LSAT

The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is an exam that applicants take to apply to law school. Some law schools also accept the GRE but the LSAT is generally preferred. The test consists of three sections, however, the Analytical Reasoning section is being eliminated starting in August of 2024 and being replaced by an additional Logical Reasoning section.

  • Logical Reasoning (2 sections) 
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing section (not scored)
  • Experimental Section (not scored, could be either Reading Comprehension or Logical Reasoning)

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where do I take the LSAT?

    • Students register to take the LSAT through their LSAC account
    • Currently you can take the exam either online or in-person*
      • *Starting with the August 2026 LSAT, we will be moving toward in-center testing for almost all test takers, for both US and international test takers, with limited exceptions for certain medical accommodations or extreme hardship in getting to a testing center. More details on medical and hardship exceptions to the in-center requirement will be available within the next two months so that test takers can plan before registration for the 2026-2027 testing cycle opens in mid-May.

How many times can I take the LSAT?

    • Can take a maximum of 3 times in a single testing year
    • You are limited to 5 exams in 5 years
    • You have a lifetime limit of 7 exams in your life
    • Most applicants take the LSAT twice
    • May & June are popular dates since that gives time to retake in the fall if needed

How long should I study for the LSAT?

    • Everybody is different, but most experts recommend studying for the LSAT for 3-4 months. A total of 150-300 hours studying is usually what leads students to be successful.

When should I take the LSAT?

    • The LSAT is offered 9 times every year
    • If you are attending law school immediately after college, plan to take the LSAT during the spring of your junior year or the summer before your senior year, so it is complete when you apply to law schools that fall. This is ideal because you can continue to study and retake the exam if you are unhappy with your original score without impacting your timeline.
    • If you plan to take a gap year, (or years) you can still take the LSAT during your undergraduate career, since your score is good for 5 years. Many students also choose to use their gap year to study for the exam and prepare applications.
    • Remember, everybody’s path is different!

How is the LSAT scored?

    • The LSAT is scored from 120-180, with a score of about 150-151 being average.

What can I use to study?

    • Law Hub (free on LSAC)**
      • **LSAC is adding a new platform to LawHub for test delivery, starting with the August 2026 LSAT. This new platform will provide important new capabilities for our test administration and test security teams, but it will also result in certain minor user interface (UI) changes on LawHub. To help all test takers feel prepared, they will be providing versions of our existing practice tests in the new UI, so people planning to take the LSAT in August or later will be able to practice in the same UI they will use on test day. All practice tests in the existing UI will remain available on LawHub for people planning to take the April or June tests. They expect to have an interactive model of the new UI in LawHub by the end of March, and versions of all our practice tests in the new UI in LawHub by May, so those testing in August and beyond will have several months to practice in the new user interface. LSAC will provide periodic updates, tools, and other resources to ensure a smooth transition.
    • 7 Sage
    • Princeton Review
    • LSAT Demon
    • The LSAT Trainer
    • PowerScore Books
    • LSAT Max
    • Juris Education

Will law schools see all of my scores?

    • All of your LSAT scores are seen by law schools, unless you purchase the LSAT Preview for $45 which allows you to see your score before it is reported.
    • Some law schools will average all of your scores, but most will just consider your highest score.
    • If there is a significant jump in your LSAT score, consider writing an addendum to explain this.