Testing the Road to Law School
Need to Take the LSAT?
All ABA-approved law schools, including some that are not approved require the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).
It must be stressed that you should apply early, much earlier that other standardized tests require. Some schools require the test to be taken before December of the previous year if you plan on attending law school in the fall.
Registration Fees
The test will cost you around $118. If you have to register late, there is an additional $60 charge. There are four administration test dates in February, June, September, and December. If you observe a Sabbath Saturday, then you may take the test the following Monday. You must provide official church documentation from your minister or rabbi for these alternative test dates.
Test Details and Timing
The tests are held at certain pre-established locations. If you cannot reach one of these locations, you may request to have one approved near you, although there are no guarantees.
There are five 35-minute sections, where only four are used in scoring. There is an additional 35-minute essay section that is also not used in scoring, but is forwarded on to your college for their use. The scoring scale goes from 120 to 180.
You should bring with you some No. 2 pencils with erasers. Do not bring anything that makes noise or any fancy electronic equipment. Yes, that means turn your cell phones off.
After your test has been scored, it will be available online if you signed up for an online account with the Law School Administration Council. If you feel you didn't perform well on the test, you have nine days to request a cancellation. You can take the test again, as long as you do not take it more than 3 times in a two year period. Be aware that all of your scores, cancellations, and absences are all on file with the LSAC.