Online Law Schools That Don't Require LSAT

Online law schools that skip the LSAT fall into two groups: a small set of ABA-accredited hybrid JD programs, many of which still ask for the LSAT or GRE, and non-ABA online programs that often drop the test but restrict where you can be licensed. a test under ABA Standard 503, though a November 2024 variance now lets schools admit applicants without one. Accreditation should drive your choice.

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.

Which online law schools do not require the LSAT?

Two very different sets of schools answer to this search. The first is a handful of ABA-accredited law schools offering hybrid JD programs, some of which accept the GRE so you can enroll without the LSAT. The second is a group of non-ABA online law schools, accredited by a state rather than the ABA, that frequently admit with no admissions test at all. The convenience is similar, but the outcomes for your license are not. see the linked source (see the linked source).

ABA hybrid programs versus non-ABA online programs

The core trade-off is national mobility against an easier entry. The table contrasts the two on the points that matter before you enroll.

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.

What does skipping the LSAT online cost in bar eligibility?

At non-ABA online schools, dropping the LSAT often comes paired with a narrower license. A degree accredited by a single state, such as California, typically qualifies you to sit only that state's bar, and moving your license elsewhere can be difficult or impossible. An ABA-accredited hybrid JD avoids that limit, which is why its test requirement is usually stricter. Weigh the exam you save against the states you may lose. see the linked source (see the linked source).

How to vet an online no-LSAT JD before enrolling

1. Decide which state or states you want to practice in. see the linked source (see the linked source).
2. Confirm each program's accreditation directly with the ABA or the state bar.
3. Check whether an ABA hybrid option accepts the GRE, giving you a no-LSAT route with national mobility. about 128 U.S. law schools, including every T14 school.
4. Compare cost, format, and bar-passage outcomes before enrolling. see the linked source (see the linked source).

Frequently asked questions

Which law schools accept the GRE?

Many ABA-accredited law schools accept the GRE, and a subset of those also offer hybrid JD programs, which is the strongest way to study partly online without the LSAT while keeping national bar eligibility. Confirm both the GRE policy and the online format on each school's page. about 196 ABA-approved law schools.

Can you get into law school without the LSAT?

Yes, including through online routes, but the details matter. ABA hybrid programs that waive the LSAT often still require the GRE, while non-ABA online programs may require no test yet limit your license to one state. Verify accreditation before treating any online no-LSAT program as equivalent to an ABA JD. a test under ABA Standard 503, though a November 2024 variance now lets schools admit applicants without one.

Is the GRE easier than the LSAT?

Difficulty is personal, but for online applicants the GRE carries a practical advantage by keeping ABA hybrid programs in reach. The GRE adds quantitative math the LSAT omits, and the LSAT tests logic the GRE does not, so compare your percentile on each format. the LSAC percentile tables (for example a 150 is about the 37th percentile, 160 the 71st, 165 the 85th, and 170 the 94th).

Sources

• 2Civility, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
• ABA-Approved Law Schools
• ETS, Law Schools that Accept GRE Scores
• LSAC LSAT Percentiles

Verified August 2026.