Notice of Upcoming
Changes to the LSAT:
Beginning with the June 2007
LSAT, test takers will be introduced to a variant of reading
comprehension, called comparative reading, as one of the four
passage and questions sets in the LSAT reading comprehension
section. In general, comparative reading questions are similar
to traditional reading comprehension questions. However, there
is one significant difference...more
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We offer the
most effective, up-to-date Law School Admission Test (LSAT) preparation
review courses available, regardless of cost, and back them with
our commitment to ensuring your personal success on the exam.
Proven Test-Taking Strategies
Our highly trained, dynamic LSAT
course instructors focus on effective test-taking strategies.
We thoroughly review all topics covered by the exam. During the
course, you will be exposed to a variety of strategies and questions
which include:
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how to master all LSAT logic
concepts
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critical reading of logical
reasoning passages
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effective diagramming techniques
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practical logic problem solving
strategies
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drawing proper inferences and
deductions
- analyzing and understanding logical relationships
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synthesizing concepts and ideas
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learning to recognize wrong
answer types among LSAT questions
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mastering drawing clear and
concise logic games diagrams
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working strategically under
strict timing conditions
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developing an effective personal
LSAT study schedule
- comprehensive understanding of the entire law school application
process
Our well-designed course curriculum is dynamic,
interactive, and taught by experienced instructors who provide
continuity in the learning process as you advance from one skill
set to the next.
In order to expose you
to the latest test format, questions from recent LSAT tests will
be taken up in class. Our materials are constantly updated to
reflect the most recent changes in the exam. Thus, you will be
able to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses (whether in
the logical reasoning, analytical reasoning or reading comprehension
sections of the test) and focus on those areas and questions where
you need the most practice. We stand firmly behind our total immersion
approach to test preparation.
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Convenient Weekend Study
Schedule
Our comprehensive weekend courses let you concentrate
in an atmosphere free from distractions and interruptions. Our
LSAT test preparation courses cost $445 plus
GST (30-hour) and $695 plus GST (48-hour)
and are conveniently held on university campuses across Canada.
For more details, check out our upcoming
LSAT test preparation courses (dates and locations).
To receive our free detailed LSAT Test Preparation
information package, click
here.
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Limited Class Size
In order to ensure a low student-to-instructor
ratio, our LSAT courses have a limited enrolment with spaces allocated
on a first-come-first-served basis. The small class size provides
a comfortable setting with ample opportunity for interaction with
our talented and experienced LSAT course instructors.
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Free Practice LSAT Exam Tests
With Review Of Questions
Our courses conclude with the writing of full-length
practice LSAT exams during which testing conditions are carefully
reproduced. This provides our students with an excellent opportunity
to practice and master (under LSAT exam conditions) the many skills
they have acquired during the weekend classes.
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LSAT Breakdown
Reading Comprehension
26-28 multiple-choice questions
35-minute section
Logical Reasoning (Arguments)
24-26 multiple-choice questions in 2 sections
2 35-minute sections
Analytical Reasoning (Games)
Approx. 25 multiple-choice questions
35-minute section
Experimental Section
Approx. 25 multiple-choice sections
35-minute section
Essay
1 essay
35-minute section
The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120-180 points. The University
of Toronto, for example, is looking for a potential candidate
to have a score of approximately 166. The University of Victoria
would be in the 162 range; whereas the University of Ottawa would
expect roughly a 158. Be sure to check out our Law
School Profiles for more information on all Canadian law schools.
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Free Repeat Policy
All of our LSAT prep courses include a free
repeat policy which allows students to attend a subsequent LSAT
course free of charge. Some students take advantage of this policy
to review and re-attend our test prep course for double the preparation
time at one low price.
In order to ensure a low student-to-instructor
ratio, we ask free-repeat students to contact us in advance to
reserve their place in the upcoming LSAT prep class.
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30-Hour LSAT Test Prep Course Outline
Friday (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
Seminar Registration, LSAT Course Overview, Formal Logic, Problem
Solving, Logical Reasoning
Saturday (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Additional Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Effective Diagramming
Techniques, Critical Reasoning, Writing Sample, and Essay Writing
Sunday (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Reading Comprehension, Verbal Review, Law School Application Process,
Exam Writing Strategies, General LSAT Review and Questions
Thursday (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
Free Sample Practice LSAT Exam
Thursday (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
Free Sample Practice LSAT Exam
48-Hour LSAT Test Prep Course
Outline
Friday (6:00pm
- 10:00pm)
Seminar Registration, LSAT Course Overview, Formal Logic, Problem
Solving, Logical Reasoning
Saturday (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Additional Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Effective
Diagramming Techniques, Critical Reasoning, Writing Sample, and
Essay Writing
Sunday (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Reading Comprehension, Verbal Review, Law School Application Process,
Exam Writing Strategies, General LSAT Review and Questions
Thursday (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
Free Sample Practice LSAT Exam
Saturday (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Advanced Problem Solving Strategies for Logic Games, Overview
of Logical Reasoning Traps, Additional Analytical Reasoning, Additional
Reading Comprehension, Practical Application of Verbal Theory
Sunday (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Advanced Diagramming Techniques, Additional Logical Reasoning,
Additional Writing Sample, Simulated Practice LSAT Exam and Review
of Questions
Thursday (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
Free Sample Practice LSAT Exam
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Our Talented and Experienced LSAT Course
Instructors
Oxford Seminars maintains the highest
standards for all our instructors. We hire and extensively train
only the most qualified instructors who have not only scored in
the top 2% of all LSAT test-takers but who also have years of
distinguished teaching experience.
At the end of each and every LSAT
prep course, our students are asked to evaluate and review our
teaching staff. They tell us that they find our course instructors
approachable, highly knowledgeable, and able to present difficult
material in a dynamic, useful and creative manner which facilitates
learning. To read student comments, click here.
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How To Master The Entire Law
School Application Process
In today's competitive academic
climate, a winning application can be the difference that makes
you stand out among the thousands of students applying to law
schools across Canada (and the United States).
Our LSAT preparation courses cover
how to master all areas of the application and admissions process.
This includes a comprehensive review of how to write persuasive
personal statements, how to carefully choose your references,
which extra-curricular activities you should highlight, how to
present your past and present academic record, to which Law schools
you should apply, how admissions committees operate, and how to
avoid common traps and mistakes. For further information about
Canadian Law schools, click here.
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What Law school admissions
committees are REALLY looking for
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Avoiding the traps
and mistakes of other first-time applicants
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Writing persuasive
personal statements
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Presentation of your
academic grades
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The importance of the
LSAT score
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Carefully choosing
your references
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How to highlight your
extra-curricular activities
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Which Law schools should
you apply to
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Unique applications
strategies for each Canadian Law school
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Mature students and
special circumstances
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Personal LSAT Tutoring Available
For those students who have particular
difficulty with any aspect of the LSAT exam, we offer additional
individual tutoring sessions with one of our highly skilled LSAT
course instructors.
In addition to the extensive home
study materials which every student receives, we also make available
(for purchase or loan) additional LSAT practice materials from
Law Services. These valuable resources will assist you in further
study.
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Our Commitment To You
Oxford Seminars provides excellence in test
preparation at an affordable price. When asked to evaluate our
courses, over 98% of our students say they recommend us to their
friends. We offer high quality instruction for students who want
to invest in their future. Our goal is to help you achieve an
outstanding LSAT test score. Since 1992, we have successfully
prepared thousands of students to write the LSAT exam.
Interested? Click
here to receive a free detailed information package about
our LSAT test preparation review courses.
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Thousands
of Satisfied Students
In our pursuit of excellence, Oxford
Seminars asks students who attend our LSAT test prep courses to
evaluate both the instructors and the classes. We incorporate these
suggestions into future course development. Here are some of their
responses:
"Now that I've taken the
seminar, I cannot imagine trying to tackle the LSAT without it!"
- L. Byers, Agincourt, ON
"The seminar provided me
with strategies that would have taken months of practice and study
to develop and understand. It made the LSAT more accessible in a
short period of time."
- G. Bassan, Markham, ON
"I have already recommended
this seminar to others planning to write the LSAT. I liked that
the course used actual LSAT tests for sample questions and illustrations.
Also, the instructor was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly."
-J. Leggett, Kingston, ON
"I definitely would recommend
this course; it gave me the motivation to study and the strategies
to succeed."
- E. Lam, Toronto, ON
"The instructor took a lot
of time to explain everything in detail. He answered all our questions
well and never moved on without making sure we understood."
-S. Montgomery, Montreal, QC
"The instructor was extremely
knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She was able to clearly explain
the questions and illustrate her explanations with appropriate examples."
- K. Watson, London, ON
"Yes I would recommend this
seminar to someone else. The price is affordable, you are given
useful materials to study from and the small class allows everyone
to get the attention he/she needs and deserves."
- J. Sawyer, Ottawa, ON
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How To Register For Our LSAT Test Preparation
Master Courses
To reserve a spot in any of our upcoming LSAT
test prep courses, a $95 deposit is required. To register by telephone,
fax or mail,
click here.
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Upcoming LSAT Review Test Preparation
Courses Across Canada (Covering All Math, Verbal and Essay Questions
and Including Free Practice Sample Exam Tests)
| Toronto,
Ontario |
Halifax,
Nova Scotia |
| Ottawa,
Ontario |
Montreal,
Quebec |
| Kingston,
Ontario |
Winnipeg,
Manitoba |
| Hamilton,
Ontario |
Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan |
| Guelph,
Ontario |
Calgary,
Alberta |
| Waterloo,
Ontario |
Edmonton,
Alberta |
| London,
Ontario |
Vancouver,
British Columbia |
| Thunder
Bay, Ontario |
Victoria,
British Columbia |
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Please Note:
1. All LSAT courses take
place 6:00pm - 10:00pm Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am
- 6:00pm Sunday, 6:00pm -10:00pm Thursday.
2. The Thursday evening classes are
optional sessions, free for all registered students, where a full-length
practice LSAT is administered with actual testing conditions carefully
reproduced. These sessions provide students an excellent opportunity to practice
the techniques learned during the seminar.
3. Refund and Withdrawal Policy:
i) We will refund your full tuition if you withdraw from the seminar at least two weeks in advance.
ii) We will refund your full tuition if the seminar for which you want to register is full (we will place your name on a waiting list).
iii) We will retain the $95 deposit if you withdraw from the seminar less than two weeks in advance.
4. Course dates & locations are subject to change. Please be advised that seminars must obtain a minimum enrolment in order to proceed.
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