LSAT Study Schedule: The 3-Month Plan for 170+

Scoring 170+ on the LSAT puts you in the top 2.5% of test-takers and makes you competitive for every law school in the country. It's an ambitious goal, but it's achievable with the right plan and consistent execution. This 3-month schedule is designed for students who can dedicate 25–30 hours per week — but you should adjust the timeline based on your diagnostic score and how quickly you're progressing.

Before You Start: Diagnostic Test

Take a full, timed LSAT practice test before beginning this plan. Your diagnostic score determines your starting point:

Month 1: Foundation Building (Weeks 1–4)

Week 1: Logic Games Fundamentals

Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) is the most learnable section of the LSAT. Most students can achieve near-perfect scores with proper technique.

• Days 1–3: Learn the four main game types (sequencing, grouping, matching, hybrid). Practice diagramming each type.
• Days 4–5: Work through 15–20 basic games, focusing on setup accuracy rather than speed.
• Days 6–7: Review all mistakes. Identify which game types feel most natural and which need more work.

Week 2: Logical Reasoning Basics

Logical Reasoning makes up half your LSAT score, so mastering it is essential.

• Days 1–3: Learn argument structure (conclusion, premises, assumptions). Practice identifying each component.
• Days 4–5: Study the major question types (strengthen, weaken, necessary assumption, sufficient assumption, flaw).
• Days 6–7: Complete 30–40 LR questions, untimed. Focus on understanding why right answers are right and wrong answers are wrong.

Week 3: Reading Comprehension

• Days 1–3: Practice active reading techniques. Learn to identify the main point, author's tone, and passage structure as you read.
• Days 4–5: Work through 4–5 full RC passages, untimed. Focus on comprehension accuracy.
• Days 6–7: Begin practicing under light time pressure.

Week 4: Integration & First Practice Test

• Days 1–4: Review all three sections. Identify your weakest area and spend extra time on it.
• Day 5: Take your second full-length practice test under timed conditions.
• Days 6–7: Thorough review of practice test. Compare to diagnostic — you should see improvement.

Month 2: Skill Development (Weeks 5–8)

Weeks 5–6: Advanced Logic Games

• Master advanced game types (circular sequencing, mapping, pattern games)
• Practice the "limited possibilities" approach for complex games
• Target: completing each game in 8 minutes or less
• Complete 5–6 full Logic Games sections under timed conditions

Weeks 7–8: Advanced Logical Reasoning

• Study conditional logic and formal logic notation
• Master the hardest question types (parallel reasoning, principle questions)
• Practice identifying the most common wrong answer traps
• Complete 4–5 full LR sections under timed conditions

Mid-Point Check: Take another full practice test at the end of Week 8. You should be scoring 160+ consistently. If not, give yourself more time before moving to Month 3.

Month 3: Test Simulation (Weeks 9–12)

Weeks 9–10: Full Test Practice

• Take 2 full practice tests per week under exact test conditions
• Spend equal time reviewing each test as you spent taking it
• Track your performance by section and question type
• Identify remaining weak spots and drill them specifically

Week 11: Targeted Drilling

• Focus exclusively on your weakest question types
• If Logic Games is your weakness, do 3–4 full sections daily
• If Logical Reasoning is weak, drill the specific question types you miss most
• Take 1 more full practice test mid-week

Week 12: Final Preparation

• Days 1–3: Take your final practice test. Review thoroughly.
• Day 4: Light review only. Go over your notes on common mistakes.
• Day 5: Rest day. No LSAT material at all.
• Day 6: Light review of strategies and timing benchmarks.
• Day 7: Test day (or rest if test is later in the week).

Tools That Can Help

The right prep course can make this plan more efficient. Adaptive study technology takes the guesswork out of deciding what to study each day.

Wizeprep's LSAT Elite 170 [blocked] is designed around this kind of structured preparation, with an adaptive scheduler that adjusts your daily plan based on your performance. For budget-conscious students, 7Sage [blocked] offers excellent video explanations at a lower price point, though you'll need to manage your own schedule.

Key Principles for 170+

1. Consistency beats intensity. Studying 4 hours daily for 12 weeks beats studying 8 hours daily for 6 weeks. Your brain needs time to consolidate learning.

2. Review is more important than practice. Taking a practice test without thorough review is wasted time. Every wrong answer should be understood completely.

3. Timing comes last. Build accuracy first, then work on speed. Rushing through questions you don't understand doesn't help.

4. Logic Games is your biggest opportunity. It's the most learnable section. Many 170+ scorers go -0 or -1 on Logic Games.

5. Don't neglect Reading Comprehension. It's the section students practice least, but it's worth just as many points as Logical Reasoning.

See our complete Best LSAT Prep Courses [blocked] rankings for detailed reviews of every course that can support this study plan.