LSAT Jumpstart
OVERVIEW
The LSAT Jumpstart program is a series of workshops hosted annually by the Pre-Law Advising Services office to support students' LSAT preparation. This program is primarily designed for students (and alumni) planning to sit for an LSAT in the upcoming 4-12 months. This program provides an excellent foundation to begin LSAT study and learn about various LSAT resources available to prospective law students.
2024 LSAT JUMPSTART
The 2024 LSAT Jumpstart is a virtual series consisting of four sessions, including a practice LSAT.
SESSION 1: LSAT OVERVIEW WITH LSAC
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
6:00 pm via Zoom
Prepare for test day by getting to know the LSAT. In this session, Katya Valasek, LSAC's Director of Prelaw Advising, will provide an overview of the LSAT, share information on LSAT support and resources available through LSAC, and provide details about the LSAT exam including administration, logistics, scoring, and a specific overview of each question type. Additionally, presenters will talk about the upcoming removal of the LSAT's Analytical Reasoning ("logic games") section and strategies for deciding which version of the LSAT to take.
This session is highly recommended for any individual planning to sit for an upcoming LSAT exam in the 2024-2025 testing cycle.
SESSION 2: READING COMPREHENSION WORKSHOP WITH BLUEPRINT
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7:00 pm via Zoom
In this workshop, Patrick Moore of Blueprint will discuss the Reading Comprehension portion of the LSAT. The purpose of LSAT Reading Comprehension questions is to measure the ability to read, with understanding and insight, examples of lengthy and complex materials similar to those commonly encountered in law school.
SESSION 3: LOGICAL REASONING WORKSHOP WITH BLUEPRINT
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
6:00 pm via Zoom
In this workshop, Abigail Lo of Blueprint will discuss the Logical Reasoning portion of the LSAT. These questions are designed to evaluate your ability to examine, analyze, and critically evaluate arguments as they occur in ordinary language.
SESSION 4: ANALYTICAL REASONING ("LOGIC GAMES") WORKSHOP* WITH BLUEPRINT
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
7:00 pm via Zoom
In this workshop, Casey Yarborough of Blueprint will discuss the Analytical Reasoning portion of the exam. These questions are designed to assess your ability to consider a group of facts and rules, and, given those facts and rules, determine what could or must be true. These questions appear in sets, with each set based on a single passage.
*Note: The Analytical Reasoning workshop is recommended for those taking the LSAT in February, April, and/or June 2024. Analytical Reasoning is being removed from the LSAT beginning with the August 2024 test administration.
PRACTICE LSAT THROUGH TESTMASTERS
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Remote Testing
Jumpstart participants will have the opportunity to take a practice LSAT through Testmasters. Information on how to register for the practice LSAT will be emailed to all registered participants. To register for Jumpstart, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the button.
BONUS! LSAT PEER PERSPECTIVES
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
4:00 pm via Zoom
Hear from a panel of recent LSAT takers as they share their perspectives and tips for a successful LSAT experience.
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Workshops are hosted in partnership with Blueprint. To learn more about Blueprint's LSAT prep options, click here.
