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Law School Admission Game: Play Like An Expert | Interview

2013-06-14T10:15:00.000-04:00

I interviewed law school admission consultant Ann Levine earlier this week. In case you missed it, she just released a new edition of The Law School Admission Game. The second part of our interview is below. How much time should one spend revising a personal statement, and how can one tell when it's *finished*? Some people really struggle with writing, and some people do it quickly and (

June 2013 LSAT Update | LSAT Diary | Non-Traditional Student

2013-06-11T14:45:00.000-04:00

This LSAT Diary is from Bob, who just took the June 2013 LSAT. (See his previous LSAT diary.) This diary is excerpted from an email that Bob wrote to me. If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please fill out this survey. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.) Leave Bob some encouragement and share your thoughts below in the comments! Bob's LSAT Diary: As

Law School Admission Game by Ann Levine | Interview

2013-06-11T11:45:00.000-04:00

Law school admission consultant Ann Levine just came out with a new edition of The Law School Admission Game. I recently interviewed Ann about her book and the law school admission process in general. Our discussion follows. You published the first edition of your book back in 2009. What's changed since then, and what new advice do you have for law school applicants today? Some

June 2013 LSAT Discussion

2013-06-10T16:46:00.005-04:00

Congratulations, you're now done with the June 2013 LSAT! This is an open post where you can leave comments and answer each others' questions about the test, now that the hard part is over. Check out past June LSAT score release dates, and see my prediction about when June 2013 LSAT scores will be released. If you think the test went well, congrats! Read about admissions. If you're not so

June 2013 LSAT Score Release Dates

2013-06-06T21:00:00.000-04:00

Good luck to everyone taking the June 2013 LSAT! The June 2013 LSAT scores / results are scheduled to be released via email by Friday, July 5, 2013, so you'll have to wait for your LSAT score. However, the scores usually come out a bit earlier than scheduled. Let's look at the trend over the past several years (click to enlarge): I've never heard of scores coming back on

Want to take the LSAT in Spanish? Try Puerto Rico.

2013-06-05T10:30:00.000-04:00

Want to take the LSAT in Spanish? You'll have to take it in Puerto Rico, but it's possible. Here are the details straight from LSAC (PDF, page 8): For the first time, test takers in Puerto Rico who register for the February 2014 LSAT will be able to choose to take the test in either English or Spanish. This option will be available only in Puerto Rico, and scores for the Spanish LSAT will

June 2013 LSAT Questions and Answers

2013-05-24T10:30:00.000-04:00

The June 2013 LSAT is rapidly approaching. What questions do you have about studying for the LSAT? This is an open post where you can leave comments and answer each others' questions as Test Day approaches. (If you're looking for general advice on improving in Logic Games, Logical Reasoning, or Reading Comprehension, please note that I've already written plenty of blog posts on these

LSAT PrepTests 69, 70, and 71 (June, October, December 2013 LSATs) Price Increase

2013-05-20T15:43:00.001-04:00

If you're preparing for the LSAT on a budget, take note: LSAC is charging $10 for LSAT PrepTests 69 (June 2013 LSAT), 70 (October 2013 LSAT), and 71 (December 2013 LSAT) when purchasing through its website. I'll offer these LSAT PrepTest PDFs for less here on LSAT Blog as soon as possible. That should be approximately 3 weeks after the test date (when test-takers receive their scores for

LSAT Reasoning in the Real World | Examples

2013-05-17T10:30:00.001-04:00

I recently posted some real-world examples of potential LSAT-style correlation/causation confusion. However, I saw a few articles this week in the NYTimes where correlational relationships were questioned: 1. Scientists questioned a correlational relationship they saw between dog ownership and reduced heart disease risk: But most of the evidence is observational, which makes it impossible

LSAT PrepTest 67 Explanations Available for Instant PDF Download

2013-05-07T22:00:00.001-04:00

Complete explanations for all 4 sections of LSAT PrepTest 67 (October 2012 LSAT) are now available for instant PDF download. Both Logical Reasoning sections, the Logic Games section, and the Reading Comprehension section have been fully explained. One of the most common requests I get from my students and blog readers is for explanations of particular LSAT questions. Although I'll explain any

Sample Thank You/Cover Letter for Law School Recommenders

2013-05-03T10:30:00.000-04:00

The below sample thank you / cover letter for law school recommenders is from A Guide to Law School Recommendations. Dear Professor Johnson, Thank you so much for agreeing to write a law school letter of recommendation for me. I thought that you would be an excellent person to write this letter because you said that my paper on the impact of historical conflicts in the Middle East today

LSAT PrepTest 68 Explanations Available for Instant PDF Download

2013-04-26T10:30:00.000-04:00

Complete explanations for all 4 sections of LSAT PrepTest 68 (December 2012 LSAT) are now available for instant PDF download. Both Logical Reasoning sections, the Logic Games section, and the Reading Comprehension section have been fully explained. One of the most common requests I get from my students and blog readers is for explanations of particular LSAT questions. Although I'll explain

LSAT Prep: Correlation vs. Causation

2013-04-19T10:30:00.002-04:00

The world is full of people taking correlational relationships to be causal ones. Here are two examples I've come across recently for you to dissect: 1. An advertisement in the New York City subway consists of the following: So, the evidence is the correlation (in yellow): "Kids of teen moms are twice as likely not to graduate than kids whose moms were over age 22." And the

How to Avoid a Disappointing LSAT Score

2013-04-11T09:00:00.000-04:00

There are valuable lessons to learn from those who achieved top LSAT scores and significant score increases. However, too often, we ignore the lessons we can learn from those who did not achieve top LSAT scores and/or failed to improve significantly. By studying their experiences, future test-takers can learn what NOT to do. So, I have the following questions for anyone who studied for

Online LSAT Logic Games Video Course

2013-04-03T16:30:00.000-04:00

I haven't told you guys until now, but I've been hard at work over the past several months, putting together the curriculum for a new LSAT course. I've just released the first installment - a comprehensive online LSAT Logic Games video course. Why? Because the LSAT courses currently available cost far too much money, and they waste your time with overcomplicated methods and categorization

LSAT Diary: Sticking With LSAT Prep

2013-04-02T10:30:00.000-04:00

This LSAT Diary is from Sid, who's taking the June 2013 LSAT. He writes in with his plans to stick with LSAT prep. If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please fill out this survey. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.) Leave Sid some encouragement below in the comments! Sid's LSAT Diary: I'm a 20-year-old junior pre-law student studying for the LSAT. I

U.S. News Law School Rankings 2014

2013-03-12T11:55:00.003-04:00

The 2014 U.S. News law school rankings were just released this week. Here are the 2014 U.S. News Rankings for the top 14 law schools (some are tied): 1. Yale 2. Harvard 2. Stanford 4. Columbia 4. Chicago 6. NYU 7. UPenn 7. UVA 9. Berkeley 9. Michigan 11. Duke 12. Northwestern 13. Cornell 14. Georgetown For those of you keeping score, they're

Online LSAT Logic Games Video Course Syllabus

2013-03-07T16:28:00.000-05:00

Because I want you to see exactly what you'll be getting in my online LSAT Logic Games video course, I'm including the entire syllabus below. These are the contents of the course. General Thoughts on Logic Games Introduction to Logic Games Overview: Types of Logic Games Habits of Top Scorers Logic Games Approach Importance of Making Inferences Specific Question Types Orientation

February 2013 LSAT Score Release Dates

2013-02-28T19:00:00.000-05:00

Update: For the first time ever (that I know of, anyway), LSAC released scores on the scheduled release date for a test administration. This may have been due to inclement weather (details below). Good luck to everyone taking the February 2013 LSAT! The February 2013 LSAT scores / results are scheduled to be released via email by Wednesday, March 6, 2013, so you'll have to wait for your

LSAC's Website Down? | Update

2013-02-28T16:54:00.001-05:00

LSAC has provided an update with details on the recent website outage from the president of LSAC, Daniel Bernstine. I've published it below in its entirety. Letter from LSAC: February 28, 2013 As you know, for the last 48+ hours, many law schools and applicants have been unable to access LSAC’s websites, including ACES and LSAC.org. I will get into the details of what happened. First, I

LSAC's Website Not Working

2013-02-27T17:51:00.003-05:00

LSAC's Director of Communications just sent me an update about how the current issues with their website will affect law school application deadlines. The update: Due to internet issues that have affected the ability of applicants to access LSAC’s website since yesterday, LSAC has been communicating with law schools that have a March 1, 2013 application deadline in order to determine

LSAT Diary: Non-Traditional Student

2013-02-22T10:30:00.000-05:00

This LSAT Diary is from Bob, who's taking the June 2013 LSAT. He writes in with his thoughts on beginning his LSAT prep. This diary is excerpted from an email that Bob wrote to me. If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please fill out this survey. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.) Leave Bob some encouragement below in the comments! Bob's LSAT Diary:

February 2013 LSAT Snow Cancellation?

2013-02-07T15:30:00.000-05:00

Are you planning to take the February 2013 LSAT on Saturday in New England? If so, you may be in for a surprise. There's a decent chance that your test center will be closed due to an impending blizzard, and your test postponed to a make-up Saturday 1-3 weeks from February 9th. There's precedent for this - it happened in December 2009 and February 2010. In both cases, LSAC sent an email to

LSAT Diary: My Illogical Love of the LSAT

2013-02-01T10:30:00.000-05:00

LSAT Blog reader Peter wrote a column for his school newspaper titled, "My Illogical Love of the LSAT," and he graciously agreed to share it on the blog. I hope you enjoy it! If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please fill out this survey. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.) *** I would like to dedicate this column to everyone out there who has

7 Tips for a Top LSAT Score

2013-01-25T10:30:00.000-05:00

In this LSAT Blog post, I've compiled 7 tips from blog readers with top LSAT scores and significant score improvements. (Read previous LSAT Diaries compilations.) Enjoy, and please fill out this survey if you'd like to be in LSAT Diaries. 1. "If you are just starting to kick around the idea of taking the test, and the next administration is in 2 months, I would advise holding out a few more