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LSAT Review Database
The LSAT Review Database features a collection of reviews from Notre Dame alumni and seniors, sharing their personal experiences and insights on studying for the LSAT. These reviews reflect individual judgments and do not represent the official views of the University. They are not intended as formal endorsements or dis-endorsements of specific products or companies.
| Resource | Avg Rating (#) | Cost | Pros | Cons | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | |||||
| The LSAT Trainer by Mike Kim |
4/5 |
$60 | • Strong at explaining how the test works and giving useful strategies • Great examples of how to think of things • Outlines good study schedule • Work at your own pace |
• Not many practice questions and no practice tests • Takes a long time to get through • Doesn't go deep into specific topics as much as other resources • Drills are sometimes a waste of time • Requires discipline to complete • Not as useful after 170 score range |
• Best for self-studiers |
| Powerscore Bibles |
4.5/5 |
$50/book | • Teaches basics very solidly • Great to buy a book for a particular section with which you need more help • Thorough and detailed on concepts and types of questions |
• Some complaints that Reading Comprehension Bible is not as useful • Very long when combined together • Maxes out in usefulness once you hit low 170s |
• Cost-effective place to start |
| Kaplan LSAT Prep Plus 2020-2021 |
3.75/5 |
$35 | • Good at introducing LSAT format and question types • Provides example study schedules |
• Practice questions seemed easier than real test • Very long and dense (nearly 950 pages) • Easy to lose motivation |
• Higher rating because people paired with Kaplan Online Course |
| Online Resources | |||||
| 7Sage |
5/5 |
Core $69/mo Live $99/mo Coach $299/mo |
• Step-by-step videos for how to approach questions • Active discussion board community from which to get advice and/or study together • Most comprehensive question explanations • Videos include humor, breaking up monotony of studying • Straightforward |
• Large amount of information and resources that can be overwhelming at first | • Offers free 30-day trial |
| LSAT Demon |
5/5 |
Basic $95/mo Premium $195/mo Live $295/mo |
• Same as 7Sage | • Large amount of information | • Also offers a free plan with 3 Official LSATS explained (tests J, 65, 73), proctored exams, and one free monthly class |
| Formerly Khan Academy Now: Law Hub on LSAC |
3.75/5 |
Free LawHub Advantage $115/year |
• Practice Tests, Drill Sets, Lessons • Authentic test interface • Real questions from past tests |
• Somewhat limited number of questions, so you will eventually see repeats | • February 2024 LSAC moved videos and drills from Khan Academy to the Law Hub site so new format |
| LSAT Lab |
5/5 |
Basic $59/mo |
• Very customizable to all studying needs and tailored study plan • Video discussions for practice tests • Small class sizes |
• Each live class only focused on one or two questions (but with recordings you can fastforward) | |
| In-Person Courses | |||||
| Blueprint |
4/5 1/5 |
Self Paced $199/mo Live 30 hrs $1,300 Live 60 hrs $1900 Tutor $2,700 |
• Full-service package with classes, books, and practice tests • Great online portal • Calendar Planning System was most helpful |
• Very expensive • Need to have LSAC + subscription • Some felt it was more practice questions and less guidance |
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| LSAT Cracked |
5/5 (1) |
$1,000 | • Amazing teaching style • Comprehensive explanations • Proven track record of helping students score 172+ |
• Expensive | |
| Online Courses | |||||
| Powerscore |
5/5 (1) |
On Demand (self study) $195/mo Live $1,395 |
• Great coverage of testing strategies and tips • Online portal contained an abundance of resources |
• Expensive | • Online class met twice a week |
| TestMasters |
5/5 (1) |
Live Online $1,575 Self-paced Online $1275 |
• Helpful for covering all aspects of the LSAT • Useful for someone who is less comfortable with standardized tests |
• Expensive and general, so not great if you only need help on a single section | |
| Princeton Review |
4/5 (2) |
Self Paced $800 Fundamental $1,100 LSAT 165+ $2,100 |
• Lots of practice materials • Good explanations of how to approach the types of questions |
• Expensive | • Make sure you choose the right package- will you benefit more from self paced or non? |
| Kaplan LSAT Live Online Course |
3.2/5 (5) |
$1,000+ | • Online course was helpful for establishing consistent study schedule • Provides many practice tests • Tutor was great at tailoring instruction and resources |
• Resources did not do a good job of teaching high-level skills • Instructors all had different philosophies, so some content was contradictory • Outdated interface • Not helpful for scoring beyond low 160s • Have to create own schedule |
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| Tutoring | |||||
| Private Tutoring from Reggie Whitaker '20 |
5/5 (1) |
$75/hr | • ND Alum who achieved a 180 • Specialized to individual's needs |
• Conducted virtually |
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| LSATMax by TESTMax |
4/5 (2) |
$250 month $895 month $995 1 year $1495 Life |
• Tutors really know the test | • Very expensive • Some content goes beyond what you need for the test |
• Conducted virtually |
| Practice Tests | |||||
| LSAC LawHub Official Prep Tests |
5/5 (3) |
$115/year | • Same format as the real test (other services can't duplicate the interface) • Authentic experience |
• More expensive than other practice test sources • No Flex-specific tests |
• Especially helpful for practicing in same manner as LSAT-Flex |
| 10 Official LSAT Practice Tests |
4/5 (2) |
$15/book | • Good for taking full practice tests | • No explanations nor strategies | |