How to fit in LSAT study time (+ still have a life)

Let’s accept a simple fact: Studying for the LSAT is time-consuming. That actually feels like way too much of an understatement. The LSAT is a DEVOURER OF TIME AND FUN. There, that felt more appropriate. As awful as that sounds, it’s good to acknowledge what you’re up against. You’re waging a battle with the LSAT.

And the busier your life is, the less time you practically have to devote to training for it. So my first piece of advice is a simple one: start earlier than you think you need to. 3 months is generally a good rule of thumb, but it’s not a bad idea to give yourself more so you have a cushion. If you’re exceptionally busy, then why not start even earlier than that? LSAT prep is about discovering a new way to think – a more logical way to think - not reciting a bunch of facts or memorizing a formula. You can only benefit from the extra time. When it comes time to hit the books, here are my general thoughts on how to study and when. Naturally, this is just a guideline you should adapt to your specific schedule: If you work full-time or go to school full-time, 15 hours per week of LSAT studying over the course of 4 months might be a good guideline. Here's how you might fit it in over the course of the week: -5 hours on Saturday -2.5 hours per day, Mon-Thurs -0 hours on Friday -0 hours on Sunday If you work part-time or go to school part-time, 20 hours per week of LSAT studying over the course of 3 months might be a good guideline. Here's how you might fit it in over the course of the week: -5 hours on Saturday -3.75 hours per day, Mon-Thurs -0 hours on Friday -0 hours on Sunday If you work full-time, you'll probably have a harder time fitting in your studying because you'll have less unscheduled (free) time. Here's how you might fit in 2.5 hours on a weekday: -.5 hours before starting the workday (may require getting to the office early) -.5 hours during lunch -1.5 hours Again, think of that more as a jumping-off point than a rigid schedule. If you’re figuring out how to fit in studying along with an already busy life, I really recommend going to this article I wrote with even more strategies for fitting in time: Here's the link ----> I know it can get overwhelming, but having a plan can make a huge difference when it comes to keeping your life in order. Til next time! LSAT Steve Recommended Resources: 1. LSAT Courses The best of my LSAT materials with my full curriculum for each section, including video courses, guides, and study plans to keep you on track. You can save hundreds of dollars with an LSAT course package. 2. LSAT Explanations The explanations that should have come with the LSAT. These don't just fall back on "out of scope," but actually tell you why the wrong answers are wrong, why the right answers are right, and the easiest way to get the correct answer. 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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