LSAT Test Day FAQ
What happens on the day of the LSAT test?
- Arrive at the testing center by 8:30 a.m. for the September/October, December, and February administrations of the LSAT. The latest arrival time for the June administration is 12:30 p.m.
- Your ID and admission ticket will be checked by a staff member, who will then send you to a seat and provide testing materials.
- Testing normally begins when everyone is checked in, usually at 9:00 a.m., but often as late as 9:30.
- A brief break is scheduled after the first three multiple-choice sections.
What should I bring to the test center?
- Your admission ticket.
- Acceptable photo identification.
- A writing device, such as a pen, to use on scratch paper that will be provided by the test center
- A watch in order to pace yourself. Digital watches are not permitted, only analog watches with hands.
- A snack and beverage. Cans and glass bottles are not permitted.
- All necessary supplies must fit in a 1-gallon plastic zipper bag.
What constitutes acceptable identification?
- Up-to-date official photo ID, e.g. issued by a school, employer, or the government on which both your name and photo appear.
- Birth Certificates and Social Security cards are not sufficient forms of identification as they do not include a photograph.
What if I do not have my admission ticket?
- You will not be admitted to take your exam.
Can I change my LSAT test date?
- The easiest way to change your test date is through your online account on LSAC.org. If you would like to change it before your test registration deadline there would be no charge, up to 7 days after there would be a charge of $145 and after 8 days, there would be a charge of $238.
What if I've missed the late registration deadline but need to take the test that day?
- LSAT late registration deadlines are typically three weeks before the test. If you do not meet the late registration deadline, you will not be able to take the test for that administration.
How can I get a refund?
- If you would like to refund before the test registration date, you are entitled to a full refund.
- But if the deadline has passed, you can get a partial refund of $50 if you are unable to take the test. Send the completed Refund Request Form by the appropriate deadline date that is found in the LSAT Dates and Deadlines section of this website. You can download the Refund Request Form from LSAC.org or it can be obtained from the LSAT & LSDAS Registration Packet. LSAC will also accept a signed, dated letter as long as it makes the appropriate deadline date that is found in the LSAT Dates and Deadlines section of LSAC.org.