LSAT
The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is the standardized test required for admission to law schools in the US and Canada.
Total score | 120–180 points |
Total testing time | 2 hours 55 minutes |
Adaptive? | No |
Calculator | Not allowed |
Sections and timing
Section | Questions & time | Content covered |
|---|---|---|
Logical Reasoning | 24–26 questions in 35 min | Understanding and evaluating arguments; 5-answer multiple choice |
Analytical Reasoning | 22–24 questions in 35 min | Logic puzzles and games; 5-answer multiple choice |
Reading Comprehension | 26–28 questions in 35 min | Processing and analyzing short reading passages; 5-answer multiple choice |
Experimental Section (unscored) | 22–28 questions in 35 min | Could be any of the three section types above; does not count toward score |
Writing Sample (unscored) | 1 essay in 35 min | Choose between 2 courses of action; submitted to law schools but not scored |
Scoring
The three scored multiple-choice sections produce a raw score based on correct answers, which is converted to a scaled score of 120–180.
Points are gained for correct answers; no points lost for incorrect answers.
The Writing Sample is not scored but is sent to all law schools alongside the LSAT score.
The Experimental Section looks identical to the scored sections — students will not know which section it is. Treat every section as if it counts.
FAQs
How often can a student take the test?
Typically 8 times per year (sometimes 2 days in a row). Maximum of 5 times in a 5-year period; 7 times in a lifetime.
How long does it take to get scores back?
Approximately 3 weeks.
For how long are scores valid?
Scores never expire.
Is there a reference sheet?
No.