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LSAT Exam structure
LSAT prep with 601 original practice questions, Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension drills, Argumentative Writing readiness, flashcards, and timed mocks.
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Logical Reasoning Core
45 scored + 0 pretest
Argument parts, assumptions, flaws, inference, conditional reasoning, causal reasoning, strengthen, weaken, and must-be-true tasks.
Logical Reasoning Advanced
30 scored + 0 pretest
Principle questions, analogy, parallel reasoning, paradox, method of reasoning, role questions, point at issue, and abstract argument structure.
Reading Comprehension
20 scored + 0 pretest
Main point, structure, purpose, attitude, detail, inference, comparative reading, application, viewpoint, and textual support.
Argumentative Writing
5 scored + 0 pretest
Position selection, thesis, evidentiary source use, counterargument, concession, organization, clarity, and time management for the separately administered writing sample.
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Confirm your LSAC account, test date, remote or test-center choice, score-release timing, accommodation status, identification rules, and Argumentative Writing plan before choosing a test administration.
Official Outline Coverage Map
Coverage is mapped to official outline item counts so content depth can be checked without hard-coding a single exam.
| Topic | Official outline items | Your questions | Your flashcards | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argument Parts | 13 | 78 | 8 | Priority |
| Assumptions and Flaws | 13 | 77 | 8 | Priority |
| Inference and Must Be True | 13 | 77 | 8 | Priority |
| Strengthen and Weaken | 6 | 39 | 8 | Priority |
| Principle and Analogy | 12 | 72 | 8 | Priority |
| Paradox and Method | 12 | 72 | 8 | Priority |
| Conditional and Formal Reasoning | 6 | 36 | 8 | Priority |
| Passage Structure and Main Point | 10 | 60 | 8 | Priority |
| Comparative Reading | 5 | 30 | 8 | Priority |
| Reading Inference and Application | 5 | 30 | 8 | Priority |
| Timing and Section Management | 2 | 10 | 8 | Good |
| Argumentative Writing Position | 2 | 10 | 8 | Good |
| Writing Organization and Evidence | 1 | 10 | 8 | Good |
How to use this guide
How to study for the LSAT
Use the current LSAC format as your map: make Logical Reasoning automatic, build passage structure habits, then rehearse timed sections and Argumentative Writing source use.
Pass 1: Stem control
Name the task first: infer, strengthen, weaken, assumption, flaw, method, principle, parallel, main point, detail, or writing organization.
Pass 2: Structure before answer
Find conclusion, support, gap, passage role, or source function before comparing answer choices.
Pass 3: Timed recovery
Take timed mocks, blind review uncertain items, and turn repeated misses into a short drill list.
Argument Parts
Argument-parts questions test conclusions, premises, subsidiary conclusions, background, counterpremises, indicator words, scope, and stem recognition.
Key rules
Rule 1
Argument Parts questions reward the answer that follows the official source, the professional role, and the stated facts.
Exam cue: Identify the candidate role, client or public risk, source rule, calculation, or process step being tested.
Rule 2
The strongest answer identifies the rule, safety concern, ethical duty, calculation, client factor, or process step before acting.
Exam cue: Check whether the fact pattern is using a national standard, jurisdiction rule, handbook policy, or scenario-specific instruction.
Rule 3
Eliminate answers that ignore requirements, skip documentation, overreach the role, or treat convenience as the standard.
Exam cue: Choose the compliant and professionally scoped answer before the convenient or familiar answer.
Common traps
Treating related standards as interchangeable without checking the source.
Prevention: Avoid answers that rely only on habit, ignore the stated source, skip safety or compliance steps, or choose convenience over the professional standard.
Skipping screening, documentation, authorization, sanitation, recordkeeping, or other required procedure.
Prevention: Avoid answers that rely only on habit, ignore the stated source, skip safety or compliance steps, or choose convenience over the professional standard.
Choosing an answer that protects convenience instead of client safety, public protection, or the stated professional duty.
Prevention: Avoid answers that rely only on habit, ignore the stated source, skip safety or compliance steps, or choose convenience over the professional standard.
Memory anchors
Conclusion
A conclusion is the claim the argument is trying to prove.
Premise
A premise is a stated reason offered to support a conclusion.
Subsidiary Conclusion
A subsidiary conclusion is supported by one premise and also supports a broader conclusion.
Background
Background information sets context but is not itself the argumentative support.
Counterpremise
A counterpremise is a fact that cuts against the argument before the author responds or proceeds.
Indicator Word
Indicator words can signal support, conclusion, contrast, concession, or cause.
Scope
Scope limits what the argument actually discusses and what the answer may address.
Question Stem
The question stem tells the task before any answer choice is evaluated.
Next best moves
Quick check-up
Use a short quiz to confirm the rule pattern is actually sticking.
Check-up Questions
A town should replace its diesel buses with electric buses. Although electric buses cost more initially, their fuel and maintenance costs are lower, so the town will save money over ten years. Which statement is the argument's main conclusion?
Researchers found that neighborhoods with more trees have lower summer temperatures. Because cooler streets reduce heat-related illness, the city should prioritize tree planting in its hottest neighborhoods. What role does the finding about neighborhood temperatures play?
Answer all questions to submit.
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Official resources
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Use these links for eligibility, scheduling, handbook rules, and issuer updates. Our guide helps you study; official sources tell you what the testing partner currently requires.
LSAC Types of LSAT Questions
LSAC overview of LSAT multiple-choice sections, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Argumentative Writing.
LSAC August 2024 LSAT Format
LSAC explanation of the current LSAT format with two scored Logical Reasoning sections and one scored Reading Comprehension section.
LSAC LSAT and Argumentative Writing Specifications
LSAC specification page describing section timing, variable section, and the separately administered writing sample.
LSAC LSAT FAQ
LSAC frequently asked questions about the current LSAT structure, timing, and score release.
LawHub LSAT Argumentative Writing
LawHub overview of Argumentative Writing format, timing, and source-based argument task.
FAQ
Common LSAT questions
Is this the official LSAT?
No. These are original LSAT-style practice questions aligned to LSAC public format guidance. They are not copied from secure LSAT material.
Does the current LSAT include logic games?
Starting with the August 2024 LSAT, LSAC describes the scored multiple-choice test as two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section, with no scored Analytical Reasoning logic games section.
How long is the standard LSAT multiple-choice test?
LSAC describes four 35-minute multiple-choice sections with a 10-minute intermission, for an approximately three-hour testing experience for standard test takers.
Is LSAT Argumentative Writing scored?
LSAT Argumentative Writing is unscored, administered separately, and required for score release when a test taker does not already have an approved writing sample.
How should I use the 601 questions?
Use topic drills for Logical Reasoning question families, Reading Comprehension passage skills, and writing-source organization, then run timed 75-question mocks for scored-section stamina.