Accommodations That May Be Available on the LSAT

Candidates are encouraged to review the specifications of the LSAT® and LSAT Writing® in order to determine their accommodation needs as applicable to the specific format and delivery of each part of the test.

Software Features Available for All Test Takers (No Accommodation Request Required)

The LSAT and LSAT Writing test-delivery software includes several built-in, user-adjustable tools. These include:

  • A feature to increase the text size on the computer screen during the test from “small” (16 pixels, or about 12-point font) to “extra large” (33 pixels, or over 24-point font) as needed.
  • A line-spacing function that allows test takers to increase the spacing between each line of text.

Additionally, the computer-based LSAT Writing test-delivery software includes:

  • The ability to cut, copy, and paste text within candidates’ essays.  
  • A built-in spell-check feature that identifies misspelled words and underlines them. Test takers can access a context menu of suggested spelling options from each misspelled word.

Test takers are encouraged to use their programs and equipment to explore the free Official LSAT® practice tests and Writing Sample Practice Prompt available through LSAC LawHub®. The practice test software for both the LSAT and LSAT Writing is designed to enable candidates to become familiar with the test interface and experience.

Additionally, all LSAT and LSAT Writing test takers (with or without test accommodations) are permitted to use external computer programs to make web content accessible, such as keyboard-controlled screen reading software, screen magnification programs, or voice recognition software. To protect the security of test content, selectable text functionality (i.e., the ability to select text or place the cursor on the screen) is not available on any of LSAC’s products*. Therefore, the computer-based LSAT and LSAT Writing are accessible with screen reader software programs that can be controlled and navigated using keystrokes and keyboard commands rather than a mouse and cursor. If you use screen reader programs or other accessibility software, please be sure to use your programs to explore the practice test tools mentioned above prior to your test date. If you have any questions about the accessibility of LSAC’s products, please contact accessibility@LSAC.org.

*Note: As indicated above for LSAT Writing, candidates will have the ability to cut, copy, and paste within their essays. However, they will not be able to select text within the writing prompt itself.

Personal Items Allowed for All Test Takers (No Accommodation Request Required)

Test takers are highly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the list of personal items that are permitted during LSAT and LSAT Writing administrations without prior approval from the LSAC. The list of these items can be found in the LSAC Candidate Agreement. Examples of some items that are permitted for all test takers (i.e., without the need for an accommodation request) are included below.

Items Allowed for the LSAT

  • Soft foam earplugs (non-electronic, non-corded/banded, and generic foam earplugs)
  • Any type of writing instrument (pens, pencils/mechanical pencils, bold or thick markers, highlighters, etc.)
  • Up to 5 blank sheets of scratch paper (lined, unlined, or graph)
  • Beverage in plastic container or juice box (maximum size: 20 oz/591 ml). Aluminum cans are not permitted.
  • Medication/medical supplies
  • Diabetic testing or treatment supplies
  • Tissues

Items Allowed for LSAT Writing

  • Soft foam earplugs (non-electronic, non-corded/banded, and generic foam earplugs) 

  • Beverage in plastic container or juice box (maximum size: 20 oz/591 ml). Aluminum cans are not permitted.  

  • Medication/medical supplies 

  • Diabetic testing or treatment supplies 

  • Tissues 

Use of scratch paper is not permitted during LSAT Writing, unless requested and approved as a testing accommodation. (The LSAT Writing interface includes a digital “Scratch Paper” section where test takers can type notes, instead of writing them on a physical piece of scratch paper.)

Testing Accommodations That May Be Available Upon Request

The following is a non-exhaustive list of testing accommodations that may be available on the LSAT or LSAT Writing. The inclusion of a particular accommodation in the list below does not guarantee that you will receive this accommodation if requested. Each request is reviewed, and a decision whether to grant any testing accommodations is made, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with LSAC’s stated policies.

  • Extended testing time
  • Additional breaks between multiple-choice test sections 
    Note: The combination of testing time and breaks may not exceed 10 hours in one test day. In the event that the approved combination of section time and break time would be greater than 10 hours, testing over 2 days will be approved and communicated prior to the test date.
  • Stop/start breaks (as needed for breaks during test sections)
    Note: The combination of testing time and breaks, including the use of stop/start breaks, may not exceed 10 hours in one test day. Test sessions that reach the 10-hour limit are subject to termination without additional notice.
  • Permission to sit/stand during testing
  • Permission to read/speak aloud
  • Use of physical magnification devices (e.g., magnification reading glasses, handheld magnifier)
  • Use of braille writer, Braille Note, or braille display
  • Tactile manipulatives (e.g., rubber graph board and tactile letters or pictures; magnetic board with magnetic letters or objects)
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Use of a human reader (approved candidates may select/provide a reader of their choice for remote testing)
  • Use of an amanuensis/scribe (approved candidates may select/provide a scribe of their choice for remote testing)

Alternate Testing Formats During Remote Testing

Alternate formats that may be available as accommodations for test takers within the United States (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada**  include:

  • Unified English Braille (UEB) books
  • Paper-and-pencil format (regular print)
  • Paper-and-pencil format (large print, e.g., 18-point font or higher)

Although paper-and-pencil and braille tests may be available as an accommodation for remotely proctored tests, all LSAT and LSAT Writing test takers (including those who are approved for paper-and-pencil and braille formats) will need to use a computer throughout testing to allow for online, live remote-proctoring using a camera and microphone with the test taker’s computer. The timing of each test section will also be handled through the test taker’s computer.

The following accommodations are only associated with a paper-based administration of the LSAT or LSAT Writing and are not applicable to the computer-based LSAT or LSAT Writing:

  • Alternate non-Scantron answer sheet (multiple-choice sections of LSAT only)
  • Marking answer choices in the test book (multiple-choice sections of LSAT only)
  • Use of line marker or ruler
  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) video magnifier/handheld video magnifier

**NOTE: Beginning with the June 2022 test administration, LSAC will no longer administer the LSAT in a paper-and-pencil format outside of the United States (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada. This policy applies to test takers who are registered for an international administration of the LSAT, as well as test takers registered for a test within the U.S. and Canada but residing temporarily in another country. Any test taker who will be physically outside of the U.S. or Canada at the time of the administration will have their LSAT delivered as an online, computer-based test that is live remote-proctored.