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 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.
EXAM AT A GLANCE
Testing time
3
hours
Sections
4
Passing score
No pass/fail cut score
Cost
$253 USD for the 2026–2027 testing year (includes LSAT Argumentative Writing)
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What the exam covers
Logical Reasoning (two scored sections)
Reading Comprehension (one scored section)
Unscored variable section (LR or RC)
LSAT Argumentative Writing (separate, required)
About the LSAT 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.
- Format
- Four 35-minute multiple-choice sections (three scored + one unscored variable) plus a separately scheduled LSAT Argumentative Writing task
- Testing time
- 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
- Scores are reported on a 120–180 scale; law schools set their own medians and ranges.
- 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
Official exam page· Details verified August 2026
Exam details can change. Always confirm current requirements, fees, and exam policies with the certification provider before registering.
How to prepare
01
Take an official LSAC PrepTest under timed conditions to set a baseline.
02
Drill Logical Reasoning question types (strengthen, weaken, assumption, inference, flaw).
03
Practice Reading Comprehension passages with comparative reading.
04
Complete LSAT Argumentative Writing before or shortly after your multiple-choice sitting so your file is complete.
05
Review official explanations and sit additional timed PrepTests in the weeks before test day.
FAQ
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.
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