LSAT官方解题指南.pdf

1 PREPARING FOR THE LSAT Most law school applicants familiarize themselves with test di- The five multiple-choice sections of the test contain three dif- rections and question types, practice on sample tests, and ferent question types. The following pages present a general study the information available on test-taking techniques and discussion of the nature of each question type and some strate- strategies. Although it is difficult to say when you are suffi- gies that can be used in answering them. Directions for each ciently prepared for the LSAT, very few people achieve their question type, sample questions, and a discussion of the an- full potential without some preparation. You should be so fa- swers are also included. When possible, explanations of the miliar with the instructions and question types that nothing sample questions indicate their comparative level of difficulty. you see on the test can delay or distract you from thinking Next, the writing sample is described, including directions about how to answer a question. At a minimum, you should and example prompts. review the descriptions of the question types (below) and sim- The following descriptive materials reflect the general na- ulate the day of the test by taking, under actual time ture of the test. It is not possible or practical to cover the full constraints, a practice test that includes a writing sample. Tak- range of variation that may be found in questions on the LSAT. ing a practice test under timed conditions helps you to Be aware that material may appear in the test that is not de- estimate the amount of time you can afford to spend on each scribed in the discussion of question types found here. For question in a section