LSAT preparation and exam can be stressful and difficult for test takers. Although it is no longer the only administered test that Law schools accept it is the most common and the test that is reported to the ABA for research and information purposes. Hopefully, these top five books and services can help make your LSAT prep experience simple. 

Books:

The LSAT Trainer by Mike Kim is very popular among the LSAT test-taker communities. It is also one of the most affordable options. This is a self-study book. You should start at the beginning of the book and follow the directions stated. This book covers all sections: Logical Reasoning, Logic Games, and Reading Comprehension. Mike Kim guides you through each section, gives examples, and offers grills in the book. It is a typical textbook size and style. 

The Loophole by Ellen Cassidy made my top 5 because it is different. It gives you a different way to tackle logical reasoning. She covers all of the basic question types for the logical reasoning section but shows you a different way to get to the answers. I do not recommend skipping through this book. Start at the beginning, read carefully, and forget what you thought you knew. Follow her tips and you will learn a lot from the methods used in this book. 

Subscriptions and Online Prep

The LSAT Demon is my top pick for subscriptions. If you can afford the Live package approximately $300 monthly, have time to go to classes a few days a week and study for 1 hour a day? I highly recommend this service. There are many classes to choose from that include the founders as well as other tutors. This will give you the opportunity to find a teacher that works well with your learning style. They cover all 3 topics. They offer drills, practice sections, practice tests, and more. 

https://lsatdemon.com/

LSAT Lab, you can get all that you need from their classroom package which cost around $100 monthly. If you love color, animation, and videos this is perfect for you. They offer live classes but the videos are so detailed that you don’t need to attend many classes. After you create an account be sure to input your planned test date. The system will then create a learning plan for you. Feel free to follow it or go off track slightly when you need extra help or a refresher in a certain area.

 https://lsatlab.com/

7 Sage is very popular. They offer an online community for test takers who want to ask questions and communicate with other test takers. This is a good subscription to start with. It starts with basic grammar before getting into the LSAT. They set up a learning plan for you and allow you to print materials. This is good for someone who may not have access to the internet or prefer to use paper and pencil. The Monthly $69 plan can do the job. No need to get the live plan. 

https://7sage.com/

My tips: Don’t be afraid to change your LSAT prep materials. Just because something is good for your friend does not mean that it will work well for you. Apply for an LSAC fee waiver. This can help you gain free or reduced cost on LSAT prep. This is only a recommendation. Do your research and find what works best for you. Try new things in your prep and in life.

~ Javon Nicole

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