The is designed to assess applicants’ critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills, as these are the aptitudes deemed most predictive of successful performance as a law student. The test consists of four 35-minute sections of multiple choice questions (three scored and one unscored), plus an unscored writing section to be used as a writing sample for law school admissions. The multiple choice questions fall in two categories: Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning.
Because the LSAT is unlike the standardized tests you may have taken for undergraduate admissions, you should prepare carefully. We recommend beginning with free resources to identify your strengths and weaknesses, then considering paid options depending on your budget, learning style, and availability.
Books on Reserve in the Library
SCU has purchased a handful of LSAT prep books (all updated for the 2024 test change, with hundreds of practice questions and some full-length tests) and made them available on 24-hour reserve in the library. To check them out, go to the Library Help Desk during business hours. They will be available for non-renewable periods of 24 hours, to allow you time to use them while also ensuring that they will be available for other students. Do not write in the books; respond to the practice questions on a separate piece of paper or electronic document.
We have 1 copy each of the following titles (click the links to see if they are currently checked out before you go in):
- (strategies, hundreds of practice questions)
- (3 full-length practice tests in the book, study guide, review book with detailed answer explanations)
- (strategies, drills, practice questions with guided explanations)
- (strategies, drills, practice questions with guided explanations)
- (strategies, drills, and online access to 2 official practice tests)
- (strategies, drills, practice questions)
LSAC's LawHub
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) houses its pre-law resources in . It includes application and admissions guidance alongside a library of LSAT prep materials.
- Free version
- Khan Academy resources
- Drill sets, lessons, full and partial practice tests
- LawHub Advantage (paid upgrade)
- Many more practice tests
- Courses to help transition to law school
- Cost is $120, but for those who qualify.
Test Prep Services
The following list is a sample of popular LSAT test prep services. They include access to drills and practice tests, on-demand and live online classes, in-person classes, and personal tutoring, with wide-ranging prices. Many of these services also offer podcasts that can be accessed at no cost.
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- 3 plans ranging $69-299/month
- SCU students receive 50% off their first month of 7Sage's subscription. To receive the coupon, make a free 7Sage account using your SCU email address, then email studentservice@7sage.com and ask to apply 50% off your first month through the discount for 58ºÚÁÏÍø students.
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- Self-paced course starting at $99/month
- Live courses starting at $1299
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- Personal tutors starting at $3500
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- 4 on-demand and live options starting at $899
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- 4 plans ranging $0-295/month
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- 2 online plans starting at $199/month
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- 5 self-paced and live online options starting at $799
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- Classes and tutoring options starting at $1275