Reading is a two-part process. The first part is decoding the words on the page. The second part, the part that actually matters, is interpreting, processing, and understanding what those words mean. When both parts are working together, information moves from the page into your mind and stays there. When only the first part is happening, your eyes are moving but nothing is landing.

Reading comprehension struggles on the LSAT aren’t usually about intelligence—they’re about anxiety around time. That pressure to move quickly makes it nearly impossible to slow down for thoughtful, active reading and, just as important, effective recall.

When tackling LSAT reading comprehension, understanding context clues is crucial. Rather than passively reading, top scorers hunt for evidence by actively reading—identifying keywords, structural markers, and logical transitions to support their answers with at least one or two concrete references from the passage.