There are many ways to prep for the LSAT, including prepping with books, online asynchronous courses, courses taught by a live instructor, or tutoring. You should choose an option that meets your individual needs in terms of timing, budget, and how you learn the best.
The decision to take a commercial LSAT course is an individual one that you should make based on your budget and study style.
To the extent that you can afford a commercial course, think of it as an investment. The higher you can get your LSAT score, the more potential you have to receive merit-based financial aid for law school (which is based in part on your LSAT score). However, it is not necessary for everyone to take a course such as these in order to do well on the LSAT.
While UW-Madison is not affiliated with any commercial test prep company, based on previous CPLA advisor/advisee experiences, the companies that offer the discounts below may be worth looking into.
7 Sage LSAT Prep: 50% off first month
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7Sage is an LSAT Test Prep website that combines smart analytics with adaptive drills that target your weaknesses when preparing for the LSAT.
To receive the coupon, make a free 7Sage account using your University of Wisconsin-Madison email address, then email studentservice@7sage.com and ask to apply 50% off your first month through the discount for University of Wisconsin-Madison students.
Kaplan: 15% discount on Live Online, In-Person, and On-Demand LSAT courses.
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Connect directly with expert Bree Bouck. She can provide personalized guidance and help enroll you with the highest available discount.
https://breebouck.youcanbook.me/
LSAT Demon: 25% off the first 2 months
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No code is needed; simply sign up by using the UW-Madison pre-law discount course page, rather than the main LSAT Demon course page.
Powerscore LSAT Prep: 50% off LSAT Premium Courses
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No code is needed; simply sign up by using the UW-Madison pre-law discount course page, rather than the main PowerScore course page.
TestMasters LSAT Prep: $300 off Classroom and Live Online Courses, or $100 off Self Paced Online Courses
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To use the discount, contact TestMasters at 307-342-3700 or info@testmasters.net
7 Sage LSAT Prep: Pay just $1/month with LSAC Fee Waiver approval
Magoosh LSAT: Free 12 months of access with LSAC Fee Waiver approval
LawHub Advantage: Free ($120/month value) LawHub upgrade with LSAC Fee Waiver approval, this product gives you access to all previously released LSAT practice tests.
For more information on the LSAC Fee Waiver and other fees that can be waived in the law school application process, visit our Resources to Increase Access page.
CPLA LSAT Workshop: UW-Madison students with financial need are eligible for a scholarship to take the Center for Pre-Law Advising LSAT Workshop for free (regularly $100). Offered live online three times per year.
LawHub offers free LSAT prep from the Law School Admission Council. You’ll find some articles on the different question types, videos demonstrating strategies, free question sets, as well as 4 free LSAT practice tests.
While the resources available for free on LawHub are not enough to fully prepare 10-15 hours a week for 3-6 months, the content is of good quality and a great place to start. You can pair this with a book or a course of your choosing as best fits your needs.