The HPPLC LSAT Preparation Workshop

Introduction

The course is offered before each official LSAT exam. Exact dates and times depend on instructor availability. The most well-attended classes take place in June, October, December, and February, in that order. We also try to offer a section immediately after spring break in the second semester. Enrollment is strictly limited, so plan ahead! Seating is limited to 35, with a minimum enrollment of 10. Note that the HPPLC office purchases every past LSAT exam, which students can borrow at no charge—just ask our receptionist.

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Basics

The course will usually consist of five sessions of four hours each, with usually one, but occasionally two, meetings per week, either in the evenings or on weekends, and usually in Ballantine Hall. Some instructors hold six or eight meetings that are shorter in length, but the total in-class time is always 20 hours. The present cost is $150.00; texts are available in the IU bookstore. You must have an account with the bursar's office in order to register. If you do not currently have a bursar's account, they may be able to set one up for you. Please contact them directly. The course is not given for credit.

Registration

Registration is in-person only, on a first-come first-served basis, and takes place in Maxwell 010. Unfortunately, we cannot take registrations by telephone, fax, or email.

Course structure

In general and in brief, the basic structure of the workshop should look like this [note: there are 3 types of questions on the exam that are scored. They are dealt with individually in sessions 2, 3, and 4. The more difficult sections (for most people) are handled first to give students more time to polish these skills and to ask questions throughout the course]:

• Session 1 - Diagnostic practice exam and analysis. Introduction to the course.
• Session 2 - Analytical Reasoning [Logic Games].
• Session 3 - Logical Reasoning.
• Session 4 - Reading Comprehension and Writing Sample.
• Session 5 - Practice exam; analysis. Review and questions.

Throughout we discuss time management, test-taking strategies, critical thinking skills, and any questions students bring to the course.

This course is a supplement to home preparation. You will still have to do much on your own [as you should with any preparation course], and a major goal of the workshop is to help you do that effectively.

Instructors

Our instructors are usually law students or doctoral candidates from the Philosophy Department who specialize in logic.

Other options

Remember that not every student will need to take a preparation course in order to adequately prepare for this critical exam. A Prelaw Advisor would be happy to discuss preparation options with any student individually. Just call 855-1873 for an appointment.

Don't forget...

Admission to law schools remains extremely competitive. The LSAT score is more critical than ever. Although law schools look at the entire portfolio and the "whole person," for most applicants the LSAT remains by far the single-most important factor in admissions.

Employment

If you are interested in employment as an instructor for our LSAT workshops, please email Mac Francis with information regarding your background and qualifications.

For information call HPPLC at 855-1873, email hpplc@indiana.edu or visit Maxwell 010.