Happy Sunday everyone! Hopefully your weekend was filled with bottomless brunches and happy hours galore.

Unable to join your fellow jurors for a night out? No fear, our resident bartender is here to teach you how to make our signature drink: the R.B.G.

inspired by our favorite Supreme Court Justice, the R.B.G. is a strong and sassy drink that will have you winning every argument that comes your way.

Ingredients
Lime
St. Germain Liquor
Mint
​Sugar
Vodka
Soda Water
Ice

Step 1. Muddle mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and ice in a cocktail shaker
Step 2. Add 1 part St. Germain and 2 parts vodka to the shaker and mix vigorously
Step 3. Empty contents of cocktail shaker over ice.
Step 4. Top with soda water and garnish with lime and mint leaves. Enjoy!

Never fear, the team at Jury is here to act as your official Analytical Reasoning translator.

Understand the Different Types of Games  
 While it might seem obvious that not all logic games are the same, it’s less obvious that there are specific types and categories of logic games. Understanding the type of logic game that you’re facing will help you determine the best strategy for solving the game. Logic games will fall into one of 7 categories: Linear, Grouping, Grouping/Linear Combination, Pure Sequencing, Circular Linearity, Mapping, and Pattern. Within those categories, subtypes also exist. While these distinctions might feel overwhelming at first, with ample practice you will quickly be able to determine what type of game you are trying to solve. Visit our free LSAT prep session on the fourth Saturday of the month to discover more about the different logical reasoning question types and the best strategies for solving them.

Write down all information
All information needed to solve the game will be included in the prompt, but it’s often written in a confusing or hard to follow way. Translate it into your own language. Write down the main objects or people involved, the locations or categories they’re associated with, and any rules related to either. Create charts or grids to help keep track of all relevant pieces of information and rules. There are standard ways to write rule abbreviations, which we’ll cover in our free LSAT prep course, but feel free to create your own. The goal of writing down the information is to translate it into a language that you understand.

Determine what strategy you’ll use  
Different types of games require different strategies. Rather than testing all possible options, take a moment to determine the most efficient way for you to achieve your answers. Look at the questions asked prior to determining this strategy, as sometimes your first instinct to approach the game might not be appropriate for the answers needed. In our free LSAT prep course, we’ll discuss different strategies and how they map to the different categories and types of questions. Understanding how to approach the questions is a big first step in becoming fluent in analytical reasoning!

Practice! Practice! Practice!  
The best way to become fluent in analytical reasoning is through practice. Just as it takes a semester (or more!) to learn the basics of a foreign language, it takes time and practice to become comfortable with the basics of logic games and the logical reasoning section of the LSAT. Try new things. Experiment with different ways of gridding, abbreviations, and mapping. Find out what works for you! Start with untimed logic games, focusing on the how and why of the answers. Try practicing in a group and talking through the problems. Don’t have any study buddies? Come find some at one of our monthly free LSAT prep courses! Once you feel comfortable with the how and why of reaching an answer, begin to time yourself. Make note of any improvements, no matter how small.

Want to continue to #GetEducated and learn even more tips and tricks for acing the LSAT?
Visit our free LSAT Prep Courses, offered monthly on the fourth Saturday of the Month.
​Our next session will occur on November 23rd. RSVP here to up your LSAT game.
 
Resources: 
LSAT Logic Game Types and Frequency of Appearance
Diagramming Techniques: Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games)
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