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Law schools require you to submit a standardized test score. The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is accepted by all law schools.

The 2024-2025 LSAT Testing Cycle

  • January 2025
  • February 2025
  • April 2025
  • June 2025

*Some law schools will also accept the GRE or GMAT.

Consider the following when selecting which test to take:

  • All law schools accept the LSAT.
  • Not all law schools accept the GRE. Confirm on each law school’s website.
  • A select few law schools accept the GMAT.
  • If you plan to attempt a dual degree, the GRE might satisfy the entrance requirements for the law school and the other program you plan to apply to.
  • If you are still considering law school or other graduate programs, the GRE might be a better fit.
  • Law schools automatically see any LSAT attempt when you apply and will use that score even if you submit a GRE score.

Preparation for the LSAT

Give yourself at least nine months to prepare for and take the LSAT. Start by taking a diagnostic LSAT on LawHub for free.

Apply for the LSAC Fee Waiver if you have a demonstrable need for financial assistance. Certain test prep vendors offer discounts to those with the fee waiver.

All officially licensed test prep vendors will require you to subscribe to LawHub Advantage for $120. LawHub Advantage provides access to over 50 practice tests for one year. **LawHub Advantage is included in the fee waiver. If you are applying for the fee waiver, wait to receive it as LSAC does not refund any purchases retroactively.

Preparing for the LSAT requires practice and consistency. The test measures proficiency in certain skills, like critical thinking, analytical thinking, and logical reasoning. It is not a content test. You cannot cram for the LSAT and expect to do well.

You can effectively prepare for the LSAT by consistently preparing each day for at least one hour. Take measures to avoid burnout and ensure the time you are investing is high quality.

Test Prep Models – Consider the resources you can invest in LSAT prep and what will be the most effective use of these resources.

  • Prep Books – Provide introduction to the LSAT’s content. A good prep book will also have drills designed to hone basic skills evaluated on the LSAT. Keep in mind that you take the LSAT on the computer through your LawHub account. Once you’ve reviewed the material in a prep book, use online resources to practice and drill.
  • Subscription Model, Multiple-Tier Payment Structure – Some prep vendors allow you to customize your experience without paying a lot of money up front. They will charge by the month and offer different plans. You can choose to do a live-classroom model one month and another month opt in to a different plan as you progress.
  • Live-Online Class – Pay up front for a scheduled course. The instructor will lead sessions each week. Read the terms to understand how long you will have access to the platform’s content.
  • Tutoring – Tutoring is expensive. It’s unlikely you will prepare for the LSAT exclusively with tutoring. Try to use some resources initially to get an introduction to the test. Once you have assessed your weak points, a quality LSAT tutor can assist you in refining your approach to the test.
  • Use the Pre-Professional Advising Office Resource Library to check out LSAT and GRE prep books.

NOTE: If you are not prepared to commit to the LSAT, perhaps that is a sign to consider a gap year. Law schools want you to apply when you are ready. Apply when you know your application will be as strong as it possibly can be. Grades are always the priority when you are an undergraduate student.