The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test, required for admission to most law schools administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). It is designed to assess the key skills needed for success in law school, including reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical reasoning. The LSAT consists of multiple-choice questions and a writing sample, and it is administered several times a year at designated test centers. Law schools use LSAT scores, along with other application materials, to evaluate applicants' readiness for the rigorous academic demands of law school.
The LSAT scoring scale ranges from 120 to 180, with 120 being the lowest possible score and 180 being the highest possible score. It takes around 3 hours to complete.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test used for a variety of graduate school programs. Some law schools (important note: many don't!) will accept a GRE score instead of an LSAT score. Be sure to check with the specific law schools you're interested in to see if they accept GRE scores. The GRE consists of three categories: analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.
GRE Scores vary based on the type of test taken. The test takes around two hours to complete.
