LSAT Exam Pattern

LSAT Exam pattern information is provided in this page.

• The LSAT Exam comprises of five sections of multiple-choice questions.
• Four of the five sections contribute to the test taker's score.
• These sections include one reading comprehension section, one analytical reasoning section, and two logical reasoning sections.
• The unscored section typically is used to pretest new test questions or to pre-equate new test forms.
• The placement of this section, which is commonly referred to as the variable section, varies for different administrations of the test. A 35-minute writing sample is administered at the end of the test.
• The authority of LSAT, popularly known as LSAC does not score the writing sample, but copies are sent to all law schools to which a candidate applies.

Section I

• LSAT Logical Reasoning section I - to be answered in 35 minutes - 24 to 26 questions on the topics of "Analyzing Arguments" AND "Evaluating Arguments"

• LSAT Logical Reasoning section II - to be answered in 35 minutes - 24 to 26 questions on the topics of "Analyzing Arguments" AND "Evaluating Arguments"

Section II

• LSAT Logic Games Section - to be answered in 35 minutes - 23 to 24 questions on the topics of "Basic Logic", "Systems of Order" & "Outcomes"

Section III

• LSAT Reading Comprehension Section - to be answered in 35 minutes - 26 to 28 questions on the topics of "Identifying Purpose", "Identifying Structure" & "Ascertaining Main Idea"

Section IV

• LSAT Experimental Section - to be answered in 35 minutes - 24 to 28 unscored, experimental questions on the topics of any material tested in sections I-IV

Section V

• LSAT Writing Sample - to be answered in 35 minutes - A written case on which of two scenarios is superior on the area of "Writing Ability" & "Ability to Argue a Position"