What is the LSAT?
The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is a reasoning test comprised of logic games, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension. This test has one of the highest correlations for success in law school of any standardized test.
What is the Test Breakdown?
The breakdown of the LSAT is as follows:
- 1 Reading Comprehension Section
- 4 Passages in 35 Minutes
- 1 Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) Section
- 4 Games in 35 Minutes
- 2 Logical Reasoning Sections
- ~25 Questions in 35 Minutes
- 1 Experimental Section
- Could Be Any Type
- 1 Writing Sample
- 1 Essay in 35 Minutes
How is the LSAT Scored?
The score range is from 130 - 180. Here are a few examples of average scores at a few schools.
- Harvard - 173
- Cornell - 167
- Alabama - 164
- FSU - 160
There are several other factors beyond LSAT score that can determine admission to law school, but these few data points can help give you an overview of score ranges.