Free explanations for LSAT PrepTests, by LSATHacks. These explanations cover Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, with explanations for both the right answers and wrong answers.
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Free Explanations for Preptests 101-158
Legacy Format LSAT Explanations
These preptests are some of the 22 preptests which LSAC did not convert to the new format. You can find these tests via licensees for additional practice. The full list of unconverted preptests is as follows: PTs 1-18, 21, 23, PT A, Feb 1997 LSAT
LSAT Explanations FAQ
How should I use the explanations
Ideally you should review the questions on your own first. Then, have a look at explanations for questions you had trouble with. You can also use them in a few other ways:
- Do a drillset of a certain question type, then read the explanation for every question. This will
How do I navigate the explanations?
There’s a few ways to get around the preptests:
- Each explanation has a link back to the preptest at the bottom.
- You can use the quickjump tool at the bottom of an explanation to reach a specific explanation
- You can use the LSATHacks preptest converter to reach any explanation
Also if you google “LSATHacks preptest 101” or “LSATHacks [first few words of the question]” you’ll easily find the preptest or question.
Why are some explanations numbered PT 101-158 and others numbered 2-23
Pts 101-158 are the numbers for the current format of the LSAT, which has 2 LR, 1 RC and one unscored section. Back when the LSAT had logic games, the preptests were instead numbered from 1-94.
When LSAC converted its tests to the current format, it left 22 preptest unconverted. These are valuable sources of extra questions you can use if you run out of material. You can access them via licensees, and we have explanations for many of these preptests in the legacy explanations section at the bottom of this page. The full list of unconverted PTs is as follows:
- Preptests 1-18
- Preptests 21 and 23
- Preptest A
- February 1997 LSAT
I’ve been using preptests in the legacy format. Do you have explanations for those?
You can find all the legacy format explanations on this page. They still have the logic games explanations.
Why are some explanations members’ only, and how do I access them?
A small number of questions are members’ only, as we don’t have the rights to display them publicly. You can get them as part the LSATHacks Ultimate Bundle or as part of LSATHacks Extra Explanations.
Why do some preptests only have explanations for a few sections?
Blank sections mean we didn’t write explanations for that section yet. There are currently about 7500 LSAT questions. We have explanations for around 4700 questions, which is well over a million words of writing.
We’re working on writing the remainder. Please leave comment on the page for a preptest if there’s a particular question you’d like to see explained.
When are the videos of you working the tests going to come out??
Hi, for the LSAT flex, what do you recommend we do about drawing our diagrams? I do find it distracting, having multiple pieces of scratch paper.
Do you feel that you need all the sheets of paper? Even before the flex, our recommendation has been to keep diagrams as minimal as possible to prevent clutter. Don’t feel compelled to use all the sheets just because they’re available to you. However, if you need the space to do local diagrams, you can allocate one page (one side) to a game and then immediately set it aside after finishing the game.
Hi Graham,
Do you know when LSAT 51 will be released? Thanks for the support.
We’re working on releasing more explanations in the future. Stay tuned!
When will prep test 86 explanations become available?
thanks so much for all your work!! it has really helped me study and i appreciate it so much! : )
Hi, are all the available LSAT explanations free on the site? Is there a place to buy more that Graeme hasn’t published? Any update on the upcoming explanations? They are the best by far.
Yup, everything is here. I’ve got 82 almost done, but it may be a while before things get going. They take a LOT of time to write, and I’m currently working through a backlog on some other projects. Hope to get back to it soon.
Your explanations are SO SO helpful I can’t thank you enough for taking your time to do this, it has helped me approach questions better and most importantly, has helped me understand why the wrong answers are wrong. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Hi Graeme, thank you so much for all these explanations they have been so helpful! I was wondering if you have the 82 explanations? Just took that test and am looking for your guidance on a few questions.
Hello! We’re still working on PT82 explanations, they’ll be released shortly!
Ok great, thank you!
Hi,
Thank you for the great explanations. Since the LSAT is now digital, do you have any advice for remaining fast on AR? The great tip about diagramming your work next to the question is no longer an option for the actual exam. I am so worried about my timing, and there are not many digital practice exams available.
Amy
I just write the question number on scrap paper + ABCDE. It takes only a couple seconds to do, and then I do the diagram + cross off answers there. I only use the digital test to mark the final answer.
These explanations have honestly been a huge life saver. I am taking the June LSAT-Flex test in just about 2 weeks and the explanations for these prep tests have been super helpful especially since I have spent so much money already and I review my work for free! Thank you!
Thanks for wonderful specific explanation:) where is explanation for pt20?
Unfortunately it’s not on my list of explanations to do next, as it’s rather old. I do have an unproofread copy of it I may publish one day, but for now I’m working on the tests in the 80s.