What skills does the LSAT test? How should an applicant prepare for the LSAT?
The LSAT tests an applicant’s ability to read critically and accurately, analyze fact patterns rigorously, manage and process information that may be unfamiliar, and draw conclusions and inferences from text or other sources of information, all under significant time pressure. Accordingly, courses which develop critical thinking and analysis, reading and comprehension skills, and logical inference are recommended. Further, practicing on old LSAT tests (available through the Law School Admission Council) is a definite requirement for success on the actual test.
