Here are all the LSAT test dates for the 2026–27 testing year, U.S. and international, with registration deadlines, scheduling dates and score release dates from LSAC. The biggest change this year is where you test: the multiple-choice LSAT has moved back into test centers for almost everyone.
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LSAT Test Dates 2026–27 (U.S. and Canada)
| Administration | Test dates | Argumentative Writing opens | Registration deadline | Scheduling opens | Score release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | Sept. 9–12, 2026 | Sept. 1 | July 28 | Aug. 25 | Sept. 30 |
| October 2026 | Oct. 7–10, 2026 | Sept. 29 | Aug. 27 | Sept. 22 | Oct. 28 |
| November 2026 | Nov. 11–14, 2026 | Nov. 3 | Oct. 1 | Oct. 27 | Dec. 2 |
| January 2027 | Jan. 13–16, 2027 | Jan. 5 | Dec. 1, 2026 | Dec. 22, 2026 | Feb. 3 |
| February 2027 | Feb. 12–13, 2027 | Feb. 4 | Dec. 29, 2026 | Jan. 26 | March 3 |
| February 2027 (Puerto Rico) | Feb. 18–20, 2027 | Feb. 10 | Jan. 5 | Feb. 2 | March 10 |
| April 2027 | April 8–10, 2027 | March 31 | Feb. 25 | March 23 | April 28 |
| June 2027 | June 9–12, 2027 | June 1 | April 29 | May 25 | June 30 |
All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. For most administrations, the registration deadline is also the last day to request accommodations, change your test date for free, or get a full refund. The September and October tests have already happened. Dates can change, so confirm yours on LSAC’s dates page.
International LSAT dates 2026–27
| Administration | Test dates | Registration deadline | Score release |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Oct. 9–10, 2026 | Aug. 27 | Oct. 28 |
| January 2027 | Jan. 15–16, 2027 | Dec. 1, 2026 | Feb. 3 |
| April 2027 | April 9–10, 2027 | Feb. 25 | April 28 |
| June 2027 | June 11–12, 2027 | April 29 | June 30 |
What’s New for 2026–27: Test Center Testing
Starting with the August 2026 LSAT, the multiple-choice LSAT is taken at a Prometric test center by almost everyone. You can request a remote testing exception if you:
- have an approved disability-related accommodation that requires remote testing,
- are on active duty in the U.S. military and stationed abroad (or are a spouse or dependent stationed with them), or
- are testing in the U.S. or Canada and live more than 180 miles or three hours’ drive from a test center with space.
Scheduling works differently now, too. When you register, LSAC assigns you a scheduling window on a “first register, first in line” basis. When your window opens, you pick your day, time and center in Prometric’s scheduler, and seats go first come, first served. Registering early gets you an earlier window. LSAC explains how LSAT scheduling works.
LSAT Argumentative Writing is still taken separately online. It opens about a week before each administration, and if this is your first LSAT, your score isn’t released until you’ve completed it.
Further ahead: starting with the August 2027 LSAT, the test drops its separate unscored section and becomes three sections, Reading Comprehension and then two Logical Reasoning, with unscored questions mixed into each. Every date in the 2026–27 table above, through June 2027, uses the current format. See what changes in our LSAT experimental section guide.
How Much Does the LSAT Cost?
These are LSAC’s fees for the August 2026–June 2027 testing year, per LSAC’s fee page:
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| LSAT (includes Argumentative Writing) | $253 |
| Credential Assembly Service (CAS) | $219 |
| Law school report (each school) | $45 |
| LSAT Score Preview | $46 before testing / $87 after |
| Test date change | Free through the registration deadline; $153 for the next 7 days; $253 until the day before testing |
An LSAC fee waiver can cover the LSAT and other application costs if you qualify.
How to Change Your LSAT Date
You can move to another administration in the same testing year, which runs July through June. If you’re registered for the June test, you can move to the first test of the next testing year. Fees are in the table above, and LSAC has the details on test date changes.
If the change deadline has passed and you can’t test, withdraw your registration by 11:59 p.m. ET the day before your test. You won’t get a refund, but withdrawing keeps an absence off your LSAC file. If you never schedule a session with Prometric, your registration is withdrawn automatically, also without a refund.
How to Choose Your LSAT Date
Work backward from your application deadlines. Most law schools admit on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle helps, and scores take about three weeks. For fall 2028 entry, a summer or early fall 2027 test leaves time for a retake before applications open.
Plan on a few months of prep. Our guide to when to take the LSAT and LSAT study schedule help you pick a date.
LSAT Test Dates FAQ
When are the LSAT test dates for 2026-27?
In the U.S. and Canada: September, October and November 2026, then January, February, April and June 2027, plus a separate February 2027 administration in Puerto Rico. Each administration runs over two to four days.
How much does the LSAT cost?
$253 for the 2026-27 testing year, including LSAT Argumentative Writing. To apply to law school you’ll also need the Credential Assembly Service ($219) and a $45 report for each school.
Can I still take the LSAT at home?
Only with an approved exception. Since August 2026, almost everyone takes the multiple-choice LSAT at a Prometric test center. Exceptions cover approved accommodations, active-duty military abroad, and test takers more than 180 miles or three hours from a center with space.
When do LSAT scores come out?
About three weeks after the administration. For example, January 2027 scores are released February 3. First-time test takers must complete LSAT Argumentative Writing before their score is released.
Can I change my LSAT date?
Yes. A change is free through your administration’s registration deadline, $153 for the next seven days, and $253 after that until the day before testing. The new date has to be in the same testing year.
Next Steps
Register early to get an earlier scheduling window. Then start with official practice: our LSAT practice tests guide covers LawHub, and free LSAT prep lists the best free resources. For structured prep, see the best LSAT prep books and LSAT prep courses.