2025-2026 LSAT® test dates
and LSAT score release dates

Yes! Things happen and sometimes you need to reschedule your LSAT date or take it at a different test center. Rescheduling your LSAT test date or changing your test center is free until the registration deadline and costs $145 up to seven days after the registration deadline.
Visit LSAC’s website for more information on test date changes.

Short answer: Take the LSAT when you’re ready! But “ready” can be subjective. We advise students to sign up for an LSAT date that will give them enough time to prep without feeling like they’re taking on too much or ignoring other responsibilities.

You can take the LSAT as early as your freshman year of college, but LSAT test scores are only valid for five years. If you plan to apply to law school after college, you might want to wait until your junior or senior year.

You need to also think about when law school applications are due. Most law schools begin accepting applicants as early as September, and it’s better to apply earlier in the cycle if you can!

You will need a reportable LSAT score when you apply. So if you plan to apply to law school the same year you take the LSAT, choose an LSAT test date earlier in the year and make sure you have enough time built in to study with LSAT prep courses.

There is no such thing as an easier or harder LSAT test date—objectively speaking. A particularly tough LSAT will likely result in lower raw scores across the board. This means you can miss more questions and still get the same scaled score as an “easier” test with higher average raw scores.

Unfortunately, this is not something anyone can predict before your LSAT date.

It’s not uncommon to retake the LSAT more than once to earn a competitive score. Just remember there are rules for how many times you can take the LSAT:

• Five times within the current reportable score period (i.e., since June 2017)
• A total of seven times over a lifetime

Some people can wake up one morning and decide to take the LSAT with no prep (if they registered for an LSAT test date, of course). But most of us actually need to study at least a little — and LSAT prep is not one-size-fits-all!

The method that works for you will likely depend on your schedule, goals, learning preference, and location. There are a few common ways LSAT courses are offered:

• Online courses are self-paced and usually consist of on-demand video lessons, ideal for busy students or those who would just rather prep for the LSAT at their own pace.
• Live courses: These courses are made up of classes taught by instructors and livestreamed at set times a few days per week. You get the interaction of an in-person course with the convenience of a virtual learning experience.

You’ll want to devote between two and four months to LSAT prep. Blueprint's Live Course and 170+ Course run between two and eight months, but you can also subscribe to our Self-Paced Course before and after the class ends if you want more study time.

People retaking the LSAT might be able to get away with less prep time, as long as they understand what their strengths and weaknesses are — working with a private tutor is great for that!

If you’re sure you want to take the LSAT, this is a great place to start! First, choose an LSAT test date and decide when you want to take the LSAT based on your schedule and when you plan on applying to law school. Then, check the LSAC site to see if registration is open for the test you’ve picked.

Once you’ve registered, it’s time to start studying. Not sure which LSAT prep option is right for you? Talk to our Student Success team.

You can also sign up for your free LSAT practice bundle to take a free practice exam, preview your study plan, and try out our self-paced course by creating a free account today.