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.
Related glossary entry: LSAT glossary.
Last updated October 12, 2026