LSAT Test Dates 2025-2026
All LSAT test dates for the 2025-2026 testing year. See exam dates, registration deadlines, and score release schedule for law school applicants.
⚖️ LSAT Exam 2025: See all LSAT test dates for 2025 below. Dates are shown with countdown timers and registration deadlines. Administered by LSAC.
About the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
Applicants to US/Canadian law schools (JD programs). About 130,000 take the LSAT annually. Required by all ABA-accredited law schools, though some now also accept the GRE.
LSAT is 2 hours 35 minutes total (3 hours with breaks). Four 35-minute sections: Logical Reasoning (×2), Reading Comprehension, and one unscored experimental section. Plus a 35-minute LSAT Writing essay completed separately online.
LSATscoring & score release
Scoring: Scaled score 120-180. Median is 152. Top-14 ("T14") law schools typically expect 168+. The LSAT removed the Logic Games section in August 2024, replaced with a second Logical Reasoning section.
Score release: Scores release approximately 3 weeks after the test. LSAC sends an email when scores are ready.
How to register for the LSAT
Register through LSAC. LSAT is offered ~9 times per year. Register 3-5 months ahead for popular dates. Late registration available with a $125 fee.
Recent LSAT changes
August 2024: Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) section removed, replaced with a second Logical Reasoning section. This was the biggest LSAT change in decades — Logic Games had been the most distinctive (and feared) part of the test.
LSAT preparation timeline
3-6 months is standard. The LSAT rewards systematic preparation — even strong students start at 145-155 cold and need 200-300 hours to hit 165+. PowerScore Bibles, 7Sage, Khan Academy LSAT (free) are top resources.
LSAT Test Dates 2025
All LSAT test dates for the 2025-2026 testing year. See exam dates, registration deadlines, and score release schedule for law school applicants.
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LSAT 2025 FAQ
When is the next LSAT test date in 2025?
The schedule above shows all 2025 LSAT dates with live countdowns. Past dates are grayed out; the days-until badges show the next available date. LSAC typically announces dates 6-12 months ahead.
How long is the LSAT exam?
LSAT is 2 hours 35 minutes total (3 hours with breaks). Four 35-minute sections: Logical Reasoning (×2), Reading Comprehension, and one unscored experimental section. Plus a 35-minute LSAT Writing essay completed separately online.
What is a good LSAT score?
Scaled score 120-180. Median is 152. Top-14 ("T14") law schools typically expect 168+. The LSAT removed the Logic Games section in August 2024, replaced with a second Logical Reasoning section.
How much does the LSAT cost?
$238 (2025), waived for fee-waiver-eligible applicants. Register through LSAC at www.lsac.org.
How long should I prepare for the LSAT?
3-6 months is standard. The LSAT rewards systematic preparation — even strong students start at 145-155 cold and need 200-300 hours to hit 165+. PowerScore Bibles, 7Sage, Khan Academy LSAT (free) are top resources.
Can I reschedule my LSAT test date after registering?
Most testing organizations allow date changes for a fee, with deadlines 1-4 weeks before the test. Check LSAC's policy at www.lsac.org.