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LSAT

Law School Admission Test

The LSAT is LSAC's reasoning test required by virtually every ABA-accredited law school in the US and Canada. For most JD applicants it is the single most heavily weighted number in the file — a few scaled points can move you between merit-scholarship money and a rejection at the same school. With limited test dates each cycle and rolling admissions that reward early, strong applications, one weak sitting can cost you a full year. This page breaks down exactly what the current LSAT tests, how it's delivered, and how to get it done right.

~3 hours (MCQ)
4 sections, 35 min each
Scored 120–180
Center or Remote

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Exam Spec Sheet

Provider LSAC
Format 4 × 35-min sections + writing
Duration ~3 hours (multiple-choice)
Questions ~24–28 per section
Scoring 120–180 (no fixed pass mark)
Fee ~$248 (2025–26) · $253 (2026–27)
Proctoring Prometric (center or remote)
Validity ~5 years (reportable)
Languages English
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EXAM FORMAT

How the current LSAT is built — at a glance

2

Logical Reasoning sections

Two scored LR sections of roughly 24–26 questions each, 35 minutes apiece. Short arguments where you find assumptions, flaws, and inferences. Together they drive about half your score.

1

Reading Comprehension

One scored 35-minute section, about 26–28 questions across four dense passages — including one comparative paired-passage set drawn from law, science, and the humanities.

1

Unscored variable section

An extra LR or RC section that doesn't count toward your score. LSAC uses it to pilot future questions — but it's unlabeled, so you can't tell which section it is on test day.

Timing & section order

Four 35-minute sections run back-to-back with a single 10-minute break after the second, for a total seat time of about 3 hours including check-in. The on-screen interface lets you flag questions and move within a section, but you cannot return to a section once its timer ends. Logic Games (Analytical Reasoning) was retired in August 2024 and replaced by a second Logical Reasoning section.

How scoring & the writing sample work

Your raw count of correct answers across the three scored sections converts to a 120–180 scaled score; there is no penalty for wrong answers, so you should answer every question. LSAT Argumentative Writing is a separate, required, remotely-proctored task — unscored but reviewed by schools — that you complete as early as 8 days before your test. Your file is incomplete until one writing sample is on record.

WHAT'S TESTED

Two question types, three scored sections — bars show each type's share of your scored questions

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Logical Reasoning

~50%

Two scored sections of short argument-based questions. You identify conclusions and assumptions, strengthen or weaken arguments, spot logical flaws, draw must-be-true inferences, and resolve apparent paradoxes — the core skill law schools test for.

2

Reading Comprehension

~50%

One scored section of four long, dense passages — including a comparative pair — drawn from law, science, social science, and the humanities. You track main ideas, author attitude, structure, and fine inferences under tight time.

Roughly speaking, your scored questions split about evenly between Logical Reasoning (two sections) and Reading Comprehension (one section). Because both reward the same disciplined, evidence-first reading, a weakness in one tends to drag the whole score — there is no longer a separate Logic Games section to offset a slow reading pace. A separate, required LSAT Argumentative Writing sample rounds out the file but does not factor into your 120–180 score.

DELIVERY & PROCTORING

Where you sit the LSAT — and what's changing in 2026

At a Prometric test center

Beginning with the August 2026 LSAT, most test takers sit the multiple-choice exam in person at a Prometric center. Staff verify your government-issued ID, store your belongings, and proctor the room under standard test-center conditions. Prometric operates centers in all 50 US states and internationally.

Online, remote-proctored via Prometric

Through the June 2026 administration, LSAC offered the multiple-choice LSAT as a live, remote-proctored online exam from a private room at home. From August 2026, remote testing is reserved for approved medical accommodations or documented hardships. LSAT Argumentative Writing stays remote for everyone — it's a separate on-demand task taken through LawHub and proctored by Meazure Learning (ProctorU), not Prometric.

ID & identity check

A valid, unexpired government photo ID whose name matches your LSAC account exactly. You're photographed and checked in before the test unlocks, in-center or remotely.

Environment & materials

For remote sittings: a clear desk, no second monitor, no phone within reach, and a room scan. Scratch paper and a few permitted comfort items follow LSAC's published rules.

During the exam

Stay in frame and on-camera the whole time on the remote version. One 10-minute break after section two. Leaving the seat, talking aloud, or losing connection can flag the session.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS

The LSAT is built for law school applicants

  • JD applicants targeting ABA-accredited US or Canadian law schools
  • Pre-law undergraduates preparing for the admissions cycle
  • Career changers moving into law from another field
  • Applicants chasing scholarship money tied to LSAT score bands
  • International students applying to US JD programs

PREREQUISITES & DIFFICULTY

No subject requirements — but the curve is unforgiving

  • No formal prerequisites or required coursework
  • A bachelor's degree is typically required for JD admission
  • Sharp analytical reading and argument-evaluation skills
  • High-level English fluency for dense, academic passages

Difficulty: The LSAT tests no outside knowledge, but it is one of the hardest reasoning tests in admissions. Every section runs 35 minutes with no calculator and no partial credit, and the steep percentile curve means a handful of questions separates a 160 from a 170. Most serious applicants invest 150–300 hours over several months — exactly the kind of high-stakes, time-boxed pressure our help is designed to relieve.

HOW EXAM ASSIST HELPS YOU PASS THE LSAT

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Straight answers about the LSAT

What is a good LSAT score? +
The LSAT is scored on a 120–180 scale, with the average sitting around 150–153. A 160 puts you near the 80th percentile and is competitive for many strong programs, while the most selective T14 law schools typically admit applicants scoring 170 or above. There is no fixed passing mark — admissions committees weigh your LSAT against your GPA, so the target depends entirely on the schools you are aiming for.
Does the LSAT still have Logic Games? +
No. LSAC removed the Analytical Reasoning section, commonly known as Logic Games, starting with the August 2024 LSAT. The current test consists of two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored variable section used to pilot future questions. All scored questions are now reasoning and reading based.
How long is the LSAT and how is it structured? +
The multiple-choice LSAT runs about 3 hours including administrative time, with four 35-minute sections and one 10-minute break after the second section. You answer roughly 24–28 questions per section. Separately, you complete LSAT Argumentative Writing remotely, which you can do as early as 8 days before your multiple-choice test.
Is the LSAT taken online or at a test center? +
It depends on your test date. Through the June 2026 administration, LSAC offered the multiple-choice LSAT as a live, remote-proctored online exam through Prometric. Beginning with the August 2026 LSAT, the majority of test takers sit the multiple-choice exam in person at a Prometric test center, with remote testing limited to specific accommodations or hardships. LSAT Argumentative Writing remains remote for everyone.
How long is an LSAT score valid? +
An LSAT score is reportable for the current testing year plus the five prior testing years — roughly five years of usable runway for law school applications. Most JD programs accept any reportable score within that window, though some review your full LSAT history.
Do I pay Exam Assist before or after I see my LSAT result? +
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