LSAT Study Schedule: A 12-Week Plan, Week by Week

What is on the LSAT now

LSAC describes the current test as four 35-minute multiple-choice sections: two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored section of either type. The Analytical Reasoning section, often called logic games, was retired after the June 2024 test.

LSAT Argumentative Writing is a separate, unscored writing sample taken online. You still need an approved sample on file for your score to be released. LSAC has also announced a format change from August 2027 that moves the unscored questions into the scored sections, so check lsac.org for your test date.

Weeks 1 to 3: learn the question types

Take one full practice test first, untimed if you need to, to see where you start.
For Logical Reasoning, learn the common types, such as assumption, flaw, strengthen and weaken, and practise each without a clock.
For Reading Comprehension, practise summarising each paragraph in a few words, then the passage’s main point.
Start an error log now: one line per miss, with the reason.

Do timed 35-minute sections several times a week, mixing Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.
Use blind review: before you check answers, go back to every question you missed or felt unsure about and re-do it without a clock. Then check, and write down what changed.
Drill the question type that costs you the most points each week, then test it again in a timed set.

Weeks 9 to 11: full practice tests

Take one full test a week under test conditions, at the time of day your exam is booked.
Spend at least as long reviewing the test as taking it.
Use official LSAC practice tests where you can, because they are closest to the real thing.

Week 12: taper

One last full test early in the week, then error-log review and a few short timed sets. Rest the last two days. Complete your writing sample ahead of time so nothing delays your score.

How many hours?

Many students plan roughly 100 to 300 hours in total, spread over two to six months. That is a common estimate, not an official number. Starting score, target score and time between tests all move it, so use your first practice test to judge where you fall.

Make it fit your dates

Not exactly 12 weeks? The free LSAT study schedule generator builds this structure from your test date and daily hours.

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Source: LSAC. LSAT format and changes, lsac.org/lsat. LSAC. LSAT Argumentative Writing, lsac.org.

A 12-week LSAT study schedule