LSAC
LSAT
Law School Admission Test
The admission test required or accepted by every ABA-accredited law school, testing logical reasoning and reading comprehension. Scores drive both admission odds and scholarship offers, making it the highest-leverage exam in legal careers.
What's on the exam
Current LSAT format (August 2024 and later; Analytical Reasoning retired)
Logical Reasoning
2 of 3 scored sections (~67%)Identifying assumptions · Strengthening and weakening arguments · Flaw identification · Inference and deduction · Parallel reasoning · Argument structure and method
Reading Comprehension
1 of 3 scored sections (~33%)Main point and primary purpose · Inference from passages · Author tone and attitude · Comparative reading (paired passages) · Passage structure and function
Frequently asked questions
How much does the LSAT cost?
Fees vary. Approximately $238 per test; Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and score-report fees additional, with LSAC fee waivers available.
How long is the LSAT and how many questions does it have?
About 75 scored multiple-choice items (roughly 25–27 per scored section) — About 2 hours 20 minutes, plus LSAT Writing taken separately.
What do you need to pass the LSAT?
Scored 120–180 (no pass/fail); competitive medians vary widely by law school.
Can you retake the LSAT?
Up to 3 times per testing year, 5 times within five testing years, 7 lifetime.
What is the best way to study for the LSAT?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Logical Reasoning 2 of 3 scored sections (~67%), Reading Comprehension 1 of 3 scored sections (~33%)). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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