Can you eat and drink during LSAT?

Asked by: Prof. Mervin O'Kon DVM  |  Last update: December 5, 2025
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When can I eat during the LSAT? Test takers are only permitted to access food during an authorized break such as the 10-minute intermission. No food is permitted on the desktop during the administration of the test, unless you have an approved disability-related testing accommodation.

Can you eat during the LSAT?

Between the second and third sections, test takers are provided a 10-minute intermission. The intermission will be your opportunity to take a quick pause, use the restroom, perhaps eat or drink something or stretch your legs, but you must continue to follow the rules and not engage in any prohibited behaviors.

Am I allowed to chew gum during the LSAT?

Good news, too, since gum isn't explicitly prohibited under your LSAT candidate agreement! Part of the study addressed whether chewing gum would improve concentration.

Can you drink coffee while taking the LSAT?

You might even be able to drink coffee during the exam itself. I doubt you really need to pour your coffee into a plastic container and keep it in a ziplock bag. A regular coffee cup will probably be fine. Also see Why Not To Use Adderall and NoDoz to Study for the LSAT.

Can I use a mouse during the LSAT?

Therefore, the computer-based LSAT is accessible with screen reader software programs that can be controlled and navigated using keystrokes and keyboard commands rather than text-to-speech software controlled and navigated using a mouse and cursor.

What to Eat and Drink on LSAT Test Day

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Can I wear headphones during LSAT?

Don't use your own wired or wireless headsets or earbuds.

In-person LSAT test takers will be assigned noise-reducing earmuffs as part of their equipment and materials. In-person test takers can only use the earmuffs assigned to them.

What to wear to the LSAT?

Ensure you wear comfortable clothes when you write your LSAT! Again, people tend to fixate on discomforts in stressful situations, so you don't want to wish you were wearing different clothes halfway through your exam.

Can I drink water during my LSAT?

Remote test takers are permitted to have a beverage in a clear/transparent container. Candidates testing in a center are permitted to have water only, in a clear/transparent container with a lid or cap.

How bad is a 130 on LSAT?

If you have a 130s LSAT, you're not going to law school. It's not fun for me to say this, and I know it hurts to hear it. And, yes, I will answer this question exactly the same way no matter how many times or in how many variations it is posted as a comment on my blog or the Law School Expert Facebook page.

What to eat in the morning of LSAT?

Breakfast The Morning Of the LSAT

The best options are meals that combine protein (for mental performance) and complex carbohydrates (for energy) and that are void of too much fat (which will make you tired and sluggish).

Is the LSAT going away in 2025?

The ABA's House of Delegates will vote on the Council's proposed change in February 2023. If the House votes to nix Standard 503, the standardized-test requirement won't go away until 2025. So, the LSAT isn't definitely going away, and it's definitely not going away until 2025.

Is cheating on the LSAT illegal?

The Law School Admission Council has established procedures for dealing with instances of possible candidate misconduct or irregularities on the LSAT or in the law school admission process. Misconduct or irregularity in the admission process is a serious offense with serious consequences.

Are you allowed to take notes during LSAT?

Like sunscreen, if you use too many notes on certain parts of the LSAT, you may be left with foolish-looking marks that didn't end up being especially useful; but use too little, and the test will scorch you just like the sun. Also like sunscreen, there's a time and place for notes on the LSAT.

What LSAT score do I need for Harvard?

So let's take a look at what it actually takes to have a chance of being admitted to the most prestigious and preeminent law school in the world. As you can see from these numbers, an LSAT score of 170 or higher and a GPA above 3.75 will give you a chance of gaining admission to Harvard Law School.

Can law schools see if you withdraw from LSAT?

Law schools will not see if you withdraw online from the LSAT prior to the official administration. Law schools will, however, see if you cancel a score after you take the test.

Is the LSAT stressful?

Taking the LSAT (or GRE or any standardized test) can be a very stressful and anxiety-inducing event. It is the moment of performance where you finally confront the exam on the exam's terms. No longer are you in your most comfortable surroundings, in your pajamas, with a nice cup of coffee next to you.

How rare is a 180 LSAT?

How Hard Is It To Get A Perfect Score On The LSAT? According to LSAC, only 119 test-takers out of nearly 60,000 achieved this in 2022. So when you ask, “How many people get a 180 on the LSAT?” the answer highlights the rarity and difficulty of this achievement.

Should I cancel my 148 LSAT score?

Remember, just because you feel you did poorly on the test does not necessarily mean you did. Some people may come out of the test feeling nervous or unhappy with how they did but end up scoring very well. You should only seriously consider canceling an LSAT score if you feel like you completely flunked the exam.

Is there a dress code for taking the LSAT?

Protip: Wear casual, comfortable clothing. Your favorite t-shirt, sweatshirt, jeans, and sneakers work well. If you're a girl (or like to dress like one), you can also go the Juicy sweatpants route. You don't know whether the test center will be hot or cold, so layers are a good idea.

Do you have to be smart to do well on the LSAT?

It is a mistake to assume that you will do well on the LSAT because you are bright and know a lot. The LSAT measures formal logic not general knowledge or practical experience. You cannot rely on your accumulated knowledge (or background information or life experience or common sense) to answer LSAT questions.

Can you wear a watch during the LSAT?

The LSAT can be taken with a traditional analog watch, and all watches must be silent. If you are wearing any jewelry, it can't make noise either. This means that your wristwatch can't have any bells or whistles on it – including an alarm clock.

What is the hardest month to take the LSAT?

There isn't one specific month that is the easiest or hardest to write the LSAT, and if there was, it would change each year since the students writing the LSAT change each year! The hardest test will be the one you haven't fully prepared for, regardless of the month!

What is a bad score on the LSAT?

Typical LSAT score ranges include: 120-147 Low. 148-156 Mid. 157-164 High.

Which part of the LSAT is the hardest?

Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games)

This may not seem like a lot, but with a 35-minute time limit, students will only have about eight and a half minutes to complete each individual “logic game.” These “logic games” are one of if not the most notorious sections of the LSAT because they are meant to trick the test-taker.