What is LSAT: Law School aspirants must know it all!
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What is LSAT       Law School aspirants must know it all!

LSAT is a standardized paper-based test you’ll need to take and pass to get yourself into most law schools, globally. It is currently only offered as a paper-based test. In the US, around 202 law schools accept LSAT score, 17 in Canada and many in Armenia, Australia, China, Hungary and India. Currently, the basic fee for taking the LSAT is $160. In addition, most law schools require that applicants use the LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS), which costs an additional $155.  CAS will create a report that summarizes your LSAT scores, academic record, letters of recommendation and professional record, and send the report to the law schools you apply to. Below is the basic information about LSAT.

What is LSAT Score

Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day standardized test which is required for admission to all law schools that are members of the Law School Admission Council.

The test consists of five 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions. Four of the five sections contribute to your score. The unscored section is called a variable section and is used to pretest new test questions. The essay is also unscored but copies of it will be sent to all law schools to which you apply

LSAT measures skills that are considered important for success in law school:

  1. Reading and understanding of complex texts with accuracy
  2. Ability to assess information and drawing reasonable inferences from it
  3. Critical thinking
  4. Analysis and evaluation of the reasoning and arguments of others

When to register for LSAT

Candidates can register for LSAT—India through Online mode or by sending a Demand Draft.

  • Registration Window (Online Payments) - 12th Nov 2013 to 30th Apr 2014
  • Registration Window (Demand Draft Payments) - 12th Nov 2013 to 28th Apr 2014
  • Admit Card Release - 8th May 2014 to 18th May 2014
  • LSAT—India Test Date - 18th May 2014
  • Declaration of Results - 14th Jun 2014

LSAT Test Centres in India

The LSAT—India 2014 test will be conducted in the following cities:

  • North: Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow 
  • South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi 
  • West: Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Mumbai, Nagpur
  • East: Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Raipur, Ranchi

LSAT Format

Section

Question Type

Scored

Questions

Time

 Logical Reasoning #1

Argument-based multiple choice

Yes

 24-25

 35 mins

 Logical Reasoning #2

Argument-based multiple choice

Yes

 24-25

 35 mins

 Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games)

Multiple-choice based on Logic Games passages

Yes

 22-23

 35 mins

 Reading Comprehension

Passage-based multiple-choice

Yes

 25-28

 35 mins

 Experimental section

Logical Reasoning, Logic Games, or Reading Comprehension section

No

 22-28

 35 mins

 Essay

Essay writing

No

 One Essay

 35 mins

Total Time (with breaks)

   

3.5 hours (approx.)

Q:   How much is the application fee for Alabama University?
A:

The Alabama University application fee for International students vary by application type. Mentioned below are the application fee for UG and PG applications at Alabama:

  • UG: USD 40 or INR 3,342.14
  • MBA: USD 80 or INR 6,684.28
Q:   Can I get into Oregon State with a 3.5 GPA?
A:

International students must have at least a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for UG and PG admission at Oregon State. Therefore, candidates are eligible to get admission to the university with a 3.5 GPA in their academics. Oregon State University GPA requirements are different for undergraduate and graduate admission. Mentioned below is the range of GPA required for Oregon State University admissions:

ProgramMinimum GPA Required (on a scale of 4.0)
Undergraduate2.5 - 3.0
Graduate2.5 - 3.0

Read about the Grading System in the USA

Q:   What GPA do I need to get into Northwest Missouri state?
A:

Northwest Missouri State University expects a cumulative GPA of 2 for UG programs and 3 for PG programs on a scale of 4. GPA is one of the top factors when considering students for university admissions. Along with GPA, the university expects a student to provide high school transcripts from previously attended university or school, standardized test scores, English language proficiency test scores, and more. In addition, students with relevant experience in the chosen field are preferred over the studious students.

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