Conditional reasoning on the LSAT ranges from the basic form "if A then B" to convoluted sets of conditional rules and qualifiers that can slow down and trip up even the most experienced students. Join us for a deep dive into the finer points of conditional reasoning!
Note: This is an advanced class and is designed for students who have already completed the core curriculum. Everyone is welcome, but we may redirect foundational questions to our weekend office hours class to keep the class moving along.
Ever puzzled by a 5-star question, even after watching the video? This class is for you! This class will feature a set of some of the hardest LR questions, with ample time for questions.
Note: This is an advanced class and is designed for students who have already completed the core curriculum. Everyone is welcome, but we may redirect foundational questions to our weekend office hours class to keep the class moving along.
With a double portion of LR guaranteed every test, the Logical Reasoning section is more important than ever! Mondays through Wednesdays will feature questions of average difficulty, while Thursdays and Fridays will feature the most challenging questions the test has to offer.
Difficulty: 5 Stars
Pace: 4 Questions
The ability to understand the structure of an argument quickly and accurately is one of the most critical LSAT skills. This class will cover the concepts and strategies that will render even the most complex arguments simple as you work through a set of Main Conclusion and Argument Part questions.
Difficulty: 3-5 Stars
Pace: 5-8 Questions
A variant of most strongly supported and pseudo-sufficient assumption (find the rule) questions, principle questions ask us to identify a statement that underlies or coheres with the argument presented in the stimulus. Learn to effectively differentiate between irrelevant or contradictory options and the close matches this question subtype demands!
Pace: 3-5 Questions
Difficulty: 3-5 Stars
Ready to leave the 160s behind and hit the 170s? In Cracking 170, Nicole will guide you through the must-know Logical Reasoning techniques that can take your score to the next level. Each week, we’ll tackle a different LR skill, helping you fine-tune your approach and conquer even the toughest questions with ease. Get the tools and confidence you need to break through and crush your LSAT goals.
Difficulty: Question difficulty will vary depending on each class’s topic, but this is an advanced class. Everyone is welcome, but we may redirect foundational questions to our weekend AMA class to keep the class moving along.
Taking a few moments to 'pre-phrase' a potential ideal answer choice between reading the stimulus and the ACs is a powerful LR technique. If you spot a missing bridge between the premises and conclusion before getting mired in the answer choices, there's a good chance you'll be able to pinpoint the correct answer in a fraction of the time it would otherwise have taken! This class will provide advanced tips on quickly envisioning potential correct answers, and strategies for using those insights to improve your LR efficiency!
Note: This is an advanced class and is designed for students who have already completed the core curriculum. Everyone is welcome, but we may redirect foundational questions to our weekend office hours class to keep the class moving along.
Do you find yourself running out of time when completing an LR section? Even getting a question correct can be costly if it takes extra time that should've gone to other questions. This class moves at a faster pace, with an emphasis on strong timing habits and strategies. Each class will focus on a different question type, offering specific strategies to improve speed.
Difficulty: 2-4 Stars
Pace: Fast! 10-12 Questions
When you get a question wrong you haven't just missed the correct answer, but have actively chosen a wrong answer. What makes a trap answer so alluring? Often a bad answer would be correct if allowed an assumption that's just a step too far. Learn to effectively scrutinize attractive answer choices, and stop feeding trap answers the assumptions they crave! The class does one question together as a warm up. After that, students will get 2-3 minutes to attempt each question on their own before reviewing with the instructor.