Taking the LSAT

1. How do I register for the LSAT?

You can register for the LSAT using your LSAC online account opens in a new window. The registration fee is $215 for the 2022-2023 testing year.

If you do not have the necessary equipment or a suitable location to take your exam, please notify us after you register. You can do so by completing the LSAT Assistance Request form, which will appear on the My Home screen of your LSAC online account. Please complete this form by the Assistance Request Deadline associated with your test date so that we can work with you to address your needs.

2. Will I be able to choose my testing time?

Yes, test takers can select the time that works best for their schedules from the available options. Registrants will be notified when sign-ups for specific test dates and times open. Test takers who prefer to test at a specific time of day or who require a specific start time due to other obligations should sign up as soon as because canceled slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, this is possible.

Please keep in mind that scheduling will close at 11:59 p.m. ET, two days before testing begins. If you are unable to schedule your test by this deadline, you may request a test date change (fees may apply) through your LSAC account. Otherwise, your test registration will be cancelled automatically (without a refund)

3. How many times can I take the LSAT?

Beginning with the September 2019 test administration, test takers will be able to take the LSAT:

Three times in the course of a single testing year (the next testing cycle begins with the August 2022 test and goes through the June 2023 test).

Five times in the current and five previous testing years (the period in which LSAC reports scores to law schools).

Seven times in a lifetime.

Please take note: With the introduction of the LSAT-Flex to provide a safe and effective mechanism for candidates to earn scores during the COVID-19 emergency, LSAC decided that the May, LSAT-Flex tests given in June, July, and August 2020 do not count toward these limits. Beginning with the October 2020 administration, tests will count toward LSAT testing limits.

This policy is prospective rather than retroactive. Tests taken before September 2019 will not be counted toward these numerical limits.

Furthermore, test takers will not be permitted to retake the LSAT if they have already scored a 180 (perfect score) within the current and five previous testing years, the period in which LSAC reports scores to law schools. This aspect of the policy will be implemented retroactively.

Test takers with special circumstances who want to request an exception to this policy may file an appeal.

Test Format and Sections

1. How is the LSAT structured?

The LSAT will continue to be administered in a live, remote format online through June 2023.

We will return to our pre-COVID practice of including a fourth, unscored variable section that will allow us to validate new test questions for future use and ensure that they are free of any form of bias. The test will have three scored sections: one for Reading Comprehension, one for Analytical Reasoning, and one for Logical Reasoning.

2. How long does the LSAT last?

The LSAT consists of four 35-minute sections. Between the second and third sections, there is a 10-minute intermission. For standard test takers, the exam takes about 3 hours.

3. In what order will I see the LSAT sections?

The test sections (Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and the unscored variable section) may be presented in any order during your actual LSAT exam, despite the fact that LawHub’s LSAT sample tests always present sections in the same order.

Please keep in mind that the unscored variable section will be one of the three standard section types: Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, or Reading Comprehension. The content of the unscored variable section will vary depending on your test form.

 Yes, there is a 10-minute intermission between the second and third sections of the online, live remote-proctored LSAT. During the 10-minute intermission, you may leave your testing area to eat a snack or use the restroom. Before you can resume testing, you must first check in with your proctor. Please keep in mind that if you do not check in before the break, your test session will be terminated and you will need to register for a new LSAT administration. You will not receive a refund.

Preparing for the LSAT

1.How can I prepare for the LSAT?

The online, live remote-proctored LSAT is administered by LSAC LawHub®. We recommend using the free Official LSAT PrepTests® and tutorial videos available through LawHub to become acquainted with the LSAT’s content and interface. You will be able to do everything you can do on the actual exam using these practice tests, including eliminating and selecting responses, highlighting passages, setting screen preferences, and more. (Please keep in mind that the test sections on LawHub are always presented in the same order — Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension.) However, test sections may appear during your actual LSAT exam, in any order.)

Test and Test-Taker Security

1. How does LSAC ensure the test’s security?

We understand that the security, integrity, and validity of the LSAT are important to candidates and schools, so we take numerous steps to ensure the LSAT’s security. All LSAT takers are monitored by live remote proctors via the camera and microphone on their computers. The video and audio feeds are recorded for future reference.

2. Can ProctorU obtain personal information from my computer?

No, ProctorU cannot access your computer files without your permission.

3. What is the repercussion of disclosing test details?

LSAC retains complete ownership rights to the LSAT and reserves the right to take any appropriate action to prevent fraudulent or unauthorized use of its intellectual property and the compromise of secure test materials.