Important LSAT Dates and Deadlines
January 2027 LSAT: International Administration
Regions
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Australia and New Zealand
Asia and South Pacific Islands (Excluding U.S. territories)
South America, Central America, Mexico, and Caribbean (Excluding U.S. territories)
For the 2026-2027 testing cycle, we will be moving toward in-center testing for almost all test takers, with very limited exceptions. 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. Testing in mainland China is currently unavailable for the January 2027 LSAT.
Test Dates and Details
| Primary Test Dates | Friday, January 15, 2027 Saturday, January 16, 2027 |
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| LSAT Argumentative Writing Available | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
| Scores Released * Learn more about Score Release | Wednesday, February 3, 2027 |
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 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | $253 |
| Accommodation Request Deadline (for test takers with disabilities), including requests for Assistive Technology | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | |
| Scheduling Opens (via Prometric) | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | |
| Scheduling Closes (if testing at a center) | Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | |
| Scheduling Closes (if testing remotely) | Sunday, January 10, 2027 |
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, January 12, 2027 | $46 |
| Saturday, January 23, 2027 through Monday, February 1, 2027 | $87 | |
| Test Date Change | Thursday, December 3, 2026 | No charge |
| Friday, December 4, 2026 through Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | $153 | |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2026 through Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | $253 | |
| Registration Refund | Thursday, December 3, 2026 | $253 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.