Free LSAT Diagnostic & Practice Test

Why take an LSAT diagnostic?

Definitions first: a "diagnostic LSAT" is the first PrepTest you ever take, usually without studying. The term's a bit of a misnomer. You're not going to the LSAT doctor to find out what's wrong with you. Although we can and will tell you how you performed on each question type, most beginners need to work on everything. The real value of a diagnostic is that it helps you calibrate your studying in three ways:

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   You'll get a sense of how hard the test is—or maybe learn that it's not as hard as you thought.

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   You'll find out how many points you need to gain to reach your goal score.

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   You'll experience both section types, Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, and learn whether you need to spend more time on one than the other. Most people start with Logical Reasoning, since it makes up two of the three scored sections.

The best way to do all three is to take a full, official LSAT PrepTest. Get started with a free account.

All about the LSAT

The LSAT is four multiple-choice sections, 35 minutes each, taken in one sitting. All told, it takes about 2.5 hours. 7Sage's digital tester follows the same structure.

Only three of the four sections count toward your score: two Logical Reasoning and one Reading Comprehension. The fourth is an unscored section of either type, used to test future questions. It can come in any order and looks just like a scored section, so treat every section as if it's real. There's also LSAT Argumentative Writing, an unscored essay you complete separately from the main exam, before your score is released.

What's a good LSAT diagnostic score?

A diagnostic tells you where you're starting, not where you'll end up. What matters is the gap between your score and the one you'll need to get into your dream school.

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Make the most of your practice test

If you're serious about prepping for the LSAT, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your diagnostic.

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   Expect the test to be hard.

   If you've never taken a PrepTest before, don't expect to sail through it and come out with a stellar score. People study for months or even years before they start scoring well. Treat this practice test more like a scouting mission: you want to see what you're up against before taking on the LSAT for real.

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   Take the test under realistic conditions.

   When you take the LSAT for real, you'll need to be in a quiet, distraction-free space with no one else in the room. You'll be allowed earplugs, but no headphones. Your phone will need to be turned off and kept out of reach. You can only have one monitor in front of you—no extra screens or devices. Take your practice test under the same conditions to get an accurate impression of what you're up against. Find a calm area away from roommates, coworkers, significant others, pets, parents, whatever.

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   Take it all in one sitting.

   The LSAT is long, but if you're serious about taking the LSAT, you'll have to make time for PrepTests sooner or later. You can't split the test up into smaller chunks on test day, so treat your practice test the same way.

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   Use the breaks.

   It can be tempting to skip your breaks to get through the test a little faster, but trust us: it's not worth it. You should especially take advantage of the 10-minute break between sections 2 and 3. Drink some water, do some jumping jacks, and get psyched for round two.

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   Don't waste time on the intro text for each section.

   Each section on the LSAT has a little intro page that pops up when you first start it. The clock is already ticking at that point, and the instructions amount to "Read the question and choose the best answer."

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   Be ready to skip questions.

   On most tests you've taken, you probably started at the beginning and finished at the end. On the LSAT, though, it's not just normal to skip questions, it's almost necessary to getting a good score. Every question is worth the same amount of points, so if you get stuck on one, you'll have less time for others that might click faster. If you have time left at the end of the section, go back to the ones you skipped.

After your diagnostic

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   Blind review your answers

   When the real LSAT ends, you're done. But at 7Sage, we think reviewing your practice test is critical to the learning process. We recommend that you take a second look at the questions you weren't sure about and change any answers you think you got wrong.

   We call this process "blind review" because you're reviewing your work while still blind to the right answers. We even score your test twice: once based on your "actual" take and a second based on your blind review. The second score reveals what you could get at your current skill level if you weren't limited by time.

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   Compare your blind review score to your goal score

   If your blind review score is below your goal score—as most people's is—you probably need to start with the basics. Make sure you can understand arguments, identify assumptions, and recognize logical patterns. Our automatic study scheduler can create a personalized curriculum.

   If your blind review score is already above your goal, you just need to work on your speed. Take drills, sections, and more PrepTests.