WHAT IS THE LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TEST?
The LSAT is an integral part of the law school admission process in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries. It provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools can use as one of the several factors in assessing applicants.
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TEST FORMAT:
The test consists of five 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions.
- Four of the five sections contribute to the test taker’s score.
- These sections include one Reading Comprehension section, one Analytical Reasoning section, and two Logical Reasoning sections.
- A 35-minute, unscored writing sample is administered at the end of the test.
- Copies of your writing sample are sent to all law schools to which you apply.
Below is information related to preparing for the LSAT and the admissions process.
http://www.lsac.org/
Law School Admissions Council (LSAC): LSAC is the organization that formally administers the LSAT and handles law school applications for all law schools in America. Everything related to your law school application – transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, etc. – is compiled by LSAC and then sent to the schools you choose. On LSAC’swebsite you can find information including LSAT test dates, law school profiles, and a wealth of other information related to law school. You can also purchase practice LSATs and other useful materials.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/Top-Law-Schools (TLS)
Top Law Schools (TLS) is an independently run website and forum that provides information regarding all aspects of law school: pre-law, applying, admissions, life as a law school student, job prospects after law school, etc. Most of the content on TLS is created by users – students like you and I – and offers great insight into the first steps in a legal career from the eyes of those who are currently experiencing it. You can find rankings from several organizations, profiles of law schools, interviews with deans of admission, and stories, advice, and discussions from prospective, current, and former law school students.
