The LSAT is a digital exam (administered on a tablet) that typically lasts about 3 hours (excluding breaks). It is composed of the following sections:

 Logical Reasoning (LR) – 2 section 

• Tests the ability to analyze and evaluate arguments.

• Includes short passages followed by one multiple-choice question each.

• Topics cover law, politics, science, daily reasoning, and abstract concepts.

• About 24–26 questions per section.

Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games)
– 1 section

• Presents structured logic puzzles (e.g., seating arrangements, group assignments).

• Tests deductive reasoning, rules application, and the ability to make inferences.

 

• About 23 questions total.

Reading Comprehension (RC)
– 1 section

• Long, dense passages with sets of multiple-choice questions.

• Topics often include law, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities.

• Includes a “comparative reading” set, where students compare two related texts.

• About 27 questions total.

Unscored Variable Section
– 1 section

• Could be an extra Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, or Logic Games section.

• Used to test new questions for future exams.

• Students don’t know which section is experimental, so treat all as scored.

Writing Sample
– Unscored but Required

• Taken separately online.

• Students write an argumentative essay in 35 minutes, presenting and defending a choice between two options.

• While not scored, law schools review this essay to evaluate clarity, logic, and writing ability.
   

Scoring System

Scale: LSAT scores range from 120 (lowest) to 180 (highest).
Average Score: Around 152.
Top 25 Law Schools: Typically require 165–175.
Scoring Method: Based on number of correct answers (no penalty for wrong answers).
Percentiles: Your score is ranked against all other test-takers (e.g., a 170 is about the 97th percentile).

Key Takeaways

• The LSAT measures skills, not content knowledge. You don’t need legal knowledge to succeed.
• It emphasizes critical thinking, speed, and accuracy under pressure.
• Preparation is essential—students who train with expert guidance (like FenDoDo’s Harvard Law mentor, William) often see dramatic improvements in scores.