Getting Ready for Your LSAT

The LSAT® is a four-section test administered through LawHub. The multiple-choice portion is proctored by Prometric, whether you opt to take the test at a test center or in the online, live remote-proctored environment. LSAT Argumentative Writing, which you'll complete separately and online only, is administered by ProctorU. 

If you’re registered to take an upcoming LSAT, review the steps below to make sure your test runs smoothly. 

Quick Links: 

Step 1: Check Your Equipment and Work Area Step 2: Schedule Your Testing Time Step 3: Familiarize Yourself With the Test Interface Step 4: Prepare for Test Day Step 5: Start Your LSAT

Timeline: Before scheduling opens for your administration

IMPORTANT: Step 1 applies if you plan to take the LSAT in the online, live remote-proctored environment. But if you’re planning to take the test at a Prometric test center, it may help to review this information, too. This way, if you need to reschedule after the test center scheduling deadline, you’ll know whether your equipment and work area meet the requirements to reschedule for a remote test.

To take the LSAT remotely, you’ll need: 

• A quiet, well-lit, private work area within a fully enclosed room (no transparent/glass walls or doors) where you can complete the test without interruption 

• A hard work surface, such as a desk or table, and a chair 

• A laptop or desktop computer with one of the following active and licensed operating systems: Windows 8.1 or higher, MacOS 10.13 to 12.6.5, MacOS Ventura 13.3.1 and above, MacOS Sonoma, or MacOS Sequoia 

• A screen resolution of 1024x768 

• A webcam with a resolution of 640x480p and microphone. If you are testing on a desktop computer, the webcam must be external. 

• A strong and stable internet connection with a download speed of at least 1.0 mbps 

• The latest version of the Google Chrome web browser 

• Administrative rights to the computer on which you’ll take the test (This is so you can download the required proctoring software.) 

Run a System Readiness Check at Prometric  (opens in new browser window)

For questions or issues related to system requirements, please contact Prometric at 1.800.350.5517. If you have approved testing accommodations, please contact Prometric at 1.800.967.1139 and use Option 4. 

Timeline: Once scheduling opens 

Whether you test in person or remotely, you’ll need to schedule a testing time with Prometric. On the day scheduling opens, you’ll receive an email from LSACinfo@LSAC.org with details about how to schedule your test. 

If you need help scheduling your testing time, please call Prometric at 1.800.350.5517. Make sure you clarify your time zone. If you have approved testing accommodations, please contact Prometric at 1.800.967.1139 and use Option 4. 

Timeline: About two days before testing begins 

Whether you take the LSAT remotely or at a test center, the test will be administered online through LawHub and proctored by Prometric. Log into LawHub using the same credentials you entered when using LawHub’s JD Services. 

About 24 hours before your LSAT administration begins, please make sure a new “LSAT” link is available in the left-hand menu of your LawHub Account. If you see this “LSAT” link, you’re all set. If the “LSAT” entry does not appear in your LawHub menu prior to your test administration, please contact LSAC directly at  1.800.336.3982, email us at LSACinfo@LSAC.org or use the chat feature available on LSAC.org. 

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