Kaplan LSAT Direct: Streamlined Review and Strategic Practice from the Leader in LSAT Preparation »

More people get into law school with a Kaplan LSAT course than all other major test prep companies combined. This is because we provide three advantages no one else can match: The most personalized prep with more course options and any competitor—including in-class, online, one-on-one, and self-study—because one size does not fit all; the most focused prep with Smart Reports, our exclusive online score analysis and personalized recommendation system; and the most effective prep, which is why we guarantee your score will improve—or your money back.

More people get into law school with a Kaplan LSAT course than any other courses combined.**

You’re about to take the LSAT—now what? Kaplan’s LSAT Direct gives you the basics you’ll need to maximize your test prep and minimize your study time. With only the most essential score-raising strategies and tips for every question type, this guide offers targeted review and expert advice for the LSAT. Inside, learn how to master the critical concepts and strategies you will need for peak performance.

This guide includes only what you need to succeed on test day:

• Practice and Review for Logic Games, Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension
• An LSAT planning checklist
• End-of-chapter tests for each question type
• Time management tips

Other Kaplan LSAT books:

• Kaplan LSAT Premier Live Online
• Kaplan LSAT: Strategies, Practice, and Review
• Kaplan LSAT Advanced
• Kaplan LSAT Logic Games in a Box
• Kaplan LSAT Logic Games Workbook

What makes Kaplan the #1 choice for LSAT Prep?

Kaplan provides the most personalized LSAT prep with more options than any competitor—including in-class, online, one-on-one, and self-study—because one size does not fit all.  In fact, our prep is so focused and effective, we guarantee your scores will improve—or your money back.

Chapter 1 LSAT Mastery 1

The LSAT 1

Question Types 2

Scoring 6

The Writing Sample 8

Taking Control of the LSAT 10

Conclusion 12

Chapter 2 Logic Games 15

Introduction to Logic Games 15

Anatomy of a Logic Game 16

Attacking the Setup and Rules Systematically 18

Sequencing Games 28

Formal Logic 101 39

Grouping Games of Selection 42

Grouping Games of Distribution 51

Other Types of LSAT Logic Games 64

Conclusion 66

Practice Set 70

Answers and Explanations 78

Chapter 3 Logical Reasoning 93

Introduction to Logical Reasoning 93

Anatomy of a Logical Reasoning Question 94

Attacking Logical Reasoning Strategically 96

Understanding Arguments 97

Strengthen/Weaken Questions 103

Logical Flaw Questions 107

Inference Questions 113

Explain the Discrepancy/Paradox 120

Method of Argument 122

Parallel Reasoning 124

Conclusion 127

Practice Set 131

Answers and Explanations 143

Chapter 4 Reading Comprehension 157

Introduction to Reading Comprehension 157

Anatomy of a Reading Comprehension Question 158

Attacking Reading Comprehension Strategically 161

Attacking the Passage Strategically 162

Attacking the Questions 167

Conclusion 181

Practice Set 184

Answers and Explanations 192

Chapter 5 Law School Admissions 199

Where to Apply 199

When to Apply 207

Application Checklist 209