The LSAT is the most trusted test in law school admissions and the only test accepted by all ABA-accredited law schools.
Starting with the August 2023 LSAT, most test takers will have the choice of whether to take the test at home, proctored by a live, remote proctor, or in person at a Prometric digital testing center.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the LSAT
Types of LSAT Questions
The LSAT® is administered in two parts. The first part consists of several 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions. The second part of the LSAT consists of a 35-minute, unscored LSAT Writing® sample.
Multiple-Choice LSAT Questions
The multiple-choice portion of the LSAT includes three scored sections and one unscored section, which allows us to validate new test questions for future use. This validation process is a vital part of our commitment to equity and helps us ensure that our questions continue their long standard of being free from any kind of bias. The unscored section can be any one of the question types — Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, or Logical Reasoning — and can occur at any point in the test. Starting with the August 2023 LSAT, most test takers can choose whether to take the multiple-choice LSAT in person or remotely — whichever option works best for them.
Reading Comprehension Section
Reading Comprehension questions measure your ability to read and understand examples of long-form, complex materials that are similar to those that you’ll encounter in law school.
Analytical Reasoning Section
Analytical Reasoning questions measure your ability to understand a structure of relationships and draw conclusions about that structure.
Logical Reasoning Section
Logical Reasoning questions assess your ability to analyze, critically evaluate, and complete arguments.
LSAT Writing
LSAT Writing is separately administered online using secure proctoring software that you can install on your own computer. You can take LSAT Writing at your convenience, as early as eight (8) days prior to the date of your multiple-choice test. LSAT Writing will continue to be administered remotely for all test takers. Your LSAT Writing prompt will present a decision problem, and you will be asked to choose between two positions or courses of action and defend your choice. There are no “right” or “wrong” positions; the writing sample is designed to let you demonstrate your persuasive writing skills. Law schools will examine the reasoning, clarity, organization, language usage, and writing mechanics you display in your sample. Copies of your writing sample are sent to all schools to which you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions about LSAT Writing
