Facts on the LSAT

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is required for all applicants to law schools in the United States and Canada. The test is administered multiple times each year at designated locations around the world. The LSAT is taken in the traditional paper and pencil format and scores are returned to test takers several weeks after the test. Several courses and self-study materials are available to assist test-takers in improving their scores.

Time Frame

The LSAT is offered in October, December and February for students living in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Caribbean. It's offered twice a year, in October and December, for students in Africa and Europe.

Features

The LSAT is composed of a writing sample and five multiple choice sections with questions on reading comprehension, analytical reasoning and logical reasoning.

Effects

In addition to undergraduate grade point average (GPA), the LSAT is one of the most important criteria for admission to law school in the United States and Canada.

Considerations

The LSAT is an important component of law school applications and test preparation should be taken seriously and begin months before the test date.

Fun Fact

One of the five multiple choice sections on the LSAT is used by the company to test future questions and formats and does not contribute to the test taker's score.

Resources

• Law School Admissions Council