LSAT Scores Release Date

LSAT scores are released on a date LSAC fixes ahead of time for each administration, usually landing roughly three weeks after test day and posted to your LSAC online account. Since every test has its own release date, the confirmed date for your administration shifts year to year; see the linked U.S. News ranking for the current No. 1.

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.

When is the LSAT scores release date?

The LSAT scores release date is the day LSAC makes your result available in your online account, and it is announced in advance for each test. It has historically arrived about three weeks after the exam. Every administration carries its own release date, so the confirmed date for your test shifts year to year; see the linked U.S. News ranking for the current No. 1.

What determines when LSAT scores are released?

LSAC schedules a distinct release date for each administration rather than counting a set number of days from the test. Several factors sit behind the schedule.

• The specific test administration you sat for
• LSAC published release calendar for the current cycle
• Time needed to process and equate scores across forms
• Whether you completed the required LSAT Writing sample, which must be done for a score to release

How will you know your LSAT scores are released?

LSAC emails you when your score is ready and posts it to your online account, where you see your scaled 120 to 180 score and percentile. You do not need to check constantly, since the email arrives on the release date. If you purchased Score Preview as a first-time taker, you then choose whether to keep or cancel the score.

What are the next steps after the release date?

Once your score releases, compare it against the median LSAT of your target schools to confirm your list is realistic. Submit applications promptly, since many schools read on a rolling basis and earlier files often fare better. If your score came in below plan, weigh a retake against the next release date so you do not miss your intended cycle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the release date for LSAT scores?

LSAT scores are released on a date LSAC sets for each administration, generally about three weeks after the test. The date is published in advance on LSAC official calendar and applies to that specific test. Check LSAC to find the exact release date for the administration you took. see the linked source (see the linked source)

Do all LSAT test dates have the same release gap?

Not exactly. While the gap from test day to score release has typically been around three weeks, LSAC assigns a specific release date to each administration rather than a uniform number of days. Some cycles release slightly sooner or later. Always use the release date LSAC publishes for your particular test. about a 3-hour test delivered at Prometric test centers and by remote proctoring, with scores released roughly three weeks later

Why do I have to complete LSAT Writing before scores release?

LSAC requires a completed LSAT Writing sample on file before it will release your score. If you have not finished LSAT Writing, your score can be held even after the general release date passes. Completing the writing sample promptly, ideally soon after your test, prevents a delay in receiving your score.

Will I get an email when my LSAT scores are released?

Yes. LSAC emails you when your LSAT score is available and posts it in your online account on the release date. You do not need to refresh the site repeatedly, since the notification comes to you. Make sure your LSAC contact email is current so the release notice does not go to an unused inbox.

Sources

• ABA-Approved Law Schools
• LSAC LSAT Test Dates

Verified August 2026.