LSAC Official Schedule · Updated May 19, 2026

LSAT Test Dates 2026 & 2027

See every upcoming LSAT test date, including registration deadlines, test windows, and score release dates. Choose a date that gives you enough time before applications are due.

11 upcoming test datesThrough June 2027All times in Eastern Time

All Upcoming LSAT Dates

Use the score release date to choose the right test window. Registration typically closes about six weeks before test day.

Source: LSAC official schedule · Refreshed May 19, 2026

2025-2026 Testing Year

June 2026

Jun 3-6, 2026

Closed

Registration

Apr 21, 2026

Scheduling opens

May 19, 2026

Writing opens

May 26, 2026

Score release

Jun 24, 2026

Test window: Jun 3-6, 2026
Delivery: Remote and in person (U.S., Canada)

June 2026 (International)

Jun 5, 2026

Closed

Registration

Apr 21, 2026

Scheduling opens

May 19, 2026

Writing opens

May 26, 2026

Score release

Jun 24, 2026

Test window: Jun 5, 2026
Delivery: In person (international test centers)

2026-2027 Testing Year

August 2026

Aug 5-8, 2026

Opens May 2026

Score release

Aug 26, 2026

Test window: Aug 5-8, 2026
Delivery: In person — U.S. (incl. Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam & Northern Mariana Islands) and Canada
Registration opens mid-May 2026. First administration under LSAC's move to in-center testing.

September 2026

Sep 9-12, 2026

Opens May 2026

Score release

Sep 30, 2026

Test window: Sep 9-12, 2026
Delivery: In person — U.S. (incl. Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam & Northern Mariana Islands) and Canada
Registration opens mid-May 2026.

October 2026

Oct 7-10, 2026

Opens May 2026

Score release

Oct 28, 2026

Test window: Oct 7-10, 2026
Delivery: In person — all testing regions
Registration opens mid-May 2026.

November 2026

Nov 11-14, 2026

Opens May 2026

Score release

Dec 2, 2026

Test window: Nov 11-14, 2026
Delivery: In person — U.S. (incl. Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam & Northern Mariana Islands) and Canada
Registration opens mid-May 2026.

January 2027

Jan 13-16, 2027

Opens May 2026

Score release

Feb 3, 2027

Test window: Jan 13-16, 2027
Delivery: In person — all testing regions
Registration opens mid-May 2026.

February 2027

Feb 12-13, 2027

Opens May 2026

Score release

Mar 3, 2027

Test window: Feb 12-13, 2027
Delivery: In person — U.S. (incl. Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam & Northern Mariana Islands) and Canada
Registration opens mid-May 2026.

February 2027: LSAT—Puerto Rico

Feb 18-20, 2027

Opens May 2026

Score release

Mar 10, 2027

Test window: Feb 18-20, 2027
Delivery: In person — Puerto Rico only
Registration opens mid-May 2026.

April 2027

Apr 8-10, 2027

Opens May 2026

Score release

Apr 28, 2027

Test window: Apr 8-10, 2027
Delivery: In person — all testing regions
Registration opens mid-May 2026.

June 2027

Jun 9-12, 2027

Opens May 2026

Score release

Jun 30, 2027

Test window: Jun 9-12, 2027
Delivery: In person — all testing regions
Registration opens mid-May 2026.

Before You Register

LSAT fees, fee waivers, and the policy rules that actually affect your timeline.

Fees

  • LSAT registration

    $248

    Standard fee per administration

  • Score Preview

    $45–$85

    Optional add-on before score cancellation decisions

View full LSAC fee details

Fee Waivers

Financially under-resourced candidates can receive coverage for core admissions costs.

  • LSAT registration fee
  • Credential Assembly Service (CAS) registration
  • Up to six law school reports
  • LSAT Writing and transcript processing
Check eligibility

Rules to Know

  • Registration deadline is also the last day to submit accommodations and assistive technology requests.
  • Test-date changes and refund requests after the registration deadline incur fees.
  • Starting with the August 2026 LSAT, LSAC is moving to in-center testing for nearly all U.S. and international test takers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LSAT Test Dates