How can I ace the LSAT? What is the best way to study?
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Practice tests and more practice tests.  Take the tests under "testing" conditions (i.e. time them all out precisely as they will be on the day of the exam).  Your timing on the LSAT (and the Bar exam, for that matter) is crucial.  Good luck.
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Okay, I am a law student and I will be happy to help you with the process. You can e-mail me at: cyanne2ak@yahoo.com\nYou need to send your transcripts to LSAC, as well as your letters of recommendation. You must register with them to take the LSAT. You do NOT have to use LSAC to submit your applications, however I highly recommend using them! Almost ALL law schools in the USA accept (and many require) that you submit your application online through the LSAC. Also, many of them waive the application fee if you do so. When you take the LSAT, at the end of the test you will have to answer a question with an essay. Kaplan has the best LSAT prep books, USE THEM. When you are accepted to a law school you will have to send them official transcripts to confirm that you did recieve your undergraduate degree, etc. If you have any more questions, please e-mail me. I understand the confusion.
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The above answer is 100% incorrect. The LSAT does not test knowledge of law, mathematics, or grammar. Here are some suggestions from an LSAT teacher:\n\nStart by taking a realistic diagnostic test. If you can, attend a free practice test administered at your local Kaplan center - you will take a previously released LSAT in an unfamiliar environment under strict proctoring. Kaplan will also provide you not just a numerical score, but a breakdown of question types and a measure of your performance on each. \nArmed with the knowedge of your strengths and weaknesses, spend a month or two learning how to perform better on all the question types. Study answers and explanations to see what you've done right, so you can repeat it, and what you shold have done differently, so you can avoid it. Every 2-3 weeks (depending on your timeline), take another practice test to see how you're coming along in your knowledge. Study answers and explanations to those tests to analyze and improve your pacing and stress management.\nAbove all, consider investing in a test preparation program that will offer you techniquest on question/section/time management, help with the discipline of studying by spelling out a study schedule, and provide you with most realistic tests and questions.\n\nbest of luck!
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Here is what I haves been told many times over.... to study for exams: (If the exam is for tomorrow mornig)\n\n1)Today... study the notes carefully throughout the day\n2) Nighttime.. get a good night's sleep\n3) in the morning of the exam.. get up.. eat a good, light breakfast\n4) proceed on to the testing area
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Been there, done that, and have my license...the LSAT is NOT an accurate gauge of how well, or poorly, you'll do at law school. It is just an ignorant test that has no meaning in the long run. Of course, schools do look at how well you did, but a high score doesn't mean "you'll get it" when you get to school. Law school is about:\n\n1-Preparation-learn HOW to study and WHAT to study. Talk to someone who has been recently.\n\n2-Dedication-make sure you want to do it, and then DON"T despair or quit. They will TRY and make you quit the first year; it gets easier as you go along.\n\n3-get with another small group, become good friends. You can support each other along the way; share notes, etc.\n\nWhen you get to law school you'll see that the LSAT has no bearing. Just like good grades have no bearing on how successful you are, or how you handle yourself in court. \n\nGood luck...it can be done.
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The most effective way to study is by taking notes on the things you have to study for. Take notes when your teacher(s)gave you the date of when the test or quiz is going to be on. Don't put down EVERYTHING...only put the 'important' things down. And don't put any defintions down. Put the defintions on vocabualry cards. Once you have the notes and vocabulary cards down, study it everyday. Once you have memorized the defintions on the vocabulary cards always study at night, or in the morning. Don't do anything else when you are studying the vocabulary cards. You will be distracted and might not get it down. Study the notes too. But a better way to take notes is on a blank piece of paper leave about 4" blank by scooting to the right. Draw a line down the middle (doesn't have to be straight). After you have taken the notes, on the very left where you left it blank, write down questions, and you should number it so it will be way easier. Even after you have taken your test, you should still study it, because when you have your finals you might need it.\nThat's a really good way to study.
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The LSAT score is good for 5 years.  \n\nGo to www.lsac.org  for more information about to LSAT and law school admission process
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Law schools look at more than just LSAT scores.  There are not too many that will take a 135, however.  You may want to consider taking a prep course, e.g., Kaplan, Princeton Review, and taking the LSAT again.\n\nAre your grades good?  Do they reflect your potential as an advocate better than your LSAT score?  Try to convince admissions committees of that in your essay.  Find something to counterbalance the 135 and you have a much better chance at admission. \n\nBest of luck to you!
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study!!\n\nthats what im advised to do all the time!
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OK - you got a number of options and I'm studying for it as well so this is what I'm doing. \n\nI bought my Kaplan book, if you haven't - that's your first step right there. GMAT is a test that is TIMED and each question is worth a DIFFERENT amount - unlike the SAT/LSAT/GRE ... That said - the best way to study is to first practice taking a lot GMAT'S just like you did when you were studying for the SAT's. After you take the GMAT a lot of times, if you still don't have confidence - take a class. I suggest either Princeton Review or Test Masters. If you're on the east coast then Princeton Review or Kaplan. \n\nPractice the GMAT. The math isn't hard and the verbal is like SAT reading. Not too hard if you read a lot.
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I'm currently a 2L taking my 4th semester of exams, and here's my advice:\n\n1) Learn how to take law school exams.  At least look up some sample exams in Contracts, Property, and Torts on-line before the first one slaps you in the face.  If possible, take a law school exam writing class before your first set of exams.\n2) Have diligent study habits:  Read, take notes summarize, learn how to spot issues in your reading, learn what's important (meaning given more points), and make sure you KNOW those things\n\nAlso, many incoming students don't know:\n1) That most schools do not have quizzes or homework to subsidize your grade in the classes.  Your grade on your final exam is often the only grade you get and the TOTAL grade for the class.\n2) That many bar schools have a mandatory curve for classes that will be tested on the bar exam.  In other words, only 8% to 10% of the people in your class will get A's, and 8% to 10% will get a C- or less.\n\nLaw School is tough, and can be very rewarding.  Best Wishes!
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Here are some links but Studying law is based a lot on the State you wish to practice - each State has its own laws\n\nhttp://www.hg.org/students.html\n\nhttp://getinfo.kaplan.edu/Microsite_B/paralegal.aspx\n\nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_5704_study-lsat.html\n\nhttp://www.classesusa.com/featuredschools/programs/featured_legal.cap;jsessionid=5442C08E59561AC58560E7C31347FB94?nopopup
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Study. Know your stuff. Take notes well. Study. Get a study group. While you can have your book there, you need to know where everything is or you'll take up the whole time.\n\nGood luck!
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STUDY!\n\nNo, seriously I used the Kaplan book, I think I used the previous year's book, and I boosted my score significantly. Focus on teh section you're having the toughest time with.
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here's what you do:\nmake yourself as concentrated as possible\nthen just study. once you get into your studying you will be able to stay studying for longer and it doesnt seem as hard\ntrust me, i have had that problem before\nthink about it, would you rather have a good grade on the test or be able to play games which you can do after?
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STUDY AND TRY \nYOU WILL ACHIEVE
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1. Find a quiet place to study,\n2. Clear your study area of all distractions; and\n3. When studying, have all of the available study materials on hand to prepare for your exam.\nAll of them are brief rules to prepare for an exam, but that goes a long way to get you a passing score.