Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to understand your current skill level, learning style, and specific challenges with the test format. The tutor will review your diagnostic results, discuss your law school goals and timeline, and create a personalized study plan tailored to your needs. You'll also get clarity on which sections require the most attention and what study strategies will work best for you.

Logic games require a unique skill set—diagramming complex relationships and working through scenarios quickly—that many students haven't practiced before. The time pressure is intense; you have about 8-9 minutes per game, and most test-takers struggle with both accuracy and speed initially. A tutor can teach you proven diagramming techniques and help you develop the pattern recognition skills that make games feel intuitive rather than overwhelming.

Timing is critical—you have 35 minutes per section, and poor pacing can cost you several points even if you know the material. Many students rush through easier questions to save time for harder ones, or get stuck on one question and run out of time for others. A tutor can help you develop a personalized pacing strategy based on your strengths, teach you how to identify and skip difficult questions strategically, and build the confidence to manage time effectively under pressure.

Most students benefit from taking 15-25 full-length practice tests spread throughout their preparation period, starting after you've learned the fundamentals. Practice tests serve two purposes: they build test-day stamina and familiarity with the format, and they help identify patterns in your mistakes. A tutor can help you space out your practice tests strategically, review your results to find recurring weaknesses, and adjust your study plan based on what you learn from each test.

Reading comprehension improves through active reading practice—learning to identify main ideas, author tone, and logical structure rather than trying to memorize details. Many students struggle because they read passively or try to read too quickly; the key is reading strategically to understand how ideas connect. A tutor can teach you annotation techniques, help you recognize common passage types and question patterns, and build your reading speed without sacrificing comprehension.

Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or doubt about your preparation—both things a tutor can address directly. By taking multiple full-length practice tests in realistic conditions, you'll build familiarity and confidence with the format and timing. A tutor can also help you develop mental strategies for staying calm under pressure, teach you how to recover when you encounter a difficult section, and remind you that your practice test performance is a strong predictor of your actual score.

Look for tutors who have scored in the 90th percentile or higher on the LSAT and have extensive experience teaching the test—not just taking it. They should understand the nuances of each section, be able to explain why wrong answers are wrong, and have a track record of helping students improve. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have proven LSAT teaching experience and can provide personalized instruction tailored to your specific challenges.