CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What is the LSAT?
LSAT stands for Law School Admissions Test. It's a standardized test administered 4 times a year. It includes 3 types of questions: 1) reading comprehension, 2) analytical reasoning, and 3) logic reasoning. The score range for the LSAT is 120 to 180, with 120 being the lowest and 180 being the highest.
When should I take the LSAT?
The LSAT is offered only 4 times a year, so you should plan ahead for it. It's best to take the LSAT when you're confident you've had enough time to study for it. You can take the LSAT multiple times, but ideally you'll prepare in advance, take it once, and get one good score. (If you take the LSAT more
than once, law schools will be able to see all of your scores. Most schools take the
highest score.)
To plan your LSAT preparation, consider when it's offered (October, December, February, June) and determine when you're most able to study for it. The June and October dates are the most popular dates, so register extra early for those.
How do I register for the LSAT?
You can register online at www.lsac.org,
call 215-968-1001, or complete the registration forms from the current LSAT and LSDAS Registration and Information Book (available at the
Career and Community Learning Center in 135 Johnston Hall). Note that there is a registration fee for this exam.
How do I prepare for the LSAT?
Begin by familiarizing yourself with the nature of the test. You can do that by taking a practice test though the Law School Admission Council site at www.lsac.org.
Books and computerized practice tests are available at many bookstores and public libraries. You can access practice tests through the U of M's SMART Learning Commons. You can also browse books, handouts and brochures at the Career and Community Learning Center (135 Johnston Hall office).
You do not have to take an LSAT preparation course. They tend to be expensive and you can prepare for the LSAT in other ways. But you may find a prep class helpful. If so, a variety of LSAT classes are offered in the Twin Cities area:
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