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American Bar Association-accredited law schools, such as the University of Chicago Law School or Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law, require applicants to take the LSAT. A Chicago LSAT prep course provided by Varsity Tutors can help you get ready for this important exam. The LSAT, or Law School Admissions Test, is designed to test students on the skills that they will utilize in law school. Given the range of argument and analysis skills involved, knowing how to begin preparing can be a challenge to many potential law school students. The LSAT is a key part of the application process, so you'll want to be sure you have a clear idea of what the test covers, your own strengths and weaknesses, and how to study to be as ready as you can be on the day of the test.
The test is broken up into four sections, three of which you will take at the test center, as well as a Writing section that you will complete online. The LSAT is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills in reasoning and argument to law school admissions boards, and the skills you can develop to succeed on the test will continue to be valuable should you be admitted. A Chicago LSAT course can provide you with direction in your preparation, whether you've already begun studying and are looking for extra feedback and guidance, or are looking for a way to kick-start your test prep.
What will be covered on the LSAT?
The LSAT's four sections are as follows: Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Writing. The first three of these will be taken in the testing facility and are multiple-choice test sections. These sections are delivered using digital tablets, which will be provided to you at the testing facility. The last section, the Writing section, you will complete online through a testing platform. Altogether, the test will take you slightly less than three hours. Let's take a more in-depth look at the material these sections cover, and what you can expect to review in a Chicago LSAT class.
First, the Reading Comprehension section. In this section, you'll be required to read and parse long, complicated passages, which are meant to replicate the sorts of texts that you'll be required to read and understand in law school. You'll then be asked questions about the passages, asking you to understand both explicit and implicit information, use context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases, analyze the structure of passages, comment on the author's own position based on the text, transpose arguments or information in one passage to a new context, and other similar tasks. You'll be given 35 minutes to tackle this section.
Second, the Analytical Reasoning section. Here you'll be asked to demonstrate your abilities to use structural logic, by analyzing relationships within a set of structures and drawing conclusions based on these relationships. You'll answer questions that will challenge you to determine the outcomes of problems given a certain structure, to infer what could or must be true given certain statements or rules, to use conditional statements to reach conclusions, and to make logical equivalences between statements based on context. You'll have 35 minutes to answer the questions in this section.
The third section you will encounter will be the Logical Reasoning section. Here you'll be presented with arguments from a variety of sources, such as newspapers, advertisements, or scholarly articles. You'll be asked to break down these arguments into their component parts, see patterns in arguments and point out similarities and differences, use analogies to draw conclusions, recognize misunderstandings or assumptions, point out the explanations that these arguments use, and discover flaws in the arguments that these sources make. This section is broken into two 35-minute parts, for a total of 70 minutes spent on Logical Reasoning.
Last, the Writing section. This section is not scored; instead, your writing sample will be included in your application, and law schools will have the opportunity to see your ability to make your own arguments in writing. You'll be able to choose between two decisions and defend your position. Law schools will be reading for your reasoning skills and for your ability to write a clear, well-organized, well-worded, and mechanically correct piece of work. You'll be provided with 35 minutes to write your essay.
How can a Chicago LSAT course help me prepare?
The courses offered by Varsity Tutors are held in an online classroom environment, which function just like an in-person class would: you'll see, hear, and speak with your classmates and teachers. An online, group class offers a variety of advantages. These classes are led by qualified, expert instructors, and you will be able to reserve one-on-one time with your instructor to spend extra time on subjects that you might struggle with, but a group setting allows for collaboration with other students as well. This type of group learning environment has been shown to improve students' ability to understand and retain material. You can talk through and break down complicated logical structures with your classmates to help you prepare for the Analytical Reasoning section, for example, or discuss practice arguments with classmates to get ready for the Logical Reasoning section.
Additionally, an online class has a definite convenience factor. We recognize that many potential law students have very full schedules, whether you're finishing up undergrad or a professional returning to school or making a career shift. An online Chicago LSAT course means an easy commute. You'll also be able to pick the course time that best suits your needs. Courses are held in 2-week and 4-week sessions, and new sessions start every week on a rolling basis for maximum flexibility. The course has been designed to be highly accessible, allowing you to easily and effectively seek success on the LSAT.
How can I sign up for a Chicago LSAT class?
If you're pursuing a future in law, you've likely poured a lot of effort into your education and career over the years, and it's important to do what you can to protect that investment. Varsity Tutors can provide a Chicago LSAT class that fits your needs and your schedule, and that can help you work towards your goal of completing this significant milestone in your law school application. As we've already noted here, the LSAT is very particularly designed for American Bar Association-certified law schools; the test has been crafted with the intention of determining your ability to succeed in law, and this means that skills you work to develop with the intention of taking the LSAT may continue to pay off as you continue your education. Reach out to Varsity Tutors today for more information on how a Chicago LSAT class can help you prepare for your future.

Chuck: Chicago LSAT course instructor
I tutor the LSAT because I know it's a hard test and I know what it's like to struggle with it. However I also understand the process necessary to produce better scores, and nothing is more satisfying to me than helping someone achieve what seemed impossible a few months ago.... Your score is a product of so many factors--your understanding of the material, your speed, even how accurately you bubble answers--but in the end it all comes down to whether you studied the test from every angle and put in the time necessary to get the results you want.
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Finance
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- +1 subjects

Alex: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study...
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Statistics Graduate Level
- GRE Quantitative
- Study Skills and Organization
- +88 subjects

Peter: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...as a part-time occupation at Varsity Tutors. I embrace teaching all math and science subjects, especially physics and calculus, at both the college and high school level and will go above and beyond to make sure all of my students succeed, according to their definition of success. In my spare time, I enjoy playing league soccer, basketball, tennis and guitar, and also like to travel and see as much of the world as I can.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemistry
- Kellogg School of Management - Masters, Strategy, Management
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- IB Physics
- ACT
- AP Physics 1
- +71 subjects

Elena: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...Francisco Bay Area! I tutor the SAT, ESL, and Spanish. I was an AVID tutor in high school, and after college I taught an ESL class and tutored a high school student in Spanish. In law school, I am involved with the Lawyers in the Classroom program. My tutoring philosophy is based on listening to students work through problems and helping them to spot their confusions or incorrect assumptions. I believe students learn much better...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Government & Spanish
- University of Chicago Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- SAT Reading
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- SAT Writing and Language
- +18 subjects

Elizabeth: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...appropriate with their peers. My students are motivated and engaged with their studies; together we form a circle of learning in which all are expert critical thinkers. My task, as I see it, is to facilitate, encourage, and stay informed. A hand-written message from Mother Teresa, faithfully carried from Calcutta by a former student, hangs on my study wall: "Liz, Teach for the glory of God." And that's what I endeavor to do.... By encouraging critical thinking and by teaching the skills necessary to accomplish academic goals.
Education & Certification
- DePaul University - Bachelors, English & Linguistics
- DePaul University - Masters, English & Linguistics/ Also hold TESOL credentials from College of Teachers, U.K.
- University of Malta - PHD, Theology
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- 10th Grade Writing
- Essay Editing
- IB World Religions SL
- +33 subjects

Mike: Chicago LSAT course instructor
My goals are to help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around...
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GRE
- College Geography
- +85 subjects

Ben: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...on for individual students. I view my job as helping you achieve your goals in a way that's informed by how you grapple with facts, concepts and tests. I am a 2009 graduate of the University of Chicago in Statistics and Political Science. I have been a tutor for test prep (including ACT, SAT, LSAT and AP testing), academic and creative writing, and general academic assistance for three years. When I am not tutoring, I...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Calculus
- ACT Math
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- +81 subjects

Desiree: Chicago LSAT course instructor
I consider myself a lifelong student but I love both teaching and learning! I think learning is best done on an individual level and am thrilled to help students find their own path to success. I have degrees in Political Science and Russian and have real-life experience with both. Additionally, I will be attending the University of Chicago Law School this fall.
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Political Science
- Other
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +24 subjects

Rajiv: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...and other times they need to be in an environment like tutoring where they are allowed to be wrong without penalty. Failure is a vital step of learning. Outside of tutoring, I play a variety of sports, though tennis is the only one I pursue on a competitive, advanced level. I am also a father, an aspiring screenwriter, and a jack-of-all trades type of person. My days are occupied by taking care of my daughter,...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- University of Michigan - Master of Science, Industrial and Operations Engineering
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Calculus 3
- High School English
- AP Computer Science A
- +52 subjects

Alissa: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...Communications Studies from Loyola University Chicago. I am passionate about the importance of education and hope to be able to help my students attain their goes. I am particularly passionate about and experienced with helping in all levels of reading, writing, editing, English, public speaking, and political science. Additionally, as a law school graduate and someone that was successful on the LSAT, I am experienced with helping students effectively prepare for the LSAT.
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- University of Notre Dame - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Art
- Elementary School Reading
- Middle School Reading
- +53 subjects

Abigail: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...learn best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright,...
Education & Certification
- Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- SSAT- Upper Level
- History
- PSAT
- +130 subjects
Education & Certification
- DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- French 1
- French
- Languages
- +1 subjects

Jerrell: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...10 years, and attended Prairie View A&M University (BA-English) and Indiana University (MA-English/History), currently working on my PhD in English. I specialize in rhetoric and composition, technical and creative writing, and literature. I am also well-suited to any subjects in history, the social sciences, and world religions. I have 4 years of experience working with Second-language English learners. I am truly at my best when I am helping to teach or tutor students, and you...
Education & Certification
- Prairie View A & M University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Test Prep
- GRE Subject Test in Literature in English
- AP English Literature and Composition
- +62 subjects

Charlie: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...Harvard Law School this Fall; in the interim, I'm preparing students to take the ACT and LSAT online and locally in Chicago. I've been tutoring and instructing students of all ages for more than five years now, and since I started focusing on standardized test prep specifically I've spent a lot of time and effort to become the best LSAT and ACT instructor that I can be. I'm really proud of the rigorous, student-centered pedagogical...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, English Literature
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- College English
- +30 subjects

Samantha: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...have solid academic mentorship and support to succeed in their journey towards becoming a Doctor of Medicine. I also have three years of experience as a trained writing tutor, working as a Head Writing Fellow at the Barnard College Writing Center. I co-founded the Science Fellows Program to help science majors and pre-med students transfer writing skills from the humanities to the sciences. I believe I can help you succeed on your board exams and...
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Graduate Level Biology
- Science
- Essay Editing
- +25 subjects

Nathaniel: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...as well as how to use these skills to answer necessary and sufficient assumption questions. For analytical reasoning (logic games), we will break down the three most common types of games and focus on maintaining accuracy while building solving speed. Finally, for reading comprehension, we will work together to come up with an approach that emphasizes your strengths (like reading quickly, remembering details, annotating effectively) to move towards a higher score. I am looking forward...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- Essay Editing
- SAT
- +13 subjects

Colette: Chicago LSAT course instructor
I take my responsibility as a teacher and a coach very seriously and it is my utmost intention to consistently treat my students with respect, compassion, and to challenge them in their academics to bring forth growth. This is the same that I would want for my own children and I promise to do no less for your child.
Education & Certification
- DePaul University - Bachelor in Arts, Marketing
- Lewis University - Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- American Literature
- English Grammar and Syntax
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- +28 subjects

Nooreen: Chicago LSAT course instructor
I am a J.D. with significant experience in writing and editing. I have assisted tutees and other writers with crafting cogent arguments, structuring organized essays, and polishing drafts for style and tone. I'm particularly interested in writing tutoring and law school subject tutoring. My approach is collaborative and always positive-minded!
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Law
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- Civil Procedure
- +13 subjects

Love: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...in Business Intelligence and Analytics. I also did a two year fellowship with Teach for India where I got the chance to teach students. I believe that teaching requires a lot of hard work and effort as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most of my students have become Math's wizards even though they...
Education & Certification
- DigiPen Institute of Technology - Unknown, Computer Science
- Kelley School of Business - Master of Science, Information Systems
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Science
- Arithmetic
- High School Computer Science
- +67 subjects

Kendall: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...JD from Southern University Law Center, and am currently studying for the Illinois Bar Exam. I am happily married with four sons, two of whom have special needs (Autism and Downs). I have a proven track-record of presenting complex topics in an easy format that will allow you to efficiently improve, and eventually master, any academic subject. I am dependable, patient and effective, and I have no desire to bore you or waste your time....
Education & Certification
- Jackson State University - Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies/Political Science
- Southern University Law Center - Juris Doctor, LAW
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Special Education
- Public Speaking
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- +31 subjects