When do LSAT Scores Come Out

LSAT scores come out about three weeks after the test date, on a day LSAC sets and announces in advance for each administration. Scores post to your LSAC online account, historically in the morning, U.S. Eastern time, and LSAC emails you. Since dates vary by test, the confirmed 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 LSAT scores come out?

LSAT scores come out roughly three weeks after each test date, on a day LSAC publishes ahead of time for every administration. Scores post to your LSAC online account, and LSAC sends an email when they are ready to view. Because the date changes from test to test, the confirmed release date is roughly three weeks after the test date.

What is the usual gap between the LSAT and score release?

The gap between test day and LSAT score release has historically been about three weeks, though LSAC sets a precise date for each administration rather than a fixed count of days. That means some cycles release a little sooner or later. To know your exact date, read LSAC dates and deadlines page for the current cycle.

How do LSAT scores reach law schools?

Once your scores come out, they are added to your Credential Assembly Service file and reported to the law schools you have designated. Schools receive your scaled 120 to 180 score, your percentile, and any prior scores on record. You control which schools receive reports, but you cannot hide an individual valid score from schools that receive your file.

What should you line up before LSAT scores come out?

Before your scores post, have the rest of your application ready so you can submit quickly: a polished personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a finalized school list. Confirm the exact release date on LSAC so you know when to check. If you might retake, note the next test date to keep your options open.

Frequently asked questions

How soon do LSAT scores come out after the test?

LSAT scores usually come out about three weeks after the test, on the date LSAC publishes for that administration. The precise gap can vary slightly from cycle to cycle. Scores post to your LSAC online account, and LSAC emails you when they are available to view. about a 3-hour test delivered at Prometric test centers and by remote proctoring, with scores released roughly three weeks later

Do LSAT scores go straight to law schools?

After your LSAT scores come out, they are added to your Credential Assembly Service file and reported to the law schools you designate, not sent automatically to every school. You choose which schools receive your reports. However, schools that receive your file see all valid scores on record, so you cannot selectively hide one score.

When exactly will my LSAT score be released?

Your LSAT score will be released on the specific date LSAC has published for your administration, generally about three weeks after test day. Check LSAC dates and deadlines page to find that exact date, which is set before you even take the test. LSAC emails you when the score posts. roughly three weeks after the test date

Can I speed up my LSAT score release?

You cannot speed up LSAC scheduled release date, but you can avoid delaying your own score by completing the required LSAT Writing sample promptly, since a score will not release without it on file. Keeping your LSAC account in good standing also prevents holds. Beyond that, the published release date is fixed for everyone in your administration.

Sources

• LSAC LSAT Test Dates

Verified August 2026.