Best Books for LSAT Forum

[grs23]

Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum
I plan to give LSAT Exam. I am from non-legal background, an IT Professional

Can someone please provide me with name of the best book for me to get started with preparation of LSAT?

Thanks

[usaorbust]

You should search the previous threads for information about this as there is a lot of discussion about it. In general people recommend the LSAT Trainer, the logic games bible/ logical reasoning bible or the Manhattan logic games book/ Manhattan logical reasoning book.

The LSAT trainer give an overview of all the sections, questions, and types for the test and the specific logic games and logical reasoning books go into more specifics for their respective sections.

I personally prefer Manhattan over the bibles but many like the bibles more- it's more of an individual choice at that point.

[Caligrown]

There will be differing opinions but here is one I recommend:

Logical Reasoning: Begin with "LSAT Trainer" and if need be, use "Powerscore: Logical Reasoning" as the latter in my opinion is more comprehensive and detailed while the former is foundational. I also used the Manhattan Prep: Logical Reasoning but found it to be somewhat similar to the Powerscore.

Logical Games: Powerscore: Logical Games and after practicing and getting used to it, move to games from practice exams and take EVERY game that is available out there, using 7sage's free logical games tutorial as guide. This can be found by either downloading the 7sage app or even on youtube.

Reading Comprehension: The LSAT Trainer was sufficient for me, but this will vary depending on where you are at.

[FayRays]

Hey welcome to this forum.

I am new as well. I've been studying for less than a month now. I made my own topic which has a poll you can see the results without the need to vote and decide. Or read the comments.

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7#p9432147

For me since I am not gonna take the LSAT this year but rather next year, and I had about a month where i didn't have anything else to do. I wanted something that is not very expensive and cover all the materials without the need to change books, I chose The LSAT Trainer. I can see improvements, but I didn't take any pt(Preptests) yet, so I don't know yet if I am getting great results or not, I haven't finish the book yet, and though the book recommend I take a practice test every week or so, I am postponing that because I don't want to burn any Pt without my full knowledge.

You also need to purchase actual LSAT Tests but my advice it to not ruin the tests until you have an idea about the test through the books that will prepare you. They are sold on amazon the latest one are from 52-61 and from 62 to 71
https://www.amazon.com/10-Actual-Offici ... ctual+lsat
https://www.amazon.com/Actual-Official- ... AQ7PG81X98

There are older ones as well, you need as many prep test as possible
Have you done any diagnosed(cold) test? What were your results? It's helpful to know what is your range and what kinda grade you want to get.
If you haven't taken any LSAT cold test, I advice against it until you get more familiar with the LSAT because if you get a low score you might get discouraged.

best of luck.

[Barack O'Drama]

After months of searching for the best books, here are my recommendations:

The LSAT Trainer

4.7/5 rating on Amazon
$37.80 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Trainer-rem ... 0989081508

I really love the LSAT Trainer and heartily recommend it for anyone studying for the LSAT. Author Mike Kim really diverges from the popular LSAT orthodoxy of focusing on question types one by one. He takes a holistic approach that exploits the similarities between every question type and builds on them. It also retrains your brain how to think about the LSAT which proves very helpful.


Powerscore Logic Games Bible

4.5/5 rating on Amazon
$36.56 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-Logic ... CSPWPW3GGV

This is a classic LSAT book and still is very good imo. It is what taught me most of my basic LG fundamentals. The only things I didn't like about it was that it seemed to over complicated certain question types. Especially grouping games and pure sequencing.


Powerscore Logical Reasoning Bible

4.5/5 rating on Amazon
$42.78 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-LSAT- ... NCEQWSNPCY

I really like this book. If I could go back it would be one of the few I would use again. It was really helpful for giving me some good basics on each LR question type. At first I didn't like it, but after going through some other materials and coming back to it, I began to appreciate the book a lot more.

Manhattan Prep LSAT Trilogy

4/5 Rating on Amazon
$97.09 (Contains LR/LG/RC books)
https://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Logical ... +prep+lsat

I liked the Manhattan books, I really do. I can't give a full review because I haven't gone through them all yet. The LG one was similar to the LGB, but better in many places. The thing with Manhattan is they are more geared towards test taker trying to score in the 97+%-tiles. I don't recommend starting with these because they do assume you know more than you would as a beginner, and they move quicker than the Powerscore series. Still nice to have. I often reach for these when I am having trouble with a certain question type.

[scalawag]

After months of searching for the best books, here are my recommendations:

The LSAT Trainer

4.7/5 rating on Amazon
$37.80 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Trainer-rem ... 0989081508

I really love the LSAT Trainer and heartily recommend it for anyone studying for the LSAT. Author Mike Kim really diverges from the popular LSAT orthodoxy of focusing on question types one by one. He takes a holistic approach that exploits the similarities between every question type and builds on them. It also retrains your brain how to think about the LSAT which proves very helpful.


Powerscore Logic Games Bible

4.5/5 rating on Amazon
$36.56 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-Logic ... CSPWPW3GGV

This is a classic LSAT book and still is very good imo. It is what taught me most of my basic LG fundamentals. The only things I didn't like about it was that it seemed to over complicated certain question types. Especially grouping games and pure sequencing.


Powerscore Logical Reasoning Bible

4.5/5 rating on Amazon
$42.78 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-LSAT- ... NCEQWSNPCY

I really like this book. If I could go back it would be one of the few I would use again. It was really helpful for giving me some good basics on each LR question type. At first I didn't like it, but after going through some other materials and coming back to it, I began to appreciate the book a lot more.

Manhattan Prep LSAT Trilogy

4/5 Rating on Amazon
$97.09 (Contains LR/LG/RC books)
https://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Logical ... +prep+lsat

I liked the Manhattan books, I really do. I can't give a full review because I haven't gone through them all yet. The LG one was similar to the LGB, but better in many places. The thing with Manhattan is they are more geared towards test taker trying to score in the 97+%-tiles. I don't recommend starting with these because they do assume you know more than you would as a beginner, and they move quicker than the Powerscore series. Still nice to have. I often reach for these when I am having trouble with a certain question type.

Barack what would you recommend for pure sequencing?

[Mikey]

Barack what would you recommend for pure sequencing?

Do you watch 7sage explanation videos?

[scalawag]

Barack what would you recommend for pure sequencing?

Do you watch 7sage explanation videos?

Yea. Is their method best?

[Barack O'Drama]

After months of searching for the best books, here are my recommendations:

The LSAT Trainer

4.7/5 rating on Amazon
$37.80 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Trainer-rem ... 0989081508

I really love the LSAT Trainer and heartily recommend it for anyone studying for the LSAT. Author Mike Kim really diverges from the popular LSAT orthodoxy of focusing on question types one by one. He takes a holistic approach that exploits the similarities between every question type and builds on them. It also retrains your brain how to think about the LSAT which proves very helpful.


Powerscore Logic Games Bible

4.5/5 rating on Amazon
$36.56 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-Logic ... CSPWPW3GGV

This is a classic LSAT book and still is very good imo. It is what taught me most of my basic LG fundamentals. The only things I didn't like about it was that it seemed to over complicated certain question types. Especially grouping games and pure sequencing.


Powerscore Logical Reasoning Bible

4.5/5 rating on Amazon
$42.78 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-LSAT- ... NCEQWSNPCY

I really like this book. If I could go back it would be one of the few I would use again. It was really helpful for giving me some good basics on each LR question type. At first I didn't like it, but after going through some other materials and coming back to it, I began to appreciate the book a lot more.

Manhattan Prep LSAT Trilogy

4/5 Rating on Amazon
$97.09 (Contains LR/LG/RC books)
https://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Logical ... +prep+lsat

I liked the Manhattan books, I really do. I can't give a full review because I haven't gone through them all yet. The LG one was similar to the LGB, but better in many places. The thing with Manhattan is they are more geared towards test taker trying to score in the 97+%-tiles. I don't recommend starting with these because they do assume you know more than you would as a beginner, and they move quicker than the Powerscore series. Still nice to have. I often reach for these when I am having trouble with a certain question type.

Barack what would you recommend for pure sequencing?

Pure sequencing was one of those things I sucked at until I used 7Sage. They are really easy once you get the hang of them. The thing about them is you need to have a good command of logic. The other games are all diagram-centric, pure sequencing truly are different because it is all about being able to read the rules quickly and diagram accurately. Arguably one could say the same of every game, but with sequencing there is no way around it like there are with other games.

That said, the bible sucked. Manhattan was better. 7Sage = the best for all games.

To be honest, I recommend 7Sage for everything now. Granted, I'm a bit biased because I am a mentor on their forum, but I really swear by their stuff. 6 weeks ago I sucked at the LSAT. 7Sage turned it all around for me. It is as close to a silver bullet for the LSAT as you're going to get.

The specific thing I liked about 7Sage's sequencing games (and many others) was that JY explains how you can do all these cool logic tips and tricks. Like if you fail the sufficient then ........ blah blah. It makes you much more faster at answer the questions.

Like Mikey said, check out those 7Sage logic game freebies on YouTube/ 7Sage.com (they have the updated ones)
If you like them, consider getting the starter course ($179) because the lessons are basically like those videos but obviously yeah you how to do the different games.


If you are simply looking for a book, Manhattan Prep Logic Games 6th edition is the GOAT.

[Barack O'Drama]

Barack what would you recommend for pure sequencing?

Do you watch 7sage explanation videos?

Yea. Is their method best?

By a mile and then some, lol.

Seriously, 7Sage is what made LG click for me.

[Mikey]

Barack what would you recommend for pure sequencing?

Do you watch 7sage explanation videos?

Yea. Is their method best?

7sage's video explanation for LG is a great tool. Whether you choose to get a book or just watch their videos, you will learn how to do games. I just simply watched how they did games in the videos, and learned that way.

[scalawag]

After months of searching for the best books, here are my recommendations:

The LSAT Trainer

4.7/5 rating on Amazon
$37.80 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/LSAT-Trainer-rem ... 0989081508

I really love the LSAT Trainer and heartily recommend it for anyone studying for the LSAT. Author Mike Kim really diverges from the popular LSAT orthodoxy of focusing on question types one by one. He takes a holistic approach that exploits the similarities between every question type and builds on them. It also retrains your brain how to think about the LSAT which proves very helpful.


Powerscore Logic Games Bible

4.5/5 rating on Amazon
$36.56 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-Logic ... CSPWPW3GGV

This is a classic LSAT book and still is very good imo. It is what taught me most of my basic LG fundamentals. The only things I didn't like about it was that it seemed to over complicated certain question types. Especially grouping games and pure sequencing.


Powerscore Logical Reasoning Bible

4.5/5 rating on Amazon
$42.78 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/PowerScore-LSAT- ... NCEQWSNPCY

I really like this book. If I could go back it would be one of the few I would use again. It was really helpful for giving me some good basics on each LR question type. At first I didn't like it, but after going through some other materials and coming back to it, I began to appreciate the book a lot more.

Manhattan Prep LSAT Trilogy

4/5 Rating on Amazon
$97.09 (Contains LR/LG/RC books)
https://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Logical ... +prep+lsat

I liked the Manhattan books, I really do. I can't give a full review because I haven't gone through them all yet. The LG one was similar to the LGB, but better in many places. The thing with Manhattan is they are more geared towards test taker trying to score in the 97+%-tiles. I don't recommend starting with these because they do assume you know more than you would as a beginner, and they move quicker than the Powerscore series. Still nice to have. I often reach for these when I am having trouble with a certain question type.

Barack what would you recommend for pure sequencing?

Pure sequencing was one of those things I sucked at until I used 7Sage. They are really easy once you get the hang of them. The thing about them is you need to have a good command of logic. The other games are all diagram-centric, pure sequencing truly are different because it is all about being able to read the rules quickly and diagram accurately. Arguably one could say the same of every game, but with sequencing there is no way around it like there are with other games.

That said, the bible sucked. Manhattan was better. 7Sage = the best for all games.

To be honest, I recommend 7Sage for everything now. Granted, I'm a bit biased because I am a mentor on their forum, but I really swear by their stuff. 6 weeks ago I sucked at the LSAT. 7Sage turned it all around for me. It is as close to a silver bullet for the LSAT as you're going to get.

The specific thing I liked about 7Sage's sequencing games (and many others) was that JY explains how you can do all these cool logic tips and tricks. Like if you fail the sufficient then ........ blah blah. It makes you much more faster at answer the questions.

Like Mikey said, check out those 7Sage logic game freebies on YouTube/ 7Sage.com (they have the updated ones)
If you like them, consider getting the starter course ($179) because the lessons are basically like those videos but obviously yeah you how to do the different games.


If you are simply looking for a book, Manhattan Prep Logic Games 6th edition is the GOAT.

I actually signed up for their course because of the not both and or inferences he drew in an In Out game. It seems like a good supplement to what I have. I'll skip over the pure sequencing part of the LGB.

Thanks brutha

[SunDevil14]

Power Score Trilogy was quite helpful