Is it wise to use scratch paper on the LSAT.

I am starting this post by admitting that it may be a stupid question (or not I am genuinely torn on this) but would it be wise to use scratch paper on the LSAT? I am taking the test in August 2026 and it will be on a computer. I know LSAC has stated they will provide a pencil and scratch paper but would that just waste time? Is it reasonable to study with no paper and pencil? Im afraid I will just waste time by writing but I also believe my accuracy could go skyrocket if I wrote down the logic instead of trying to sort it out in my head? Please give me your advice.

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RafaelOrtiz

Monday, Jun 8

@ambam It is possible you are overthinking them. LSAT tests your ability to think in a new and non-intuitive kind of way. Maybe easier questions are beating you by making you think too much and rely on a your regular way of thinking that is not apt for LSAT. Basically, stick to what the rules and lessons say. If this is not the case I apologize. I am sort of projecting what my biggest weakness was when I began studying. I would overthink the simplest questions and would make me go back to how I normally think about challenging questions which was not reflective of my studies. Continue drilling and reviewing the videos. You will see it eventually!

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