When Should I Start Studying?

The Juggler

Recommended: 6 Months

Your life doesn't have a pause button. Work, school, family—and whatever else is on your plate—aren't going anywhere. Fitting in LSAT prep is like playing Tetris with your calendar.

You need a longer runway—not because you're slower, but because your windows are smaller. And here's the thing—studying is about quality, not quantity. Grinding through practice sets while exhausted doesn't help.

Some weeks the stars align—you've got energy, you've got time, and you make real progress. Other weeks will disappear into everything else. Six months gives you space to prep, space to breathe, and the ability to show up on test day ready to perform.

Aim for around 5 hours a week on average—some weeks more, some less—and plan on at least 6 practice tests before test day.

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The Idealist

Recommended: 4 Months

You're determined to reach the best score you're capable of. Maybe it's about getting into your dream school. Maybe it's a scholarship. Maybe you just want to see what you can accomplish when you really go for it.

You've made time for this. No shortcuts: your score is your priority. Even if that means waiting an application cycle.

You're eager to master the nuances—from advanced formal logic to actually understanding those jargon-heavy science passages. Plan on four months at around 10 hours a week: three months building your skills, one month focused on practice tests. By test day, you'll walk in with both the skills and the confidence to shine.

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The Essentialist

Recommended: 6 Weeks

You've got your test date and it's six weeks away. Whether it's a looming application deadline or a rare break in your life calendar, this is your shot.

Six weeks is tight, but it's not impossible. The key is focusing on what matters most: premises, conclusions, necessary assumptions, and active reading. You have just enough time to learn the core concepts beneath the LSAT, and you need every minute of it.

This is a sprint, not a stroll. Expect to put in 15–20 hours a week, including a weekly practice test. Channel the adrenaline and enjoy the mission.

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