So I just received my university diploma in the mail and now that we are in lockdown again I have decided to start studying for the LSAT. I have never been set on law school but it has always been an idea I've toyed with. I feel like right now it is especially hard to make any long term decisions but I want to be working towards something.

Anyways, I have started the 7 Sage program, have never done a practice LSAT and am completely new to all of this. I really want to write the LSAT sometime next year I am just finding this all a little overwhelming. I am seeing a lot of people start study groups online here but are all way more advanced than me!

If anyone is in the same boat or is sharing similar sentiments and wants to encourage each other! Let me know!

I took the LSAT in November but am registered to retake in January. My hope is to apply for fall 2021 admissions at Pace Law School, their deadline is June 1st. However, I was doing some research and saw you have to apply for FASFA financial aid by November of the previous year you intend to go to law school? I'm looking for some insight into the loan process for law school, any feedback is great!

Hi! I’m in search of a tutor for the January LSAT. This isn’t my first time taking the test, and I’m looking for someone that can help me break my plateau. My goal score is a 160, and I just need someone to push me, and provide me with some motivation that I am lacking. I am ready ASAP so interested tutors please contact me for one-on-one sessions. I am looking for regular sessions more than once on a weekly basis until the exam. Obviously the exam is not far away so I need someone who is ready to commit to me, as I will to them. I am a diligent student, I’m just feeling frustrating with my lack of improvement.

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Hi! I'm looking to find a group currently scoring in the low 170s, aiming to break 174+. Please send me a message if you're interested in doing one PT together per week and discussing!

Ok so I feel very confident at identifying these errors in conditional logic, however when they are in abstract terms in the flaw questions it slows me down because I get a little unsure.

I just took PT64.S3.Q4 and was stuck on a mistaken negation where the correct AC says: "does not present any evidence that the document names every member of the trade group"

How exactly does that indicate a mistaken reversal? I was stuck on this question for 2 minutes when I had the right answer selected by process of elimination the whole time.

What are the other common written examples that I should keep an eye out for? I'm looking for common answers or key words to look for that indicate: mistaken negation, mistaken reversal, as well as confusion of necessity versus sufficiency.

Are there any other than these three that I should be aware of?

Admin Note: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-3-question-04/

I've recently seen quite a few people saying PT's from the 30's, 40's, and 50's are relatively easier than the newer tests. Should I skip those and only PT newer ones?

Anyone planning to take Lsat in april aiming for above a 165

Hello fellow 7sagers, I am writing in hopes of finding advice. My actual score has consistently been 149 while my BR score has been 161. How do I close this gap? Any insight is more than appreciated. Thank you!

Could someone help me to see if I reasoned this out properly. This test really testing my patience in life. I didn't even know lake trout was a fish.

Conclusion: If anglers are looking for lake trout in deep temperate lakes while they are partially iced over the winter, their best bet is to avoid lake trout's summer haunts and fish for the shallow parts or close to the surface.

The premise tells us that there are four seasons:

Winter-the coldest water is at the top (goldmine for lake trout)

Late Winter- the "turnover" period when the coldest water is transitioning to the bottom

Summer-the coldest water is at the bottom (goldmine for lake trout)

Fall: another "turnover' where the cold water is cold water is transitioning up

Another premise: We can find lake trout in the coldest water.

If they're partially iced over the winter, it means they're not fully cold yet for anglers to find lake trout - and if the author is concluding that they avoid the summer haunts and fish for the shallow parts, it ought to be that when the deep temperate lake is partially iced, the coldest water is still at the top, and that the partially iced status isn't a full indicator of the turnover that's supposed to happen which will transport the cold water to the bottom.

A. I thought A could work but the stimulus doesn't address anything about the ease at which we could catch them. Whether it takes me 4 hours or 30 minutes to catch, this assumption doesn't need to hold because so long as I am able to catch my fish during the time of the year when they are expected to be abundant, then I'm good. The conclusion precisely advises anglers to avoid the summer haunts if they are looking to catch any lake trout in deep temperate lakes.

B. Heavy, light, denser, we don't care. I eliminated.

C. They are only found in deep tempreature lakes? Groundbreaking. Eliminate.

D. I literally do not care about how they feed. I want to know why the author is make such a specific recommendation. If their feeding habit was connected to their ability to get caught, we would take a second look. Because it's not, we gracefully, eliminate.

E. This is the last contestant in the running towards becoming my next top answer. As they are partially iced over the winter, the expectation is that the cold water is making its way to the bottom where I can get lake trout butttttttt the author is telling me to avoid it. Why? It ought to mean that the partial ice is a false alarm and that the cold water isn't ready yet to make its way to the bottom (summer) where lake trout can be found. If we negate this, "in deep temperate lakes with the ice residue, the turnover has occurred" which will put the coldest water at the bottom. That would mean the author is sabotaging us, and destroys the argument.

This question took me a good 30 minutes to break it down but typing it out actually help. Can anyone let me know if I overlooked anything. And more important, how do you quickly attack such a heavy stimulus under time constraints.

Admin Note: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-80-section-1-question-17/

Study together? Commiserate? Inspire? Support?

I am about to begin study again, aiming for a summer 2021 test date for Fall 2022.

Curious to know if anyone else in this boat wants an oar mate?

Hello everyone,

I am planning to buy Manhattan 5lb book to practice more drills.

I have started CC in logical reasoning but realized that the drills that are provided in the CC on various topics are not enough for me to apply my knowledge. Also, I am doing prep tests on different topics with various difficulty levels, parallel to obeying the blind review method. But that as well is not giving me the satisfaction.

I need a book that gives me lots and lots and lots of drills from easy to difficult, and which is also segregated by various topics.

I am doubtful whether to purchase loophole or to purchase Manhattan 5lb. Kindly address me with your opinions on the same. Also, if any other book is said to be good, kindly let me know. I am open to the vast category of discussions that help me learn faster and quicker.

Thank you.

Idk what i'm looking for here but I am definitely feeling upset. I wrote in 2018 and only got 151.

After nearly 3 months of studying, I am now PTing 151-154 with a few outlier scores of 158-159. I didnt know if i would hit my goal (low 160s) but I thought there is no way that I couldn't at least do better than the last time when I took it without even studying.

Im writing in January which is my last opportunity to get a good score for this application cycle and I am just feeling so defeated. I feel like all of this money and time was probably just a waste because I'm not improving even though I am studying constantly and taking breaks when I feel like I need them.

Any advice?

I just finished my LSAT Prep Test June 2007 (timed & blind review) and the curriculum showed me my score and answer sheet then took me to Main Point & Main Conclusion Questions. Do I continue with the curriculum or am I supposed to review the answers of my PT first?

I am drilling reading comprehension and I average around -11 timed, not able to finish answer questions, to getting around -3/-4 untimed. I feel like I take forever.

Any tips on bridging the gap? Completing all passages on time? Links to your favorite resources or tips already mentioned in discussion forums?

Thank you very much in advance.

What is the best way to improve Logic Games performance? My issue is lacking speed. I have been re-doing Logic Game problem sets, but have run into the problem of running out of problems to do. I did poorly on the last actual LSAT in November as result.

When schools have prompts asking how the program at X Law will help you in your future professional and/or academic pursuits, should you explain how in each paragraph or tie it up at the end?

I am wondering if anyone has taken the Flex using a standing desk or knows if they are allowed. I haven’t found anything definitive in my searches. Thanks!

Hello fellow LSAT takers,

I recently read a thread that discussed scoring below the median just like me. I noticed there was a large out-poor of comments. Yet, I have been unable to find study groups for those whose performance is sub-par.

I was so grateful that someone finally posted about it.

Anyway, I am now extending an invitation to those in the same boat and anyone willing to help.

Feel free to drop a comment or join in group me. :)

Created 12/12/2020

Thank you to @daisyharding08 for organizing. This group is now closed.

Does anyone who has taken the Flex have a recommendation on a time slot to choose? I have been taking PT's usually around 12/1PM but not sure if its a good idea to continue doing that as I'm sure the volume will be higher during that time on test day, just trying to avoid any technical difficulties.

Any other Flex advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi guys, is anyone interested in being study partners for the Jan LSAT? I took the November LSAT and got a 168 (was PTing a lot higher but oh well I'll try again!). I'm a bit rusty because I haven't studied in a while but am confident I can pull this off in Jan. I'm thinking of doing BR calls/ discussions and sharing strategies and schedules just to stay motivated, because I've been having a hard time getting back into studying and I think this is a really helpful way to stay on track

Also - I'm usually on the east coast but am currently staying with family in Asia right now (and doing the Asia LSAT flex in Jan), but can be flexible with time zones!! My time zone is 10 hours and 30 mins ahead of eastern time

Let me know. Good luck!

Does anyone out there have any inkling whatsoever whether the lsat dates to pick from will be. 11-15 or 18-22??

can anyone help me the availability of the book "the loophole in LSAT logical reasoning" written by ELLEN Cassidy?

I stay in India, the book is unavailable on amazon, flipkart and other online websites.

I need a readable copy or atleast a PDF that can be printed.

the website of the publisher itself has not mentioned the international courier facilities for the book to reach me.

If there is anyone, with anyleads, I 'll be obliged.

thank you.

Hi y'all,

So I had taken the LSAT earlier and scored 167 on it. I was quite content with my score and was ready to apply with it this cycle but then couldn't do so due to some family situations and Covid. I am an international if that matters.

So I plan on taking the LSAT Flex in April and wanted some input on how should I go about it?

Important points to note: I am working full-time (its a hardcore job with me working 10-12 hours every day on weekdays and I can possibly only study properly on weekends).

I used to do either really well or really bad on LG. Moderately consistent on LR. RC my best days were -3 otherwise I rotated between -5 to -7.

My test average before I took the exam was 167-168 (so right about where I scored). BR used to be low 170s.

Thanks a lot fellow sagers!

Also, a shoutout to Sami for my previous 167. I took her weekend free tutoring sessions that she used to give. Really helpful in every way!

Is there ANY possibility that LSAC will be releasing any more flex tests? I know they released May months after it took place, but I was wondering if there is any possibility of LSAC releasing the June, July, or August tests? I'm really hoping for new materials.

The structure of the stimulus in both of these argument part questions seem very similar and the argument part identified in question stem seems similar as well.

Why is it that the last sentence in 8 "our sun has an unusually high abundance of these heavier elements for its age" is not an intermediate conclusion but that the last sentence in 20 "the heavy industrial activity of coal mining would force most of them to close" is an intermediate conclusion?

#help

Admin Note: PT87.S3.Q8: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-87-section-3-question-08/

PT87.S3.Q20: https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-87-section-3-question-20/