Law Schools That Don't Require the LSAT in 2026

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Complete List of Law Schools That Do Not Require the LSAT

Should You Apply to Law School Without the LSAT?

How to Get Into Law School Without the LSAT

Since the American Bar Association (ABA) approved the GRE as an alternative to the LSAT in November 2021, more law schools have started accepting it for admission. There is a similar trend with JD-Next, a law school admissions test developed by the University of Arizona in 2023 and administered by Aspen Publishing. Some schools are even offering test-optional pathways for eligible applicants.

While I still consider the LSAT the gold standard for law school admissions and recommend it to all applicants, it isn't the only route to law school. I’ve put together this list for students curious about which law schools offer other pathways, along with their specific testing requirements.

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Complete List of Law Schools That Do Not Require the LSAT

Law School	Test Requirement for Admission
Albany Law School	Accepts the GRE for applicants who haven’t taken the LSAT.
American University Washington College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law	Accepts JD-Next instead of the LSAT, but not the GRE. ASU Law offers a test-optional pathway that lets applicants apply without a test score, but spots are limited. Applicants with a valid test score won’t qualify.
Belmont University College of Law	Accepts the GRE for a limited number of applicants who haven't taken the LSAT through the Alternative Academic Evaluation. Note: GRE admits aren't eligible for merit scholarships.
Boston College Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you take both exams, the school will consider the LSAT.
Boston University School of Law	Accepts the GRE only with pre-approval and on a limited basis.
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School	Accepts the GRE or JD Next instead of the LSAT. BYU Law offers an LSAT exemption pathway to a limited number of applicants who meet set academic conditions.
Brooklyn Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. and states no preference between them. Early Decision applicants must take the LSAT by November or submit a valid GRE score by December 1, and no decision is made until a valid score arrives.
California Western School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Charleston School of Law	Accepts the JD-Next or GRE instead of the LSAT. Note: You can only submit a GRE if you have no reportable LSAT score, and you must explain why you chose it. This doesn’t apply to JD-Next applicants. If you take the LSAT after applying, your application will be reevaluated. Most merit scholarships go to LSAT applicants.
Chicago-Kent College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you take both exams, the school will consider the LSAT. GRE-only applicants submit all GRE results from the past five years, with extra weight on the quantitative section.
CUNY School of Law	Requires the LSAT and doesn't accept the GRE or JD-Next. CUNY Law offers "No Test" pilot application initiative, capped at 5% of each class. It's open to applicants with no active LSAT score who show strong academics, relevant experience, and a connection to CUNY's public interest mission.
Cleveland State University College of Law	Accepts the GRE and/or JD-Next in place of the LSAT only if you haven't taken the LSAT.
Columbia Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. GRE applicants must submit every GRE score from the past five years with no ScoreSelect, plus any LSAT scores from that period. If you've taken both tests, you can choose to be evaluated on the LSAT alone.
Cornell Law School	Accepts the GRE or GMAT instead of the LSAT. 3+3 Accelerated Pathway Scholars can be admitted without an LSAT
DePaul University College of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. If you also have an LSAT score, it becomes the primary score, and the GRE or JD-Next is a secondary factor.
Drake University Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, but you need to contact admissions before applying with it. If you take both exams, the school considers both scores.
Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, but you can't apply with the GRE if you've taken the LSAT. If you take the LSAT after applying with a GRE score, Drexel reevaluates your application and scholarships.
Duke University School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you take the LSAT after submitting an application with a GRE score, the school will reevaluate your application.
Duquesne University School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Emory University School of Law	Accepts the GRE only in two cases: You're applying to Emory Law and another Emory graduate program at the same time. You're a current graduate student starting the JD right after your program. Everyone else needs to take the LSAT, and anyone with an LSAT score must report it.
Florida International University College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you submit a GRE score and have a valid LSAT score as well, the school will consider both scores. The school accepts JD-Next as a supplement and encourages it.
Florida State University College of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next if you have no reportable LSAT score. FSU’s Seminole Scholars option lets eligible applicants without an LSAT or GRE score on file apply without a test.
Fordham University School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. However, if you have a valid LSAT score on file, the school will only consider your LSAT score, even if you submit GRE or JD-Next scores.
George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School	Accepts the GRE if you have no reportable LSAT score. The school offers a no-test pathway if you’re a part-time law student or are part of the Mason2Mason or M² program.
George Washington University Law School	Accepts the GRE, GMAT or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. The law school offers a test-optional pathway for applicants with no reportable LSAT score and four or more years of full-time work, military service, Patent Bar passage, a doctoral program, social entrepreneurship experience, or GW Law LLM enrollment. GW seniors without an LSAT can also apply with an SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT score.
Georgetown University Law Center	The school accepts the GRE or GMAT instead of the LSAT, and states it has no preference between them. Evening Program-only applicants without a valid LSAT can apply as test-optional candidates. JD-Next is an optional supplement only, not a test alternative.
Georgia State University College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. The school offers a no-test pathway for Panther Scholars without an LSAT score.
Gonzaga University School of Law	Applicants can apply with a GRE or JD-Next score, though scholarships may be limited. Gonzaga Law strongly encourages the LSAT and asks applicants to contact admissions if they won’t apply with one.
Harvard Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, but if you have a valid LSAT score, the school will only evaluate your LSAT score.
High Point University Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, but if you have a valid LSAT score, the school will only evaluate your LSAT score. Eligible HPU undergrads can apply through a test-optional pathway.
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. The school offers the Direct Admit program for Indiana University-Bloomington graduates to apply without taking the LSAT.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law	Accepts the GRE in place of the LSAT. Direct Admission lets IU Indianapolis undergrads with six semesters done and an 85th-percentile ACT or SAT skip the LSAT.
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
LMU Loyola Law School, Los Angeles	Accepts the GRE only if you have no LSAT score. The school strongly advises retaking the GRE or switching to the LSAT if any GRE section falls below the 50th percentile.
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. and weighs them equally. You can submit JD-Next instead of either test only if your CAS undergraduate GPA is at least 3.0.
Marquette University Law School	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
Mercer University School of Law	Accepts the GRE only if you don’t have a valid LSAT score.
Mississippi College School of Law	The school accepts JD-Next in place of the LSAT.
New England Law Boston	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next if you don't have a reportable LSAT score. Likewise, you can submit JD-Next only if you don’t have a reportable LSAT or GRE score.
New York University School of Law	Accepts the GRE if you don’t have a reportable LSAT score.
Northeastern University School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Northern Illinois University College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you have valid scores from both exams, they will consider both.
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you have taken both exams, the school will consider both. In either case, you must inform the school through an intention form.
Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, though it lists the LSAT as preferred.
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law	Requires the LSAT, except through the Buckeye Legal Scholar Program for graduates of select Ohio public universities, including Ohio State, Ohio University, Kent State, and Bowling Green. Ohio State grads need a 3.5 GPA and an 85th-percentile ACT or SAT. You can’t use the program if you’ve taken or plan to take the LSAT.
Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. GRE and JD-Next applicants must flag the alternate exam on the application and write an addendum naming it.
Penn State Dickinson Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT with no preference.
Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, and the school states no preference. If you submit a GRE score but also have a reportable LSAT score, the school will evaluate both.
St. John's University School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. A temporary ABA variance also lets exceptional applicants apply test-optional, such as those with an advanced degree, publications, or extensive professional or life experience.
Santa Clara University School of Law	Accepts GRE instead of the LSAT.
Seattle University School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next in place of the LSAT. If you also have a valid LSAT score, the LSAT becomes the primary score.
Seton Hall University School of Law	Accepts GRE if you have no reportable LSAT score. If you’ve taken both, you must submit the LSAT. Accepts JD-Next only as a supplement
South Texas College of Law Houston	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law	Accepts the GRE only if you haven’t taken the LSAT.
Stanford Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you’ve taken both, you must only submit your LSAT score.
Suffolk University Law School	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
Syracuse University College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.. GRE applicants need a GRE essay and an addendum explaining why they chose the GRE. JD-Next only complements an LSAT or GRE score.
Temple University Beasley School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. Accepts JD-Next only as a supplement
Texas A&M University School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. The school offers a limited test-optional pathway open to applicants with strong academics, professional or military experience, or advanced degrees who have no reportable test score. Only students with no test scores are eligible for the test-optional pathway.
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, but you need to apply through a separate application titled J.D.3.
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center	Accepts the GRE if you haven't already taken the LSAT.
University at Buffalo School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you have taken both, the school will consider both. The school also offers a Direct Admissions Program for eligible UB students, which allows students to skip the LSAT.
University of Akron School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you’ve taken both, they consider both. The school accepts JD-Next only as a supplemental score.
University of Alabama School of Law	Considers the GRE only if you have no LSAT score. The school offers the Alternative Admissions Program, which lets seniors at Alabama, UAB, UAH, or Auburn with at least a 3.98 GPA apply with no LSAT or GRE.
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. If you’ve taken the LSAT, the school considers it your primary score.
University of Baltimore School of Law	Accepts the GRE only if you don’t have a reportable LSAT score.
UC Berkeley School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you have both, the school will evaluate both. Concurrent-degree applicants who qualify under Berkeley’s GMAT policy can use the GMAT.
UC Davis School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you take both, the school will consider both.
UC Irvine School of Law	Accepts the GRE if you don’t have a reportable LSAT score.
UCLA School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. GRE-only applicants submit all GRE scores from the past five years. If you’ve taken both, you must send all LSAT scores and can choose whether to add the GRE.
UC Law San Francisco	Accepts the LSAT, which it prefers, or the GRE. If you’ve taken both, you must submit your LSAT scores and can choose whether to send the GRE.
University of Chicago Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. The school accepts the GMAT in lieu of the GRE or LSAT if you apply for a dual degree with another graduate program at the University of Chicago.
University of Cincinnati College of Law	Accepts the JD-Next instead of the LSAT, but not the GRE. UC undergrads with at least a 3.69 GPA after six semesters who haven’t taken either test can apply through a no-test pathway.
University of Dayton School of Law	Accepts the LSAT, GRE, or JD-Next from within five years of enrollment. Dayton Law considers every score you submit, but the LSAT is the primary test if you’ve taken it.
University of Denver Sturm College of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next score in place of the LSAT.
University of Florida Levin College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you take both, you must report your LSAT score and can choose not to send GRE scores. The school offers a no-test pathway for UF undergrads in the Gator Scholars Program.
University of Georgia School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, but you must report your LSAT if you’ve taken both. UGA Scholars and USG Scholars with a 3.50 GPA and an 85th-percentile SAT or ACT who’ve never taken either test may apply without one.
University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
University of Houston Law Center	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. Houston Law Express lets U of H students and alumni apply without an LSAT or GRE score, as long as they don’t have or plan to get reportable scores.
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT and requires all results from both exams from the past five years. If you take both exams, the school evaluates both, but the LSAT score is the primary consideration.
University of Illinois College of Law	Accepts JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
University of Iowa College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, but the school doesn’t award scholarships without an LSAT score. Through the Kinnick Law Program, current Iowa students with a 3.50 GPA or top-10% rank and an 85th-percentile ACT, SAT or GMAT can apply without the LSAT if they’ve never taken it.
University of Kansas School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSA, and you must include every LSAT and GRE score from the past five years.
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. Applicants planning to submit a GRE or JD-Next score must email the admissions office.
University of Massachusetts School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. Anyone with a reportable LSAT score is considered an LSAT applicant, even if they submit a GRE score.
University of Miami School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
University of Minnesota Law School	Recent graduates and seniors of UMN are eligible for the Direct Admission program if they have a 3.90 GPA and six semesters of academic work at UMN. This program lets them skip the LSAT, and acceptance is binding.
University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.. The Expedited Admission Program lets UM students with an 85th-percentile ACT or SAT and a top-10% rank apply with neither test.
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. The Wildcat Scholar program for UNH undergrads enrolling within 12 months of graduating with an 85th-percentile ACT or SAT and a 3.5 GPA can apply without a test score after an on-campus interview.
University of North Dakota School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
University of Notre Dame Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT and you must report all valid scores from both tests from the past five cycles.
University of Oklahoma College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT with no preference. If you’ve taken both, sending the LSAT is mandatory, but sending the GRE is optional.
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next only if you don’t have a valid LSAT score.
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School	Accepts the GRE or the GMAT instead of the LSAT.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. GRE applicants need at least a 3.50 undergraduate GPA and an 85th-percentile GRE score.
University of Richmond School of Law	Accepts the GRE only if you don’t have a reportable LSAT score.
University of San Diego School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT. Direct Admissions lets USD undergrads with a 3.80 GPA and an 85th-percentile ACT or SAT who haven’t taken any of the three tests apply without one.
University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law	Accepts the GRE or GMAT instead of the LSAT for applicants without a valid LSAT score. If you do have an LSAT score, the GRE and GMAT only supplement it.
University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD Next instead of the LSAT. The in-state tuition benefit for LSAT scores of 150 or higher doesn’t extend to GRE or JD Next applicants.
USC Gould School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, except for Early Decision and Rothman Scholar applicants
University of Tennessee Winston College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.. The Vols to Law Pathway lets UT Knoxville undergrads with six semesters, a 3.90 GPA, and a 95th-percentile ACT or SAT apply with neither test. Honors College students need the 90th percentile.
University of Texas at Austin School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. with no preference.
University of Toledo College of Law	Accepts the LSAT, the GRE, or both. Email admissions if you’re applying with the GRE, and write an addendum if you’re submitting both.
University of Tulsa College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. The school accepts JD-Next only as a supplement.
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law	LSAT exemption for qualifying Utah grads and joint-degree applicants with top-15% GRE or GMAT scores; holds an ABA test-optional variance Requires the LSAT except through an LSAT exemption for: Utah graduates within 12 months with a 3.50 GPA and top-15% ACT or SAT Joint-degree applicants with a 3.50 GPA and top-15% GRE or GMAT.
University of Virginia School of Law	Accepts the GRE, GMAT or LSAT.
University of Washington School of Law	The school offers two no-test pathways under its JurisPath program: Law Dawg Pathway for UW students and alumni Law & Leadership Pathway for students from non-UW colleges and universities For both pathways, applicants must not have a reportable LSAT score. If accepted through JurisPath, students must withdraw applications from other law schools.
University of Wisconsin Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.. Accepts the JD-Next only as a supplement score.
Vanderbilt University Law School	Accepts JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
Vermont Law and Graduate School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Wake Forest University School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, and the committee considers both if you’ve taken both.
Washburn University School of Law	Accepts the GRE only if you don’t have a valid LSAT score. GRE admits with a 3.60 or higher GPA are guaranteed at least a $5,000 scholarship.
Washington and Lee University School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law	Accepts the GRE or JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
Wayne State University Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. Accepts the JD-Next only as a supplemental score.
West Virginia University College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Western New England University School of Law	Accepts the JD-Next instead of the LSAT.
Western State College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If students have taken both, the school encourages students to submit both scores. If you have both, you must send LSAT scores, but you can choose whether to send GRE scores.
Widener University Commonwealth Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT.
Widener University Delaware Law School	Accepts the GRE for no more than 10% of the class. Applicants need a top-10% rank or a 3.50 GPA, and a GRE score equal to at least a 50th-percentile LSAT. The school also accepts JD-Next.
Willamette University College of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT. If you have a valid LSAT score, the school only considers the LSAT. JD-Next only supplements an LSAT or GRE score.
Wilmington University School of Law	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT from the past five years and gives the most weight to your highest score.
Yale Law School	Accepts the GRE instead of the LSAT, but you can’t submit a GRE score if you have a reportable LSAT score.
Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law	Accepts the LSAT, GRE, JD-Next, or a combination. The GRE or JD-Next can’t replace the LSAT if you’ve taken or plan to take it.

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Should You Apply to Law School Without the LSAT?

The schools above offer alternative routes to law school, but just because you can apply without the LSAT doesn't necessarily mean you should. Before choosing one of these pathways, it's important to understand how uncommon they still are.

According to the ABA’s 2025 admissions data, law schools admitted:

41,847 students with LSAT scores
531 students with GRE scores
127 students with JD-Next scores
312 students without a standardized admissions test

These numbers don't mean law schools penalize applicants who submit alternative exams, but they show how few students enter law school through these pathways. With fewer applicants admitted through alternative exams, there’s less published score data to help judge how competitive your application is or the likelihood of your success in law school if admitted. I recommend checking each school's testing requirements, scholarship restrictions, and available admissions data before committing to an alternative.

As Kevin Paul, Director of Advising at Juris Education and a Duke University School of Law graduate, explains:

“The GRE is right for a specific profile: It’s a good call for dual-degree candidates (JD/MBA, JD/PhD), STEM applicants whose quant score will be very strong, anyone who already has a GRE from another application, and students whose target list is short and GRE-friendly. It’s a bad call for someone who just doesn’t want to study for the LSAT.”

One thing I always tell applicants considering an alternative exam is that they need to commit to that route early. If you have a reportable LSAT score from the past five testing years, LSAC automatically includes it in your Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report, which most law schools require. Many schools will prioritize your LSAT score even if you submit GRE or JD-Next results. That's why I recommend choosing your exam early and building your school list around institutions that accept it.

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How to Get Into Law School Without the LSAT

To get into law school without the LSAT, you need to build a list of schools that accept alternate entrance exams or offer test-optional admissions, meet their eligibility requirements, and submit a strong application.

I recommend taking this approach:

1. Earn Your Bachelor's Degree with a High GPA

Your undergraduate GPA remains an important admissions factor, whether you take the LSAT or not. I recommend aiming for a GPA at or above the median of your target schools, especially if you're applying through a competitive test-optional pathway.

2. Create a List of Law Schools That Don't Require the LSAT

Use the table above to pick the law schools that accept the GRE, GMAT, JD-Next, or applications without standardized test scores. Pay close attention to each school's restrictions because some alternatives are available only to certain applicants or under specific admissions programs.

3. Take the Alternative Exam That Your Target Schools Accept

If your target schools require an alternative exam, prepare for the GRE, GMAT, or JD-Next based on their admissions policies. It’s important to score as high as possible on these exams since you need a stand-out score to compensate for the lack of an LSAT score.

For GRE applicants, I recommend investing in expert GRE prep to earn a competitive score. I’ve seen many test-takers mistakenly assume the GRE will be easier than the LSAT and end up with a lackluster score. If you’re committed to taking the GRE in lieu of the LSAT, invest in achieving an elite score.

4. Submit Strong Written Materials in Your Application

Students often mistakenly overlook the rest of their application and focus only on their scores. It’s also highly important to write a compelling personal statement that explains your motivation for pursuing law, prepare a well-organized resume highlighting your achievements, and submit a thoughtful diversity statement if the school offers that option.

5. Work with an Expert Law School Consultant

I recommend working with an expert law school consultant if you're unsure whether applying without the LSAT is the right approach. A consultant can help you identify schools that accept alternative exams, understand their admissions requirements, and strengthen your application to improve your chances of admission.

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FAQs

Why Are Some Law Schools Not Requiring the LSAT Anymore?

Some law schools no longer require the LSAT because the ABA now allows schools to accept alternative admissions exams to make law school more accessible and flexible.

Are Law Schools Getting Rid of the LSAT Altogether?

No, law schools are not getting rid of the LSAT altogether. The LSAT remains the most widely used law school admissions exam, and most schools still require it.

Will Applying Without the LSAT Affect My Scholarships?

Yes, applying without the LSAT can affect your eligibility for merit-based scholarships at some law schools. However, it depends entirely on the school. For example,

Belmont University College of Law and the University of Iowa College of Law don’t offer admissions merit scholarships to applicants who submit GRE scores instead of the LSAT.
Washburn University School of Law has a guaranteed $5,000 scholarship for GRE matriculants with a 3.6 GPA or higher.
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law considers LSAT, GRE, and JD-Next applicants equally for merit scholarships.

Check on each of your target schools’ requirements for merit scholarships if you decide not to take the LSAT.

Should I Attend a Non-ABA Law School to Avoid the LSAT?

No, I don't recommend attending a non-ABA-accredited law school just to avoid taking the LSAT. There are huge career risks to consider if you avoid ABA schools:

Limited bar exam eligibility: Many states require a degree from an ABA-accredited law school to sit for the bar exam. Graduating from a non-ABA school could prevent you from becoming a licensed attorney in your preferred state.
Fewer job opportunities: Many legal employers prefer or require graduates from ABA-accredited law schools, which can limit your employment options after graduation.
Restrictions on where you can practice: Even if you qualify to practice law in one state, you may have difficulty obtaining a license in another state because licensing requirements differ.

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2. Create a List of Law Schools That Don't Require the LSAT

3. Take the Alternative Exam That Your Target Schools Accept

4. Submit Strong Written Materials in Your Application

5. Work with an Expert Law School Consultant

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