About the LSAT

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) measures skills that are considered essential for success in law school. Law school admissions committees generally consider the LSAT score to be one of the most significant elements of your law school application. Therefore, it is important to take the exam seriously and give yourself plenty of time to prepare for it.

The LSAT consists of two parts and has moved to a digital format. The first part of the LSAT is a multiple- choice exam that tests logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and analytical reasoning (logic games) skills. The second part of the LSAT is a written essay, which is administered online using secure proctoring software that can be installed on the candidate’s own computer.

The scoring scale for the LSAT is 120 to 180. The average score is 151.

Most law schools take each applicant’s highest LSAT score, not an average score. Therefore, it is not unusual for students to take the LSAT more than once. Ideally, however, you should study hardest for your first LSAT exam. Taking the LSAT multiple times can be stressful and expensive.

The LSAT is offered eight times during the year. Here are the current LSAT testing dates for 2022 - 2023.

For additional information on taking the LSAT, accommodations, scoring, and FAQs see the LSAC’s Taking the LSAT webpage.

LSAT Preparation:

The LSAC has partnered with the Khan Academy to offer students free LSAT Preparation.

COVID-19 LSAT Updates:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the LSAC began offering the LSAT-Flex testing options for students. The LSAT-flex is an online, remotely proctored version of the LSAT and the remotely proctored LSAT-Flex will provide candidates the opportunity to earn a LSAT score. Given the expressed preference of the majority of test takers, LSAC will continue to provide the LSAT in an online, live remote-proctored format.  Learn more about the test format.

GRE and Law School:

Currently, there are approximately 50 law schools that accept the GRE in lieu of the LSAT. However, if you take both exams most law schools will evaluate your application using your LSAT score and not your GRE score.