Your first session focuses on assessment and strategy. A tutor will review your diagnostic score, discuss your target law schools and score goals, and identify which sections need the most work. You'll also discuss your study timeline and learning style so the tutor can create a personalized plan that fits your schedule and goals.

Logical reasoning requires you to quickly identify argument structures, spot flaws, and evaluate evidence—skills that don't always come naturally without targeted practice. A tutor can teach you to recognize common argument patterns, develop a systematic approach to each question type, and practice the timing strategies that let you work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. Most students see faster improvement in this section once they understand the underlying logic framework.

Reading comprehension improves with strategic reading techniques and targeted practice. Tutors teach methods like identifying the main idea first, understanding passage structure, and knowing where to focus your attention based on question types. Time management comes from practicing with full passages under timed conditions and learning which questions to prioritize—you don't need to answer every question perfectly to hit your target score.

Logic games reward pattern recognition and systematic diagramming more than raw speed. A tutor can teach you the standard game types, show you how to set up efficient diagrams, and help you practice until the patterns become automatic. Most students find that consistent practice with expert guidance transforms logic games from their weakest section into a scoring opportunity—many tutors recommend drilling games daily for 4-6 weeks before test day.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, though this varies based on your starting score and target. A typical schedule includes 3-4 study sessions per week with a tutor, supplemented by independent practice between sessions. Many students take 2-3 full practice tests per month to track progress, identify weak areas, and build test-day stamina—your tutor can help you time these strategically and review them thoroughly to extract maximum learning.

Practice tests are essential for LSAT prep because they build stamina, reveal patterns in your mistakes, and help you refine timing strategies under real test conditions. With a tutor, you'll take full practice tests periodically, then review them section-by-section to understand not just what you got wrong, but why—and how to avoid similar mistakes. This targeted review is where most of the learning happens and where personalized tutoring adds the most value.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or doubt about your preparation. A tutor helps by building your confidence through consistent wins on practice problems, familiarizing you with every question type so nothing surprises you on test day, and teaching you specific strategies to stay calm under pressure. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions with your tutor's guidance also builds the mental stamina and confidence you need to perform well when it counts.