Your first session will focus on understanding your current skill level and test-taking patterns. A tutor will typically review a recent practice test or diagnostic, identify which sections (logical reasoning, reading comprehension, or logic games) need the most work, and discuss your target score and law school goals. This helps create a personalized study plan that addresses your specific challenges rather than generic test prep.

Logic games require a specific diagramming approach and pattern recognition that many students don't naturally develop on their own. A tutor can teach you the systematic techniques for each game type, help you practice under timed conditions, and identify which game formats trip you up most. With consistent practice and feedback on your diagram strategies, most students see significant improvement in both speed and accuracy on this section.

Timing strategy is highly individual—some students need to work faster, while others rush and make careless mistakes. A tutor can help you develop a pacing plan based on your strengths, teach you which questions to tackle first within each section, and practice timed drills to build speed without sacrificing accuracy. Learning to recognize when to skip a difficult question and come back to it is a crucial skill that tutoring can help you master.

Most students benefit from taking 15-25 full practice tests before test day, spaced throughout their study period to track progress and build test-day stamina. Rather than just taking tests, a tutor can help you review each one strategically—analyzing which question types you missed, identifying patterns in your errors, and adjusting your study plan accordingly. This targeted review approach is far more valuable than simply accumulating test scores.

Reading comprehension on the LSAT requires active annotation, identifying the main argument and structure, and answering questions based on what the passage actually says rather than outside knowledge. Many students struggle because they read too slowly, annotate ineffectively, or get tripped up by tricky answer choices. A tutor can teach you efficient reading strategies, show you how to spot common question traps, and help you practice with real LSAT passages under timed conditions.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, dedicating 20-30 hours per week to LSAT study. A typical week might include drilling specific question types (logic games, logical reasoning problems, reading passages), taking full practice tests, and reviewing mistakes. A tutor can help you structure this schedule based on your timeline and current level, ensuring you're building skills progressively rather than cramming at the last minute.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or lack of confidence in your preparation. Working with a tutor helps build genuine confidence through targeted skill development and repeated exposure to real test conditions via practice tests. Your tutor can also teach you specific strategies for staying calm under pressure, managing your energy during the test, and maintaining focus even when you encounter difficult questions.