LSAT For Dummies - Softcover

Hatch, Lisa Zimmer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118678052 ISBN 13: 9781118678053

Verlag: For Dummies, 2014

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A detailed study guide that guarantees a high LSAT score

If you thought you left standardized tests back in high school, think again. LSAT For Dummies, 2rd Edition is an all-inclusive study guide arming you with tips and know-how for your next career move. This updated edition includes three full-length practice tests, a review of foundational concepts for every section, thorough explanations, and additional practice problems for all question types. Whether you're taking the LSAT for the first time or the third time, this book will provide the guidance and skill set you need to obtain a score that reflects your abilities. Instead of facing the process alone, turn to the trusted For Dummies brand for proven test-taking strategies and ample practice opportunities.

• Ideal for those who want to break into this increasingly competitive field, in which a high score on the LSAT lends prospective lawyers an undeniable advantage
• Examines every topic and common pitfalls covered in the test, which consists of five 35-minutes sections of multiple-choice questions and a 35-minute writing sample

For aspiring law school students, LSAT For Dummies is the most advantageous guide to increasing your score on a test that can make or break your legal aspirations.

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Lisa Zimmer Hatch, MA, and Scott A. Hatch, JD, have been preparing individuals to excel on standardized tests, gain admission to college, and secure careers since 1987. For nearly 30 years, they have provided their award-winning standardized test preparation throughout the world. Amy Hackney Blackwell, JD, PhD is a writer and former attorney. She holds a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, an MA in history from Vanderbilt University, an AB from Duke University and a PhD from Clemson University.

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Learn to:

• Prepare for test day with expert tips and strategies
• Identify common pitfalls and increase your score
• Gain confidence by taking multiple practice tests

The comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to tackling the LSAT

Scoring well on the LSAT is paramount for those applying to law school, and this updated resource provides you with the latest on how to prepare for the test with three full-length practice exams and complete explanations for all question types, including those infamous “logic games.”

• Take the LSAT Plunge — get familiar with the four parts of the test and the three types of questions, and plan your test-taking tactics to maximize your chances
• Analyze this — discover the keys to analytic reasoning, with step-by-step techniques for working out the solutions of the test’s logic games
• Pick an argument — pinpoint conclusions, assumptions, and flaws in logical reasoning questions, and strengthen and support your arguments
• Reading and writing — get acquainted with reading comprehension passages and questions, and wow ‘em with a well-argued writing sample
• Practice, practice — there’s a reason they call it “law practice.” It starts here, with three full-length, full-strength practice LSATs

Open the book and find:

• A review of foundational concepts for every test section
• Details on logic questions and pitfalls to avoid
• Advice on how to analyze arguments
• Strategies for analyze arguments
• Ways to combat test-taking anxiety
• What admissions officers are really looking for
• Ten myths about the LSAT

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1118678052
• ISBN 13: 9781118678053
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 426
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