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LSAT Argumentative Writing Tips

Avoid these pitfalls to receive your score more quickly

LSAT Argumentative Writing Tips

Attention MacOS users: For a successful testing experience, be sure to upgrade to MacOS Sequoia 15.0 or higher before starting your LSAT Argumentative Writing.

Here are the most important things you need to remember to avoid having your LSAT Argumentative Writing session flagged for further review:

  • Make sure you are in a quiet, well-lit, private work area within a fully enclosed room.
  • Physical scratch paper is not permitted during your LSAT Argumentative Writing session; however, you are encouraged to use the built-in digital scratch paper feature.
  • Ensure your webcam opens in new window and microphone opens in new window capabilities are properly enabled. This includes making sure any virtual backgrounds or filters, such as the blur filter, are disabled and not in use.
  • Make sure you have a strong and reliable internet connection. If possible, use an ethernet cable to maximize your connection’s strength and reliability.
  • Shut down all non-essential applications. This includes disabling any grammar-checking extensions (e.g., Grammarly, Microsoft Editor, etc.). Any actively running programs, regardless of if you use them during the test, will result in a cancellation of your LSAT Argumentative Writing session.
  • Make sure you show (to the camera) an acceptable photo ID and capture a clear and readable image of your ID when prompted by the system (directly after you take a user photo). It is not necessary to hold your ID next to your face — you should capture a clear image of the ID itself.
  • Watches of any kind (including fitness-tracking devices) are not permitted. Be sure to remove any watch or fitness-tracking device from your person and your immediate work area prior to taking LSAT Argumentative Writing (unless you have an LSAC-approved accommodation).
  • Make sure to remove any mobile phones, headsets, earphones (except for soft, non-electronic, non-corded/banded, generic foam earplugs, which are allowed), backpacks, or other prohibited items from your testing area.
  • When prompted, perform a slow and steady 360-degree scan of your testing environment with your webcam. Be sure to include your work surface in the scan.
  • Make sure you’re using the latest version of your operating system and browser on your computer.