LSAT^® PREP COURSES

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is unlike any other test you've taken. It's a skills-based exam designed to test the reading, reasoning, and writing skills that are crucial for success in law school. For many law schools, your LSAT result is one of the most important parts of your admissions file, and a higher score signals to admissions officers that you’re ready for the rigors of their law school program. The right LSAT test prep course will help you raise your score and your confidence on test day.

How you study for the LSAT exam depends on your LSAT goals, preferred study style, schedule, and more. The best way to study for the LSAT exam is to find a method that works for you, make a study plan, and consistently stick to it. You may want to study in person in a traditional classroom, in an engaging live online classroom, on your own, or even with an expert tutor. Your LSAT study plan should include learning strategies for every question type, as well as LSAT timing practice.

Before you begin your LSAT prep, familiarize yourself with the exam’s ins and outs so you can get a better idea of what you’ll be tested on and how much time you’ll need to dedicate to studying.

You can also preview one of Kaplan’s most popular LSAT live online prep classes through our LSAT free trial program. Join a live session where you can participate or just observe. This is also a great opportunity to decide if live online prep is right for you.

Well, it depends. The LSAT exam is unlike any test you may have encountered in your undergraduate career. LSAT questions ask you to use your critical reading and thinking skills. At its core, the LSAT exam is a skills-based test, which means that you can learn and practice efficient strategies to answer every question you'll see on test day. It's similar to learning how to play a new musical instrument. You have to consistently practice over a period of time to see growth, improvement, and eventually mastery.

When you take the LSAT exam depends on when you'll be applying to law school. Generally, you'll want to take the LSAT exam no later than the January administration. For example, if you plan on attending law school in September, you'll want to take it no later than January of the same year so your application is on time for most schools' deadlines. Please check the various deadlines for each respective law school. Depending on your schedule and when you'll have time to study, you may want to test over the summer in June or July, the year before you submit your application.

How long you’ll spend studying for the LSAT exam depends on where you start, your target score, and your schedule. Because it’s a skills-based test, you'll want to prepare over several weeks and months to learn how to apply LSAT strategies efficiently and consistently. Regularly practice with real, officially released LSAT exams like the ones in your Kaplan LSAT prep course until you reach your goal score multiple times.

The LSAT exam has two multiple-choice question types: reading comprehension and logical reasoning. The reading comprehension questions measure your ability to read and understand examples of long, complicated materials. The logical reasoning questions assess your ability to complete arguments, analyze information, and critically evaluate. Altogether, the LSAT exam measures your ability to read and understand complex texts, draw reasonable inferences, and evaluate arguments. Technically, you don't need any prior knowledge for the LSAT exam, but you will need to think critically under time constraints, which is challenging.

While the digital LSAT content is exactly the same as what you’d see on the pen-and-paper LSAT exam, there are a few things to keep in mind about how the test is administered.

First, because you’ll be given a scratch paper booklet for note-taking, you should develop a note-taking organization system so you don't get confused by your notes as you test. The amount of scratch paper provided differs based on whether you’re testing in person or remotely.

Second, get used to flagging questions that you skip or aren’t sure about. The digital LSAT exam has a flagging feature that allows you to revisit any questions that need a second look.

Third, when the five-minute countdown begins, fill in a bubble—even if it’s just a guess—for any remaining unanswered questions so none remain unanswered at the end of the test. You'll be able to see the countdown clock for the last five minutes, so you'll know exactly how much time you have to go back and double-check your answers.

When it comes to the maximum number of LSAT attempts, it’s important to consider the timeframe. You’re allowed to take the LSAT exam up to five times in five testing years and a total of seven times over a lifetime.

Thankfully at Kaplan, we take a “one-and-done” approach to test-taking. We help you prepare thoroughly the first time so you’ll find no surprises on exam day.

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) reports your score for up to five testing years after you take the exam.

Plan to dedicate 250–300 hours on your LSAT prep. Many students break it up over a period of three to four months, studying 20–25 hours a week. You’ll have enough time to master the material and get comfortable with the exam format. This recommendation includes all of your prep, such as LSAT classes, self-study, tutoring sessions, and practice exams.

The following Kaplan courses are approved for VA reimbursement:

- Live Online

- On Demand

- Tutoring

- Premium Tutoring

- Bootcamp

Individuals eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill^® (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (MGIB-AD or Chapter 30), Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR or chapter 1606), or Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA or Chapter 35), may be eligible to pursue training in LSAT prep courses.

If you have not yet applied for education benefits, you will need to submit an Application for VA Education Benefits (VA Form 22-1990). You may apply for benefits at www.va.gov/education.

For more details, please see the VA Preparatory Course Fact Sheet.

GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.