Staying focused in your LSAT prep

Three practical (and non-cliched) suggestions to improve your focus

The LSAT is a test that demands intense concentration and attention to detail — but that can be exhausting if you haven’t yet built up the skills of staying focused while you study.

It can be so easy to get distracted. Or to postpone the hard stuff in favor of an easier task like watching one more tutorial video. You may also be struggling with ADHD, or just other events in your life, which make it tough to hold yourself to a study schedule.

But without deeply focused study sessions, it’s challenging to make the kind of progress you need on the LSAT.

So with that in mind, here are some suggestions for building your focus on the LSAT. I’ll skip the advice you probably already know, like turning off notifications for social media or leaving your phone in another room. I’m also not going to make any recommendations about ADHD treatments (although I will give you this quick reminder to apply for extended time accommodations).

Tip #1: Focusmate

Hands down, the resource that has helped me the most when I need to do focused work is a program called Focusmate. If you’re struggling with staying focused and motivated in your LSAT studies, this has…