Traditional LSAT Course

LSAT test prep companies make you think that, in order to succeed on the LSAT, you have to take a traditional LSAT course. A traditional course, however, is not necessary for LSAT success. In fact, while such courses have their benefits, they are not for everyone.

Here are some advantages and disadvantages for you to consider if you are wondering whether a traditional LSAT course is right for you:

Advantages:

A lot of instruction: The better traditional courses offer up to 80 hours of in-class instruction. This can be useful for students who think they will have a lot of questions and want the extra benefit of having an individual assist them in person.

A lot of materials: The best LSAT traditional courses offer almost every LSAT question ever released. This sounds like a great deal, but it is way more than you will ever need to prepare for the exam efficiently. For students who want a comprehensive learning experience, however, this can be beneficial.

Disadvantages:

Cost: Traditional LSAT Courses cost a bundle. Leading courses cost somewhere between $1200 and $1500. If this is out of your budget (and it is for a lot of people), you should consider other options.

Convenience: Traditional courses provide schedules of classes. Attending a course on someone else's schedule, however, can be frustrating. This is especially true when students have work and school obligations and social and family engagements in addition to their LSAT test prep. Driving to and from class also consumes time. Moreover, if the class is located far from your home, it can be quite burdensome.

Other students: Taking a traditional LSAT course can be frustrating because, often, other students consume a lot of class time asking silly questions. Everybody learns at a different pace, and live or in-classroom LSAT courses have to teach at the same pace. This can be annoying and inefficient. These other students can also create a competitive learning environment, which increases exam anxiety and undermines your focus.

The decision whether to choose a traditional course is a big one. Hopefully, these advantages and disadvantages will help you figure out if a traditional LSAT Course is right for you.