LSAT Exam Dates 2027: October Window Open, Registration Deadlines and Score Release Schedule

The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) 2026–2027 testing year is currently ongoing, with six more test windows remaining through June 2027. Administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), the LSAT is the primary admissions test for ABA-accredited law schools in the United States and Canada, offered eight times per year at Prometric testing centres worldwide. The next available window — October 2026 (exam: October 7–10, 2026) — is open for registration right now at lsac.org. Critically, the registration deadline for both the October 2026 and November 2026 windows falls on October 1, 2026 — just 13 days away — with no late registration option.

Note: LSAT India — the India-specific variant previously administered by Pearson VUE — was permanently discontinued by LSAC in November 2024. The last LSAT India session was held in May 2024. Indian students seeking US law school admissions now take the standard LSAT at Prometric centres within India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad). For Indian law school admissions, consider CLAT, AILET, or SLAT as alternatives.

• Two windows concluded: August 2026 (August 5–8) and September 2026 (September 9–12) have been administered; September 2026 scores release September 30, 2026.
• Urgent deadline — October 1, 2026: A single shared registration deadline covers both the October 2026 and November 2026 LSAT windows; missing it means the next option is January 2027.
• No Logic Games: The Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) section was permanently removed from the LSAT effective August 2024; the current format has two scored Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section.
• In-person format: From August 2026, all standard LSAT administrations are in-person at Prometric centres; remote at-home proctoring ended with the June 2026 window.
• Score validity: LSAT scores are valid for five years; scores from any 2026–2027 window remain usable through the 2031–2032 admissions cycle.
• Indian students: Register at lsac.org and book a slot at a Prometric centre in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, or Hyderabad; passport is the recommended ID document.

For all the current updates, you should regularly visit the official website lsac.org, for official information regarding final dates and schedule.

Key Summary

In this Article, we have discussed about LSAT 2027 Exam Schedule, Important Dates across all eight test windows, Session-wise Registration Deadlines, and Year-wise Trends.

• LSAT 2026–2027 has eight test windows from August 2026 through June 2027; two (August and September 2026) have concluded, and six remain through June 2027.
• Registration for both October 2026 and November 2026 LSAT windows closes October 1, 2026 — just 13 days away; there is no late registration; the next option after that is January 2027.
• The admission document for in-person LSAT is the Prometric scheduling confirmation, made available after the two-step LSAC-registration-plus-Prometric-booking process; carry it with a passport on test day.
• Scores are released approximately three weeks after each test window closes and are simultaneously sent to designated law schools via LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
• LSAT India was permanently discontinued in November 2024; Indian students targeting US law schools now sit the standard LSAT at Prometric centres in India.

What are the LSAT 2027 Exam Dates?

Unlike India’s centralised entrance exams — which typically have one or two fixed dates per year — the LSAT operates across eight test windows annually, each requiring separate registration and Prometric slot booking. With August and September 2026 concluded, six windows remain. The sub-sections below detail registration deadlines, the admission document process, exam-day format, score release dates, and how to align LSAT windows with law school application timelines.

LSAT 2027 Registration Dates and Deadlines: October 2026 Onwards

All LSAT registrations are completed through an LSAC account at lsac.org. Each window has a firm registration deadline approximately six weeks before the test window opens, with no late registration, standby, or walk-in option. The most urgent deadline remaining in the 2026–2027 cycle is October 1, 2026 — a single shared deadline that covers both the October 2026 and November 2026 windows. Missing it means waiting until January 2027.

• October 2026 Registration Deadline: October 1, 2026 — exam window: October 7–10; register now at lsac.org
• November 2026 Registration Deadline: October 1, 2026 — same shared deadline; exam window: November 11–14
• January 2027 Registration Deadline: December 1, 2026 — exam window: January 13–16; last recommended window for Fall 2027 applications
• February 2027 Registration Deadline: December 29, 2026 — exam window: February 12–13; 2-day window with fewer Prometric slots
• April 2027 Registration Deadline: February 25, 2027 — exam window: April 8–10; primarily for 2028 admissions cycle planning
• June 2027 Registration Deadline: April 29, 2027 — exam window: June 3–6; final window of the 2026–2027 testing year
• Action Required: Register at lsac.org before October 1 for October or November 2026 windows; fee waivers available for eligible students

Note: There is NO late registration for the LSAT. Each window’s deadline is firm. Missing a deadline permanently forecloses that window. Registration deadlines listed here are projected based on LSAC’s standard scheduling — verify exact deadlines at lsac.org before registering.

Ques. Can Indian students register for the LSAT 2027 and take it in India?

LSAT 2027 Prometric Scheduling and Test Admission Document

Starting from the 2026–2027 cycle’s mandatory return to in-person testing, the LSAT requires a two-step process. First, register with LSAC through lsac.org by the window deadline and pay the registration fee. Second, approximately 2–3 weeks before the test window opens, Prometric sends an email with a link to independently book a specific session date, time, and test centre. The Prometric scheduling step is not automatic — students who complete LSAC registration but forget to schedule through Prometric will have no seat assignment and cannot appear for that window.

• Step 1 — LSAC Registration: Register at lsac.org; pay the registration fee (~USD $215); designate up to three law schools for free score reporting
• Step 2 — Prometric Scheduling: Book your specific session date, time, and centre via Prometric; do this as soon as Prometric opens scheduling for your window
• Admission Document: The Prometric scheduling confirmation email serves as the test admission document; carry it (printed or digital) along with a government-issued photo ID
• LSAT Writing: A separate at-home online writing sample administered via ProctorU; not taken at Prometric; can be completed any time before applications are submitted; must be done before law schools can process the full application

Note: Report to the exam centre at least 30 minutes before your scheduled LSAT session. Late entry is not permitted under any circumstances — even with a valid Prometric confirmation. Carry an original government-issued photo ID; photocopies and expired documents are not accepted.

LSAT 2027 Exam Day Schedule and Format

The LSAT underwent a permanent format change effective August 2024, when the Analytical Reasoning section (Logic Games) was removed following a legal settlement over accessibility concerns. The current LSAT format — in effect for all 2026–2027 windows — consists of three scored sections plus one unscored variable section, all 35 minutes each. Students preparing with materials published before August 2024 should note that any Logic Games content in those materials is no longer tested; the current exam tests only Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.

• Typical Start Time: 8:30 AM local time (confirm your specific slot on the Prometric confirmation)
• Check-In Opens: 30 minutes before the scheduled start; Prometric biometric check-in takes time — arrive early
• Section 1 (Scored): Logical Reasoning — 25 questions, 35 minutes
• Section 2 (Scored): Logical Reasoning — 25 questions, 35 minutes
• Section 3 (Scored): Reading Comprehension — 27 questions, 35 minutes
• Section 4 (Unscored): Either Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension — used by LSAC for test development; indistinguishable from scored sections during the exam
• Optional Break: 10-minute break between sections 2 and 3
• Total Time at Centre: Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours including check-in, instructions, test, and break
• No Logic Games: Permanently removed effective August 2024 — does not appear in any 2026–2027 LSAT window
• LSAT Writing (Separate): 35-minute prompted essay completed at home via ProctorU; not scored on the 120–180 scale but reviewed by admissions offices

Ques. Is there still a Logic Games section on the LSAT 2027?

LSAT 2027 Score Release Dates

LSAC releases LSAT scores approximately three weeks after each testing window closes. Scores appear in students’ LSAC accounts at 9:00 AM Eastern Time on the release date and are simultaneously transmitted to all designated law schools. The LSAT scale runs from 120 to 180. LSAC’s default policy sends all scores from the past five years to every law school receiving a CAS report — not just the most recent or highest. Students planning to retake should research each school’s multi-score policy before registering for an additional sitting.

• September 2026 Scores: September 30, 2026 (12 days from now)
• October 2026 Scores: October 28, 2026 — in time for most November Early Decision deadlines
• November 2026 Scores: December 2, 2026 — last major release of calendar year 2026
• January 2027 Scores: February 3, 2027
• February 2027 Scores: March 3, 2027
• April 2027 Scores: April 28, 2027 — valid through April 2032
• June 2027 Scores: June 30, 2027 — final release of the 2026–2027 cycle
• Score Scale: 120–180; national median approximately 151

LSAT Score Reporting and Law School Application Timeline

US law school admissions are decentralised — each school sets its own deadlines and students apply directly. LSAC’s CAS (Credential Assembly Service) assembles and transmits the application file to each school the student selects. Rolling admissions is standard: many law schools process applications in the order received, so earlier applicants with strong scores enjoy a measurable advantage in both admission probability and merit scholarship access.

• Early Decision Programs (Oct–Nov 2026): October or November 2026 LSAT scores arrive in time for binding early-decision rounds; ED acceptance typically comes with enhanced scholarship consideration
• Regular Decision Priority (Nov 2026 – Jan 2027): November 2026 scores (December 2) or January 2027 scores (February 3) cover most programs’ regular-decision deadlines
• Late Regular Decision (Feb 2027): February 2027 scores (March 3) arrive near most programs’ final deadlines; scholarship pools are largely depleted by this stage
• Too Late for Fall 2027: April 2027 and June 2027 scores arrive after virtually all Fall 2027 application deadlines
• Free Score Sends: Three CAS reports are included with LSAC registration; additional reports to schools incur a per-school fee

Ques. Which LSAT 2027 window is best for students targeting Fall 2027 US law school admissions?

Year-wise LSAT Exam Dates and Trends

LSAC has offered the LSAT across eight test windows per year consistently since the 2018–2019 cycle. The table below uses October — the highest-volume window in most years — as the primary reference date, as it draws the most registrations and best represents each year’s peak admissions-cycle activity.

Three consistent patterns emerge across this six-year span: (1) The eight-window calendar has remained structurally unchanged since 2019, surviving COVID, the Logic Games removal, and the return to in-person testing without altering its scheduling template. (2) October and November consistently draw the heaviest registration volumes, driven by the rolling-admissions advantage of early score delivery. (3) August draws the lightest registration — used primarily by retakers targeting a fast re-attempt after a June score, or by exceptionally early preparers.

Ques. How many times can a student take the LSAT in the 2026–2027 testing year?

Ques. Are LSAT scores from 2022 or 2023 still valid for Fall 2027 admissions?

Is the LSAT 2027 In-Person or Online?

Starting with the August 2026 LSAT administration, LSAC ended remote at-home proctoring and returned to exclusively in-person testing at Prometric centres worldwide. The June 2026 window was the last remote LSAT. For all six remaining 2026–2027 windows — October 2026 through June 2027 — in-person testing is mandatory for standard test-takers. LSAC cited test integrity, equitable testing conditions, and alignment with law school score-validation expectations as reasons for the return.

• Standard test-takers: All 2026–2027 LSAT windows are exclusively in-person; no remote option for standard registrations
• Remote exceptions: Students with documented inability to reach a Prometric centre or pre-approved disability accommodations may qualify — advance LSAC approval required before registration
• LSAT Writing: Remains a separate at-home online task via ProctorU; not administered at Prometric; complete any time before submitting law school applications
• Indian Prometric centres: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune; availability varies by window; book promptly after LSAC registration

Ques. What happened to LSAT India, and what should Indian students do for law school admissions now?

Countdown to the Next LSAT 2027 Test Date

The table below shows the number of days remaining from September 18, 2026 to each upcoming LSAT 2026–2027 test window, alongside registration deadlines. The October 1 shared deadline for both October and November windows is the most urgent actionable date — it is 13 days away with no late-registration safety net.

Source: https://www.lsac.org