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Law School Admission Test

Law-school admissions exam focused on logical reasoning and reading comprehension.

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QuestionsFour multiple-choice sections; item count varies by test form
Testing timeFour 35-minute sections plus a 10-minute intermission; about 3 hours at the test center
ScoringNo pass/fail; law schools set their own score expectations
Exam fee$253 for the 2026–2027 testing year

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Who runs it
LSAC
Category
Law School Admissions
Current version
Current LSAT format (since August 2024)
Where it applies
Global
Exam languages
English
Score scale
120–180
Testing provider
Prometric for multiple choice; ProctorU for Argumentative Writing
Format
Digital multiple-choice exam at a Prometric test center; limited remote exceptions; separate online writing task
Remote testing
Varies by jurisdiction

Exam structure

Two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored section; LSAT Argumentative Writing is separate.

Where rules vary

The LSAT is offered internationally; individual law schools decide whether and how to use scores.

Eligibility

No universal academic prerequisite; candidates register through LSAC

Retake policy

Maximum five attempts during the current reportable-score period and seven attempts lifetime.