Top Smartphone Apps for LSAT Prep

Prepping for the LSAT takes time. A lot of time.

Experts say test-takers need to allocate 120 hours’ worth of preparation to get well acquainted with the test in general. And that’s just the minimum. Luckily, there is an abundance of resources to help you in optimizing your test prep.

Gabriel Kuris, founder of Top Law Coach and contributor at US News, recently highlighted some of the top smartphone apps to help prep for the LSAT more efficiently.

BLOCK DISTRACTIONS

Sitting down and studying is hard—especially when you’re constantly connected to online distractions. Use these apps to manage your study time effectively and block distractions from social media, online gaming, and more:

• RescueTime: Automated timesheet and time management software
• OFFTIME: Blacklist apps, calls, texts, and emails
• Cold Turkey: Block websites, apps, or even your entire computer

BUILD TESTING HABITS

Dedicating specific time to LSAT practice can help you improve your score in the long run. These apps can help you create and track time blocks to help you hold yourself accountable:

• Clockify: A time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects
• Plan: Part calendar, part project-manager

AUTOMATE TEST PROCTORING

Practice tests are meant to emulate the real LSAT. Why not make your testing environment as similar as possible to the real thing? 180 Timer simulates live testing conditions, such as five-minute warnings and even ambient noise.

MEMORIZE LSAT CONCEPTS

The free Magoosh LSAT app includes online flashcards to help you master topics, including LSAT Basics, Logic Games, Transitional Language, and more.

ACCESS PRACTICE TESTS & VIDEO LESSONS

Test prep companies offer a number of free test prep resources, including practice tests, video lessons, and drills. Here are a few that Kuris recommends:

• 7Sage LSAT Prep: Real LSAT tests and questions
• LSAT Lab: Official LSAT PrepTests and 25-minute video lessons

Sources: US News, Kaplan

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