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LSAT Syllabus
Law School Admission Test By LSAC. The complete LSAT outline — 4 subjects, 13 chapters and 43 topics — laid out so you can see exactly what has to be covered and tick each item off as you go.
LSAT subjects
Each subject below has its own page with the full chapter → topic → sub-topic tree and a set of real exam-style flashcards.
LSAT flashcard decks
202 question-and-answer cards across 4 decks, written against this syllabus. Preview any deck free.
How to work through the LSAT syllabus
The outline on this page is arranged the way the syllabus itself is: subject, then chapter, then topic, then sub-topic. That last level is what most study plans skip, and it is where coverage actually goes wrong — a chapter marked "done" often has three sub-topics inside it that were never touched.
Weight your plan accordingly: Logical Reasoning carries 13 topics while Writing Sample carries 9. Giving both the same number of weeks is the most common planning mistake for LSAT.
The ~30 hour estimate above is a first pass only: roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic. Revision cycles, past papers and mocks sit on top of that number.
LSAT syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the LSAT syllabus?
LSAT covers 4 subjects: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Writing Sample. Together they contain 13 chapters and 43 named topics.
How much do you have to study for LSAT?
The full LSAT outline breaks down into 13 chapters, 43 topics and 0 sub-topics. Logical Reasoning is the largest single subject with 13 topics across 4 chapters.
How long does it take to cover the whole LSAT syllabus?
Roughly 30 hours for one full pass. That estimate allows about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, so it is first-pass coverage — revision, past papers and mock tests sit on top of it. At 3 hours a day that is about 1 weeks.
Are there LSAT flashcards?
Yes — 202 question-and-answer flashcards across 4 decks, one per subject, written against this syllabus. A sample of every deck is readable on this site for free, and the complete decks are in the Examius app.
Is this LSAT syllabus free to use?
Yes. Every page here is free to read, and importing the LSAT syllabus into the Examius app to tick off topics as you finish them is free too. No account is needed to start.
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