The LSAT is administered 7-9 times every year, depending on the scheduled dates for each year.

The Strategic Timeline

This is a general timeline for how to approach the LSAT prior to the first application being sent out (hopefully, before November 1st – the first wave application deadline for most law schools).

12 months until first application: Start researching schools and their requirements, ask family and friends for their advice and experience, or seek out advice.

6-8 months until first application: The student should take an INITIAL DIAGNOSTIC test under properly timed circumstances. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC), the organization that oversees the LSAT, offers free practice tests.

6 months until first application: Begin initial LSAT preparation – determine which improvement path (i.e., books, classes, or tutor) works best with your learning style and budget.

3 months until first application: Take your first real LSAT attempt. Anticipate having to take the test more than once.

Remainder until first application: Retake LSAT as necessary. Modify the improvement plan as necessary. The vast majority of schools will only record your highest score.

Taking the Test

The multiple-choice portion of the LSAT is available for students to take either at home, in an online, live, remote-proctored environment, or in person at a Prometric digital testing centre.

This LSAT Argumentative Writing part of the LSAT lasts 50 minutes and is administered exclusively in an online proctored, on-demand environment using secure proctoring software that is installed on the test taker’s computer.

Visit LSAC.org or more information on the testing modalities.

If you’re registered to take an upcoming LSAT, LSAC provides a list of steps to take to ensure your test runs smoothly.

These include:

Step 1: Check your equipment and work area

Step 2: Schedule your testing time

Step 3: Familiarize yourself with the test Interface

Step 4: Prepare for test day

Step 5: Start your LSAT

Other resources include information on:

• Registering for the LSAT
• Preparing for the LSAT
• How to schedule your testing time
• Remote LSAT checklist
• In-Person LSAT checklist
• Acceptable ID
• LSAT Dos and Don’ts
• Get Ready for LSAT Argumentative Writing

Where to Register

Register through LSAC’s official portal. Test centres are available across Canada.

Visit lsac.org/lsat/taking-lsat for more information, or view their FAQs here.

								
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