5 Tips to Ace the LSAT Writing Sample

Even though the LSAT Writing Sample isn’t scored, it *will* be included as part of your law school application and admissions committees have the option to evaluate it as part of their decisions. But don't worry! By following these five basic writing strategies, you can write a clear and persuasive essay that will strengthen your application:

01:06 - Tip #1: Take 10-15 minutes to outline your essay
01:45 - Tip #2: Use the facts and the criteria that you're given
03:25 - Tip #3: Address counterarguments
04:21 - Tip #4: Do a couple of practice essays before the real thing
04:51 - Tip #5: Get acquainted with LSAT writing on LSAC's website

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[Daveortiz]

LSTAT WRITING ALLOCATION TIME:
STUDY AND DECONSTRUCT PROMPT-2 MIN
BRAINSTORM AND PLAN- 6MIN
WRITING- 25MIN
QUICK LAST-MINUTE PROOF- 2MIN
Get off to a fast start. Dont waste time recapping the prompt, cut to the chase!

[jasonlouS]

Thanks buddy. I am taking lsat writing example today!

[theboundD]

I got a 155 on my lsat. Felt like I could of done better... but logic games kicked my ass

[anastaciathomas]

This is really good information. It seems as we should be writing this sample like a lawyer.

[elizabethingram]

Another very helpful video. Thank you so much.

[nicolewinn]

I really got a lot from the BluePrint Prep course modules you did .. thank you, and You still have my vote for DCA!!!

[rmat]

Yo this guy works or at least worked for Blue Print Lsat Prep. Lol

[lianmohamad]

Is there a word count to aim for for this essay? Very helpful video! Thank you.

[TrangLe-yikn]

Many thanks for your tips. It's really worth. If I graduated in construction university (not having related law), might I take LSAT and become a lawyer without pre-law certification?

[beautyroses]

Hello, where can practice essays be found?

[Glebean]

This is what the real 1% look like, the 180/180, the real reddit bragging rights!

[taylormillson]

Can I take the LSAT writing portion the day after my Flex three part exam?

[lianmohamad]

I wrote the LSAT Writing sample 2 days before my LSAT test. Does that mean I won’t be able to do my LSAT test or see my results?

[roxannekinnally]

I have to start thinking logical like a lawyer it ma m.j ws sense