{"id":1395,"date":"2023-03-05T17:40:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T01:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/?page_id=1395"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:42:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:42:46","slug":"prelaw-lsat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/pre-law\/prelaw-lsat\/","title":{"rendered":"The LSAT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <figure id=\"attachment_8864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8864\" style=\"width: 683px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/pre-law\/prelaw-lsat\/tony-tran-f8scvsw4t4e-unsplash\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8864\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8864 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/02\/tony-tran-F8sCVSW4t4E-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/02\/tony-tran-F8sCVSW4t4E-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/02\/tony-tran-F8sCVSW4t4E-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/02\/tony-tran-F8sCVSW4t4E-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/02\/tony-tran-F8sCVSW4t4E-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/02\/tony-tran-F8sCVSW4t4E-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/02\/tony-tran-F8sCVSW4t4E-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@tonny_tran?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Tony Tran<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/man-sitting-on-surface-F8sCVSW4t4E?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          The LSAT Broken Down \n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LSAT is the Law School Admissions Test.\u00a0 The LSAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test that helps law schools make admission decisions by providing a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that are essential for success in law school.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LSAT is usually administered nine (9) times a year.\u00a0 Check this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/register-lsat\/test-dates-deadlines-score-release\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LSAC webpage <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for specific dates.\u00a0 Scores required for admission vary from school to school. The LSAT is administered through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lawhub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LSAC LawHub<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and live remote-proctored via ProctorU. You can take the LSAT at home, or in another quiet, well-lit, private space.\u00a0 Ask for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/register-lsat\/lsac-policy-accommodations-test-takers-disabilities%20%20%20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">testing accommodations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if needed to perform your very best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/prepare\/types-lsat-questions\"> LSAC<\/a>, &#8220;Starting with the August 2024 LSAT, the multiple-choice portion of the test will consist of two scored Logical Reasoning sections and one scored Reading Comprehension section, plus one unscored section of either Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension.&#8221;\u00a0 You will not know which section is unscored.\u00a0 <strong>Plan for the LSAT to take three hours, with a break in between the second and third sections.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also write a 30-minute essay that will not be scored, but will be sent to all law schools to which you apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you apply to law school and then decide to retake the LSAT to try and get a higher score,<\/strong> LSAC will an updated CAS Report to the law schools your have applied to if your CAS file is current AND the LSAT is taken <b>within the same admission year<\/b> of your application.<\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><strong>Click below to learn about the different LSAT components.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-5D6-nLp1BH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-5D6-nLp1BH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Logical Reasoning <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-5D6-nLp1BH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-5D6-nLp1BH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half of your LSAT score is comprised of by Logical Reasoning.\u00a0 You are given a series of brief passages that present information and will be asked draw conclusions from the given information. Each passage is followed by one or two questions that require you to give the \u201cbest answer,\u201d possibly choosing from more than one plausible answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-5D6-nLp1BH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-5D6-nLp1BH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Reading Comprehension<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-5D6-nLp1BH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-5D6-nLp1BH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reading comprehension section includes four sections, three of which contain passages of about 400 to 500 words in length, and one comparative reading section with two shorter passages, each about 200 to 300 words in length.\u00a0 The subject matter of the reading passages will vary, but is likely to be based in the liberal arts and sciences.\u00a0 Each section will be followed by five to eight questions that measure your understanding of the passage.\u00a0 All of the information you need to answer the questions will be contained in the passages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-5D6-nLp1BH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-5D6-nLp1BH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Writing Sample<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-5D6-nLp1BH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-5D6-nLp1BH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The LSAC Writing Portion is changing, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">beginning August 2024. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The revised LSAT Writing prompt evaluates a test taker&#8217;s ability to construct a persuasive argument using multiple sources. Test takers analyze different perspectives on a debatable issue and then write an argumentative essay, taking a stance while addressing opposing viewpoints. The guided questions are designed to help you analyze the various perspectives and generate productive ideas for your essay. Most test takers will have a total of 50 minutes \u2014 15 minutes for prewriting analysis and notetaking and 35 minutes for essay writing. \u00a0Here is a sample writing prompt for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat-argumentative-writing-example?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=3\/4\/24%20-%20New%20LSAT%20Writing%20Announcement%20-%20Candidates&amp;utm_term=JD%20Accounts%2C%20Not%20Matriculated\">new version, courtesy of LSAC.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Writing Sample <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">until August 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be asked to take a position on a given topic.\u00a0 You will not be expected to have prior knowledge about the subject, and there is no right or wrong answer.\u00a0 Admissions personnel will be interested in how well you write and how well you support your chosen position.\u00a0 Unless you have a brilliant idea, stick to a traditional three to five paragraph essay: introduction, including a thesis, one to three paragraphs supporting that thesis, each paragraph built around a sub-thesis, and a conclusion.\u00a0 Take a few minutes at the beginning to plan out your essay so you stay more organized while you are writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          LSAT FAQs\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What is a good LSAT score?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-lYqLpCynQO\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-lYqLpCynQO\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest score for the LSAT is 180.\u00a0 Each law school&#8217;s admission team has a range of LSAT scores they target.\u00a0 The score range is usually published on their admissions page.\u00a0 To give you a broader sense of what some of the more competitive law schools might be looking for, here is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonreview.com\/law-school-advice\/lsat-scores#:~:text=The%20LSAT%20score%20range%20is,to%20bat%20about%2060%20percent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakdown of LSAT score percentiles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How many times is the LSAT offered?  How do I sign up?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-lYqLpCynQO\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-lYqLpCynQO\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LSAT is offered nine times a year and students register for the test on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lsac.org\/)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law School Admission Council\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0 Prospective applicants should sign up for the LSAT test a.s.a.p. based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\">LSAC LSAT web page in<\/a> order to get their preferred testing site. The testing dates tend to be January, February, March, June, August, October, and November but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/register-lsat\/test-dates-deadlines-score-release\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check LSAC\u2019s website to confirm!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Should I take an LSAT prep course?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-lYqLpCynQO\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-lYqLpCynQO\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong>We encourage you to prioritize taking advantage of the free LSAT prep resources through<a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/app.lawhub.org\/library?utm_source=dcw&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_campaign=lsat-prep-lawhub-fy24-phase-1-did-6618-cid-19900&amp;utm_content=lsat-prep-discovery&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_LOwBhBFEiwAmSEQAbxS52ywrOWA5BaFQev9_qmj39uKO_pYl10asR-FQvCKWEBhB45eAxoCS8YQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\"> LSAC&#8217;s LawHub portal <\/a><\/strong>Once you take the diagnostic LSAT in LawHub, determine additional study strategies that you need to focus most on for success.\u00a0 Some students look to <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/pre-law\/law-related-internships-fellowships-jobs\/pathway-and-or-pipeline-programs-to-law-school\/\">law school pipeline programs<\/a> for support.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>LawHub is an excellent resource for a free diagnostic LSAT and general information about the test<\/strong>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 We recommend taking the diagnostic test through LawHub to help you determine how far you are from the score you need based on the law schools you are interested in. After the diagnostic test, review the suggested study plan and decide the best course of action for studying until you reach your goal. LSAT score.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, LSAC recommends <strong>250-300 study hours<\/strong> to prepare for the LSAT.\u00a0 Plan several months ahead and create a study schedule for yourself, using an LSAT prep book and other materials from LawHub as your guide.\u00a0 If you plan on studying with a friend, we recommend studying with who has different academic strengths and weaknesses than you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>LSAC LawHub offers 4 free practice tests.\u00a0<\/strong> Take advantage of the practice tests to gauge your progress in getting closer to your target LSAT score.\u00a0 If your score differs significantly from what you were hoping for, or if you have a difficult time motivating yourself to study independently, you may benefit from taking a commercial prep course.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Many students and alumni take advantage of law school pipeline programs or application &#8220;bootcamps&#8221; to find support for LSAT preparation.\u00a0 Explore our curated list of programs <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/pre-law\/law-related-internships-fellowships-jobs\/pathway-and-or-pipeline-programs-to-law-school\/\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on which company you choose, the cost of a single course is usually between $1,000 and $1,400.\u00a0 The length of the course, the material provided, and the size of the class vary greatly from company to company, so we strongly recommend you do some research before signing up.\u00a0 You might also want to ask friends or acquaintances who have taken prep courses before for their opinions on how effective the course was and whether it really helped them improve their scores.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What LSAT preparation resources do USC students and alumni use?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-lYqLpCynQO\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-lYqLpCynQO\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong>We encourage you to take advantage of the free LSAT prep resources through<a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/app.lawhub.org\/library?utm_source=dcw&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_campaign=lsat-prep-lawhub-fy24-phase-1-did-6618-cid-19900&amp;utm_content=lsat-prep-discovery&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_LOwBhBFEiwAmSEQAbxS52ywrOWA5BaFQev9_qmj39uKO_pYl10asR-FQvCKWEBhB45eAxoCS8YQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\"> LSAC&#8217;s LawHub portal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Many students and alumni take advantage of law school pipeline programs or application &#8220;bootcamps&#8221; to find support for LSAT preparation.\u00a0 Explore our curated list of programs <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/careerpathways\/pre-law\/law-related-internships-fellowships-jobs\/pathway-and-or-pipeline-programs-to-law-school\/\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also many test preparation companies that offer virtual and\/or in-person prep resources.\u00a0 The companies include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7sage.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7Sage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blueprintprep.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blueprint<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.getprepped.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get Prepped<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaplan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lsatdemon.com\/\">LSAT Demon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lsatlab.com\/\">LSAT Lab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/testmaxprep.com\/lsat?v=2\">LSATMax<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lsat.magoosh.com\/\">Magoosh<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.powerscore.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PowerScore<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoreitup.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ScoreItUp<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.testmasters.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TestMasters\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonreview.com\/law\/testprep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Princeton Review <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Often, these organizations give discounts to students involved in pre-law related organizations.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please take your time to look at student reviews of the services the companies provide and think about which ones will support your unique learning style the most effectively.\u00a0 Note: Some of the test prep companies attend the annual Law School Fair to help connect with students who might be interested in their services.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What LSAT prep books should I use if I want to self study?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-lYqLpCynQO\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-lYqLpCynQO\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>LSAT self-studying refers to the process of preparing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) independently, without enrolling in a formal LSAT prep course or hiring a tutor. Many applicants choose to self-study for the LSAT due to various reasons such as flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and personal learning preferences. Here are a list of recommended LSAT books that are beneficial to self-studying:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/powerscore.com\/lsat\/publications\">LSAT Bibles by Powerscore (multiple versions!)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainertestprep.com\">LSAT Trainer by Mike Kim\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elementalprep.com\/the-loophole-in-lsat-logical-reasoning\/\">Loophole in Logical Reasoning by Ellen Cassidy\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Aside from books, there are effective resources available for you to study the LSAT on your own through <a href=\"https:\/\/app.lawhub.org\">LawHub\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-lYqLpCynQO\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Are there LSAT Fee Waivers and\/or free resources to study? <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-lYqLpCynQO\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-lYqLpCynQO\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LSAC offers fee waivers for their services and resources to students with financial aid. Learn more about the LSAC fee waiver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/register-lsat\/lsat-cas-fees\/fee-waivers-lsac-programs-and-services\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also, s<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everal LSAT Prep Services also offer free\/reduced price programs to student who have received an LSAC Fee Waiver<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7sage.com\/fee-waiver\/\">7Sage<\/a>: <\/span><b>$1<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/testmaxprep.com\/lsat\/fee-waiver-scholarship\">LSATMax<\/a>: <\/span><b>Free<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsat.magoosh.com\/financial-aid#:~:text=We%20currently%20offer%20a%20free,approved%20and%20is%20currently%20valid\">Magoosh<\/a>: <\/span><b>Free<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsatlab.com\/lsac-fee-waiver-program\/\">LSAT Lab<\/a>: <\/span><b>Free<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some USC pre-law student organizations have discounted rates for LSAT prep programs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--full-width-cta \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--full-width-cta\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n  \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          LSAT Testing Options: Choose Where to Take the Test\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>LSAT test takers have the choice of whether to take the test in its current online live-remote-proctored format or in person at a digital testing center. 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