Frequently Asked Questions about the LSAT | The Law School Admission Council

LSAC strives to ensure LSAT ® takers have the information and resources they need to succeed on test day. The FAQs below have been compiled based on common questions we receive from test takers and have been divided into subjects to help you find the information you’re looking for. Additional FAQ collections address specific aspects of the test, such as LSAT Argumentative Writing® , Testing Accommodations, and LSAT Score Preview. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please conta...

JD Application Requirements | The Law School Admission Council

Before a law school can make an admission decision, it must receive your ; application · Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report (or LSAT Law School Report if the school doesn't require CAS) · letters of recommendation · application fee · any additional requirements unique to that particular school

Law School Admission Test

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT /ˈɛlsæt/ EL-sat) is a standardized test administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for prospective law school candidates. It is designed...

Apply for an LSAC Fee Waiver | The Law School Admission Council

Income Requirements — Fee Waiver Tiers · Citizenship Requirements · Application Requirements · Supporting Documentation Requirements

Documentation Requirements | The Law School Admission Council

Accommodation Request Categories ; Some of the documentation requirements listed below refer to Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 accommodations. Here’s a summary of which accommodations are included in each category. Category #1 Requests: No extended time requested. Category #2 Requests: 50% extended time for candidates who do not have severe visual impairments OR 100% extended time for candidates with severe visual impairments that necessitate taking the test in an alternative format. ....

Prepare for the LSAT | The Law School Admission Council

Compatible Computer ; Quiet Place to Test ; Valid Photo ID

Take the LSAT - Law School Admission Test | TheCouncil

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is an integral part of law school admission in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries.

The LSAT Is Still the Most Accurate Predictor of Law School Success | The Law School Admission Council

, Test, Prior Grades b, Test + Grades ; SAT, HSGPA, .51, .53, .61 ; ACT, HSGPA, .51, .61, .64 ; LSAT, UGPA, .60, .42, .66

LSAT Argumentative Writing | The Law School Admission Council

As of July 30, 2024, LSAT Argumentative Writing replaced the LSAT Writing prompt that was part of the LSAT since 1982. This new approach to the writing assessment aims to assess a test taker’s ability to construct a cogent argument based on a variety of evidentiary sources. Test takers will be presented with a debatable issue, along with three or four perspectives that provide additional context for the issue. These perspectives, each of which is conveyed in a few sentences, are representative...

Law School Accrediting Panel Votes to Make LSAT Optional

Photo: andrew kelly/Reuters An American Bar Association panel voted Friday to drop a requirement that law school applicants take the LSAT or another standardized admissions test, amid...