Is it okay to use old LSAT books?

Use any old LSAT prep book you find on a bookstore’s shelf. Many companies don’t use real LSAT questions in their books. Unfortunately, many non-LSAC questions don’t adequately reflect the LSAT and even contain mistakes. If an LSAT test prep book uses real LSAT questions, it’ll say so on the cover.

How many practice tests should you take before the LSAT?

Some LSAT “gurus” suggest taking 30, even 40 practice tests in the course of several months; others recommend taking one or two tests a day in the weeks leading up to the exam. Cranking out test after test is a grueling regimen, and not necessarily a productive one.

Are LSAT prep books worth it?

You can improve your overall score significantly by providing just a few more correct answers on the exam. An LSAT prep book can boost your study habits by providing useful skills exercises, drills, and practice questions. The best LSAT prep books focus on the skills you need to improve to earn a higher score.

Which LSAT prep tests should I buy?

The cheapest way to get most LSAT preptests is to buy them in the books of ten produced by LSAC. I recommend getting at least the first list of books: Preptests 52-61, 62-71, and 72+.

Are the newer Lsats harder?

That’s a decent analogy for the LSAT prep tests. The difference isn’t as dramatic but it’s there. Some students find newer prep tests easier, some find them harder. In my experience (so this is anecdotal, not statistical) most students tend to find the later, newer prep tests harder.

Are old Lsats harder?

Using the older tests actually provides you with a wider base of concept exposure, and lessens the likelihood that you will see something entirely “new” on test day. This is especially important on sections like Logic Games, where the variation on earlier tests is greater than we see today.

Can you study for the LSAT in 2 weeks?

Two weeks before the LSAT, you should be completing, on average, at least one full Logical Reasoning section per day in 35 minutes or less. Not only is this the best way to prepare for the rigors of the exam, it also means that you will expose yourself to all the different types of question.

How many hours a week should you study for the LSAT?

We recommend that most students look to spend 150–300 hours on LSAT prep; that’s a healthy range over a two- to three-month period at around 20–25 hours per week, which is a standard amount for most students.

How long should you study for the LSAT?

For most students, a three-month period of preparation (of approximately 20 hours per week) is a great goal. This is, of course, an estimate; most students are not all students. To find out how much LSAT prep time you’re likely to need, we recommend taking a practice LSAT to get a baseline score.