{"id":12708,"date":"2026-03-23T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=12708"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:10:53","slug":"when-should-i-take-the-lsat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/lsat\/when-should-i-take-the-lsat\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should I Take the LSAT (2026-2027)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Deciding when to take the LSAT is an important decision to make because it will dictate how much time you&#8217;ll need to study and when you can expect to have your LSAT scores. In this article, we provide the most recent LSAT test date information and include resources to help you figure out when your LSAT score will be available and other admissions considerations like canceling scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[ RELATED:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/lsat\/how-to-register-for-the-lsat\/\">How to Register for the LSAT<\/a>&nbsp;<strong>]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div  style='background:#f9f9f9;color:#240f6e;border-color:#bcbcbc;' class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_icon_box  avia-builder-el-first '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><\/p>\n<h3>LSAT Test Change<\/h3>\n<p>Starting August 2026, the majority of test takers will no longer have a virtual option to take the LSAT.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-right ' ><a href='https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/lsat\/2019-lsat-test-changes\/' class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-right ' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>When To Take the LSAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To decide when to take the LSAT, prioritize giving yourself at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/lsat\/study-guide-2-month\/\">two months to prepare<\/a> and meeting law school application deadlines. Typically, aim to have your application (including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/lsat\/what-lsat-score-do-i-need\/\">LSAT scores<\/a>) submitted by November or December for the next fall. Because each school has unique requirements, first compile a list of target and backup schools. Determine their deadlines and then work backward to schedule your LSAT exam. If you&#8217;re in college, taking the LSAT earlier should give you enough time for law school research, personal statement drafting, securing recommendations, and maximizing your LSAT score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<article  class=\"iconbox iconbox_left    avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_sidebar  \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color\" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue83f' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  ><\/div><h3 class='iconbox_content_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >When To Take the LSAT: Expert Tip<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>The admissions cycle is the most important thing to consider when deciding when is best to take the LSAT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>2026 &#8211; 2027 LSAT Test Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This list includes all announced LSAT Test Dates in 2026 and 2027:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/lsat-dates-deadlines\/january-2026-lsat\">January 2026<\/a><\/strong>, week starting January 7, 2026<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/lsat-dates-deadlines\/february-2026-lsat\">February 2026<\/a><\/strong>, week starting February 6, 2026<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/lsat-dates-deadlines\/april-2026-lsat\">Aril 2026<\/a><\/strong>, week starting April 9, 2026<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/lsat\/lsat-dates-deadlines\/june-2026-lsat\">June 2026<\/a><\/strong>, week starting June 3, 2026<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\"><strong>August 2026<\/strong>,<\/a> week starting August 5, 2026<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\"><strong>September 2026<\/strong><\/a>, week starting September 9, 2026<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\">October 2026<\/a>,<\/strong> week starting October 7, 2026<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\"><strong>November 2026<\/strong><\/a>, week starting November 11, 2026<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\"><strong>January 2027<\/strong><\/a>, week starting January 13, 2027<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\">February 2027<\/a><\/strong>, week starting February 12, 2027<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\"><strong>April 2027<\/strong><\/a>, week starting April 8, 2027<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsac.org\/LSATdates\"><strong>June 2027<\/strong><\/a>, week starting June 9, 2027<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/lsat\/lsat-test-dates\"><strong>LSAT Registration and Score Release Dates<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5000\" height=\"5000\" src=\"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/46765-KTP-LSAT-Test-Dates-Image-FINAL-260323.png\" alt=\"2026 - 2027 LSAT Dates Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-49365\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>LSAT Admissions Cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Law schools have rolling admissions. That means, getting your application in sooner gives you a significant advantage in the admissions process. Application periods open in the fall and a good rule of thumb is that you should have all your applications in before New Year\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June and September test dates are most popular for that because they allow for plenty of time to get scores back before applications need to be turned in. And so the moral of the story is to take the LSAT when you know you\u2019re going to have a good amount of time to spend studying for it, but early enough to be on the top of the pile when application season opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1273\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LSAT-Timeline.jpg\" alt=\"Law School Admissions Timeline\" class=\"wp-image-47720\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Hardest LSAT Questions Quiz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to answer five of the most challenging LSAT questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_icon_box  el_before_av_sidebar '><div id=\"custom_html-64\" class=\"widget_text widget clearfix widget_custom_html\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div><div class='op-interactive' id='643460db3a20a34c837d0a7e' data-title='Toughest LSAT Questions Quiz' data-url='https:\/\/kaplannorthamerica.outgrow.us\/643460db3a20a34c837d0a7e?vHeight=1' data-width='100%'><\/div><script src='\/\/dyv6f9ner1ir9.cloudfront.net\/assets\/js\/nloader.js'><\/script><script>initIframe('643460db3a20a34c837d0a7e');<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ab0c78\"><strong>FREE PREMIUM CONTENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-col-240-f-6-e-color has-text-color\">Hardest LSAT Questions Quiz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlock the answers and explanations to all questions from our toughest questions quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ab0c78\" data-sumome-listbuilder-id=\"89ca047a-561c-4a86-8f58-15eb66a50a77\">Get Access<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[ RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/lsat\/what-lsat-score-do-i-need\/\">What\u2019s a good LSAT score?<\/a><strong> <\/strong><strong>]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Law School Admissions: Top 5 Application Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe title=\"Law School Admissions: Top 5 Application Tips\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rvcdoftXY1U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Difficult is the LSAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although difficulty on an LSAT can be subjective, there are good arguments to be made for some tests being tougher than others. But do those easier or tougher tests follow any discernible pattern? The short answer is no. And on top of that, it doesn\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether a test is easier or harder, all the test-takers at any given time are seeing the same test. While LSAC technically \u201cequates\u201d scores rather than putting them on a curve, the effect is very similar. An easier test simply means that everyone gets a couple more questions correct. LSAC relies on the fact that the number of test-takers is large enough on any given test date\u2013and similar enough to pools of test-takers on previous test dates\u2013to scale scores regardless of small variations in the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Many Times Should I Practice the LSAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students should plan to practice the LSAT at least 10 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/lsat\/comparison\/instructor-led-courses\">At Kaplan<\/a>, we require students to take some exams in class, which is extremely helpful to students in two ways: (1) it forces students to take an LSAT under time conditions with actual LSAT questions &amp; (2) it gives the students detailed feedback from question type to difficulty level so that they may identify their greatest areas of strength and greatest areas for potential&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/lsat\/what-lsat-score-do-i-need\/\">LSAT score<\/a>&nbsp;increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is that a student must practice the skills they will need to perform well on the day of the scored, actual LSAT. The LSAT has nothing to do with knowledge and has everything to do with skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, when a student learns the approach to each individual question type and then practices that approach\/skill on a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/lsat\/free\/lsat-practice-test-options\">timed LSAT practice test<\/a>, they begin perfecting that skill\u2013and, just as importantly, identify the skill areas that need continued refinement. We encourage all of our students to begin taking additional practice tests alongside the LSAT class in order to begin working on efficiency, timing, endurance, and pressure reduction. Some of the tests are painful and tough for students at first, but that is an element of learning and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How Many Times Should I Take the Scored LSAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, as far as how many times you should expect to take the actual scored LSAT, that\u2019s easy: once. Forget the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/lsat\/managing-lsat-stress\/\">stress<\/a>, time and money involved; as some law schools still average multiple scores and all law schools still receive all scores within the past 5 years, why put any doubt whatsoever in the minds of admissions committees by submitting anything other than one, stellar LSAT score. After all, if you follow the advice of people who have accomplished what you are trying to do, then the actual test day should never, ever, ever be your first time taking the LSAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How Many Times Can You Take the Scored LSAT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take the LSAT a total of seven times over a lifetime. And you can take the LSAT only five times within the current reportable score period (I.e., since June 2019). So don\u2019t use an official test as a trial run. Only take the LSAT when you\u2019re fully prepped and regularly hitting a practice test score that you would be happy with on test day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Last Minute LSAT Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keep an eye open for any emails from LSAC. Read them right away and follow any setup instructions.<\/li><li>Check Prometric&#8217;s system requirements to make sure your internet connection and computer meet those requirements if you are taking the test remotely.<\/li><li>Also if you are taking the test remotely, prepare your testing space by making sure no prohibited items are present.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[ NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/lsat\/how-should-i-study-for-the-lsat\/\">How Should I Study for the LSAT?<\/a><strong> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_sidebar  avia-builder-el-last '><div id=\"text-68\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"b09e45baf32bb094b1db7ecb7bbced76db6d5ddeedea46d11ddd040e8de23baa\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text-69\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_text\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span data-sumome-listbuilder-embed-id=\"47f64185b039c44474f0041fb26ab7c506845672b7ebef37d1d95bc82f27b02f\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding when to take the LSAT is an important decision to make because it will dictate how much time you&#8217;ll need to study and when you can expect to have your LSAT scores. 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