The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day standardized test required for admission into law schools approved by the American Bar Association. Test is administered four times a year at locations worldwide. This test measures critical reading, verbal reasoning, and analytical thinking skills, and does not require memorizing facts.

The LSAT is divided into six sections.

• Two Logical Reasoning Sections assess ability to analyze and evaluate arguments.
• Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) Section assesses skills in basic logic, including deductive reasoning and finding structure within organized data. Some games require matching skills, others require sequencing skills, and still others will require both.
• Reading Comprehension Section presents scholarly passages and assesses ability to identify main ideas and details, make inferences, and make extrapolations.
• Experimental Section looks like any other section. You will not be able to determine which section is the experimental section.
• Writing Sample assesses ability to argue one position over another. The writing sample is not graded; however, the essay is sent to law schools to aid in the admission process.

Test Dates & Registration Deadlines

Test Fees

LSAT registration fee is $118. If you meet certain criteria, you could qualify for an Law School Admission Council (LSAC) fee waiver. Late registrants must pay an additional $60.

Test Locations

Test is administered at many college campuses throughout the world. Visit LSAC for details.

Registration

Online: Visit LSAC to register online.

Phone: Call weekdays at 215-968-1001

• September-March: 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET
• April-August: 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET
  

Test Structure

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