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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Academic Testing
Exam Format
35 min
24-26 (typically 25-26 per section)
Graduate School Admission
Registration
$248 USD
Pearson VUE Test Centers or online proctoring
Validity
5 years
LSAT-LR Exam Topics and Domains
LSAT-LR is organized into 4 weighted domains.
1
Argument Analysis and Evaluation
40%
Assumption Questions
Necessary AssumptionsSufficient Assumptions
- Identify unstated assumptions in arguments
- Distinguish between necessary and sufficient assumptions
- Recognize gaps between premises and conclusions
Flaw Questions
Common Logical FallaciesStructural Flaws
- Identify common logical fallacies in arguments
- Recognize structural weaknesses in reasoning
- Distinguish between different types of flawed reasoning
Strengthen/Weaken Questions
Strengthen QuestionsWeaken Questions
- Identify evidence that supports or undermines arguments
- Recognize which assumptions, when challenged, weaken arguments most
- Understand the relationship between evidence and conclusions
2
Inference and Deduction
25%
Inference Questions (Must Be True)
Logical DeductionsFormal Logic Applications
- Draw valid conclusions from given premises
- Apply formal logic rules correctly
- Distinguish between what must be true and what could be true
Paradox/Discrepancy Resolution
Explaining Apparent Contradictions
- Identify apparent contradictions in information
- Evaluate potential explanations for paradoxes
- Understand how additional context resolves conflicts
3
Reasoning by Analogy and Principle Application
20%
Parallel Reasoning Questions
Matching Argument Structures
- Abstract logical structure from specific arguments
- Recognize identical reasoning patterns in different contexts
- Distinguish structural from content-based similarities
Principle Questions
Identifying Underlying PrinciplesApplying Principles to New Situations
- Identify general principles underlying specific arguments
- Apply abstract principles to concrete situations
- Recognize when principles do and don't apply
4
Critical Reading and Comprehension
15%
Main Point/Conclusion Identification
Identifying the Main Conclusion
- Identify the main conclusion in complex arguments
- Distinguish conclusions from premises and evidence
- Recognize implicit conclusions
Role/Function Questions
Understanding Statement Roles in Arguments
- Understand how different parts of arguments function
- Recognize the relationship between different claims
- Identify the purpose of specific statements within arguments
Point at Issue/Agreement-Disagreement
Identifying Areas of Disagreement
- Identify precise points of disagreement
- Distinguish substantive from peripheral disagreements
- Recognize implicit areas of contention
How do I earn this certification?
Passing LSAT-LR earns the LSAT Score Report certification. It sits in the Legal Education - Law School Admission track.
Alternative Paths
GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Some applicants choose GRE if also applying to non-law graduate programs
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Announcement date: 2023-10-18
Updates
- Remote Proctored LSAT Test takers can choose between in-person and remote testing
- Digital LSAT Interface Current All LSATs now administered digitally; paper tests discontinued
- LSAT Writing (Argumentative Writing) - Remote Only Can be taken up to 8 days before main test; remote only (not at test centers)
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Prospective law school students.
- Bachelor's degree (not required but typical for law school applicants)
- Strong reading comprehension skills
- Critical thinking ability
- University-level education or equivalent