The real tips and tricks on preparing for the LSAT.
- Brianna Donson
- Apr 11, 2017
- 3 min read
In your own words, what will the test be like?
The LSAT will be long and strenuous. I would be a liar if I said it was a piece of cake. It consisted of reading comprehension questions, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and finally an essay. The proper studying and dedication students should be able to pass with a decent score. The test is time consuming but honestly worth it. You don’t need an extensive background on law either. The LSAT is more about reading comprehension and logic rather than knowing laws or how the government works.
What was your major undergrad?
I majored in Political Science at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama. My rigorous program included classes such as Conduct of Political inquiry, Black and African Politics, International Politics and Introduction to Public Laws. Majoring in Political Science has given me a leg up in regards to law school and knowing which branch of law I wanted to study.
Was going to law school always the plan?
Yes, for me attending law school was always apart of the plan. When I applied to college I knew I wanted to do something meaningful. I wanted to change my reality, and what better way to do that than becoming a lawyer. We live in a world where politics influences our everyday life. Where the people we elect positions care more about the profit than the us. Becoming a lawyer is just my first step.
What did you do to prepare? Any books/videos/ things you did to help you prepare?
-I read a lot to prepare for the LSAT. I practically lived on lsac.org. They did an excellent job in helping me understand each section and gave plenty of questions to practice. I also watched videos and did plenty of mock exams.
What score do you need to pass or to be considered exceptional?
You need a 120 to pass the LSAT and the highest score is 180. The top law schools require at least 165 but that isn’t the end all to be all. A plethora of schools accept scores lower than 160.
What was your score?
My score was actually pretty low. I passed with a 136 but i want higher school which is why i’m retaking the test in June. My dream university Stanford averages a 171 on the LSAT and 3.7 GPA.
What could you have done differently?
I could have studied more. I didn’t get books because I didn’t feel the need read books because I thought it was going to be undemanding, simple almost. I was remarkably inexact.
What law school are you considering?
My dream school is Stanford. Its #2 in the country right after Yale. Their acceptance rate is a whopping 10.1, which is quite discouraging. If Stanford isn’t an option i’m considering University of San Francisco, John F. Kennedy University, and University of California Hastings.
Do you want to be a lawyer? If so, what kind?
Yes, I want to be a lawyer. I want to go into criminal law and actually become a top prosecutor.
Are you in it for the money, or is it deeper than that for you?
-While money is great, it’s actually not my concern. The criminal justice system is everything but just. I want to change that, actually help the people. Having an ample of money means nothing honestly.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Established. I see myself probably on CNN arguing with analyst about the real life issues we face. I will be a prominent lawyer making headlines. I’ll be married to my doctor and we’ll probably be on our second child before they call me to prosecute someone of high caliber.
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