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LSAT

Law School Admission Test

The admission test for JD law programmes in the United States and Canada.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
About 3h
Delivered through
Prometric + online
Results
Scores are released on a set date for each administration, about three weeks after testing (e.g. October 2026 international test: 28 October 2026). First-time takers need an approved writing sample before scores are released.

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Overview

The LSAT tests reading comprehension and logical reasoning for law school admission. From the August 2026 administration, almost all US and international candidates take the multiple-choice test at a Prometric test centre. A separate writing task, LSAT Argumentative Writing, is taken online.

Who it is for

  • Applicants to JD programmes at law schools in the United States
  • Applicants to law schools in Canada
  • Applicants to other law programmes that ask for an LSAT score

Versions

LSAT (multiple choice, in-centre)

Four 35-minute sections taken at a Prometric centre through the LawHub platform.

LSAT Argumentative Writing

A separate, remotely proctored writing task, available on demand. It is included in the registration fee.

Where it is accepted

  • JD admission at law schools in the United States
  • Law school admission in Canada
  • Other law programmes that ask for an LSAT score

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

LSAT sections
SectionWhat it involves
Logical Reasoning (2 scored sections)Multiple choice, 35 minutes each.
Reading Comprehension (1 scored section)Multiple choice, 35 minutes.
Unscored sectionOne extra Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension section used to trial new questions, 35 minutes.
Intermission10 minutes, between sections two and three.
LSAT Argumentative WritingTaken separately online; available 8 days before your test date.

Total time: About 3 hours for the multiple-choice test (four 35-minute sections plus a 10-minute intermission and check-in); the writing task is separate

Scores and validity

Scoring
Scaled score 120–180, based on the number of correct answers. There is no penalty for wrong answers. The writing sample is not scored but is sent to law schools.
Validity
LSAC reports scores from the current and five past testing years. Each law school decides which scores it accepts.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

A physical, valid, government-issued photo ID. Also bring your LSAT eligibility number, Prometric confirmation number and LawHub login details.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for LSAT are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Prometric (in-centre from August 2026); LSAT Argumentative Writing via ProctorU (Meazure Learning), online.

  1. 1

    Register through your LSAC JD Account on lsac.org, then schedule a Prometric appointment in your assigned scheduling window.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official LSAT website (opens in a new tab)

You register and pay with LSAC in your LawHub account.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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LSAT FAQs

Can I still take the LSAT at home?
Only in limited cases. From August 2026, remote testing is kept for some approved medical accommodations and for people who live more than 180 miles or three hours from a test centre.
When are the international test dates?
LSAC lists 15–16 January 2027, 9–10 April 2027 and 11–12 June 2027 for international testing. Registration deadlines are about six weeks earlier.
How many times can I take the LSAT?
Up to five times in the current reportable period (since July 2021) and seven times in a lifetime.
Has the test content changed?
No. LSAC says the content and format are unchanged. Only the delivery has changed, with a new LawHub interface and in-centre testing.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

LSAT® is a trademark registered by LSAC, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this website.

LSAT and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of LSAC (Law School Admission Council), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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