Administration of the LSAT

LSAT Administration Policies

The LSAT can be taken one of two ways: remotely on a computer in a location of your choice or at a designated testing center. The administration procedures and requirements differ depending on the testing location, so be sure to thoroughly familiarize yourself with what to expect depending on where you are taking the exam.

Remote LSAT Administration

If you are taking the LSAT remotely, LSAC provides the following information for the day of your exam:

  • Begin by restarting your computer and downloading any system updates. Make sure you are using Google Chrome as your browser, as this is the only supported browser when taking the LSAT remotely.
  • Make sure the volume and audio levels on your computer function without the use of a headset, as headsets or earbuds are strictly forbidden. Make sure your computer's volume and audio levels are set to a normal range. Check your audio levels before opening the ProProctor application, as you will not be able to change the audio range after opening ProProctor.
  • If you are using a desktop computer, make sure you are using an external webcam so your environment can be properly monitored. If you are using a laptop, plug your device directly into a power source that is unattached to a docking station.
  • At least 30 minutes before your scheduled testing time, open the ProProctor application. Enter your Prometric confirmation number (you should have received this back when you registered for the exam) and your last name.
  • Complete the enhanced system check.
  • Have a valid ID and your LawHub username/password at hand. These must be the exact same credentials you used when registering for the LSAT.
  • Click on "Launch Your Exam." You will be directed to LawHub, where you can start the exam.
  • Read and agree to the Certifying Statement.
  • Click "Begin," and the test will start.
  • After completing the second section of the LSAT, you will be given a 10-minute break.
  • Return to your exam before the 10-minute break is over, complete a room scan via webcam, finish the exam, and submit.

Those who take the LSAT remotely are allowed six (6) blank pieces of 8.5"x11" scratch paper. Scratch paper may be lined, unlined, or graphed. You may have one or more pencils (standard or mechanical) or ink pens, an eraser (no mechanical erasers or erasers with sleeves), a pencil sharpener, and soft, non-electronic, non-corded, generic foam ear plugs. Each of these items must be shown to the test proctor via the webcam before your test begins.

Testing Center LSAT Administration

If you are taking the LSAT at a testing center, LSAC has provided the following information for the day of your exam:

  • Arrive up to 30 minutes before your scheduled testing time.
  • Bring the photo ID you used when registering for the LSAT. Have your LawHub username/password memorized.
  • Store your cell phone, food, and beverages in the provided locker.
  • Follow check-in procedures as directed.
  • Read and agree to the Certifying Statement.
  • Click "Begin," which will start the test.
  • After completing the second section of the test, you will be given a 10-minute break. Follow all break instructions that are given to you.
  • Check back in with the room proctor.
  • Complete your test and follow given check-out procedures.

Those who take the LSAT in a testing center will be provided three (3) blank, unlined scratch paper booklets, each with two pages. You will also be provided two (2) pencils. You are not permitted to bring your own scratch paper or writing instruments to a testing center. You will be assigned noise-reducing headphones for use during the exam.

Accommodated Testing for Disabled Students

Test takers in need of accommodations for the LSAT must first register for the exam either online or by phone. Accommodation request forms are completed online through your LSAC JD account, and all required documents can be uploaded and submitted electronically through this same account. When you register for the LSAT, you will be prompted to select whether you wish to take the exam remotely or in a testing center. While you must choose a location, your preference alone does not determine where you will ultimately take the exam, as certain accommodations are best administered in a remote environment, while others are better suited for exams taken in a testing center. 

In your LSAC JD account, search under "LSAT" in the menu system and activate the "Request Accommodations" link. You will be taken to a form that will guide you through the process of gathering, uploading, and submitting required documentation. You can save your progress and do not need to complete the entire form in one sitting; however, you must submit your completed request by the accommodation request deadline, which is always provided on the "Upcoming LSAT Dates" webpage. Testing accommodations that may be available include, but are not limited to: extended testing time; additional breaks between multiple-choice sections; use of braille or tactile manipulatives; Excel spreadsheets; use of a human reader, use of a scribe (for the LSAT Argumentative Writing task); permission to sit/stand during testing; permission to read/speak aloud; and permission to keep food at your workstation and eat during the exam.

The documentation you are required to submit varies depending on three factors:

  1. Whether you have previously been approved to receive accommodations on a prior administration of the LSAT or certain postsecondary standardized admissions tests,
  2. The specific accommodations you are requesting
  3. The nature of your disability

LSAC breaks down accommodation requests into three categories:

  • Category 1: no extended time requested
  • Category 2: 50% extended time for candidates without visual impairments OR 100% extended time for candidates with visual impairments
  • Category 3: "Exceptional Needs"—this includes more than 50% time for candidates who do not have visual impairments OR more than 100% extended test time for those with visual impairments

According to LSAC, the number one reason why submitted documentation is deemed insufficient and accommodation requests are denied is because there is "no evidence of a disability." This means you did not submit objective documentation from a qualified professional verifying the disability for which you are requesting testing accommodations. Visit the "Documentation Requirements" page of the LSAC website for detailed information on the specific documentation required from professionals to support your accommodation request. 

If your request for testing accommodations is denied, you have two (2) business days after LSAC gives you their decision to inform them of your intent to appeal. You then have four (4) calendar days from the date of the denial to submit an appeal through your online account. All appeals must be made no later than 12 calendar days before administration of the test for which you are seeking accommodations. The result of your appeal will be provided to you within one (1) week of submitting the appeal.

Score Reporting Procedures

LSAT scores are typically reported approximately 3-4 weeks after the test date, and the LSAC website lists the score release date for each test administration. Provided you have completed the LSAT Argumentative Writing task and do not have any holds on your account, your score will be posted to your LSAC JD account under the LSAT Status page. You will receive an email when your score has been posted and is ready to view. 

LSAT Score Preview is a paid feature that allows test takers to see their score before deciding whether they wish to keep it and have it added to their LSAC file. Score Preview costs $45 if you sign up before the first day of testing for a given administration, or $80 if you sign up after testing for a particular administration has concluded. The Score Preview feature does not allow you to learn your score any earlier than you otherwise would; you still receive your score on the same specified date just like other test takers. Score Preview simply allows you to choose not to have your score recorded in your file.

You may cancel your LSAT score within six (6) calendar days of your exam, although this does not apply to those who purchased the LSAT Score Preview. LSAT scores remain valid for five years. Timelines for score reporting to law schools can be affected by those institutions' administrative procedures; test takers are therefore advised to follow all suggested deadlines.

International, Spanish, and Alternative LSAT Testing

The LSAT is available at test centers overseas, but test dates are significantly more limited. There are currently three international LSAT administrations per testing year (January, April, and June), but the vast majority of international test centers offer at most two of these. The LSAC website lists international test dates, and if you are taking the exam internationally, you should become familiar with the provided information in order to avoid missing important deadlines. 

LSAC has created a Spanish version of the LSAT, but it may only be taken by applicants to three law schools in Puerto Rico (the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, Inter American University School of Law, and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law). The Spanish LSAT is only available once per year (in January), and at two authorized test centers in Puerto Rico. 

For those students who observe the Sabbath on Saturdays, LSAC also provides alternative test dates, which are usually on the Monday following the official Saturday test. However, in recent years, the LSAT has been available on certain weekdays (usually Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays) in addition to Saturdays, so it is easier to schedule the exam on a day that doesn't conflict with religious obligations.

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