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Knowing the LSAT test dates ensures you take the test in time to apply to law schools. Read on for the 2025-2026 LSAT test dates.
These are the test dates you should know:
The online LSAT test typically falls on Fridays and Saturdays, while paper tests are administered on the following Tuesdays. Make sure you apply early and don’t come close to the LSAT registration deadlines, so you can avoid any last-minute complications. Also, the deadline for the LSAT writing section is the same as the regular registration deadline.
Here are the registration deadlines for international applicants.
If you’re an international applicant, ensure that you apply for your desired test date on time.
Note: These dates are subject to change. Registration for these administrations will open in mid-May, and updated information including registration deadlines will be provided at that time.
The LSAT test dates are typically released around a year in advance, meaning you can usually see the upcoming year's test dates well before the current year is over. The LSAT is offered nine times per year.
According to current test dates, the LSAT is offered in:
Here is how to register for the LSAT!
The first step is to visit the LSAC website and click Register Today.
Once you click Register Today, you’ll be prompted to sign in to your LSAC account. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create one.
Once you’ve logged into your LSAC account, you’ll be asked to sign a candidate agreement. You must sign this agreement, or you will not be able to register for the LSAT. The page should look like this, with the agreement underneath.
After signing the agreement, you’ll be told you have to upload a government-issued ID and a selfie showing only your head and shoulders to your LSAC account. You won’t have to upload these requirements at this stage, but you’ll be given a photo upload deadline.
Ensure you thoroughly read this page, as it will tell you which selfies are acceptable and which are not.
After clicking Continue To Registration, you’ll be asked to select if you would like to test in person or at home. You will also be asked to select the country you plan on taking the test in and your preferred testing time.
Once you’ve submitted your test location, you’ll be asked to choose your desired test date. A list of all the upcoming tests will pop up. You will also be asked to select your preferred testing day.
After choosing your test date, you’ll be brought to a page confirming your test dates and detailing the registration cost of $238. After reviewing this, click Proceed with Registration.
You’ll have to upload your selfie at this stage to continue with the registration process.
Once you’ve uploaded your picture, you’ll be asked to confirm all of your biographical information, your ethnicity, your undergrad university and degree name, and optional pre-law information.
You will then be prompted to check out and will have to pay your registration fee of $238. Once your payment is processed, you’ll be registered and will receive a few emails confirming you have successfully registered for the LSAT.
If you don’t want to register online, you can register over the phone instead by calling 215-968-1001. Ensure you call during LSAC’s business hours:
To eliminate any unnecessary hassle, you should create an LSAC account before calling to register for the LSAT.
As you decide which date you’d like to write the LSAT, you should also keep the LSAT registration deadlines in mind to ensure you don’t miss them. While you can change your test date, you must do so by the registration deadline to avoid paying any fees.
If you decide to cancel your LSAT registration entirely, you must also do it by the registration deadline to receive your full refund. After this deadline, you will only receive a partial refund of $50 or no refund at all.
Below is a table of the LSAT registration deadlines for the next year.
All LSAT registration deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. However, you should register during business hours if you wait till the last day of registration, so that any technical problems are resolved.
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The best time to take the LSAT is spring or summer, ideally June or July, before applying to law school. This allows you to focus on studying during less busy months, such as winter and early spring and provides enough time to retake the exam if needed.
However, the right time for you might depend on several factors.
Before you decide when you should take the LSAT, your first step should be figuring out when your applications are due and when you need to have your LSAT score submitted. Base your test date choice on these deadlines and give yourself enough time to retake the test.
If the last LSAT test you can take is the January test, your first test should be the November one at the latest. Ideally, however, you’ll give yourself a few more months to be safe!
While many students plan on attending law school right after their undergrad, there’s value in taking a gap year to gain useful experience and build your law school resume. Another great reason to take a gap year is to dedicate your full attention to studying for the LSAT.
If you’re planning on taking a gap year before attending law school, the best time to take the LSAT would be either in the summer after your senior year or in the fall. Since the majority of LSAT scores are required by December or January at the latest, you won’t want to wait till the very last test date possible to write your exam.
Always keep in mind that you may need to retake the LSAT to get your desired score! Regardless of how well you do on your practice tests when test day rolls around, there’s no telling what score you might end up with. To err on the side of caution, give yourself at least one extra test date to retake the exam.
Accordingly, you should aim to take a September or October test at the latest to be able to take a November test if need be. This will also give you plenty of time to study after you’ve completed your undergrad!
One gap year often turns into two or three, so taking the LSAT during your undergrad may not be the wisest choice. Your LSAT may become outdated, as LSAT scores are only valid for five years.
If you’d like to get into law school as soon as possible, then the best time for you to write your LSAT is the spring or summer after your sophomore or junior year.
It’s generally not recommended that students study for and write the LSAT during the school year as it can lead to burnout and may impact their GPA or result in a low LSAT score.
There are typically at least two LSAT test dates administered in the summer. If you’re in your sophomore summer, you can choose one of the later LSAT test dates to give yourself more time to study. With this option, you can also take the LSAT the next summer if you need to increase your score.
If you choose to write the LSAT during the summer of your junior year, opt to write the earlier summer LSAT in case you need to write the second one. These two test dates are the best options, as you will not be in school and can dedicate more time to your LSAT prep!
Preparing for your LSAT test date requires a consistent study schedule over many weeks. Since you'll likely take the LSAT's online version (the primary test dates), the LSAC recommends four steps to ensure you’re prepped and ready on LSAT test day.
To take the LSAT online, you need:
As soon as the scheduling sign-up opens, you can schedule a testing time with ProctorU. Please ensure to schedule your time at least two days before your test: scheduling closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on that day.
Since the LSAT is administered by LSAC’s LawHub website and proctored remotely, you can familiarize yourself with the test’s content and delivery with official prep tests in your account.
About two days before the test, you should see that “a new ‘LSAT’ link is available in the left-hand menu of your LawHub account. Selecting this ‘LSAT’ link should bring up a message confirming that you are eligible to take the LSAT.”
Ensure you pack these items before the test:
Ensure your space is quiet, well-lit, private, and free of prohibited items. With a stable Internet connection and a surface to work on, you’re ready to ace the LSAT!
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To ensure you choose the perfect test date, consider these factors:
Set up a study schedule so that you know how long you’ll need to prepare for your LSAT before writing it. Whether it’s for three months or six, this schedule will provide a clear timeframe for when you should take your LSAT.
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Planning on backpacking across Europe in the summer? Have back-to-back midterms coming up? Before finalizing your test date, take into account any immediate or future commitments that will limit your availability.
Don’t choose the very last LSAT test available before applying to law school. Give yourself at least one other test date to retake the LSAT in case you score lower than anticipated!
When deciding when to take the LSAT, you should consider the above factors and also pick a date based on your study schedule! Give yourself at least a few months before your LSAT deadlines to take a diagnostic test, figure out what your baseline abilities are, and create a study plan to get to your desired score.
Part of your study plan should also be setting a target test date! This will not only keep you motivated but will force you to actually follow your plan and avoid procrastinating. Some students only require a couple of months to study, while others need several.
As you choose your LSAT test date, pay attention to the registration dates! Registration deadlines tend to be around a month and a half before the actual test day, so keep this in mind to avoid delays. Once the registration deadline passes for a particular LSAT, you will not be able to write it on that date!
If you still have questions about when you should take the LSAT, read on to find your answers!
The best time to take the LSAT is June before your senior year of college. This timing allows you to leave room for retakes in the fall (August or October) if needed, ensuring your scores are ready for early law school applications, which open in September.
The June LSAT is often considered the hardest month to take the test due to its historically less forgiving scoring curve. While all LSAT exams are designed to be equally challenging, achieving a high score like 170 typically requires answering more questions correctly in June compared to other months, such as December.
The best month to take the LSAT is typically June or July, as it allows you to focus on studying during the less busy winter and spring months and ensures your scores are ready for early law school applications in September.
Yes! No matter how confident you are in your LSAT abilities, you should leave enough time to retake the LSAT. Doing so can increase your score and, thus, your chances of getting into your dream law school!
If you’re still an undergrad student, it’s generally advised that you do not write the LSAT during the active semesters of your undergrad since you’ll already have other time-consuming obligations like coursework and exams.
You can take the LSAT five times in a single testing year and up to seven times in your lifetime.
LSAT scores are only valid for five years. After this, you’ll be required to retake the exam.
Knowing the LSAT test dates is your first step to acing the test and getting into the law school of your dreams. Whether you’re taking the LSAT in 2025 or 2026, ensure you register for your test on time. Good luck!
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