Last Updated: March 17, 2024
LSAT Registration
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test conducted by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for aspiring law school candidates. It is an integral part of admission to law schools in the United States, Canada, and many more countries. It aims to assess skills required for the first year of law school. These include reading, comprehension, logical reasoning, and writing, which present the abilities of the candidates in addition to their GPA.
It is recommended that the candidate takes the test before the year of applying to prospective law schools, due to the following reasons:
- Many Law Schools prefer that the candidates take the LSAT by December before the year of their fall admission.
- The first exam can be scheduled earlier in case the candidate needs to increase their score.
- Ideally, the aim of scheduling the LSAT dates should be between June to October of the previous year. Some schools would accept the February LSAT score of the admission year, but there is a chance of missing seats in schools.
- The test dates also may get filled by second-time candidates, hence it is recommended to reserve a spot early.
- There are lower chances of receiving a substantial amount for scholarships, due to the number of applicants applying earlier.
Eligibility for Registering for LSAT
There is no special criterion for taking the LSAT. Anyone who wishes to pursue a law degree can take the test for admission into law schools.
LSAT Registration Process
Here is the step-by-step process to register for the LSAT:
- Create an LSAC account: An online LSAC account can be created free of charge by visiting the LSAC website. It requires the candidate's email and password.
- Fill out the required information: The candidate will be required to fill out their personal information to finish setting up the account.
- Select a test center and the date: The candidate can then select a test date depending on the availability in their test center.
Important LSAT Registration Dates
United States (Including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada
| Test Month | LSAT Primary Test dates | LSAT Writing Opens | Registration Deadline | Scheduling
Opens | Score Release |
| February 2024 | Feb 9, 24
Feb 10, 24 | Feb 1, 24 | Dec 26, 23 | Jan 23, 24 | Feb 28, 24 |
| February 2024 (Puerto Rico) | Feb 23, 24
Feb 24, 24 | Feb 15, 24 | Jan 9, 24 | Feb 6, 24 | Mar 13, 24 |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 11, 24
Apr 12, 24
Apr 13, 24 | Apr 3, 24 | Feb 29, 24 | Mar 19, 24 | May 1, 24 |
| June 2024 | June 6, 24
June 7, 24
June 8, 24 | May 29, 24 | Apr 23, 24 | May 14, 24 | June 26, 24 |
Other Countries conducting the LSAT
| Test Month | LSAT Primary Test dates | LSAT Writing Opens | Registration Deadline | Scheduling
Opens | Score Release |
| April 2024 | Apr 12, 24 | Apr 3, 24 | Feb 29, 24 | Mar 20, 24 | May 1, 24 |
| June 2024 | June 7, 24 | May 29, 24 | Apr 23, 24 | TBD | June 26, 24 |
Pay the required fee: The candidate will then have to pay the required fee to register for the test. Candidates taking the test for the first time can choose to register for the LSAT score preview which gives them the option to view their score before reporting them to the universities.
Register for CAS - Optional but Recommended: Although optional, but highly recommended, the candidate should pay and register for Credential Assembly Service (CAS) to avail of some much-needed benefits. It streamlines the process of applying to law colleges and some colleges only take applications through CAS.
Dates for LSAT 2024-2025 Testing Year
United States (Including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada
| Testing Month | LSAT Primary
Test Date | Score Release |
| August 2024 | Aug 7, 24
Aug 8, 24
Aug 9, 24
Aug 10, 24 | Aug 28, 24 |
| September 2024 | Sep 4, 24
Sep 5, 24
Sep 6, 24
Sep 7, 24 | Sep 25, 24 |
| October 2024 | Oct 1, 24
Oct 2, 24
Oct 4, 24
Oct 5, 24 | Oct 23, 24 |
| November 2024 | Nov 6, 24
Nov 7, 24
Nov 8, 24
Nov 9, 24 | Nov 27, 24 |
| January 2025 | Jan 15, 25
Jan 16, 25
Jan 17, 25
Jan 18, 25 | Feb 5, 25 |
| February 2025 | Feb 7, 25
Feb 8, 25 | Feb 27, 25 |
| April 2025 | Apr 10, 25
Apr 11, 25
Apr 12, 25 | Apr 30, 24 |
| June, 2025 | June 5, 25
June 6, 25
June 7, 25 | June 25, 25 |
Other Countries conducting the LSAT
| Testing Month | LSAT Primary
Test Date | Score Release |
| October 2024 | Oct 1, 24
Oct 2, 24
Oct 4, 24
Oct 5, 24 | Oct 25, 24 |
| January 2025 | Jan 15, 25
Jan 16, 25
Jan 17, 25
Jan 18, 25 | Feb 5, 25 |
| April 2025 | Apr 10, 25
Apr 11, 25
Apr 12, 25 | Apr 30, 25 |
| June 2025 | June 5, 25
June 6, 25
June 7, 25 | June 25, 25 |
NOTE: In mid-May 2024, registration will begin for these days. These dates are subject to change.
Cost of Taking LSAT
LSAT Registration Fees
| Service | Amount payable |
| LSAT (including LSAT Writing) | $222 |
| CAS Registration | $200 |
Other Services:
| Service | Amount payable |
| CAS Report | $45 |
| Score Preview | $45 If the applicant registers before the test's first day
$75 upon registering within a given time frame following the end of the testing |
| Official Score Report | $50 |
| Score Audit | $150 ($75 if the candidate is approved for a fee waiver) |
| Test Date Change | $135 (Up to 10 days after registration deadline)
$222 (11 days after test registration deadline through the day before test date) |
Registering for Accommodations
The candidates can register for testing accommodations after they have already registered for the test. They will have to upload the necessary documents to prove their disability and reasons to register for the accommodations.
Registering for Spanish LSAT
Candidates in Puerto Rico that want to take the test in Spanish can do so by taking the Spanish LSAT which is offered by LSAC only once every year. The Spanish LSAT scores are only accepted by the three law universities in Puerto Rico, namely - the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, Inter American University School of Law, and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law.
Rescheduling/Canceling LSAT
The candidates can request to reschedule or cancel the LSAT test date online by logging into the LSAC account and visiting the Status page. They can be refunded in full or partial amounts if they meet the refund deadline.
Cost for LSAT test date changes:
| Reschedule/Cancel | Amount |
| Rescheduling before the Registration Deadline | No charge |
| Rescheduling by Reschedule Deadline | $135 |
| Rescheduling after the Reschedule Deadline | No refund |
| Cancelling before the Registration Deadline | Full refund |
| Canceling by the Cancel Deadline | $50 refund |
| Canceling after the Cancel Deadline | No refund |
For further specific queries, the LSAC’s Candidate Services team can be contacted by emailing LSACinfo@LSAC.org.
