4 Essential LSAT Reading Comprehension Strategies

Reading Comprehension (RC) is the hardest section for many students. But it becomes dramatically easier when you approach it strategically instead of passively.

1. Master the Passage First

Do not rush to the questions.

Spend time understanding:

• structure

• viewpoints

• the author’s purpose

• the main point

This upfront investment pays you back in accuracy.

2. Tag the Paragraphs

Ask:

“What is this paragraph doing?”

Introducing a view? Adding evidence? Providing background?

This mental map makes everything easier.

3. Read with Purpose

Daily reading only helps if you practice spotting:

• tone shifts

• argument structure

• main points

Don’t just “read more.” Read strategically.

4. Blind Review RC

Re-answer RC questions untimed before checking results.

This catches misreads and weak habits — and fixes them fast.