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Test Logistics

The New LSAT Interface for August 2026: Every Change Explained

LSAC finalized the new LSAT testing interface on June 18, 2026, starting with the August 2026 test. Here is every change: highlighting on answer choices, a full-section question bar, the Reset Response button, and what happened to answer elimination.

Peter Takacs
Practice Resources

2,400+ Free LSAT Practice Questions: Inside the Premier LSAT QBank

The Premier LSAT QBank now holds 2,400+ original practice questions: 1,650 Logical Reasoning, 608 Reading Comprehension, two full-length tests, and writing practice, with every answer choice explained. Free during early access.

Peter Takacs
Test Logistics

How Much Does the LSAT Cost? Full Fee Breakdown

The LSAT registration fee is $253, the CAS subscription is $219, and each law school report is $45. Here is the full cost breakdown, total-cost scenarios, and how the fee waiver works.

Peter Takacs
Study Strategy

How Long to Study for the LSAT

Most people need 3 to 6 months and roughly 250 to 300 hours to prepare for the LSAT. Here is how to estimate your timeline from your diagnostic score and target, with a study-hours table.

Peter Takacs
Test Logistics

LSAT Test Dates 2026-2027: Full Schedule and Deadlines

The 2026-2027 LSAT is offered in August, September, October, November, January, February, April, and June. Here is the full schedule with registration deadlines and score release dates.

Peter Takacs
Scores

What Is a Good LSAT Score?

A good LSAT score is the one that clears your target schools' medians. Here is how the 120 to 180 scale maps to percentiles, what counts as a strong score, and how to set a realistic target.

Peter Takacs
Study Strategy

How to Study for the LSAT

A phase-by-phase LSAT study plan that moves from reasoning fundamentals to timed practice tests, plus the blind-review habit that turns practice into points.

Peter Takacs
Test Basics

What's on the LSAT? The Current Format Explained

The LSAT now has two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section, and one unscored experimental section. Here is the current format, what changed when Logic Games were removed, and how it is scored.

Peter Takacs
Test Logistics

How Many Times Can You Take the LSAT?

LSAC limits you to three LSATs per testing year, five over five years, and seven in a lifetime. Here are the retake rules, how schools treat multiple scores, and when retaking is worth it.

Peter Takacs
Section Strategy

How to Improve Your LSAT Logical Reasoning Score

Logical Reasoning is two-thirds of the current LSAT. Here is how to improve it: read the stem first, separate conclusion from support, anticipate the answer, and review by question family.

Peter Takacs