Is February too late to take the LSAT?

Asked by: Dr. Marcel Swaniawski  |  Last update: December 18, 2023
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Feb LSAT was the latest LSAT accepted last cycle. The Law School recommends that you take the LSAT early (in or prior to September). However, the Law School will consider the June LSAT for fall admission.

Is the February LSAT too late?

It's Not Too Late!

For some lower-ranked schools, a February score is not too late. They are perfectly happy to consider it, given the less competitive nature of their admission cycles.

Is applying to law school in February too late?

For some of you, you can apply in February and be okay. For some of you, applying in February is not setting you up for a very successful cycle and you should consider waiting until the next cycle.

Is the February LSAT harder?

Let's be perfectly clear about this: the February LSAT IS NOT HARDER than any other LSAT given. Certainly the fact that it is undisclosed makes it less appealing; however, there is absolutely no data to suggest that it is in any way more difficult than any other LSAT test.

Can I still register for the February LSAT?

If you don't have one, you can create an LSAC.org account for free. You can also register for the LSAT by phone by calling the LSAC at 215-968-1001. The LSAC registration phone lines are open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (ET), September through February and 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (ET) March through August.

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Do law schools accept February LSAT?

Feb LSAT was the latest LSAT accepted last cycle. The Law School recommends that you take the LSAT early (in or prior to September). However, the Law School will consider the June LSAT for fall admission.

How late can you take LSAT to apply?

Typically, students applying for regular fall admission take the test during June or September/October of the previous calendar year. You can take the test in December or February, but many schools will have filled some of their seats by the time your scores hit the admissions office.

What is the easiest month for LSAT?

Since the difficulty of the LSAT is carefully calibrated and curved, no test date is easier than another. Popular times like June and September may fill up early, but that is merely a reflection of the academic calendar since many test-takers are in school and have the most time to focus on the test during the summer.

Which month is best for LSAT?

If you are still in college and plan to go to law school right after graduation, you should take the LSAT in the summer after your junior year or the fall of your senior year. For the balance of 2023, the test will be offered in June, August, September, October, and November—the full list of dates for 2023-24 is here.

Can I still apply to law school if I take the January LSAT?

For most nationally ranked law schools, the January LSAT date will be the latest date accepted in order to apply to start law school in the fall. If your application shows a pending LSAT date, law schools will put your application on hold until the score comes in.

Does applying late hurt your chances law school?

If you apply late in the cycle, admissions officers have likely filled the bulk of their law school class by the time they review your application. At this point, they are evaluating you against the applicants still under consideration or on their waitlist. This can be a difficult position.

What is the best month to apply to law school?

The best time to apply.

Most law schools start to accept applications by early October and evaluate them on a rolling basis. There are more open spots at the beginning of the season, so early applicants have an advantage. That said, you shouldn't rush.

What months are the hardest for the LSAT?

Using that data, you'll find that the December exam consistently has the easiest "curve," and the June exam consistently has the hardest.

Is the February LSAT easy?

Bottom line: When it comes to question difficulty, no particular month's LSAT is consistently easier or harder than another's. Even if it were the case, it wouldn't matter. Take the LSAT when you're ready.

Does Harvard accept February LSAT?

We strongly recommend that you sit for your standardized test well in advance of the application deadline. To be considered for fall enrollment, you must take either the LSAT or GRE no later than the February administrations of these tests.

Is 12 weeks enough time to study for the LSAT?

For most students, a three-month period of preparation (of approximately 20 hours per week) is a great goal. This is, of course, an estimate; most students are not all students. To find out how much LSAT prep time you're likely to need, we recommend taking a practice LSAT to get a baseline score.

Can you improve LSAT score in 2 months?

Two months is the optimal LSAT prep schedule for many students. While you can make great score improvements with one intense month of study, practice, and review, most expert LSAT faculty will recommend a longer schedule if one is possible for you.

Is one month enough to study for LSAT?

If you can dedicate eight hours a day, for a total of 40 hours per week, to your study prep, two months may be enough time to study for the LSAT. However, the minimum recommendation is three months.

What is the average LSAT first time?

Data Summary. The average LSAT score for first-time takers was 151, according to scores tracked from 2006-2013. During this period, second-time test takers had the highest LSAT average score of about 152. The average national LSAT score for full-time, first-year JD enrollees for fall 2022 was about 159.

Can I study for the LSAT in 2 weeks?

Tackling the LSAT Crash Course with Limited Time

In general, if you are short on available time in the coming two weeks, focus on watching the Magoosh lessons, completing at least three to four practice sections a week reinforcing the lesson content, and taking one practice test a week (in one sitting).

Which section of LSAT is hardest?

How Hard is the LSAT Analytical Reasoning? Perhaps the most notorious section of the LSAT, the Analytical Reasoning section contains four logic games, each having 5-7 associated questions. Students must juggle complex, and sometimes competing, concepts to make it through this section with a high score.

How long before LSAT should you stop studying?

Don't study hard the day before the test.

Don't let the day before the test be stressful in any way, shape or form. Relax. You've put in a lot of hard work. Let it all pay off with a great score the next day.

What year of college should I take the LSAT?

Plan on taking the LSAT no later than the Summer of your Junior year or Fall of senior year, one year prior to your expected entry into law school. A Summer test is preferable because you will receive the results early enough to be in the first wave of applicants.

Do law schools see if you withdraw from the 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.