Should you take "Intro to Logic" for LSAT prep?

Should you take "Intro to Logic" for LSAT prep? Most of the LSAT is informal logic - and the formal logic part is mainly basic stuff like contrapositives. I know you're scared. Especially if you scored something like 141 (or worse) on your first practice test. A cold LSAT diagnostic doesn't mean much.

Logic (especially Logic Games) can seem like a foreign language at first. Without any training, you probably wouldn't do too well on a diagnostic in Aramaic (assuming you don't speak it already). Same goes for the LSAT. I'd recommend doing some serious prep before taking a serious measurement of where you stand. There's no reason you can't eventually end up in the 160/170 range. But there's never ANY reason to take your typical "Introduction to Logic" class in college. Most of the formal logic these classes teach goes WAY beyond what you'll see on the LSAT. The Latin phrases (like "modus tollens") will only clutter your brain, and the formal diagramming academics use is a waste of time on the LSAT, given its time constraints. "But what should I major in for law school?" Whatever you want! You can major in just about anything and go to law school. People look at charts and graphs...

and walk away thinking they should major in philosophy (or even physics) because people who major in those areas do great on the LSAT. Question is: does majoring in a particular subject LEAD people to score better on the LSAT, or.... are science geeks and philosophers the kind of people who are ALREADY likely to do well on the LSAT, before they even chose those majors. Maybe it's a combination of the two. (Tons of correlation-causation issues here, for those paying attention.) Personally, physics isn't my cup of tea, and most philosophy is way too dense for me to get through, anyway. In my opinion, understanding the LSAT is actually MUCH easier than either of those subjects, and if you stick with actual LSAT books and courses, you'll be making a much more productive use of time and effort :) Forever yours, LSAT Studyin' Steve P.S. I know some of you just want to familiarize yourselves with the LSAT without getting into LSAT-specific materials yet, so if you just want to lightly dip your toes into the shark-infested LSAT waters, here are some general non-LSAT books on logical reasoning: * A Rulebook for Arguments * Logic Made Easy * Informal Logic Recommended Resources: 1. LSAT CoursesThe best of my LSAT material with exclusive access to attend my Live Online LSAT Master Classes + Q&As, and on-demand video lessons you can watch anytime. Plus, LSAT study plans to keep you on track. Save hundreds of dollars with an LSAT course package. 2. LSAT Day-By-Day Study Plans Preparing for the LSAT is confusing. There are dozens of prep books and practice tests out there, and 1,000+ articles on my website alone. When, and how, should you use them all? These super-specific study plans give you a clear plan of attack. 3. LSAT Checklists All the little items and details students don't usually think of. They hold you accountable and help you make sure you're not missing anything.

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