The LSAT (Law School Admission Test), administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), is required for admission to most law schools and is offered four times each year. Top law schools seek candidates with close-to-perfect LSAT scores (e.g., 170 out of 180). The LSAT is administered in two parts. The first part of the test is a multiple-choice exam administered at test centers throughout the world. Starting in September 2019, the multiple-choice portion of the LSAT will be administered digitally in North America — learn more about the Digital LSAT. The second part of the test is a written essay, called LSAT Writing. LSAT Writing is administered online using secure proctoring software that can be installed on the candidate’s own computer.

Some law schools will accept tests other than the LSAT for admission. However, students who want to maximize their chances for admission are advised to take the LSAT. It is the only test accepted by all ABA-accredited law schools, and it is the only test that helps the test taker to determine if law school is right for them.

HAVE LSAT EXAMS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Due to COVID-19 public health emergency, LSAT administrators are offering an online, remotely proctored version of the LSAT — called the LSAT-Flex — for test takers who were registered for the in-person April, June, and July 2020 tests that have been canceled.

ABOUT THE LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL: The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting quality, access, and equity in law and education worldwide by supporting individuals’ enrollment journeys and providing preeminent assessment, data, and technology services.