LSAT Test Structure

The LSAT test is usually administered on Saturday mornings and lasts about 3 ½ hours. Alternate dates are available for students who cannot attend the test on a Saturday due to religious reasons. There are a total of 101 questions mostly multiple choices. The students are required to answer all the questions and hence there is no negative marking for making wrong choices. The LSAT score could range anywhere from 120 to 180 with 120 being the lower end and 180 being the higher end. Student scoring around 150 are considered to be on the average and those on 170 to be in the 99percentile.

Of the five sections in the LSAT test there are three main types of questions: Analytical reasoning questions (which involve solving logic puzzles); logical reasoning questions (which involve finding the weak point of an argument); and reading comprehension questions (which involve reading boring passages and answering questions about them). The experimental section, could either be a games, arguments, or reading section..

The writing sample section requires the students t write an essay. This part is not scored and hence does not play any role in determining the out come of the LSAT scores. The purpose of this section is to let the law schools to which the student wishes to apply to assess their writing and presentation skills by sending them a copy of the essay, along with the score sheet.