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Every upcoming LSAT administration, registration deadline, and score release date — including the most significant change to LSAT logistics in years: the end of remote testing after June 2026.
Dates prior to April 2026 have passed and are shown for reference.
| Administration | Registration Deadline | Score Release | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | Closed | Released | Remote |
| September 2025 | Closed | Released | Remote |
| October 2025 | Closed | Released | Remote |
| November 2025 | Closed | Released | In-Person Only |
| January 2026 | Closed | Released | Remote |
| February 2026 | Closed | Released | Remote |
| April 2026 | Closed | ~Late April 2026 | Remote |
| June 2026 Final Remote | 21 April 2026 | ~Late June 2026 | Remote |
All 2026–2027 administrations will be held at Prometric testing centres. Registration opens mid-May 2026. Deadlines below are estimated on LSAC's standard six-week registration window and will be confirmed when official schedules are published.
| Administration | Est. Deadline | Est. Score Release | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | ~Late June 2026 | ~Late August / Early September | In-Person |
| September 2026 | ~Late July 2026 | ~Early October | In-Person |
| October 2026 | ~Late August 2026 | ~Late October / Early November | In-Person |
| November 2026 | ~Late September 2026 | ~Late November / Early December | In-Person |
| January 2027 | ~Late November 2026 | ~Late January | In-Person |
| February 2027 | ~Late December 2026 | ~Late February | In-Person |
| April 2027 | ~Late February 2027 | ~Late April | In-Person |
| June 2027 | ~Late April 2027 | ~Late June | In-Person |
When you sit the LSAT materially affects your admissions strategy. Here is what each test window means in practice.
The June LSAT is the last administration before the new admissions cycle opens in September. It is the optimal date for rising seniors intending to apply the following autumn: scores arrive in late June, leaving the entire summer for application preparation. For the 2026 cycle, June holds additional urgency — it is the last LSAT offered remotely. Students who prefer home testing must register before 21 April 2026.
August is the most strategically valuable date for fall applicants. Scores arrive in early September, before the rolling admissions queue at selective schools becomes competitive. Students who submit complete applications in September or October hold a meaningful advantage over those who wait until December or January. August also permits a September or October retake if the score does not meet expectations.
September remains a strong option, with scores arriving in early October — still early enough for competitive rolling admissions consideration. It functions well as a primary date for students who need additional preparation time after June, or as a strategic retake window for those who sat in August. Estimated registration deadline for the 2026–2027 cycle: late July 2026.
October is a reasonable date for students who require more preparation time. Scores arrive in late October or early November, and most selective schools remain open for applications. Merit scholarship consideration, however, is meaningfully reduced relative to August or September applicants at rolling admissions schools.
November scores arrive in late November or early December. Applications submitted at this stage are received after the earliest and most competitive cohort has already been reviewed. November is typically used as a retake date rather than a primary sitting. The November administration has historically been offered in-person only, with no remote option available.
January is a late-cycle date. Scores arrive at the end of January, and while most schools are still formally accepting applications, the rolling admissions advantage is substantially diminished. January is better positioned as an early start for the following autumn's applications than as a current-cycle option for selective programmes.
February is past the regular admissions deadline for most schools in the current cycle. Its primary use is as a forward-planning date — students who sit in February and perform well have their score secured months before the next cycle opens in September, allowing for a focused and unhurried application process.
Lovare works backward from your chosen test date to build a structured, week-by-week preparation architecture. We mentor a limited cohort each cycle.
Request a Private ConsultLSAT test dates and deadlines are sourced from LSAC's official website (lsac.org) and updated as new information is published. 2026–2027 registration deadlines are estimated based on LSAC's standard six-week schedule and will be updated when officially announced. Always verify dates at lsac.org before registering. LSAT® is a registered trademark of the Law School Admission Council, Inc. Lovare Institut is not affiliated with LSAC.