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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
- Graduate Test Prep
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- +1 subjects
Alex: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...ups and downs. I began teaching in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in...
Education & Certification
- 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, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GMAT
- DAT
- GRE
- +88 subjects
Davis: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...of Minnesota. He has received an overall score in the 99th percentile on the GMAT. This includes a high score on the Quantitative section, a perfect score on the Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment, and a Verbal score in the 99th percentile. In working with students, he emphasizes getting a full understanding of the student's current strengths and weaknesses, putting the areas of study into context with the student's larger goals, and creating a...
Education & Certification
- Drake University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GMAT
- GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
- GMAT Quantitative
- +18 subjects
Amanda: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...combined standardized test preparation with the college application process. History and logic are huge passions of mine and are my favorite subjects to teach. I am able to offer tutoring in a wide variety of History classes and standardized tests because I have spent the last two years as a high school History teacher for Teach For America, which has made me familiar with teaching practices that translate well into one-on-one instruction. I am also...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GMAT
- SAT
- IB Geography SL
- +33 subjects
Jessica: Chicago LSAT course instructor
My background is in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from an early age. ... Every student is different. Their attention is different, their enthusiasms are different, and their learning is different. I try to understand each student on emotional as well as intellectual terms. I want to be in synch with them on every possible level so that my own approach is calibrated for the best possible outcome.
Education & Certification
- Barnard College - Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
- New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- MCAT
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- +39 subjects
Rajiv: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...of subjects. I enjoy teaching Math and Writing the most because of my comprehensive knowledge of the former, and my love of the latter. I don't believe everyone needs to love a subject like Writing, yet they do need to be effective in it no matter what career they eventually pursue. To push that philosophy, my teaching style is Socratic. Students learn best by teaching and doing, not by being spoon fed information. Certainly, sometimes...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- University of Michigan - Master of Science, Industrial and Operations Engineering
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Statistics
- Statistics Graduate Level
- Writing
- +52 subjects
Elena: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...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 when they aren't simply told the right answer or right reasoning; they need to get there on their own. Outside of academia, I love to sing. I'm classically trained, but I also participated in a cappella in college! I also ran my first marathon this year, and I love...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Government & Spanish
- University of Chicago Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Spanish 1
- Graduate Test Prep
- Spanish 2
- +18 subjects
Elizabeth: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...Year" in 2000. Even before "experiential learning" became a clich, I was providing "hands-on," sensory-based activities for my students; before "diversity training" became a mandate, I exposed my students to texts which focused on racism, sexism, homophobia, colonialism and anti-Semitism; years before the English speaking world caught onto the pedagogical theories of Paulo Freire, I insisted on student-centered learning, creating a safe environment in which my students could explore their deepest thoughts, sharing what was...
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
- OAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GRE
- +33 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
- Administrative Law
- Graduate Test Prep
- Languages
- +13 subjects
Qingtian: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...their skills. In my experience as a tutor and mentor, I have found that the best way to help students learn is to tailor my approach to their individual needs and learning styles. Whether you are struggling with a specific concept or need help developing a study plan, I am committed to working with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you build the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. If you...
Education & Certification
- The Shanghai University of Finance and Economics - Bachelor of Science, International Business
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Master of Science, Applied Economics
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- C++
- +40 subjects
Kevin: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...graduated from Haverford College in May 2019, with a major in French and Francophone Studies (Departmental Honors), minors in Film and Media Studies at Swarthmore College and Environmental Studies at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, and a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights, I am presently working toward a Master of Arts in Theater Studies at the Institut d'etudes theatrales of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris. I also teach English, Environmental Studies, and...
Education & Certification
- Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- PCAT
- MCAT
- English
- +114 subjects
Alex: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...the high-school and college levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, brain-storming, and critical thinking. In the future, I hope to expand my...
Education & Certification
- Reed College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
- University of California-Santa Barbara - Master of Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE
- GMAT
- History
- +80 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
- College Business
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Business Writing
- +28 subjects
Edward: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...the football team, while also serving as a leader in many campus organizations. After graduating from UMass, I began working locally and eventually working my way up to the District Attorneys Office, where I now serve as the Deputy Director of Community Safety & Outreach. In my position at the DAs Office, I serve as a liaison between the community, various law enforcement agencies, local businesses and our office. Once or twice a week during...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- Macroeconomics
- Math
- +34 subjects
Lucas: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...and a passion for learning. As a former substitute teacher and, now, a teaching assistant at Loyola, I have broad experience working with children at high school and undergraduate levels with an emphasis on patience, focusing on their needs, and enhancing their ability to communicate in written form transparently and professionally. In other words, my goal is to teach students how to express their ideas and arguments with clarity and authority, skills that I believe...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, History
- University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Social Sciences
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE
- African-American History
- Languages
- +36 subjects
Education & Certification
- Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Social Studies
- Contract Law
- Calculus
- +67 subjects
Nathaniel: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...for rhythm, an eye for detail, a mind for research--and a stomach for revision, revision, revision. For the LSAT, we will come up with a plan for preparing that is customized to your schedule and goals. This plan will likely include daily drilling with real LSAT problems, supplemented by book reading and practice tests. During our sessions that target logical reasoning sections, we will focus on argument structure. We will work on identifying conclusions, premises,...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- LSAT Essay Section
- Social Studies
- LSAT Reading Comprehension
- +13 subjects
Bianco: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...name is Bianco and I'm your humanities-expert here to help you with writing, reading, history, philosophy and more! I completed post-graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where I received my Master's degree in the History of Philosophy. I've spent several years as a university writing tutor and I love helping students take their papers to the next level! Finally, I have several years of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in all subjects...
Education & Certification
- University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Elementary School Reading
- Math
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +93 subjects
Rita: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...a professor of color committed to inclusive, intersectional learning. I have worked in higher education since 2015 and am beginning my tenure track position at Worcester State University this fall. I specialize in working with neurodiverse students and BIPOC, but all are warmly invited to study with me. My critical work has been featured in the Routledge Companion of Literature and Food, the Bloomsbury Handbook to Literary and Cultural Theory, and the Bloomsbury Handbook of...
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Temple University - Master of Arts, English
- Florida State University - Doctor of Philosophy, General Literature
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- Literature
- PSAT
- +39 subjects
Taylor: Chicago LSAT course instructor
...is Taylor and I am an alumna of the University of Miami. I graduated in 2015 with a B.B.A. in Legal Studies with a minor in Accounting. I graduated in 2019 from San Francisco State University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Presently, I am a doctoral student at Indiana University-Bloomington. I have extensive writing and editing experience with 100+ published articles, seven years of writing experience, and four years of editorial work. I have...
Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Bachelor in Business Administration, Legal Studies
- San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- LSAT
- Social Sciences
- PSAT Writing Skills
- Classics
- +75 subjects