LSAT WRITING SAMPLE – MOCK MULTIPLE-CHOICE
EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS / NEWEST
2025/2026 GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Scenario for Questions 1–5:
A city council must decide whether to build a new public library in the downtown
area or expand the existing one in the suburbs. The downtown area is more
accessible by public transport, while the suburban library has more land for
expansion. Budget constraints limit the city to only one project.
1. Which of the following considerations is most relevant to the council’s
decision?
A) The number of books currently in each library
B) The population density around each library
C) The accessibility of each location to city residents
D) The architectural style of each building
Explanation: Accessibility directly affects who can use the library, which is
crucial for deciding between locations.
2. If the council prioritizes cost-efficiency, which option is most likely to be
recommended?
A) Build downtown
B) Expand the suburban library
C) Build both libraries
D) Delay construction for five years
Explanation: Expansion is generally cheaper than constructing a new facility.
3. Which statement weakens the argument for building downtown?
A) Downtown has more public transport access.
B) Downtown land is expensive.
C) The cost of purchasing downtown property exceeds the budget.
, D) Downtown attracts more visitors.
Explanation: High costs make the downtown option less feasible.
4. Which factor strengthens the case for the suburban expansion?
A) Downtown has historical significance.
B) Suburban land is limited.
C) Suburban area allows room for future expansion.
D) Downtown location is trendy.
Explanation: Space for growth supports long-term planning.
5. If the council’s main goal is equity of access, which criterion should guide
the decision?
A) Budget constraints
B) Total land available
C) Distribution of residents relative to each location
D) Aesthetic appeal
Explanation: Equity focuses on serving as many residents as possible, not
just cost.
Scenario for Questions 6–10:
A law firm is deciding whether to hire a new associate or a paralegal. The
associate will handle complex legal work but at a higher salary, while the paralegal
will support staff tasks at lower cost but cannot practice law.
6. Which of the following is most relevant to this hiring decision?
A) The firm’s coffee machine brand
B) Office décor
C) The complexity of upcoming cases
D) Employee vacation days
Explanation: Case complexity determines whether legal expertise is
required.
, 7. If the firm expects many complex cases, which choice is likely best?
A) Hire a paralegal
B) Hire a new associate
C) Hire neither
D) Hire temporary interns
Explanation: An associate can handle complex legal work.
8. If cost reduction is the top priority, which decision is supported?
A) Hire the associate
B) Hire both
C) Hire the paralegal
D) Outsource legal work
Explanation: Paralegal salaries are lower, reducing costs.
9. Which argument strengthens hiring a new associate?
A) Paralegals are abundant
B) Complex cases require licensed attorneys
C) Office space is limited
D) Associates have longer lunch breaks
Explanation: Legal licensing is necessary for certain tasks.
10.Which factor is least relevant to the decision?
A) Upcoming legal workload
B) Salary budget
C) Office coffee preferences
D) Legal expertise required
Explanation: Coffee preferences do not affect staffing decisions.
Scenario for Questions 11–15:
A school must decide whether to implement an online learning platform or
increase in-person classroom hours. The platform reduces costs and increases
flexibility, while in-person instruction may improve student engagement.
EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS / NEWEST
2025/2026 GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Scenario for Questions 1–5:
A city council must decide whether to build a new public library in the downtown
area or expand the existing one in the suburbs. The downtown area is more
accessible by public transport, while the suburban library has more land for
expansion. Budget constraints limit the city to only one project.
1. Which of the following considerations is most relevant to the council’s
decision?
A) The number of books currently in each library
B) The population density around each library
C) The accessibility of each location to city residents
D) The architectural style of each building
Explanation: Accessibility directly affects who can use the library, which is
crucial for deciding between locations.
2. If the council prioritizes cost-efficiency, which option is most likely to be
recommended?
A) Build downtown
B) Expand the suburban library
C) Build both libraries
D) Delay construction for five years
Explanation: Expansion is generally cheaper than constructing a new facility.
3. Which statement weakens the argument for building downtown?
A) Downtown has more public transport access.
B) Downtown land is expensive.
C) The cost of purchasing downtown property exceeds the budget.
, D) Downtown attracts more visitors.
Explanation: High costs make the downtown option less feasible.
4. Which factor strengthens the case for the suburban expansion?
A) Downtown has historical significance.
B) Suburban land is limited.
C) Suburban area allows room for future expansion.
D) Downtown location is trendy.
Explanation: Space for growth supports long-term planning.
5. If the council’s main goal is equity of access, which criterion should guide
the decision?
A) Budget constraints
B) Total land available
C) Distribution of residents relative to each location
D) Aesthetic appeal
Explanation: Equity focuses on serving as many residents as possible, not
just cost.
Scenario for Questions 6–10:
A law firm is deciding whether to hire a new associate or a paralegal. The
associate will handle complex legal work but at a higher salary, while the paralegal
will support staff tasks at lower cost but cannot practice law.
6. Which of the following is most relevant to this hiring decision?
A) The firm’s coffee machine brand
B) Office décor
C) The complexity of upcoming cases
D) Employee vacation days
Explanation: Case complexity determines whether legal expertise is
required.
, 7. If the firm expects many complex cases, which choice is likely best?
A) Hire a paralegal
B) Hire a new associate
C) Hire neither
D) Hire temporary interns
Explanation: An associate can handle complex legal work.
8. If cost reduction is the top priority, which decision is supported?
A) Hire the associate
B) Hire both
C) Hire the paralegal
D) Outsource legal work
Explanation: Paralegal salaries are lower, reducing costs.
9. Which argument strengthens hiring a new associate?
A) Paralegals are abundant
B) Complex cases require licensed attorneys
C) Office space is limited
D) Associates have longer lunch breaks
Explanation: Legal licensing is necessary for certain tasks.
10.Which factor is least relevant to the decision?
A) Upcoming legal workload
B) Salary budget
C) Office coffee preferences
D) Legal expertise required
Explanation: Coffee preferences do not affect staffing decisions.
Scenario for Questions 11–15:
A school must decide whether to implement an online learning platform or
increase in-person classroom hours. The platform reduces costs and increases
flexibility, while in-person instruction may improve student engagement.
