Writing Sample: The Final Frontier

By on November 22, 2011 in LSAT, LSAT Test Prep, Writing Sample Section

Some hard-nosed season savorers refuse to don cozy sweaters until the first technicolor leaves blaze from the trees, while others curse retail materialism as they abstain from trimming the tree until the day after Thanksgiving (or at least after the post-gorge nap).I do my part by dutifully (and barely) holding out until October 1 to buy and consume (often on the same day) my first bag of Autumn Mix candy: oh, the perennial pleasure of sugary candy corn and waxy, mellocreme pumpkins!This is nothing out of the ordinary for me, though, as I am a confirmed candy fiend- a dessert-first devotee.I must be reminded to eat a good, square meal, but I never forget to cap it off with some sort of cavity-inducing confection.… Read full post

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Logic Games, Law School, Puzzles & Mysteries

By on November 15, 2011 in Logic Games, LSAT, LSAT Test Prep

Initially, test takers consider logic games often the most intimidating section of the LSAT, primarily because of their unfamiliarity. For the majority of students, the time element of 4 games in 35 minutes is the biggest problem. That is why it is important to become very skilled and confident in diagramming (sketching) the games. Once a test taker has learned a systematic approach to setting up logic games, LG’s can be a great opportunity to pick up points on the LSAT and to raise your score.

In order to understand how to set up a logic game, first we need to understand exactly what LG’s are and what they are not.… Read full post

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5 Things Not To Forget On Test Day

By on October 18, 2011 in LSAT, LSAT Test Prep

1.Don’t underestimate the importance of a positive attitude.Nothing good can come from negativity, but a lot of good can come from positivity.When I prepared for the October LSAT, before each study session, I would take a few moments to visualize myself succeeding before I opened my study materials or practice test.And on Test Day, while waiting for the test to begin, I again visualized myself rocking the test.I visualized myself opening to each section and confidently attacking the questions, getting through the sections in the time limit, and getting all the answers correct.I also practiced with affirmations, literally telling myself that I was prepared and would do extremely well.The visualization and affirmation exercises helped reduce my anxiety, boost my confidence, and increase my score.Such exercises can do the same for you, as long as they are coupled with studying for the LSAT.… Read full post

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2 Months to Test Day: Reducing Stress on the LSAT

By on October 11, 2011 in Logic Games, Logic Reasoning Section, LSAT, LSAT Test Prep, Reading Comprehension Section

As an initial disclaimer, it should be stated that everyone handles stress and reduces stress in different ways.So this writing will be somewhat subjective based on my take on stress.However, this blog will also be partially objective based on the nature of the LSAT itself and understanding what the LSAT actually tests.

Let’s go deeper into the objective, and then come back to how to deal with the stress of the test.So what does the LSAT actually test?Is it a knowledge based test or is it a skill based test?

To answer the first question, using a macro-based approach, the LSAT tests a person’s ability to think logically, make deductions, and bridge gaps in arguments.These skills are tested in the different sections:Logical Reasoning; Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning); Reading Comprehension.So, are these elements of the LSAT knowledge or skill-based?This is the important question when considering how to reduce the stress of test day.… Read full post

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