Important LSAT Dates and Deadlines
August 2026 LSAT
Regions
United States (Including Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam & Northern Mariana Islands) and Canada
For the 2026-2027 testing cycle, we will be moving toward in-center testing for almost all test takers, with very limited exceptions for certain disability-related accommodations or candidates who are more than 180 miles or three hours driving time from a domestic Prometric testing center with available capacity. Test takers will still have the option to choose the day and time for their test, so they can plan ahead and choose which option works best for them.
This is important. August scheduling dates are now available.
This is important. Scheduling dates for each administration will be updated as they become available.
Test Dates and Details
| Primary Test Dates | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Thursday, August 6, 2026 Friday, August 7, 2026 Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| LSAT Argumentative Writing Available | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 |
| Scores Released * Learn more about Score Release | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
Registration Deadlines
We strongly urge you to register early. Requests for testing accommodations are due by the receipt deadlines below.
If you do choose to register on a deadline day, please do so during our business hours. If you have technical problems with your registration after business hours, we will not be able to extend deadlines. All receipt deadlines are by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
| Deadline | Fee/Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | $253 |
| Accommodation Request Deadline (for test takers with disabilities), including requests for Assistive Technology | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | |
| Scheduling Opens (via Prometric) | Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | |
| Scheduling Closes (if testing at a center) | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | |
| Scheduling Closes (if testing remotely) | Sunday, August 2, 2026 |
Please note: If you’ve reached the test-taking limit, you may request an exception. The deadline for submitting an appeal is five (5) business days prior to the registration deadline.
LSAT Options
Please note that the fees listed below are in addition to your test registration fee.
All receipt deadlines are by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
| Deadline | Fee/Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| LSAT Score Preview | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | $46 |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026 | $87 | |
| Test Date Change | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | No charge |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 through Thursday, July 2, 2026 | $153 | |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 through Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | $253 | |
| Registration Refund | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | $248 refund |
LSAT Score Release — Quick Facts
- Scores are released to test takers at 9 a.m. ET through JD Services
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- Scores will only be released if the test taker has an approved LSAT Argumentative Writing sample sample or LSAT Writing sample on file and there are no holds on their account. If you are a first-time test taker, you must complete LSAT Argumentative Writing before your score can be released.
- Your score will be released to the schools to which you have applied at the same time it’s released to you, unless you have purchased the LSAT Score Preview option.
- If you have granted permission to your prelaw advisor to see your score, it will be released to that prelaw advisor the day after it’s released to you.
- If you purchased Score Preview, your score will be released to others only after you have chosen to have it released, or at the end of the Score Preview period if you have not canceled the score.
Note: These dates are subject to change.