The LSAT This Week
Welcome to The LSAT This Week! This is a weekly blog series with all you need to know about the LSAT®, including upcoming deadlines, how to prepare for the test, how to avoid having your session flagged, and more. Be sure to come back often to read the latest information you’ll need to know as you prepare for your test.
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LSAT Registration
The registration deadline for the September LSAT, open to United States and Canada test takers, is Tuesday, July 25. Registration for the October LSAT, which is open to U.S., Canada, and international test takers, will close on Thursday, August 31.
As a reminder, test takers have the option to register for any LSAT administration through June 2024.
Please note that, when registering, test takers will be asked to state their preference of whether to test at home or at a test center. Regardless of your choice, you will not make your final decision until after scheduling opens for the administration you’re registering for. For more information, please visit our website to view the testing dates and learn more about testing at a test center or testing remotely.
August 2023 LSAT Deadlines
Remote test takers registered for the August LSAT have until Tuesday, August 8 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time to schedule their test. The deadline to schedule in-person tests has already passed.
If you are unable to schedule your test by this deadline, you can opt to request a test date change (fees may apply) through your LSAC account.
LSAT Writing: LSAT Writing opens on Thursday, August 3. All test takers must have a completed LSAT Writing sample on file in order to receive their score or have their score released to law schools. Given the large volume of test takers, we strongly encourage you to complete your LSAT Writing as soon as it becomes available.
Score Preview: Score preview is available for purchase for $45 until Thursday, August 10. Score preview allows you to see your LSAT score before deciding whether to keep it and have it reported to law schools or, alternatively, cancel the score.
After the August LSAT from August 19 through August 28, score preview is available for $75.
Test Taker Pro-Tip of the Week: Take Your Time Preparing Your Place to Test
For remote test takers, it’s important to take a little time to prepare the area in which you’re going to test.
Your testing space should be a quiet, well-lit, and private work area where you can complete the test without interruption. Please note that transparent glass walls are not considered part of a private room and are prohibited. You may not test in a room where there are tablets, laptops, or additional computers not being used to take the exam.
A hard work surface is required. Ensure that your workspace is clean and clear of all prohibited items.
It is very important to have a strong and stable internet connection in order to have a successful remote-testing experience.
For more information on how to prepare your room if you’re testing remotely, please visit our website.
Contact Us
Do you have an LSAT-related question that wasn’t answered here? Contact us using our “Chat” feature by clicking on the chat icon on the bottom right corner of the LSAT pages on our website, via email at LSACinfo@LSAC.org, or call us at 1.800.336.3982. You can also check out this week’s LSAT Inbox blog, where we answer frequently asked questions about the LSAT.