How to ace the LSAT logical reasoning section

The Law school admission test, or the LSAT, as it is commonly known, requires you to solve 92 multiple-choice questions, where your analytical and logical reasoning are assessed. Two logical reasoning sections in this test make up half of your score, increasing the importance of acing this field. This section(s) can make or break your overall score, so let us look at how to polish your logical reasoning skills.

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Understanding the section

As an aspiring law student, you need to work on the skills of analyzing, evaluating, and forming arguments. Using matters that stick to your argument and being able to work with the opposing piece of information is crucial to your profession. That’s why the LSAT examines the way you deduce matters of information from given texts. 

Each Logical Reasoning question will have a short passage, after which you will need to answer one question about it. 

Reading the passage

While reading the passage, you must ensure you understand every bit of information provided. The language used is primarily simple, and you would not need an extensive vocabulary to prepare yourself with. However, you must process the text given thoroughly before moving on to the question. Here, too, it is essential that you understand the question correctly and what it is asking of you. 

The process of elimination

One of the best methods to determine the answer, especially if you are stuck between two choices, or in the worst case scenario, all choices are eliminated. Start by eliminating the obvious choices, then look for choices with irrelevant, wrong information. Even if you eliminate two to three options, you will still have a decent chance of getting the correct answer. 

Time management

It is imperative that you do not spend too much time on one question and end up not having time for the rest. If you can’t answer it within a minute, skip the question for the time being and return to it later. Try to read it afresh the second time, and use the above methods to answer it again. 

Practice- the ultimate help

Consistency is the key to success. Ensure that you practice several logical reasoning questions in a day, after which you try to analyze your mistakes and why you got the question wrong. Read debates and editorials to build up on your foundation, preparing you to tackle questions better.

Conclusion

The logical reasoning section takes up a good percentage of your LSAT score. Proper time management, elimination, analyzing skills and consistent practice can help you score great in this section and boost your chances of getting into a great university and, ultimately, achieving your dreams. Best of luck!

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