LSAT Remote Testing and Distance Exceptions

Starting with the August 2026 LSAT, the multiple-choice portion of the LSAT is moving toward in-center testing for almost all test takers, with limited exceptions.

Remote Testing Exceptions that will be considered for 2026-2027 LSAT Administrations

• Test takers with certain disability-related accommodations which require remote testing for a given administration

• Test takers who are stationed abroad while on active duty in the U.S. military. This also applies to spouses and dependents who are stationed abroad with an active-duty relative. Please review the U.S. Active Military and the LSAT Policy opens in new window for more information.

• Test takers who are testing in a domestic (U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada) administration and are more than 180 miles or three hours driving distance from a test center with available capacity

• Test takers who are scheduled at a domestic test center that closes due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, and who cannot be readily moved to another center

Process for requesting a Remote Testing Exception

• Test takers who need disability-related accommodations must submit their requests for testing accommodations through JD Services  (opens in new browser window) by the registration deadline of the LSAT administration they wish to test. More information about how to submit requests for accommodations and the required supporting documentation can be found on the Testing Accommodations page. Accommodation decisions will be communicated via an accommodation decision letter posted to JD Services, typically within two weeks following a request. If approved accommodations require a remote administration and the candidate is unable to obtain the required equipment or environment, candidates must submit their request to test in a center by emailing testadminexception@LSAC.org at least four days before test center scheduling closes.

• Candidates who meet the requirements of the U.S. Active Military and the LSAT Policy opens in new window should follow the instructions on the policy page to submit their request via email by the registration deadline.

• Candidates who are testing in a domestic administration and are more than 180 miles or three hours driving distance from a center with available capacity must submit their request for remote testing through the LSAT Status page  (opens in new browser window) in JD Services  (opens in new browser window). Requests can be submitted the day after registration closes until four days before test center scheduling closes and must include documentation verifying the candidate’s physical address where they plan to take the test. Note that exceptions will not be made to accommodate preferred day or time of testing. All candidates will be contacted by LSAC via email on a first come, first served basis of their submission.

• Candidates who are scheduled to test at a domestic test center that closes due to inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, will be contacted by LSAC and provided with other testing options.

Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis and are considered final. If you are granted approval to test remotely, you will be limited to the remote modality. Visit Getting Ready for Your LSAT to view system and environment requirements for test day.