Anyone considering law school admission in the United States, Canada, or other participating countries may take the LSAT. Officially known as the Law School Admission Test, the LSAT is administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and is a standard requirement for entry into most Juris Doctor (JD) programs. While there are no formal education prerequisites to qualify for the LSAT, nearly all law schools require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree so most test takers are either college graduates or in their final undergraduate year.
High school students or individuals without a degree can register to take the LSAT, but since a bachelor’s degree is mandatory for law school admission, it's typically only advisable if part of an early assurance program. International candidates are also eligible to take the LSAT if applying to LSAC-member law schools.
To register, you must create an account with LSAC and enroll in the Credential Assembly Service (CAS), which compiles academic records and LSAT scores for law school applications. All test takers must follow LSAC’s policies, including providing valid identification and adhering to exam conduct rules. Accommodations are available for those with documented disabilities.
LSAC allows test takers to sit for the Law School Admission Test up to three times in a single testing year, five times over the current and past five years, and a maximum of seven times in a lifetime. These limits help maintain score validity while giving candidates flexibility.
Because law schools vary in how they evaluate LSAT scores some consider your highest score, others average multiple attempts it’s wise to check each school’s policy. Ultimately, anyone pursuing a legal education can qualify for the LSAT, and strong preparation can significantly boost law school admission chances.