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The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is required for admission to virtually all ABA-accredited law schools in the United States. Along with GPA, it is the most heavily weighted component of most applications. Understanding the LSAT early — and preparing for it strategically — is one of the highest-leverage things you can do for your admissions outcomes.

Structure of the LSAT

As of 2024, the LSAT consists of four 35-minute sections, administered digitally through LSAC’s LawHub platform:
•    Logical Reasoning — Evaluates your ability to analyze arguments, identify assumptions, and draw inferences from short passages. This section appears twice.
•    Analytical Reasoning (logic games) — Tests your capacity to apply rules and make deductions in structured scenarios.
•    Reading Comprehension — Assesses your ability to read and analyze complex academic and legal texts, including comparative passages.
•    Argumentative Writing — A separately administered, unscored writing exercise submitted through LSAC. All law schools receive and review this sample.

When to take the LSAT

Most students take the LSAT in the spring of their junior year or the summer before their senior year. This timing allows one retake before fall application deadlines if necessary. The LSAT is offered multiple times per year. Visit for current testing dates and registration deadlines.

How to prepare

Research shows that taking a high volume of timed, full-length practice tests is the single most effective preparation strategy. Most applicants spend four to six months preparing for their first attempt. Recommended steps include:

• Register with LSAC LawHub (), which provides access to official practice tests. This is the most important resource available.
• Take a full-length, timed diagnostic test early to establish your baseline score and identify weak areas.
• Work through Khan Academy’s Official LSAT Prep — a free, LSAC-endorsed program with video lessons and adaptive practice. Other programs may be suitable too. 
• Set a consistent study schedule. Research shows that distributed practice over months outperforms intensive cramming.
• Take at least 15–20 timed, full-length practice tests before your test date.
• Attend LSAT study groups or workshops through the Barrister’s Club.
• Consider a commercial preparation course (Kaplan, Princeton Review, Blueprint, 7Sage) if self-study alone is insufficient.

Retaking the LSAT

Students may take the LSAT up to three times per testing year, five times in five years, and seven times total. Law schools typically consider the highest score, though some average multiple scores. If your first score does not reflect your preparation, retaking is common and often advisable. 

LSAC fee waivers

LSAC offers a fee waiver program that covers LSAT registration fees, CAS fees, and application fees at many participating law schools. Students with demonstrated financial need are strongly encouraged to apply at .

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