LSAT Test Center Regulations

Test takers are not permitted to have any electronic devices in their possession at the test center from the time of their arrival until the conclusion of the test, including the break. A test taker found in possession of an electronic device will be issued an LSAC Violation and immediately dismissed from the test center. Such violations are grounds for score cancellation, and test takers who receive a notice of violation may be subject to an LSAC investigation by the Misconduct and Irregularities in the Admission Process Subcommittee, the Questioned Test Score Review Board, or both.

Prohibited electronic items include (but are not limited to):

• Cell phones, beepers, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital, smart, alarm, beeping, and/or calculator watches
• Electronic timers of any kind
• Fitness tracking devices
• Tablets
• Personal computers
• Calculators
• Photographic or recording devices
• Listening devices
• Headsets, iPods, or other media players
• Electronic cigarettes

A test taker in possession of a weapon or firearm will be issued an LSAC Violation and will be immediately dismissed from the test center. Such violations are grounds for score cancellation, and test takers who receive a notice of violation may be subject to an LSAC investigation by the Misconduct and Irregularities in the Admission Process Subcommittee, the Questioned Test Score Review Board, or both.

However, for state-owned test centers/locations only, in U.S. states where firearms are allowed under a “right-to-carry” law, state law supersedes LSAC policy.

Test takers who violate ANY other test center regulations could be given a warning, could be dismissed from the test center, or could have their score cancelled by LSAC, which will display on reports sent to law schools.

Examples of other test center violations are:

• Attempting to take the test for someone else or having someone else take the test for you.
• Obtaining or attempting to obtain improper access to the test, a part of the test, or information about the test.
• Creating a disturbance. The test supervisor has sole discretion in determining what constitutes disruptive behavior.
• Removing or attempting to remove test content from the testing room. This includes making notes on paper, erasers, or other items and removing them from the testing room. Legal action may be taken against anyone who removes test materials and/or reproduces test materials in any way, or shares LSAT test content prior to LSAC’s disclosure of that test.
• Leaving the test center vicinity during the test session or during the break. You may not leave the building or the floor where the test room is located. Test center staff will define the break area.
• Giving or receiving help, copying, or other forms of cheating.
• Failing to follow the directions of test center staff.
• Possessing books, earplugs, paper, or bags of any kind (except ziplock).

Additional violations that apply to paper-and-pencil LSAT administrations include:

• Reading, working on, marking, erasing, or darkening anything during unauthorized times, either beyond time limits or in the wrong section of the book or answer sheet.

In some cases, test takers who commit these violations may be subject to an LSAC Investigation by the Misconduct and Irregularities in the Admission Process Subcommittee, the Questioned Test Score Review Board, or both.

You may share general information, such as how you felt about the test center, the exam overall, or a section of the test. Sharing more details, such as information about a particular passage or a particular question and how you answered it, is prohibited.

No. The Candidate Agreement clearly states that sharing test details orally, in writing, on the internet, or through any other means or media is prohibited. This rule is necessary to ensure that the test remains fair for all test takers.

LSAC retains complete ownership rights to the LSAT, and it reserves the right to pursue all suitable courses of action to prevent fraudulent or unauthorized uses of its property and to prevent the compromise of secure test materials.

Accepting the Candidate Agreement means that you are giving LSAC permission to release information from your file — including, but not limited to, the information contained on the Candidate Agreement form, your LSAT score, and information regarding any alleged misconduct or irregularities in the admission process. You are also giving the law schools to which you apply permission to release information to LSAC.

By accepting the Candidate Agreement, you are certifying that you are the candidate whose name appears on the registration, and that you plan to take the LSAT for the sole purpose of being considered for admission to law school. You are further certifying that all the information on the form, as well as other information and materials submitted to LSAC for your file, are complete and accurate.

All electronic devices — including electronic cigarettes, digital watches, cell phones, calculators, cameras, personal computers, listening devices, and media players — are prohibited. Additionally, you may not bring timers of any kind, books, papers, rulers, mechanical pencils, ink pens, briefcases, handbags, backpacks, or earplugs. Firearms or weapons of any kind are also prohibited. Visit the Candidate Agreement page for a full list of prohibited items.

Hats or hoods, except religious apparel, may not be worn. Sunglasses may not be worn.

Prohibited items will be subject to confiscation, and test center supervisors will report to LSAC any violation of test center procedures that occurs during the administration. For paper-and-pencil test takers only, an LSAT Violation Notice may also be issued by test center staff and submitted to LSAC. Some violations of test center procedures are subject to score cancellation policies. You may also be subject to an LSAC investigation that could lead to a finding of misconduct or irregularity — which then can be shared with the law schools to which you apply.

Yes. The policy is enforced from the time test takers arrive to the time they leave, including during the break.