Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students typically see meaningful gains—often 3-7 points on the LSAT overall—within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. The Logical Reasoning section makes up 50% of your LSAT score, so targeted practice here has outsized impact. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can identify your specific weak spots and create a study plan tailored to your goals.

Pacing is about developing a consistent strategy, not rushing through questions. Expert tutors teach you to quickly identify question types, spot argument structures, and eliminate wrong answers efficiently—typically aiming for 1.5 minutes per question. With practice tests and timed drills, you'll build the muscle memory to work faster without sacrificing accuracy, and your tutor can help you adjust your approach based on which question types slow you down most.

Your first session focuses on understanding where you stand and what you need. Your tutor will review your practice test results, identify which question types and reasoning patterns trip you up most, and discuss your target score and timeline. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that prioritizes your biggest gaps, whether that's assumption questions, flaw identification, or managing test anxiety under time pressure.

Practice tests are essential—they're the closest thing to the real exam and reveal exactly where your reasoning breaks down under pressure. Most law schools and test prep experts recommend taking full practice tests regularly (typically 20-30 over your prep period) and reviewing them thoroughly with your tutor. This combination of practice and personalized feedback helps you identify patterns in your mistakes and adjust your strategy before test day.

Look for tutors with strong LSAT scores (typically 170+), law school experience, and a track record of helping students improve. Expert tutors understand not just the content but the psychology of the test—how to teach you to think like the test makers and avoid common traps. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you'll get matched with someone experienced in LSAT preparation who can explain complex reasoning concepts clearly and adapt their teaching to your learning style.

Most students preparing for the LSAT dedicate 3-5 hours per week to Logical Reasoning specifically, depending on their timeline and starting level. If you're aiming for a top law school, you might increase that to 5-7 hours weekly in the final weeks before your test. Your tutor will help you balance focused practice with review and rest—consistent, quality practice beats marathon cramming sessions.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about question formats or lack of confidence in your strategy—both things personalized tutoring directly addresses. By drilling questions until they feel familiar, reviewing your mistakes to build understanding, and practicing under timed conditions, you'll develop genuine confidence that carries into test day. Your tutor can also teach you specific techniques for managing stress and staying focused when the pressure is on.