When do January LSAT Scores Come Out

January LSAT scores usually come out about three weeks after the January test dates, on a release date LSAC sets in advance. Scores post to your LSAC online account, historically in the morning, U.S. Eastern time. Because the calendar changes each cycle, the confirmed January score-release date 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 do January LSAT scores come out?

January LSAT scores generally come out about three weeks after the January administration, on a date LSAC publishes ahead of time. They post to your LSAC online account, with an email notification when ready. Since the exact date shifts each cycle, the confirmed January release date is roughly three weeks after the test date.

Why is the January LSAT release date important for applicants?

The January LSAT falls later in the admission cycle, so its scores often arrive when many schools are already deep into rolling admissions. Applying with a January score can still work, but seats and scholarship funds may be tighter than earlier in the cycle. Knowing the release date helps you judge whether a January test leaves enough time for your target schools.

How do you confirm the exact January LSAT score date?

Use LSAC official dates and deadlines page, which lists the score-release date next to the January test dates for the current cycle. Because third-party sources can lag behind changes, confirm on LSAC directly. The current January schedule, including the release date, is roughly three weeks after the test date.

What should you weigh with a January LSAT score?

Because January scores arrive late in the cycle, check each target school final application deadline against the release date before you count on this test. If your score meets your goals, apply immediately, since rolling admissions rewards speed. If it falls short, consider whether waiting for the next cycle beats applying late with a below-median score.

Frequently asked questions

How long after the January LSAT do scores come out?

January LSAT scores generally come out about three weeks after the test, on the date LSAC publishes for that administration. The precise gap can vary a little by cycle, so check LSAC calendar for the current year. Your score posts to your LSAC online account on the release date. about a 3-hour test delivered at Prometric test centers and by remote proctoring, with scores released roughly three weeks later

Is January too late to take the LSAT for fall admission?

A January LSAT can still work for fall admission, but it is near the later end of the cycle, so timing is tight. Because scores arrive about three weeks after the test and many schools use rolling admissions, seats and scholarships may be more limited. Check each target school final deadline before relying on a January test.

Where can I find the January LSAT score release date?

The January LSAT score-release date appears on LSAC dates and deadlines page, listed beside the January test dates for the current cycle. LSAC updates that page each year, so it is the authoritative source. Confirm there rather than using older calendars. roughly three weeks after the test date

Can a January LSAT score still make the current cycle?

A January LSAT score can make the current cycle if your target schools deadlines fall after the release date, which is generally about three weeks post-test. Since scores arrive late in the cycle, apply the moment your score posts. Confirm each school final deadline first, because some close before January scores would reach them.

Sources

• LSAC LSAT Test Dates

Verified August 2026.