The only LSAT writing sample tips you'll ever need

LSAT writing sample is EZ as 1-2-3! It's so easy, this article contains everything you need to know. Now, it's true that it has no impact on your LSAT score and many admissions offices don't read it. So some people treat it like a joke... Even one of the guys responsible for CREATING the LSAT admits: you might not want to spend quite as much time on the writing sample

But as I shared last time, some admission officers DO read it, so here's everything you need to know: What do you have to write about on the Writing Sample? The topic's different every time, but each has something in common - every question gives you a scenario. You're asked to decide between two options based on several factors. Each option has pros and cons, which means that you can't go wrong with either choice. All you have to do is consider the benefits and drawbacks and ultimately choose one of the two possibilities. How should you begin the Writing Sample? Start with your conclusion so the reader knows you actually PICKED one of the two choices. Your first sentence might be: "After weighing the pros and cons of the options presented before me, I have decided that Choice 1 is the better of the two options presented to the school / university / business." Continue by saying something about the situation to show that you understand it. End the intro by telling the reader why Choice 2 is worse than Choice 1 for the individual facing this scenario. But that's only the intro! How do I fill the rest of the page? Start off your 2nd paragraph by examining each choice. Show you understand why each one has a couple of benefits (meaning it's not black and white that one choice is better than the other). Continue your argument by stating that the benefits of your choice outweigh those of the other potential option. If you have the time, you could say the other choice's downsides significantly outweigh its benefits. How should you end the Writing Sample? Restate the first sentence of the intro and tell the reader it's the better choice after looking at the big picture. Say something fancy like, "After examining the fundamental goals of our organization, it is clear that..." How should you study for the Writing Sample? Reading this is ALMOST all you have to do. Take another look at it, read a few writing sample prompts (located at the end of every PrepTest), and you'll know what to do on test day! *** Again, don't worry too much about it. Even my student Jared didn't think he did great on it, but he still improved 20+ points from his original LSAT score, which is what really matters. Did you ever write a funny response to an LSAT Writing Sample? If you did, share it with me - best responses get a free prize :)  Yours in LSAT Land, Writin' Samplin' Steve 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 Cheat Sheets Based on what I'd typically do in college: read what the professor emphasized and condense it all onto a single piece of paper. It gave me a quick reference, making things a lot less threatening and a lot more manageable.

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