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The LSAT changed in August 2024, when the Logic Games section was retired. Everything below reflects the current test.

1. What is the LSAT?
2. How is the LSAT scored?
3. What is the format of the LSAT?
4. When is the LSAT given?
5. When should I take the LSAT?
6. When should I register for the LSAT?
7. How do I register for the LSAT?
8. How much does it cost to take the LSAT?
9. How long does it take to get my scores back?
10. What if I take the LSAT and mess up?
11. How many times can I take the LSAT?
12. What is a good score on the LSAT?
13. Where can I find more information on the LSAT?
14. Where can I find information about law schools?
15. What factors are most important in choosing a law program?
16. What are the major factors that Law Schools look at during the admissions process?
17. Why is TestMasters the best LSAT preparation course?
18. When should I start preparing for the LSAT?
19. How do I find out about scholarships?
20. Part-time law school vs. full-time law school

The LSAT, administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), is the admissions test for law school and one of the most important factors in admission decisions. It measures reading comprehension and logical reasoning, the skills that are essential for success in law school.

The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 to 180. Your score report also shows a percentile rank comparing you with everyone who tested in the previous three testing years.

Since August 2024, the LSAT has four 35-minute multiple-choice sections:

• two scored Logical Reasoning sections
• one scored Reading Comprehension section
• one unscored variable section (Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension), which can appear in any position

The Analytical Reasoning (“Logic Games”) section was retired in August 2024. The LSAT is taken digitally, either at a test center or remotely with a live proctor.

LSAT Argumentative Writing is completed separately online. It is not scored, but it is sent to every law school you apply to, and you must have one on file to see your score.

LSAC offers the LSAT several times a year, typically from August through June. View the current schedule at lsac.org.

Most law schools use rolling admissions, so applying early in the cycle (fall) is an advantage. Plan to take your first LSAT by the summer or early fall of the year you apply, which leaves time for a retake before applications are due. Many schools accept scores from winter tests, but applying later can mean competing for fewer remaining seats.

Registration deadlines are typically about a month before each test. Register well in advance to secure your preferred date, test center, or remote testing time.

Register online through your LSAC JD Account at lsac.org.

LSAC sets the LSAT registration fee each year. Most law schools also require the Credential Assembly Service (CAS), which has its own fee plus a charge for each law school report. LSAC offers fee waivers for eligible candidates. See lsac.org for current fees.

Scores are released to your LSAC account on a published score release date, typically about three weeks after the test.

You can cancel your score through your LSAC account within six calendar days after the test. First-time test takers can also purchase Score Preview before the test, which lets them see their score and then decide whether to keep or cancel it. Canceled scores are not reported to law schools, but the test attempt still counts toward LSAC’s limits.

LSAC limits how many times you can take the LSAT: currently five times within the current and five past testing years, and seven times over a lifetime. Law schools see all of your reportable scores, and most weigh your highest score. Prepare so that your first attempt is a real one; do not take the LSAT “just for practice.” See lsac.org for current policies.

The average LSAT score is around 152. As a rough guide, a 160 is about the 80th percentile, a 165 about the 90th, and a 170 about the 97th. The most selective law schools report median LSAT scores in the 170s. To see where you stand, check each school’s ABA Required Disclosures, which list the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile LSAT scores and GPAs of the entering class.

Visit lsac.org.

Every ABA-approved law school publishes its Standard 509 Required Disclosures, including admissions data, tuition, scholarships, and bar passage rates. LSAC’s website also has search tools and school profiles. Rankings such as U.S. News & World Report’s are one input, but the disclosures give you the underlying numbers.

There are three major factors that you should consider when choosing a law program.

• Economic Factor – This factor includes the actual dollar amount that will be required to complete the program. You may want to consider the financial aid options provided by the institutions. You may also want to consider whether you want to attend school on a part-time or a full-time basis.
• Personal Factor – This factor includes factors that are acceptable to you, such as the school’s environment, distance from home, and available facilities. You may also want to consider programs based on where you want to practice after the completion of your program. This would allow for opportunities to apply to these firms for internships or summer employment.
• Academic Factor – This is determined by your LSAT Score and your GPA; based on these numbers, you should consider which schools you think will accept you into their program.

Based on your preferences, you can click here to narrow down your search by choosing factors that are important to you.

Law schools look at the following five factors when looking for potential students:

• College GPA – Grades can account for 30-40 percent (up to 50%) of the admission decision.
• LSAT – The LSAT is given much weight, up to 50 percent or more, in the decision of the law school selection process.
• Personal Statement – You can use this to distinguish yourself from other candidates and present yourself beyond what the numbers say about you.
• Letters of Recommendation – 2 to 3 are requested; this will give the officers an opportunity to see how your professors view you as an individual.
• Activities/Work Experience – Any activities that show your level of responsibility and leadership qualities. It would be better to concentrate on a few activities rather than on many different activities. Experience in a legal department or another area related to law is usually a plus.

TestMasters LSAT Courses offer an intensive program with 16 classes of 3 hours each over 5 weeks and 4 online workshops of 3 hours each. TestMasters Courses offer unique and highly effective strategies not taught anywhere else, by highly experienced, dynamic instructors.

Highest Score Increase Guarantee – if you do not improve by at least 10 points, then you can take the next available LSAT course for free.

All exams administered in class are real LSAT exams. TestMasters provides computerized grading for every LSAT exam, giving you information about the various areas you need to focus on to improve your score.

Course materials include our TestMasters LSAT Manual with tricks and tips to do well on the LSAT and a personal set of every official LSAT exam for each student (only TestMasters offers this).

It is never too early to start preparing for the LSAT. Familiarizing yourself with the exam, its format, the types of questions asked, and which skills you need to improve will be advantageous when taking the exam. It would also be beneficial to use as much time as you can to do some practice exams under the exact testing conditions that would exist during the actual exam. TestMasters recommends giving yourself 3-6 months time to prepare, depending on how much you need to improve from your diagnostic exam. Because the LSAC (and TestMasters) has every prior LSAT available, there is plenty of material to study from and there should be no reason to take the LSAT more than once as long as you give yourself enough time to go through the material in advance.

We suggest you inquire with your prospective law school to find out more about availability and requirements for scholarships. If you are employed, you may want to inquire with your company for any tuition assistance or scholarship opportunities.

• Costs – Part-time programs generally allow you to work more during the school year, whereas full-time students are not given the same opportunities because their schedule does not allow them to work more than 20 hours a week. To offset this, institutions reserve a larger percent of their grant and scholarship funds for full-time students.
• Academic Experience – Part-time students may have a difficult time juggling school, work, and personal life. Many times, the academic performance of students tends to suffer if they are unable to juggle different aspects of their lives. Strong academic performance opens many doors to opportunities, so part-time students may miss out on these opportunities that can aid in building your resume. Also, part-time students may have limited selection for evening courses, making it much more difficult to take required courses, which would postpone the completion of their program.
• Opportunities After Graduation – Part-time students typically have a full-time job, which means that they cannot take part in other programs such as internships in a law-related field. These opportunities are a great way of finding a firm that you may want to work for after the completion of your program.

Before deciding on a part-time or full-time program, check with each individual school that you are interested in to find out the advantages and disadvantages of their programs.

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