Author: Joshua Craven

“My practice tests are abysmal and I feel unprepared for the LSAT. Has anyone practiced poorly and performed exceedingly well?” If you happen to be taking the June LSAT, then you are in trouble. Doing significantly (>2 points) better than your practice scores on exam day is exceedingly rare (if it happens at all). While you might do a couple points better than your average on test day, its as likely or even more likely that you will do a few points worse (especially if you aren’t adequately prepared).

The answer is yes, a JD is a doctorate. The JD was established as a professional doctorate in the United States in 1870, just a few years after the first research doctorate (PhD) was established. According to wikipedia, professional doctorates are awarded in certain fields where scholarly research is closely aligned with a particular profession, such as law, medicine, or psychology. (source)

What LSAT Score do I Need to Get into Stanford Law School? The short answer is that you need an LSAT score somewhere in the range of 169-174 to get into Stanford Law School. That is the published range of their 25th percentile to 75th percentile scores last year, meaning that 25% of their students had an LSAT score at or below 169, and 25% had an LSAT score at or above a 174. The rest fell into the middle.

frightenedbutinspired asked: How did you learn to focus for the LSAT? Learning to maintain focus for the LSAT is probably one of the most challenging aspects of your preparation efforts. I think the key to staying focused is simply to stay motivated. Motivation drives success, and if you can remain truly motivated, you’ll keep your head down and push through the exhausting hours of studying.

What is the best way to improve my LSAT Logic Games score? I have recently been taking timed preptests and although the other sections aren’t perfect, I always get through them with time to spare. For the Logic Games section, however, I am always pressed for time and can never finish. I am getting overwhelmed and need help knowing what to do to increase Logic Games skills and score higher on the LG section! The Analytical Reasoning section of the LSAT (lovingly referred to as the logic games or LG section) can certainly be a huge pain in the ass.

How early should I sign up for the LSAT? When should I sign up to take the LSAT? How soon do I need to register for the LSAT?

What is the average improvement in LSAT score for those who retake the LSAT? The following table summarizes the average increase or decrease in performance on the LSAT for test-takers who retook the LSAT in 2009-2010.

How much does the LSAT cost to take? How much does LSAT registration cost? ( — Update [August 21, 2018] — : Prices are current as of August 2018. This post was originally written in 2009. The fees increased in 2013, 2015 & again in 2018. I’ve included the old prices [struck out] for reference and added the new prices [current as of August 2018]. ) Cost to register to take the LSAT: The LSAT costs $139 (2009) $160 (2013) $175 (2015) $190 (2018) to register to take.

Does the University of Chicago Law School accept December LSAT scores? The University of Chicago does accept December LSAT scores. However, taking the LSAT in December will probably put you at a disadvantage in the admissions process at University of Chicago and almost all other top law schools.

In order to be a competitive applicant at UChicago Law School, you probably need an LSAT score in the 167 to 180 range.

The Powerscore Logic Games Bible is far and away the best prep book that you will find for the Logic Games Section of the LSAT.

What is the LSAT experimental section? Does the LSAT experimental portion of the exam count toward by LSAT score? The LSAT experimental section is an unscored section of the LSAT. An experimental section is included whenever the real LSAT is administered. The LSAC uses the results of the experimental section to refine and revise the section for use on future exams.

How are logic games relevant to law school? Why are logic games included in the LSAT? Logic Games are relevant to law school because they require you to quickly analyze a complex set of facts with many variables and apply those facts to related questions.

“I’m currently signed up to take an LSAT prep course over the summer with Kaplan in Albany NY. It starts mid June and ends September 18. I’m taking the LSAT in October, and I am graduating this current semester with my bachelors. I won’t be going to Law School till Fall 12′ but I am wondering what I can be doing to prepare for the course now and what would be good to do in between October and the following Fall?” I didn’t take an LSAT prep course so my best lsat prep course list is not based on personal experience, but…

What can I bring to the LSAT? What can I put in my LSAT ziplock bag? The day before you take the LSAT, you should prepare a clear, Gallon-sized ziplock bag with all of the items that you will be bringing into the testing center.

If you took the LSAT but don’t think that you did as well as you should have, you have the option to cancel your LSAT score. LSAT cancellation is a difficult decision, but it is always an option if something goes terribly awry on exam day. If you have already decided to cancel your LSAT score, there are two ways to cancel your LSAT score:

The day before the LSAT is all about getting into the right mental, physical, and emotional state to maximize your performance on the LSAT. Here are some things that you should do the day before the LSAT: 1. Wake up early You will want to be tired the night before the LSAT so that your nerves don’t keep you up all night. Waking up early will help to ensure that you are nice and sleepy by bedtime.

“I know that major has no influence in the decision process, but once read an article where most law schools look highly at engineers even with a GPA below 3.5. I currently have a 3.4 GPA in mechanical engineering and am confident I will score exceptionally high on the LSAT come December. I have robust credentials but my Law School of interest in the University of California Berkeley. Anyway, with a GPA of 3.4 (which means I will graduate with cum laude), and assume I score exceptionally high on the LSAT, what would be the probability of my acceptance to…

Do law schools take participation in Division I athletics into consideration for law school admissions? I am a 3.5 GPA and got a 152 on the LSAT. I didn’t prepare for the LSAT whatsoever and just wanted to get an idea of what it was about. I plan on studying prep books for the October test. Law Schools will absolutely take your participation in Division I athletics into consideration when evaluating your application.

HI! I am looking to take the LSAT next year in October. I was wondering, what GPA did you have going into law school? I actually had a 4.0 GPA from Arizona State University. My LSAC GPA ended up being a 3.96 I believe. (Not really sure how LSAC calculates GPA exactly, but my experience was consistent with what people usually report—a slightly lower LSAC GPA compared to the GPA your undergraduate institution reports). A high GPA certainly helped me during my law school admissions process, so if you are still in undergrad, I’d certainly recommend working as hard as…