When are LSAT Scores Released

LSAT scores are released about three weeks after each test date, on a specific day LSAC publishes in advance for every administration. Scores post to your LSAC online account, historically in the morning, U.S. Eastern time. Because the date is set per test, the confirmed release date for your administration is roughly three weeks after the test date.

By Ali Unar, JD candidate at Georgetown Law and founder of Lovare Institut. Last updated August 2026. Every figure on this page was verified in August 2026 against the sources listed below.

When are LSAT scores released?

LSAT scores are released roughly three weeks after the test date, on a day LSAC sets and publishes in advance for each administration. They post to your LSAC online account, and LSAC emails you when they are ready. The exact date changes by test, so the confirmed release date for your administration is roughly three weeks after the test date.

What does the typical LSAT score timeline look like?

From test day, the general timeline runs about three weeks to score release, then scores flow to schools in your Credential Assembly Service file shortly after. The steps below outline the usual sequence.

1. You take the LSAT and complete the required LSAT Writing sample.
2. LSAC processes and equates scores over roughly three weeks.
3. Your scaled 120 to 180 score and percentile post to your account on the release date.
4. Scores are added to your law school reports for schools you designate.

What factors can shift the LSAT release date?

The release date depends first on which administration you took, since each has its own published date. It can also be delayed if you have not completed LSAT Writing, which must be on file before a score releases. Rare processing issues or a flagged testing irregularity can push an individual score later than the general release date.

What should you do while waiting for LSAT scores?

Use the roughly three-week window to advance the rest of your application: polish your personal statement, secure recommendation letters, and finalize your school list. Confirm the release date on LSAC so you know exactly when to check. If a retake is possible, review the next test date now so you can register without delaying your cycle.

Frequently asked questions

How long after the LSAT are scores released?

LSAT scores are generally released about three weeks after the test date, on a day LSAC sets in advance for each administration. The precise gap can vary slightly by cycle, so check the release date LSAC lists next to your test. Scores then post to your LSAC online account. about a 3-hour test delivered at Prometric test centers and by remote proctoring, with scores released roughly three weeks later

When will I get my LSAT score?

You will get your LSAT score on the release date LSAC has published for your administration, typically about three weeks after you tested. LSAC emails you and posts the score to your online account that day. To find your exact date, check LSAC dates and deadlines page. roughly three weeks after the test date

What can delay my LSAT score release?

The most common cause of a delayed LSAT score is an incomplete LSAT Writing sample, which must be on file before your score releases. A flagged testing irregularity, an unresolved account issue, or rare processing problems can also hold an individual score past the general release date. Completing LSAT Writing promptly avoids the most frequent delay.

Are LSAT scores released all at once?

Within a single administration, LSAC releases scores broadly at the same time rather than individually, so most test takers see their scores together on the release date. Individual scores can lag if LSAT Writing is incomplete or a file issue exists. Across administrations, the release date and time of day differ by test.

Sources

• LSAC LSAT Test Dates

Verified August 2026.