5 Tips to Ace the LSAT Writing Sample

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Even though the LSAT Writing Sample isn’t scored, it will be included as part of your law school application and admissions committees have the option to evaluate it as part of their decisions. But don't worry! By following these five basic writing strategies, you can write a clear and persuasive essay that will strengthen your application:
01:06 - Tip #1: Take 10-15 minutes to outline your essay
01:45 - Tip #2: Use the facts and the criteria that you're given
03:25 - Tip #3: Address counterarguments
04:21 - Tip #4: Do a couple of practice essays before the real thing
04:51 - Tip #5: Get acquainted with LSAT writing on LSAC's website
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[@elizabethingram9784]

Another very helpful video. Thank you so much.

[@Daveortiz693]

LSTAT WRITING ALLOCATION TIME: STUDY AND DECONSTRUCT PROMPT-2 MIN BRAINSTORM AND PLAN- 6MIN WRITING- 25MIN QUICK LAST-MINUTE PROOF- 2MIN Get off to a fast start. Dont waste time recapping the prompt, cut to the chase!

[@user-uw1dh1gl7d]

This video is amazing thank you😊

[@jasonlou2013S]

Thanks buddy. I am taking lsat writing example today!

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[@roxannekinnally4208]

Excellent

[@rmat9023]

Yo this guy works or at least worked for Blue Print Lsat Prep. Lol

[@anastaciathomas1215]

This is really good information. It seems as we should be writing this sample like a lawyer.

[@magooshlsat3701]

Indeed you should! Glad you found it useful :)

[@lianmohamad7991]

Is there a word count to aim for for this essay? Very helpful video! Thank you.

[@magooshlsat3701]

Glad you liked it! I would aim for between 500-700 words. Less than that and it won't be developed enough, more than that and you'll likely be sacrificing quality.

[@beautyroses8771]

Hello, where can practice essays be found?

[@AttorneyNoumanJahangir]

Nice!

[@TrangLe-yi3kn]

Many thanks for your tips. It's really worth. If I graduated in construction university (not having related law), might I take LSAT and become a lawyer without pre-law certification?

[@kendalldoer5466]

You don’t need any specific undergraduate requirements before taking the LSAT 👍

[@williamr.7896]

Did u end up taking LSAT

[@roxannekinnally4208]

I have to start thinking logical like a lawyer it ma m.j ws sense

[@taylormillson5620]

Can I take the LSAT writing portion the day after my Flex three part exam?

[@magooshlsat3701]

Yes, I do believe you can! And you can take it up to 8 days prior to your exam as well. But to verify, you can always double check with LSAC directly: [e-mail]

[@lillymarker5717]

Just make sure to do it ASAP! LSAC won’t release your scores until your sample is on file

[@Glebean]

This is what the real 1% look like, the 180/180, the real reddit bragging rights!

[@lianmohamad7991]

I wrote the LSAT Writing sample 2 days before my LSAT test. Does that mean I won’t be able to do my LSAT test or see my results?

[@magooshlsat3701]

No, this shouldn't be a problem, you should still be able to take your test and see your results!