What is lsat argumentative writing?

LSAT Argumentative Writing is the unscored writing sample you complete separately from the multiple-choice test.

You get a prompt presenting two positions on an issue, and you take a side and defend it in writing.

Law schools receive your writing sample with your application.

A weak or skipped sample looks bad; a clear, organized one does not need to be brilliant.

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Last updated October 12, 2026