You can take the LSAT a maximum of five times within the current and five past testing years (the LSAT's "rolling limit"). Additionally, you may not take the LSAT more than seven times in a lifetime. These strict limits make strategic planning essential before you decide to take the LSAT.
Key regulations governing attempts include:
- The Five-Times-in-Five-Years Rule: This is the primary annual and rolling limit for how many times you can take the LSAT.
- The Seven-Times Lifetime Limit: This absolute cap includes all attempts, even those canceled or not reported.
- A Mandatory Waiting Period: You must wait at least 21 calendar days between administered test dates.
Therefore, you cannot take the LSAT indefinitely. Each attempt counts toward your limits, including canceled scores. Given these restrictions, you should prepare thoroughly for each administration. A strategic approach, using practice tests to gauge readiness, is wiser than using multiple live attempts for practice. Plan carefully to maximize your opportunities within the allowed number of times you can take the LSAT.