The LSAT

LSAC policy requires all candidates taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) to present acceptable identification. In addition, all candidates must attach to their admission ticket a recent passport-type photograph (taken within the last six months) showing only the face and shoulders.

• The photograph must be clear enough so there is no doubt about your identity.
• It must be no larger than 2 x 2 inches (5 x 5 cm) and no smaller than 1 x 1 inch (3 x 3 cm).
• Your face in the photograph must show you as you look on the day of the test (for example, with or without a beard).

An example of an ACCEPTABLE photograph:

IMPORTANT: Test supervisors are directed to deny admission to anyone who does not present an acceptable photograph.

Examples of UNACCEPTABLE photographs:

Not Centered

Head Too Small

Head Too Big

Head Tilted

Not Facing Camera

Background Not Plain

Glare on Glasses

Hat or Scarf Covering Forehead and Ears

Overexposed

Contrast Too High

Improper Color

Photo Too Dark

Poorly Focused

Shadows on Face

Shadows on Background

Low Quality: Discernible Pixels

Low Quality: Visible Coarse Dot Pattern

More than One Subject in Photo

The photograph will be retained by LSAC only as long as needed to assure the authenticity of test scores and to protect the integrity of the testing process.

IMPORTANT: If you do not both present an acceptable form of photo identification AND attach a separate required photograph to your admission ticket, you will be denied entrance to the testing room.

If you have any questions concerning the LSAT photograph requirement, please e-mail LSACinfo@LSAC.org or call 215.968.1001. Telephone representatives are available September to February, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (ET); March to August, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:45 pm (ET).

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