Full Description
A detailed study guide that guarantees a high LSAT score If you thought you left standardized tests back in high school, think again. LSAT For Dummies, 2rd Edition is an all-inclusive study guide arming you with tips and know-how for your next career move. This updated edition includes three full-length practice tests, a review of foundational concepts for every section, thorough explanations, and additional practice problems for all question types. Whether you're taking the LSAT for the first time or the third time, this book will provide the guidance and skill set you need to obtain a score that reflects your abilities. Instead of facing the process alone, turn to the trusted For Dummies brand for proven test-taking strategies and ample practice opportunities.
* Ideal for those who want to break into this increasingly competitive field, in which a high score on the LSAT lends prospective lawyers an undeniable advantage * Examines every topic and common pitfalls covered in the test, which consists of five 35-minutes sections of multiple-choice questions and a 35-minute writing sample For aspiring law school students, LSAT For Dummies is the most advantageous guide to increasing your score on a test that can make or break your legal aspirations.
Contents
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with the LSAT 5 Chapter 1: The L Team: The LSAT and Its Administrators 7 Chapter 2: Test-Taking Basics: Setting Yourself Up for Success 17 Chapter 3: The Lowdown on Law School Admissions 27 Part II: Analytical Reasoning: Following the Rules of the Logic Game 35 Chapter 4: Gaming the Analytical Reasoning Questions 37 Chapter 5: Proper Placement: Analytical Reasoning Ordering Games 49 Chapter 6: Type Casting: Grouping Games 65 Part III: Logical Reasoning: Picking Apart an Argument 79 Chapter 7: Analyzing Arguments: The Basics of Logical Reasoning 81 Chapter 8: Conclusions, Inferences, Assumptions, and Flaws in Logical Reasoning Questions 89 Chapter 9: Strengthening and Weakening Arguments 99 Chapter 10: Examining Less Common Logical Reasoning Question Types 107 Part IV: Reading Comprehension: Read Em but Don t Weep 117 Chapter 11: Rites of Passage(s): Types of Reading Passages and Questions 119 Chapter 12: Safe Landing: Mastering the Approach to Reading Comprehension 129 Part V: The Writing Sample: Penning a Persuasive Argument 147 Chapter 13: Pick a Side, Any Side: Responding to the Writing Sample Prompt 149 Chapter 14: Practice Writing Samples 155 Part VI: The Real Deal: Full-Length Practice LSATs 161 Chapter 15: Some Rainy-Day Fun : LSAT Practice Exam 1 163 Chapter 16: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 203 Chapter 17: Perfecting with Practice: LSAT Practice Exam 2 239 Chapter 18: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 283 Chapter 19: Even More Fun : LSAT Practice Exam 3 315 Chapter 20: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 353 Part VII: The Part of Tens 391 Chapter 21: Ten (Plus One) Myths about the LSAT 393 Chapter 22: Ten Kinds of Law You Can Practice 397 Index 401
