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Accredited law schools without an LSAT requirement do exist, grouped into GRE-accepting schools, JD-Next schools, in-house waiver pathways, and hybrid online programs. As of the current cycle, about 196 ABA-approved law schools fit. Fully test-free admission remains rare. The four categories are broken out below so you can find your fit.
By Ali Unar, JD candidate at Georgetown Law and founder of Lovare Institut. Last updated August 2026. Figures on this page were verified in August 2026 or point readers to the current source.
Yes. Accredited law schools without an LSAT requirement fall into four categories: schools that accept the GRE, schools that accept JD-Next, schools with in-house or GPA-based waivers, and ABA-accredited hybrid programs that deliver part of the JD online. The GRE category is by far the largest. Fully test-free admission, with no LSAT, GRE, or other test, remains rare and usually conditional. about 196 ABA-approved law schools.
The table groups no-LSAT schools by category and shows what each accepts instead, so you can see which fits your situation.
The current ranking is best read directly from the source. See the U.S. News Best Law Schools list for the up-to-date order, and each school's ABA Standard 509 report for its median LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate.
Very few, and rarely for the general applicant. Even most waivers require a substitute score such as the SAT, ACT, or GRE, and schools apply them narrowly, often to their own undergraduates or applicants above a high GPA line. The ABA's standards have historically expected a valid and reliable admissions test, which is why a completely test-free JD is the exception, not a category to plan around. see the linked source (see the linked source).
Weigh reach and money, not just the exam you skip. The GRE opens the most no-LSAT schools and keeps your options broad, while narrow waivers can limit both schools and scholarships. Confirm each target's current policy, and be honest about whether a strong LSAT would actually serve your goals better. see the linked source (see the linked source).
The GRE-accepting category is the largest no-LSAT group, spanning top-ranked national schools and regional programs alike. ETS publishes the working roster, and because schools opt in continually, it is worth checking both that list and each school's page for the current cycle. about 128 U.S. law schools, including every T14 school.
Yes, through one of several categories: GRE-accepting schools, JD-Next schools, hybrid online programs, or narrow waivers. The GRE route is the most accessible, while fully test-free admission is rare and usually conditional. Match yourself to a realistic category rather than assuming a no-test school will take you. a test under ABA Standard 503, though a November 2024 variance now lets schools admit applicants without one.
Not universally, but it is the most flexible no-LSAT option because it reaches the widest set of schools. The GRE tests math and vocabulary where the LSAT tests logic and reading, so your strengths decide difficulty. Compare percentiles on each before choosing your route. the LSAC percentile tables (for example a 150 is about the 37th percentile, 160 the 71st, 165 the 85th, and 170 the 94th).
Verified August 2026.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026