LSAT Test Dates 2026–2027: Registration, Scheduling, and Test Delivery
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Direct answer: For the 2026–2027 testing year, LSAC has published U.S./Canada administrations in August, September, October, and November 2026, then January, February, April, and June 2027, plus a separate February 2027 LSAT—Puerto Rico administration. Registering for an administration is not the same as choosing your exact testing appointment: registration secures the administration, while later scheduling through Prometric is when registered test takers select an available date and time. Starting with the August 2026 LSAT, the multiple-choice test moved toward in-center delivery for almost all test takers, with remote testing limited to defined exceptions. Always confirm the live details on LSAC’s official dates page before acting because LSAC states that dates are subject to change.
2026–2027 LSAT dates at a glance
LSAC says its listed dates use Eastern Time and that receipt deadlines are 11:59 p.m. ET. The table below focuses on the U.S./Canada schedule from August 2026 forward and includes score release only as a planning input. Source: LSAC Dates, Deadlines, and Score Release Dates.
| Administration | Primary test dates | Registration deadline | Scheduling opens | Score release | Status at Aug. 29 review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | Aug. 5–8, 2026 | June 25, 2026 | July 21, 2026 | Aug. 26, 2026 | Completed |
| September 2026 | Sept. 9–12, 2026 | July 28, 2026 | Aug. 25, 2026 | Sept. 30, 2026 | Registration closed |
| October 2026 | Oct. 7–10, 2026 | Aug. 27, 2026 | Sept. 22, 2026 | Oct. 28, 2026 | Registration closed |
| November 2026 | Nov. 11–14, 2026 | Oct. 1, 2026 | Oct. 27, 2026 | Dec. 2, 2026 | Future deadline |
| January 2027 | Jan. 13–16, 2027 | Dec. 1, 2026 | Dec. 22, 2026 | Feb. 3, 2027 | Future deadline |
| February 2027 | Feb. 12–13, 2027 | Dec. 29, 2026 | Jan. 26, 2027 | Mar. 3, 2027 | Future deadline |
| LSAT—Puerto Rico | Feb. 18–20, 2027 | Jan. 5, 2027 | Feb. 2, 2027 | Mar. 10, 2027 | Special administration |
| April 2027 | Apr. 8–10, 2027 | Feb. 25, 2027 | Mar. 23, 2027 | Apr. 28, 2027 | Future deadline |
| June 2027 | June 9–12, 2027 | Apr. 29, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | June 30, 2027 | Future deadline |
LSAC defines an LSAT testing year as July 1 through June 30, which is why the 2026–2027 testing year runs through June 2027. LSAC explains the testing-year definition on its scoring page.
Registration is not the same as scheduling
This distinction matters. Registration means choosing and paying for an LSAT administration through LSAC by that administration’s registration deadline. LSAC’s registration page is the starting point. Scheduling happens later, after registration, when you choose a specific appointment from the availability offered for your administration.
For 2026–2027, LSAC says the vast majority of test takers will schedule a session at a Prometric test center. LSAC assigns each registered test taker a scheduling window based on registration order — described by LSAC as “first register, first in line.” Your assigned scheduling day and time are shown in the LSAT Status area of JD Services. LSAC says it sends a reminder before scheduling and then notifies test takers when their window opens. See LSAT Scheduling for 2026–2027 Explained.
When your window opens, you can select a preferred test day and appointment time based on available capacity. LSAC also describes appointments as first come, first served once scheduling is available. That means an administration can be successfully registered while your preferred location or appointment time is not guaranteed. The step-by-step workflow is on LSAC’s scheduling instructions.
In-center versus remotely proctored LSAT delivery
Starting with the August 2026 LSAT, LSAC says the multiple-choice portion is moving toward in-center testing for almost all test takers. Do not assume that every registrant may simply choose remote testing. The current 2026–2027 remote pathway is exception-based. LSAC’s remote-testing exception policy lists the categories it will consider.
Remote exceptions LSAC says it will consider
- Certain disability-related accommodations that require remote testing for the administration.
- U.S. active-duty military personnel stationed abroad, plus qualifying spouses and dependents stationed abroad with the service member.
- Domestic test takers in the United States, U.S. territories, or Canada who are more than 180 miles or more than three hours’ driving distance from a test center with available capacity.
- Test takers whose scheduled domestic test center closes because of severe weather or another unforeseen circumstance and who cannot readily be moved to another center.
LSAC says distance-based requests are reviewed case by case and are not granted merely to obtain a preferred day or time. If remote testing is approved, the candidate is limited to the remote modality for that administration. LSAC’s 2026–2027 scheduling explainer also states that approved remote-exception test takers are assigned a scheduling window and, under the current process, can schedule only on the Friday test day of the administration; remote scheduling ends three days before the administration begins. Confirm that rule on LSAC before scheduling.
There is also an explicitly stated Canada exception: LSAC says it is not offering in-person LSAT administration in Quebec because of Bill 96. That statement appears on LSAC’s live dates page. This should not be generalized into universal remote eligibility for all Canadian test takers.
The separate February 2027 LSAT—Puerto Rico
LSAC lists a separate LSAT—Puerto Rico administration for February 18–20, 2027, with a January 5, 2027 registration deadline and March 10, 2027 score release. LSAC describes this once-a-year administration as designed specifically for law school applicants in Puerto Rico and says its results are reported only to the three ABA-accredited law schools in Puerto Rico. Those details make it a distinct option, not simply an extra general February date. See LSAC’s 2027 LSAT—Puerto Rico page.
Use score-release dates as a planning checkpoint
If you are choosing among administrations, compare the published score-release date with the timing of your own application plan. LSAC states that scores are released on the associated release date provided the test taker has an approved writing sample on file and there are no account holds; first-time test takers must complete LSAT Argumentative Writing before their score can be released. LSAC’s scoring page explains this release condition.
That does not mean a particular administration is automatically “early enough” for every law school. Individual schools set their own application requirements and deadlines. LSAC’s JD Help & FAQs directs applicants to the individual law school’s application instructions and website to verify its deadline. This article therefore treats score release as a scheduling input, not as admissions-policy advice.
LSAT date and scheduling checklist
- Choose the administration whose published score-release date fits your planning window.
- Check the live LSAC dates page for the current registration deadline and any administration-specific changes.
- Register for the administration before the receipt deadline; do not confuse registration with appointment scheduling.
- After registration, check LSAT Status in JD Services for your assigned scheduling window.
- When the window opens, select an available test date, time, and permitted delivery modality.
- If you believe you qualify for remote testing, follow LSAC’s exception process and deadlines rather than assuming remote access.
- Recheck your appointment and the latest LSAC instructions before test day.
Frequently asked questions
What are the remaining 2026 LSAT test dates after August?
LSAC lists September 9–12, October 7–10, and November 11–14, 2026. As of the August 29 review date, the September and October registration deadlines had already passed; the November registration deadline is October 1, 2026. Check LSAC’s live table before acting.
Does registering for the LSAT reserve my exact date and time?
No. Registration places you into an administration. Exact appointment scheduling happens later through the official scheduling process. LSAC assigns a scheduling window based on registration order, then available appointments are selected when that window opens. LSAC provides the current scheduling steps here.
Can I take the 2026–2027 LSAT remotely?
Only if you qualify under LSAC’s current remote-testing exception process. Starting in August 2026, LSAC moved toward in-center testing for almost all test takers. Remote exceptions include certain accommodations, qualifying active-duty military situations, qualifying distance situations, and some test-center closures. Review the official exception criteria and deadlines.
Which LSAT date should I choose for a law-school deadline?
Use LSAC’s published score-release dates as one input, then verify the application and score requirements of each law school directly. Schools control their own admissions policies and deadlines, so this page does not designate a universally “last safe” LSAT administration. LSAC’s JD help guidance emphasizes checking each school’s deadline.
Keep date planning separate from LSAT prep
For broader study material, browse KOTC’s test-prep resources or visit the KOTC blog for other LSAT topics. Once your administration is chosen, you can practice on Android with the KOTC LSAT app on Google Play.
Editorial update note
This page was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 against current LSAC primary sources. Because LSAC explicitly says administration dates are subject to change and publishes administration-specific scheduling details, this article should be rechecked against LSAC whenever a date, deadline, scheduling window, or delivery rule changes.
Cannibalization boundary
This page owns: LSAT administration dates, registration deadlines, registration-versus-scheduling mechanics, scheduling windows, in-center versus remote-delivery logistics, the Puerto Rico administration exception, and score-release dates as planning inputs. This page does not own: LSAT section structure, question types, section timing, scoring scale, or a general exam-format explanation; those belong in the separate LSAT format article. It also does not determine law-school admissions policies or provide legal advice.
