LSAT Tips & Help Center

Research LSAT testing locations before registering for the LSAT

• Where you take the LSAT is an important factor in scoring high on the LSAT that is frequently overlooked.
• Check out our LSAT Test Site Reviews & Ratings system that we have made to help test takers find the best LSAT testing site.

Start studying at least three months before your test date.

• You can never prepare for the LSAT too much. Studying two months in advance will let you study a little bit each day, versus cramming a few weeks before the test and becoming overwhelmed.
• LSAT Blog has several LSAT study schedules you can use for your preparation.

Take many full-length practice tests

• What many students do not realize is that the LSAT is a 3.5 hour test of stamina.
• Practicing only single sections will give you a false sense of security. You must become completely comfortable with taking another 35 minute section immediately after finishing the previous one.

Proctor your practice tests

• Use the SimuGator: LSAT Edition DVD to simulate real testing conditions.
• On the real test you will not be able to take a break between sections, so do not do so on practice tests.

Strictly time yourself on practice tests

• With only 35 minutes for each section, you must learn to master how to quickly move through the questions while maintaining accuracy.
• The SimuGator: LSAT Edition DVD will help you develop your pacing skills.

Become completely comfortable with your analog wrist watch

• Since timing and self-pacing is so important to the LSAT, you should be practicing with the same analog watch you will be using on the real test.
• The SimuGator: Analog LSAT Watch meets LSAC guidelines for timing devices and makes timing yourself remarkably easy.

Take your practice tests when you will be taking your real test

• If your test is at 9:00 AM, then get in the habit of waking up early and taking your practice test at this time.

Understand every question you get wrong

• Since the LSAT is a test of technique and strategy, you must understand why you got a particular question wrong so you do not get a similar future questions wrong.

Become familiar with your testing location so you can get there 30 minutes early on test day

• On test day, you will most likely already be extremely stressed out, and the last thing you want to do is have to rush to your testing center.
• If you are not familiar with your testing center, find out where it is and how to get there. If possible, visit it the day before the test.
• If your testing center is far away, it might benefit you to get a hotel/motel room close to the testing center in order to avoid traffic, getting lost, or getting there late.

Be sure to also visit our LSAT Blog to gain advice on how to prepare for your LSAT.