LSAT
Offered by Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the standardized exam used by U.S. (and many Canadian) law schools as part of J.D. admissions. Since August 2024...
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LSAT exam at a glance
Format
Four 35-minute multiple-choice sections (three scored + one unscored variable) plus a separately scheduled LSAT Argumentative Writing task
Duration
About 3 hours for the multiple-choice test including a 10-minute intermission between sections 2 and 3; Argumentative Writing is taken separately
Delivery
LSAC-authorized test centers (starting with the August 2026 administration, LSAC is moving testing in-person at authorized centers — confirm the current delivery option when you register)
Passing score
No pass/fail cut score. Scores are reported on a 120–180 scale; law schools set their own medians and ranges.
Exam cost
$253 USD for the 2026–2027 testing year (includes LSAT Argumentative Writing)
Validity
LSAC reports scores to law schools for five years. Schools set their own policies on how old a score they will accept.
Prerequisites
None; typically taken while applying to law school
About the LSAT certification
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the standardized exam used by U.S. (and many Canadian) law schools as part of J.D. admissions. Since August 2024 the multiple-choice test has two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored variable section of either type. Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) is no longer on the exam.
A separate, remotely proctored LSAT Argumentative Writing sample is required and is completed on your own computer, not on test day.
Who it’s for: Applicants to J.D. programs at LSAC-member law schools.
Official exam page· Details verified 2026-08
What the LSAT exam covers
- Logical Reasoning (two scored sections)
- Reading Comprehension (one scored section)
- Unscored variable section (LR or RC)
- LSAT Argumentative Writing (separate, required)
How to study for the LSAT
- 1Take an official LSAC PrepTest under timed conditions to set a baseline.
- 2Drill Logical Reasoning question types (strengthen, weaken, assumption, inference, flaw).
- 3Practice Reading Comprehension passages with comparative reading.
- 4Complete LSAT Argumentative Writing before or shortly after your multiple-choice sitting so your file is complete.
- 5Review official explanations and sit additional timed PrepTests in the weeks before test day.
LSAT — frequently asked questions
Are Logic Games still on the LSAT?
No. Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) was removed beginning with the August 2024 LSAT. The scored sections are two Logical Reasoning and one Reading Comprehension.
Is there a passing score?
No. The LSAT is not pass/fail. Schools evaluate your 120–180 score alongside GPA, the writing sample, and the rest of your application.