Last Updated: March 17, 2024
LSAT Test Dates for 2023-2024
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test conducted by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for aspiring law school candidates. It is an integral part of admission to law schools in the United States, Canada, and many more countries. It aims to assess skills required for the first year of law school. These include reading, comprehension, logical reasoning, and writing, which present the abilities of the candidates in addition to their GPA.
Format of LSAT
The test is conducted in two parts:
- The first part consists of a multiple-choice assessment. This part includes questions on reading comprehension, analytical, and logical reasoning and is graded.
- The second part, known as LSAT Writing, can be completed up to 8 days before the multiple-choice exam and is not graded.
The LSAT is the only test that is accepted by all ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law schools. It also aids the candidates in ascertaining their ability for law school.
In August 2024, there will be two Logical Reasoning parts, one of which will replace Analytical Reasoning. Candidates will have fifteen minutes to study the case and thirty-five minutes to compose an argumentative essay for the writing portion of the exam.
Scheduled Dates for the LSAT
Due to the preference expressed by the majority of test-takers, the LSAC conducted the LSAT in an online, live remote-proctored format till June 2023. The scores of the test were released at 9 a.m. ET via the candidates’ respective LSAC accounts. As of August 2023, the multiple-choice portion will be proctored via Prometric, whether the candidate chooses to take the test at a designated test center or remotely. LSAT Writing, on the other hand, continues to be administered by ProctorU.
United States (Including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada
Test Month | LSAT Primary Test dates | LSAT Writing Opens | Registration Deadline | Scheduling Opens | Score Release |
February 2024 | Feb 9, 24 Feb 10, 24 | Feb 1, 24 | Dec 26, 23 | Jan 23, 24 | Feb 28, 24 |
February 2024 (Puerto Rico) | Feb 23, 24 Feb 24, 24 | Feb 15, 24 | Jan 9, 24 | Feb 6, 24 | Mar 13, 24 |
Apr 2024 | Apr 11, 24 Apr 12, 24 Apr 13, 24 | Apr 3, 24 | Feb 29, 24 | Mar 19, 24 | May 1, 24 |
June 2024 | June 6, 24 June 7, 24 June 8, 24 | May 29, 24 | Apr 23, 24 | May 14, 24 | June 26, 24 |
Other Countries conducting the LSAT
Test Month | LSAT Primary Test dates | LSAT Writing Opens | Registration Deadline | Scheduling Opens | Score Release |
April 2024 | Apr 12, 24 | Apr 3, 24 | Feb 29, 24 | Mar 20, 24 | May 1, 24 |
June 2024 | June 7, 24 | May 29, 24 | Apr 23, 24 | TBD | June 26, 24 |
- Students must register for the test before the registration deadline as there is no late registration deadline. Students are encouraged to register a month before the deadline to make sure they have a spot.
- There is an option to cancel the registration and receive a full refund if the student decides to cancel before the registration deadline.
- If they cancel after the registration deadline but before the cancellation deadline, they will get a $50 refund.
- If the test is canceled after the cancellation deadline, the student forfeits the entire cost and there is no refund.
- The student can also reschedule the test before the registration deadline at no extra charge to them.
- If the test is rescheduled after the registration deadline but 38 days before the LSAC tests, they will be charged an extra $135.
- If the student reschedules the test after the rescheduled deadline, they will have to register from scratch and pay the entire $222 fee.
Dates for LSAT 2024-2025 Testing Year
United States (Including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada
Testing Month | LSAT Primary Test Date | Score Release |
August 2024 | Aug 7, 24 Aug 8, 24 Aug 9, 24 Aug 10, 24 | Aug 28, 24 |
September 2024 | Sep 4, 24 Sep 5, 24 Sep 6, 24 Sep 7, 24 | Sep 25, 24 |
October 2024 | Oct 1, 24 Oct 2, 24 Oct 4, 24 Oct 5, 24 | Oct 23, 24 |
November 2024 | Nov 6, 24 Nov 7, 24 Nov 8, 24 Nov 9, 24 | Nov 27, 24 |
January 2025 | Jan 15, 25 Jan 16, 25 Jan 17, 25 Jan 18, 25 | Feb 5, 25 |
February 2025 | Feb 7, 25 Feb 8, 25 | Feb 27, 25 |
April 2025 | Apr 10, 25 Apr 11, 25 Apr 12, 25 | Apr 30, 24 |
June, 2025 | June 5, 25 June 6, 25 June 7, 25 | June 25, 25 |
Other Countries conducting the LSAT
Testing Month | LSAT Primary Test Date | Score Release |
October 2024 | Oct 1, 24 Oct 2, 24 Oct 4, 24 Oct 5, 24 | Oct 25, 24 |
January 2025 | Jan 15, 25 Jan 16, 25 Jan 17, 25 Jan 18, 25 | Feb 5, 25 |
April 2025 | Apr 10, 25 Apr 11, 25 Apr 12, 25 | Apr 30, 25 |
June 2025 | June 5, 25 June 6, 25 June 7, 25 | June 25, 25 |
NOTE: In mid-May 2024, registration will begin for these dates. These dates are subject to change.
LSAT Scores
The LSAT score is based on the questions that have been answered correctly. The weightage of the test questions is the same and there is no deduction for incorrect answers. The score is a scaled score that ranges from 120 to 180, with an average score of 150. Along with the LSAT score, the candidate will also receive a percentile ranking. This ranking would help compare the candidate's score with that of everyone who has appeared for the LSAT in the last three years. In addition, there will be a score band to indicate a range in which the scaled score lies.
Scores will be posted on the Status page of the candidates’ LSAT account, and they will be notified through an email.
Retaking the LSAT
For candidates who wish to retake the LSAT test, the cost remains the same, with the registration being $222. However, candidates cannot retake the test more than three times in any two years. This applies even if the candidate has canceled their score. To implement this, LSAC can cancel the registration, rescind the admission ticket, and take other steps against the candidate.