How to Prepare for the LSAT Law School Admission Test

Name: How to Prepare for the LSAT Law School Admission Test
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ISBN: 9780764124129

ISBN-10: 0764124129

ISBN-13: 9780764124129

Edition: 11th 2005

Authors: Jerry Bobrow

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List price: $16.99
Edition: 11th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Publication date: 7/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 688
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.266
Language: English

JERRY BOBROW, Ph.D. was a national authority in the field of test preparation. His test-prep company, Bobrow Test Preparation Services, administered test preparation programs at over 25 California institutions.

Preface	p. ix
Preparing for the LSAT: A Five-Step Approach	p. x
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction: Getting Acquainted with the Test	p. 1
Introduction to the Lsat	p. 3
Answers to Some Commonly Asked Questions	p. 3
Basic Format of the LSAT and Scoring	p. 5
A Closer Look at the Timing--What It Really Means	p. 6
Important Reminders	p. 6
Some Words to the Wise	p. 7
Ask a Few Questions	p. 7
An Effective Study Program	p. 8
A Five-Week LSAT Study Plan	p. 8
Before You Begin	p. 10
The Main Focus	p. 10
Understanding the Thinking Processes	p. 10
Some General Strategies	p. 10
The One-Check, Two-Check System	p. 10
The Elimination Strategy	p. 11
Marking in the Test Booklet	p. 13
The "Multiple-Multiple-Choice" Item (Not appeared recently)	p. 13
Pitfalls--What to Watch Out For	p. 14
The Common Mistake--The Misread	p. 14
Distracters and "Attractive" Distracters	p. 14
Analyzing Your LSAT Score: A Broad Range Score Approximator	p. 15
Obtaining Your Approximate Score Range	p. 15
A Diagnostic Mini-Exam	p. 16
Examination	p. 19
Answer Key	p. 31
Mini-Exam Analysis	p. 32
Explanation of Answers	p. 33
Analysis: Understanding the Sections and the Key Strategies	p. 37
Reading Comprehension	p. 39
Introduction to Question Type	p. 39
Active Reading	p. 39
Example--Sample Passage and Questions	p. 40
Four-Step Approach	p. 42
Skim the Questions	p. 42
Skim the Passage	p. 44
Read and Mark the Passage	p. 45
Answer the Questions	p. 48
An Alternative General Approach	p. 51
Basic Training: Extra, Effective Practice	p. 52
Extra Practice: Reading Comprehension	p. 53
Answers and Explanations	p. 61
Analytical Reasoning	p. 65
Introduction to Question Type	p. 65
When You Start a Set, Focus On	p. 65
Reading the Conditions	p. 65
Marking the Conditions	p. 65
When You Start Drawing Your Display, Focus On	p. 66
Finding Key Items	p. 66
Drawing and Placing Information	p. 66
Reasoning from the Conditions	p. 67
When You Start Answering the Questions, Focus On	p. 67
Reading the Questions	p. 67
Working with the Answer Choices	p. 68
The Approach	p. 69
Analyzing Types of Charts	p. 69
The Connection Chart	p. 69
The Position Chart	p. 72
Position Chart with the Diagram Provided	p. 82
The Map	p. 87
The Numerical Display or Numerical Position Diagram	p. 92
The Information Chart	p. 98
The Elimination Grid	p. 101
Pulling Out Information	p. 105
Venn Diagrams/Grouping Arrows	p. 107
In Conclusion	p. 111
An Alternative General Approach	p. 111
Extra Practice: Analytical Reasoning	p. 112
Answers and Explanations	p. 121
Logical Reasoning	p. 133
Introduction to Question Type	p. 133
The Approach	p. 134
The Basic Components	p. 134
The Passage, Argument, or Discussion	p. 134
The Question	p. 134
The Choices	p. 134
Analyzing Question Categories	p. 135
Author's Main Point or Main Idea	p. 135
Author Information or Author's Purpose	p. 137
Form of Argumentation	p. 139
Strengthening or Weakening the Author's Statement or Conclusion	p. 140
Author Assumptions, Presuppositions, Underlying Principles	p. 143
Inferences and Implications	p. 147
Deductions	p. 149
Parallel Reasoning or Similarity of Logic	p. 151
Argument Exchange	p. 154
Syllogistic Reasoning	p. 155
Conclusions	p. 158
Logical Flaws	p. 159
Situation Analysis	p. 161
Passage Completion	p. 164
Word Reference	p. 165
In Conclusion	p. 166
Review of Some General Strategies for Logical Reasoning	p. 167
Extra Practice: Logical Reasoning	p. 168
Answers and Explanations	p. 183
Writing Sample	p. 189
Introduction	p. 189
General Directions	p. 189
The Approach	p. 190
Analyzing the Writing Sample Topic	p. 190
The Phases of Writing	p. 191
Prewriting	p. 191
Writing	p. 192
Reading	p. 192
Two Completed Writing Samples	p. 192
Review of General Tips	p. 195
Practice: Writing Sample	p. 196
Practice: Mastering Problem Types and Time Pressures	p. 207
Model Test One	p. 209
Examination	p. 213
Answer Key	p. 249
Model Test Analysis	p. 250
Explanation of Answers	p. 251
Model Test Two	p. 263
Examination	p. 267
Answer Key	p. 310
Model Test Analysis	p. 311
Explanation of Answers	p. 312
Model Test Three	p. 325
Examination	p. 329
Answer Key	p. 371
Model Test Analysis	p. 372
Explanation of Answers	p. 373
Model Test Four	p. 385
Examination	p. 389
Answer Key	p. 423
Model Test Analysis	p. 424
Explanation of Answers	p. 425
Model Test Five	p. 436
Examination	p. 439
Answer Key	p. 475
Model Test Analysis	p. 476
Explanation of Answers	p. 477
Model Test Six	p. 489
Examination	p. 493
Answer Key	p. 534
Model Test Analysis	p. 535
Explanation of Answers	p. 536
Final Touches: Reviewing the Important Techniques	p. 545
A Summary of Strategies	p. 547
Directions and Strategies	p. 547
General Tips	p. 547
Review of LSAT Areas	p. 547
Reading Comprehension	p. 547
Analytical Reasoning	p. 548
Logical Reasoning	p. 548
Writing Sample	p. 548
A Final Checklist	p. 549
About the Law Schools and Law Practice	p. 551
Overview of Aba-Approved Law Schools	p. 553
Your Chances of Law School Admission	p. 576
A Profile of Recent First-Year Law Students	p. 576
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