LSAT Inbox
Welcome to the LSAT Inbox! This is a weekly blog series that answers frequently asked questions about the LSAT®. We encourage you to check back often for answers to more questions you may have as you prepare for the test.
How does score preview work? Can I see my score before I decide to cancel it?
In response to requests and feedback from test takers, LSAC offers a Score Preview option for test takers who wish to see their LSAT score before deciding whether to keep it and have it reported to law schools or, alternatively, cancel the score.
Test takers who purchase the Score Preview option will receive their scores at the same time as other test takers (assuming they have completed their LSAT Writing and have no holds on their accounts) and will have six (6) calendar days to decide if they want to cancel or keep their score. If no action is taken by the end of the six-day period, their scores will be added to their LSAC account and released to law schools to which they have applied.
Are all LSAT administrations open to international candidates?
All LSAT administrations are open to candidates in the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada. Only certain administrations are open to candidates from outside these regions. For the 2023-2024 testing cycle, the October 2023, January 2024, April 2024, and June 2024 tests are open to international candidates.
I’m confused about the format of the LSAT. How many sections are there? Is the experimental section the same every time?
The LSAT is administered in two parts. The first part consists of four total 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions. The second part of the LSAT consists of a 35-minute, unscored LSAT Writing® sample.
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. 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.
How can I contact LSAC if I have additional questions?
If you have a question that wasn’t answered here, you can 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 refer to our The LSAT This Week blog for details on upcoming test deadlines, how to prepare for the test, how to avoid having your session flagged, and more.