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How to Take the LSAT

Although some people may naturally excel on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the majority must prepare for this rite of passage required for admission to law school. The test consists of five sections including reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, an experimental (not scored) section and a writing sample. The LSAT is scored from a low 120 to a perfect score of 180. Debate surrounding what constitutes the most important part of a law school applicant's package causes some exceptions, but generally speaking, law schools considered to be the most prestigious require the highest LSAT score for their applicants.

Computer with printer
Internet access
Review materials
Credit or debit card
Government-issued photo identification
Practice LSATs
Answer sheets
Timer

Instructions

Instructions
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  Visit the Law School Admissions Council's (LSAC) website, lsat.org, and download free review materials. Additionally, you may find LSAT review books for purchase online or at your local bookstore. Familiarize yourself with the different types of questions you will be asked to answer on the LSAT.
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  Register for your test date and location at the LSAC website. Pay the testing fee of $139 (as of March, 2011) with your debit or credit card online. Print one copy of your confirmation for your files and one to take with you on your taste date with your photo identification.
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  Obtain practice tests and bubble answer sheets from the LSAC's website and from any LSAT prep books you purchased. For every day that you decide to prepare for the LSAT prior to your test date, you should try to complete at least one practice test. Fill in the bubble answer sheets with pencil and use your timer during your practice tests.

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