Getting Ready for Your LSAT

Plan to arrive at the test center at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled testing time. Make sure to have the following, as these items are required for admittance into the test center:

• Your LSAT eligibility number and Prometric confirmation number (These numbers are available on the LSAT Status page in your LSAC online account)
• Your LawHub username and password (This is the same username and password you use to access your LSAC online account)
• A physical and valid government-issued photo ID

At the Prometric test center, you will be assigned a test station, which will include a computer terminal, noise-canceling headphones, and all the materials you will need for your test.

Items Prohibited from Your Testing Space

Upon your arrival at the test center, the Prometric staff will guide you through a check-in process, which will include assigning you a locker where you will store all of your belongings.

Prometric has created a video that illustrates the check-in process and gives you a general idea of what to expect once you arrive. The video is not specific to the LSAT, but may be useful in familiarizing yourself with the process.

Before you begin your test, make sure to have the following, as these items are required for remote testing:

• Your Prometric confirmation number
• Your LawHub username and password (This is the same username and password you use to access your LSAC online account)
• A physical and valid government-issued photo ID

Set up your testing space within a quiet, well-lit, private, enclosed room where you can complete the test without interruption. Please note that transparent glass walls are not considered part of a private room and are prohibited. You may not test in a room where there are tablets, laptops, or additional computers not being used to take the test.

Your workspace must be at a table or desk with a chair. Make sure the door is closed and positioned behind you so that it is visible to your proctor. Ensure that your workspace is clean and clear of all prohibited items.

It is very important to have a strong and stable internet connection in order to have a successful remote-testing experience.

Items Allowed in Your Testing Space

Generally, your desktop must be clear of anything not test-related. The list of items permitted during the LSAT without prior approval from LSAC can be found in the LSAC Candidate Agreement. Section 15 covers items that are permitted while testing remotely.

You are also permitted to bring any of the Preapproved Items  listed on the Prometric website.

Any items listed are subject to inspection by the remote proctor during check-in.

Items Prohibited from Your Testing Space

The following electronic prohibited items must be removed from the room:

• More than one cell phone. (One cell phone is allowed to be in your testing room, but it must be powered down and placed out of reach for the duration of the test.)
• Timers of any kind, watches of any kind, electronic cigarettes, fitness-tracking devices, beepers, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), calculators, cameras, and recording devices.
• Listening devices (including, but not limited to, headphones, ear buds, AirPods, and other electronic listening devices and/or noise-cancelling devices other than generic foam ear plugs), headsets, and iPods and other media players.
• Tablets, laptops, personal computers, or any other electronic device not being used to take the test.

Large electronics that are difficult to move, such as TVs and radio/stereo systems, may remain in the room. However, they must be powered down and may not be accessed during the test.

The following nonelectronic prohibited items can remain in the room, but they must be put away and not accessed or referenced during the test:

• Briefcases, handbags, or backpacks of any kind.
• Head coverings of any kind (e.g., hats, hoods, bonnets, durags, scarves, etc.) may not be worn, unless the head covering is a religious requirement.
• Sunglasses or other eyewear with tinted lenses may not be worn.
• Books, printed materials, and any notes written before the start of the test may not be used, accessed, or referenced at any point during your session.

These lists are not exhaustive. For a complete list of prohibited items, please review the LSAC Candidate Agreement. 

Review the LSAC Candidate Agreement for Complete Information

Once you’re located at your test station, the on-site proctor will complete your security check and you’ll be ready to begin your LSAT. Use your LawHub credentials to access your account and launch the test.

Should you encounter any problems during this startup process, please raise your hand. A Prometric staff member will assist you.

To start your LSAT, access the Prometric ProProctor tool . Once you have downloaded the proctoring software, you can launch your exam. The system will guide you through the setup process. Then, your proctor will direct you to LSAC’s LawHub, where you’ll launch the LSAT.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Test Day

1. Start by accessing Prometric’s ProProctor tool  at your scheduled test time. Make sure to shut down any other programs that are running, including chat and messaging apps.
2. If you have not already done so, the system will guide you to download and install the Prometric ProProctor app on your machine. If your computer has very restrictive settings for downloading/installing software, you may need to adjust them to allow this step to occur. Please note that Prometric’s live proctoring software is only compatible with Microsoft or Mac OS on laptops or desktops. Chromebooks, Linux, and tablets are not compatible. Are you using a work or school computer? You will need administrator rights to download the required software on test day. If you do not have administrator rights, you will need to use another computer.  
3. Once you have accessed ProProctor, input your Prometric confirmation number and last name, then click Submit.
4. Read through Prometric’s Remote Proctoring Regulations and click Accept. On the next screen, select Take my exam.
5. You will be guided through (1) a system check, to make sure your computer meets the requirements, and (2) a verification of your identity, in which both your face and your U.S./Canadian government-issued ID or international passport will be photographed.
6. Review the Readiness Checklist, make any adjustments that are necessary, then click Proceed to be connected with a proctor.
7. Your proctor will confirm your identity, ask you to complete a room scan, and perform a security check. To ensure a secure environment, you will be required to conduct a thorough, 360-degree camera pan around your testing room, including above and beneath your work surface. 
8. Once you have completed these preliminary steps, the proctor will launch your test. You will need to log into the LSAC LawHub testing interface using your LSAC username and password.
9. The proctor will ask you to read the test rules aloud and indicate your agreement by checking an onscreen box. Once you complete this step, an LSAT start button will become active on your screen.
10. When you select the onscreen start button, your LSAT will begin.

Should you encounter any problems during this startup process, contact Prometric via telephone immediately at 1.800.350.5517. If you have testing accommodations, contact Prometric at 1.800.967.1139 and use Option 2. Service representatives will be available to assist you.