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LSAT (Law School Admission Test) Syllabus
Standardized test required for admission to ABA-accredited U.S. law schools. The full LSAT (Law School Admission Test) syllabus: 6 subjects, 26 chapters, 114 topics and 62 sub-topics, with 304 flashcards written against it.
LSAT (Law School Admission Test) subjects
LSAT (Law School Admission Test) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
LSAT Foundations: Test Structure, Scoring, and Strategy
- Anatomy of the Modern LSAT · 5 topics
- Scoring and Score Interpretation · 5 topics
- Overall Test-Taking Strategy · 5 topics
- Cognitive Skills and Mental Conditioning · 4 topics
Logical Reasoning: Argument Fundamentals
- Argument Structure and Components · 4 topics
- Assumptions and the Logical Gap · 4 topics
- Common Logical Flaws and Fallacies · 7 topics
- Formal and Conditional Logic · 4 topics
Logical Reasoning: Question Types and Methods
- Assumption Family Questions · 6 topics
- Inference and Conclusion Questions · 4 topics
- Operation and Structure Questions · 5 topics
- Resolution and Explanation Questions · 3 topics
- Answer-Choice Analysis and Trap Patterns · 4 topics
Reading Comprehension
- Active Reading and Passage Analysis · 4 topics
- Passage Subject Domains · 5 topics
- Comparative Reading (Dual Passages) · 4 topics
- Reading Comprehension Question Types · 7 topics
- Reading Comprehension Pacing and Execution · 4 topics
LSAT Writing (Argumentative Writing Sample)
- Purpose, Format, and Logistics · 4 topics
- Analyzing the Prompt · 3 topics
- Constructing the Argument · 4 topics
- Style, Mechanics, and Review · 4 topics
Preparation, Review, and Performance Optimization
- Study Planning and Resources · 4 topics
- Practice Testing and Simulation · 3 topics
- Error Analysis and Iteration · 4 topics
- Registration and Admissions Context · 4 topics
LSAT (Law School Admission Test) flashcards
304 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- LSAT Foundations: Test Structure, Scoring, and Strategy — 50 cards
- Logical Reasoning: Argument Fundamentals — 53 cards
- Logical Reasoning: Question Types and Methods — 49 cards
- Reading Comprehension — 51 cards
- LSAT Writing (Argumentative Writing Sample) — 51 cards
- Preparation, Review, and Performance Optimization — 50 cards
LSAT (Law School Admission Test) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) syllabus?
LSAT (Law School Admission Test) covers 6 subjects: LSAT Foundations: Test Structure, Scoring, and Strategy, Logical Reasoning: Argument Fundamentals, Logical Reasoning: Question Types and Methods, Reading Comprehension, LSAT Writing (Argumentative Writing Sample) and Preparation, Review, and Performance Optimization.
How many chapters and topics are in the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) syllabus?
26 chapters and 114 topics, broken down further into 62 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Reading Comprehension is the largest subject, with 24 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there LSAT (Law School Admission Test) flashcards?
Yes — 304 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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