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Logical Reasoning (Arguments) Section
The Logical Reasoning Section has multiple-choice
questions that ask test takers to analyze and evaluate
arguments. For example, test takers might ha
ve to select
the answer choice that strengthens or weakens an argument,
or identify the conclusion.
Logical Reasoning Section at a Glance
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2 sections
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About 25 questions each
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35 minutes each
Skills Tested
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Ability to determine main
points of arguments
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Ability to apply logic to
abstract concepts
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Ability to find relevant
information within a text
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Ability to analyze and
evaluate arguments
Analytical Reasoning (Games) Section
The Analytical Reasoning Section presents test takers with
logic "games" (for example, arranging tea cups on a shelf
or dinner guests at a party) and asks them to draw
conclusions, make deductions, or make predictions based on
a predetermined set of rules.
Analytical Reasoning Section at a Glance
About 25 questions
35 minutes
Skills Tested
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Ability to understand
effects of rules on decisions and outcomes
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Ability to determine
relationships between concepts
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Ability to analyze
situations and draw conclusions based on set guidelines
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Ability to apply logic to
ambiguous or complex situations
Reading Comprehension Section
The Reading Comprehension Section has 4 passages, each of
which are between 400 and 500 words long. Each passage is
followed by a list of questions.
Reading Comprehension Section at a Glance
About 27 questions
35 minutes
Skills Tested
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Ability to draw inferences
based on text
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Ability to determine main
ideas of passages
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Ability to find relevant
information within a text
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Ability to understand a
dense, scholarly text
Essay Section
The Essay Section is not
graded, but it is sent to law schools with your LSAT
score. It's sometimes used as a "tie breaker" when 2
candidates seem to be equal in other measures.
Test takers are given one of two prompts:
The Decision Prompt
Students are presented with
a hypothetical s cenario and given a choice
between 2 different actions. Students then must choose
which action is better and support their decisions with
reasons why.
The Argument Prompt
Students are presented with
a brief passage in which the author makes a case for some
course of action or interpretation of events by presenting
claims backed by reasons and evidence. Students must
discuss the cogency of the author’s case by critically
examining its line of reasoning and use of evidence.
Essay Section at a Glance
35 minutes
Skills Tested
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Ability to form an argument
based on given facts
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Ability to support an
argument
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Ability to use written
English to express an idea
Experimental Section
The Experimental Section is used to test potential
questions for future LSATs. It's presented as an extra
logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, or reading
comprehension. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell
which part of your test is experimental, so be sure to
give equal effort to each section.
Experimental Section at a Glance
35 minutes
About 25 questions
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