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If you want to be a lawyer, you have to go to law school. And if you want to go to law school, you have to take the LSAT, the standardized test required for all applicants. Though the LSAT is not the most difficult test in the world, it’s also not a walk in the park.

LSAT For Dummies is the ultimate LSAT study guide that shows you how to approach it, tame it, and make it one of the best credentials on your application. Written in a straightforward, down-to-earth format, this hands-on guide will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed. You’ll gain the vital tools you need to:

Understand the reasoning behind analytical reasoning
Get a handle on logical reasoning
Discover the patterns of reasoning questions
Work your way out of answer discrepancies
Read and understand reading comprehension
Flaunt your talent in the writing section
Figure out what admissions officers are really looking for
Plan you LSAT test-taking tactics

Featured in this must-have guide are plenty of sample problems and solutions for you to take practice swings at, along with two real, full-length LSAT exams. It also provides tried-and-true test-taking tips, common myths about the LSAT, and profiles of the different kinds of law you can practice. With LSAT For Dummies, you’ll find the fun and easy way to score your best and get into the law school of your choice!

ISBN-10

076457194X
ISBN-13

978-0764571947
Edition

1st
Publisher

For Dummies
Publication date

October 29, 2004
Language

English
Dimensions

8.3 x 0.9 x 10.8 inches
Print length

362 pages
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Amy Hackney Blackwell is an attorney and writer. She holds a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, an MA in history from Vanderbilt University, and an AB from Duke University. Her past occupations include various teaching jobs — LSAT test-prep, paralegal training, and two years of teaching English in Japan on the JET Program; several years as a researcher in the UVA Law Library; and a stint as a theatrical technician and lighting designer. Oh, yes, and she is a member of the South Carolina Bar and worked as a lawyer for several years, but doesn’t do that now. Her writing credits include Mythology For Dummies (written with her husband, Christopher W. Blackwell, and published by the folks bringing you this volume), The Everything Book of Irish History and Heritage (Adams Media, 2004), and The Essential Dictionary of Law (Barnes & Noble Books, 2004).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (October 29, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 362 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076457194X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764571947
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.9 x 10.8 inches

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Parker

Best study guide thus far

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2009

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This book is a really great study guide. I read this book before reading the Kaplan studay guide material and it really helped break down the material and even uses a bit of humor. What I like best is how the aruthor provides a break down on how they arrived at the correct answer. I highly recommend this book if you are preparing the LSAT or condering taking the exam. It is a very through read.

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Blake

Practical and authoritative guide for beginners

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2011

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From a high school teacher's perspective, I love this book. I have prepared many students for ACT, SAT, and AP exams using similar test-prep texts, and I always find that this type of sensible, no non-sense text is the best way to prepare for a standardized test. LSAT for Dummies does not use a gimmick or any shortcuts to prepare you for the LSAT. The author tells the reader directly that the LSAT can not be cracked in one sitting. It requires practice (and lots of it). The book is loaded with several tips and items to remember while taking the LSAT, as well as some strategies for maximizing time management. All of the practice problems and tests have explanations that are easy to understand. The author's light-hearted humor provides comic relief from an otherwise overwhelming amount of information to absorb.

I completed this book in about two weeks by reading/testing for about an hour a day.

You will certainly want to check out some other prep materials as well as the LSAT released tests because this book is very general in its approach. The analytical reasoning section in particular is lacking.

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Kevin Terrett

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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2013

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This book was a huge help on my LSAT test. It is simple to follow with practice test for you to work. I recommend this book as the first book to read when you start studying for the LSAT.

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MikadoAvocado

Worth every cent.

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016

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Spent thousands on online tutoring and classes and book. Yes this one actually works. Read it twice. Then take the test. Move on with your life.

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014

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I gave this 2 stars for my own lack of detail. Make sure you pay attention to the edition. This particular book was written over ten years ago. This does not mean the information is not useful, it just does not have the most up to date information regarding the LSATs. I purchase the most recent Princeton Review LSAT book and they both mirror each other closely and it has provided me with more versions of tests. I just wish I would have noticed the publish date on this book before purchasing.

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014

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The book had a lot of good tips to help you get through the LSAT also it helps with the las school process.

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NeilC

Full of misinformation and highly misleading.

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2011

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First, this book is riddled with misinformation; Some answer explanations don't make much sense and, even worse, don't correspond to their questions. For example, on page 53, question number 10, "If the contractor includes Andrew in the crew, which of the following pairs of workers must he also include", lists the answer options as follows: (A) Harry and Ingrid (B) Harry and Mary (C) Ingrid and Jesus (D) Mary and Ernie (E) Nick and Oliver. However, in the answer explanation on page 57 the answers are listed as follows: (A) Harry and Jesus (B) Harry and Ingrid (C) Ingrid and Oliver (D) Mary and Ernie (E) Nick and Oliver. As shown, options (A), (B), and (C) don't correspond with each other. This is just one of quite a few.

Second, the difficulty level of the questions in this book is grossly unrepresentative of real LSAT questions. The questions are made up singlehandedly by the author, whose process, as presumable, does not parallel the enormous amount of time, considerable amount of resources, and painstaking effort put in by LSAC officials who carefully construct the real, official questions on the LSAT. Leading readers of this book to believe that the author's questions are representative of actual questions, in my opinion, is highly unethical and reading with this assumption can be pernicious for the reader.

I hope I've made my point. I DO NOT recommend this book. This book is full of factual and substantive errors. If you prepare for the LSAT with this book, you almost certainly will not do well. Please consider the alternatives available on Amazon.

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Cara Elizabeth

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2014

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Great Book! Very helpful.

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