LSAT
Law School Admission Test
Required for U.S. and most Canadian JD programs. Three scored sections (Logical Reasoning x2, Reading Comprehension) plus a separately submitted Writing sample. A score of 170+ is competitive for top-14 law schools. Scores are valid for five years.
Frequency
9 dates per year
Duration
2 hours 20 minutes (plus optional Writing)
Format
Online
Score range
120–180
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (or in final year)
Conducting body
LSAC (Law School Admission Council)
Registration fee
US$253 (includes LSAT Argumentative Writing); CAS US$219 (2026–27 testing year)
Source: LSAC (Law School Admission Council). Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: LSAC — LSAT & CAS fees.
Last verified: 2026-06-03.
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