ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR
LSAT & LAW SCHOOL SUCCESS
Sharpen your logical reasoning skills working with arguments-- the foundation of the LSAT, law school, and legal practice.
ABOUT thinkLEX
Developed in response to documented skill deficits in higher education, thinkLEX is a platform designed to build students’ confidence engaging arguments they will encounter when preparing for and entering law school.
thinkLEX is offered by ThinkerAnalytix, an education non-profit organization spun out of the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Overview: A series of lessons that teach the skills you need to reason about arguments– the bread and butter of the LSAT, law school, and legal careers.
What you’ll gain:
- A basic vocabulary and confidence for working with legal arguments, from the most fundamental concepts to complex argument structures
- The ability to map any argument you read or hear to expose its hidden logical structure (it’s like learning logic, but super practical!)
- Research-backed methods for building reasoning skills
- Step-by-step methods for evaluating arguments
Note:
- Arguments 101 is a pre-requisite for our add-on lessons for Pre-Law & LSAT Arguments and Think Like a Lawyer.
Approximate time to complete: 3 hours
Overview: Demonstrates how to craft high-quality arguments for your college coursework (especially essays) and how to use ARGUMENTS 101 tools to analyze Logical Reasoning questions from the LSAT.
What you’ll gain:
- Models of how Argument Mapping can help you understand Logical Reasoning Questions on the LSAT, with video demonstrations and opportunities for feedback
- Practice breaking down Logical Reasoning questions on the LSAT to better understand why the right answer is the right answer
- Methods for creating high-quality arguments for your college courses leading up to law school
This module is designed for students about to start LSAT preparation, or those who want more foundational practice before taking LSAT prep further.
Approximate time to complete: 3 hours
Overview: Focuses on fundamental reasoning and discussion skills your law school professors will expect when you walk through the door.
What you’ll gain:
- A survey of IRAC– a commonly-used tool for teaching legal analysis in law schools
- The experience of what it’s like to do legal analysis like a law student
- Practice using Argument Mapping to plan responses to common law school exam question types
- Practice with the listening and thinking skills needed to engage arguments live, in real time (like a law student and a litigator!)
- Tools for tackling law school assignments with clear, direct reasoning
This module is designed for students who want to practice the skills they will be expected to show in law school coursework and legal practice.
Approximate time to complete: 2 hours
HOW DOES IT WORK?
STEP 1
Students watch short animated videos that define key concepts and model Argument Mapping and Systematic Empathy skills.
STEP 2
Students work at their own pace to practice target skills.
Feedback appears instantly upon submission at the bottom of each practice question.
The goal? Practice until you get a streak!
STUCK? ASK FOR HELP!
Anyone can reach out to the thinkLEX team in the chat for support and tutoring.
STEP 3
In our add-ons, students can apply their skills to LSAT questions, law school exam questions, and real-world legal cases.
OUR TOOLS
Systematic empathy is a step-by-step method for precise listening. Participants slow down their thinking to better understand the logic and context of an opposing argument.
Argument mapping activates reasoning skills by uncovering hidden reasons, faulty logic, as well as points of connection.
READY TO GET STARTED?
WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO?
TRUSTED BY EDUCATORS
LEARN MORE AT A thinkLEX WEBINAR
Participants at these webinars will:
- Survey innovative and research-backed methods for clear reasoning
- See how these tools can help you prepare to make the most of LSAT prep, law school, and a legal career
- Experience how mapping can help you think clearly about complex arguments... and even have a bit of fun!
- Meet the thinkLEX team, and learn how we can support you as you work through the thinkLEX program
thinkLEX webinars will be relevant for: Students considering law school, students taking LSAT prep, Academic advisors for pre-law and law students, undergraduate pre-law majors, students about to enter law school, any students who want a stronger foundation in logic and critical thinking.
UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS:
ABOUT US
thinkLEX is produced by ThinkerAnalytix, an education non-profit organization spun out of the Harvard University Department of Philosophy. Our mission is to help learning and working communities build skills for clear thinking, adept reasoning, and productive disagreement.
