Latest LSAT Test Changes

Recently, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) announced a change to how the LSAT will be administered. Starting in August 2026 you will only be able to take the LSAT in person at a testing center. LSAC will continue to work with students who have medical accommodations to determine how they can take the exam but the majority of test takers will no longer have a virtual option to take the LSAT.

Table of Contents

• Why Did The LSAT Change?
• LSAT Registration Changes
• LSAT Changes Timeline
• Preparing for the In Person LSAT

When Can You Still Take the LSAT At Home?

You will still be able to take the LSAT at home during the April and June 2026 administrations. 

Why You Can’t Take the LSAT At Home Starting August 2026 

The LSAC removed its virtual option to take the LSAT for most students starting August 2026 because of a security breach that happened in 2025.

Will There Be An Exam Interface Change in August 2026?

Yes, the interface students will use to take the LSAT will change due to a new test delivery platform in LawHub. Students who are taking the test in April or June will continue to use the existing interface. A new interactive model of the new user interface is expected in LawHub by the end of March, and new versions of all the practice tests in the new user interface will be available by May. This will allow students who are taking the LSAT in August 2026 or later to practice using the new interface. 

Latest Registration Changes to the LSAT 

Unlike years past, registration for the LSAT opened when test dates were announced, typically in January or February. Starting in 2026, LSAC will be opening registration for the following exam year in May.

What Changed on the LSAT Since 2019?

Since 2019 there have been considerable changes to the LSAT. Here are the most notable changes to the LSAT since 2019:

• The writing sample transitioned to a separate at home digital assessment in June 2019.
• The LSAT moved from paper and pencil to tablet based testing for all North American test takers in September 2019.
• The remote LSAT Flex was launched with only three scored sections to accommodate pandemic restrictions in May 2020.
• The four section format returned with the addition of one unscored experimental section and a mandatory break in August 2021.
• The writing portion was redesigned into a more rigorous argumentative writing task in July 2024.
• The logic games section was permanently removed and replaced by a second scored logical reasoning section in August 2024.
• Most test takers will be required to return to in person testing centers as the primary delivery method starting in August 2026.

Where Should I Take a LSAT Practice Test?

You can still take an LSAT practice test at home but look for practice test experiences that provide the most realistic testing experience for your situation.

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How Do I Prepare to Take the LSAT In Person?

You could sign up for an LSAT course, choosing one that fits best with your study style and schedule. 

If you’re not sure you need a full LSAT course, especially if your LSAT Test Date is soon, you might be able to get away with an On Demand LSAT course that guides you through everything you need to get prepared.

You can also get tips and strategies for preparing for the LSAT in our 3 month study guide or start by trying a free LSAT practice question. 

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