About Valerie Keene

Valerie Keene is an experienced lawyer and legal writer. Valerie’s litigation successes have included wins for cases involving contract disputes, real property disputes, and consumer issues. She has also assisted countless families with estate planning, guardianship issues, divorce and other family law matters. She provides clients with solid legal advice and representation.

Entries by Valerie Keene

Guide to the LSAT Logic Games

Update: Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) were removed from the LSAT starting with the August 2024 test. The current exam is four 35-minute sections: two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension section. LSAC’s LSAT FAQ describes the current format. The guide below explains the retired […]

How Hard is It To Become a Lawyer? Is it actually worth it in 2026?

If you have ever wanted to practice law, or dreamed of arguing a case in court or reenacting your favorite scenes from a crime drama, you may have considered whether you should become a lawyer.  Becoming a lawyer is a tough road, but many people find a legal career challenging and rewarding, giving them a […]

How to Improve LSAT Score By 10 Points

Update: Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) were removed from the LSAT starting with the August 2024 test. The current exam is four 35-minute sections: two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension section. LSAC’s LSAT FAQ describes the current format. The guide below explains the retired […]

In-Depth Breakdown of Law School Costs in the United States

Law school isn’t cheap. According to a U.S. News report, the average tuition and fees for a private law school during the 2018-2019 school year were $48,869 per year, compared to $40,725 for non-resident law students or $27,591 for residents per year at a public law school.  This means that for the most affordable law […]

How to Study for the LSAT Exam on a Budget

Law school is expensive. In fact, it’s expensive even before you get there! Between the cost of multiple expensive law school applications, paying for the LSAT multiple times, and trying to come up with a plan to pay for tuition, the thought of paying for an LSAT study course may simply be out of reach. […]

Successful Strategies to Improve Your LSAT Score the Second Time Around

Update: Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) were removed from the LSAT starting with the August 2024 test. The current exam is four 35-minute sections: two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension section. LSAC’s LSAT FAQ describes the current format. The guide below explains the retired […]

12 Best LSAT Logic Game Strategies: How to Tackle the Toughest Part of the LSAT

Update: Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) were removed from the LSAT starting with the August 2024 test. The current exam is four 35-minute sections: two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension section. LSAC’s LSAT FAQ describes the current format. The guide below explains the retired […]

Beginner’s Guide to the LSAT Test Structure

If you’re approaching graduation and considering law school, you don’t have much leeway over a lot of factors: your GPA, the amount of money in your bank account, or your work experience. However, the one area that you do have control over is your LSAT score. With a few months of study preparation, you can […]

Preparing For the LSAT: Questions Pre-Law Students Should Be Asking

If you are considering going to law school, taking the LSAT is a given. Perhaps the most important test that you will take up to this point in your life is on the horizon. Knowing how to study for the LSAT and what to expect can help you be ready for everything the exam throws […]

Testmasters vs Blueprint LSAT: Review Course Comparison 2026

Before diving into this review course comparison of Testmasters vs Blueprint LSAT, let us ask you a quick question. Why did the law students bring a ladder to law school? Give up? They wanted to get to the top of the class! Laugh or groan; this joke highlights the competitive spirit that law school often […]

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