LSAT Exam Overview

Total Score: 120-180

Total Testing Time: 2 hours 55 minutes

Adaptive: No

Sections and Timing:

• Logical Reasoning: 24-26 questions, 35 minutes

• Analytical Reasoning: 22-24 questions, 35 minutes

• Reading Comprehension: 26-28 questions, 35 minutes

• Experimental Section: 22-28 questions, 35 minutes (not scored)

• Writing Sample: 1 essay, 35 minutes (not scored)

Scoring Details:

• Scores range from 120 to 180

• Points for correct answers; no penalties for incorrect answers

• Raw scores from the three scored sections are converted to a scaled score

Writing Sample: Submitted to law schools but not scored

Calculator Policy: No calculators allowed

Experimental Section: Unscored; could be any of the three main sections and is indistinguishable from them

FAQs:

• Test Frequency: Up to 8 times per year; max 5 times in 5 years, 7 times in a lifetime

• Score Reporting Time: Approximately 3 weeks

• Score Validity: Scores never expire

• Reference Sheet: None

This summary provides essential information to help you prepare for the LSAT exam