McGraw-Hill's LSAT, 2010 Edition (Book Only)

Harvard Law School’s top-scoring students show you how to get an Ivy League score on the LSAT

This popular guide by recognized experts is the one more students trust! The authors are Harvard Law School students who tutor LSAT-takers nationwide, and they’ve packed this new edition with their most effective study tips, test-taking secrets, and LSAT samples. McGraw-Hill’s LSAT has been thoroughly revised and updated, including expanded coverage of logic topics–essential information for LSAT takers.


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• 5 full-length practice LSATs in the book
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• Progressive, step-by-step instruction-from simple concepts to tips on how to master the most challenging problems
• Tools and diagramming techniques to solve LSAT logic games
• Classroom-tested problem-solving strategies and tools for each question type
• Inside advice on how to survive your first year of law school


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–Ideal for the up to 148,000 students who take the LSAT every year

–Packed with student-tested strategies for achieving the highest possible scores; also includes extensive drills and exercises that reinforce test-taking skills.

–5 complete sample LSATs with detailed answer explanations

–NEW: Expanded coverage of the components of a logical argument and common logic flaws; essential information for LSAT takers!
Table of contents
McGraw-Hill's LSAT, 2010 Edition
Part II - Getting Started
1. Introduction to the LSAT
LSAT Basics
What's on the LSAT
LSAT Scores
LSAT Question Types
General Strategies
How to Use this Book
The Curvebreakers Method
Curvebreakers Recommendations
Law School Admission
2. Diagnostic Test
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Calculating Your Score
Answers and Explanations
Your LSAT Study Plan
Part II - Solution Strategies for Every LSAT Question Type
3. Logic Games
Logic Games: Five General Strategies
Logic Basics
Formal Logic Games
Sequencing Games
Linear Games
Complex Linear Games
Grouping Games
Mapping Games
Minimized Variables
Maximized Variables
Games with Rounds
4. Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning Question Types
Conclusion Questions
"Resolve" Questions
"Strengthen" Questions
"Weaken" Questions
Reasoning Strategy Questions
Analogous Reasoning Questions
Controversy Questions
5. Reading Comprehension
The Technique of "Scholarly" Reading
Main Point Questions
Author's Character's Opinion Questions
Claims Questions
Syntax Questions
Inference Questions
Support/Undermine Questions
6. The LSAT Writing Sample
Sample Topic
Sample Essay
Part III - Four Practice Tests
Pratice Test 1
Practice Test 2
Practice Test 3
Practice Test 4
Some Final Advice for Test-Takers
Appendix - Surviving You First Year in Law School