LSAT Test Dates · 2026–2027 testing year
April 2027 LSAT
Test dates, the registration deadline, score release, and a study timeline for the April 2027 LSAT — all from the official LSAC schedule.
Test dates
April 8–10, 2027
In person at Prometric
Registration deadline
February 25, 2027
Standard registration
Score release
April 28, 2027
In your LSAC account
Key dates for the April 2027 LSAT
Registration for the 2026–2027 testing year opened in May 2026. These are the dates that matter for this administration.
Registration deadline
February 25, 2027
Test window
April 8–10, 2027
Delivery
In person
Prometric test center
Score release
April 28, 2027
Wait for scores
~18 days after the test window
Plan your prep
Should you take the April 2027 LSAT?
The best test date is the one you're actually ready for, taken early enough to apply near the start of your cycle. If you can hit your target score by April 8, 2027 without cramming, April 2027is a great window. If not, a later date you walk into prepared will almost always beat an earlier one you're rushing.
When to start studying
- 6-month head startOct 8, 2026
- 3-month runwayJan 7, 2027
- 8-week sprintFeb 11, 2027
Counting back from the first test day, April 8–10, 2027.
April 2027 LSAT — frequently asked questions
Other LSAT test dates
- February 2027 LSATRegistration openTest datesFeb 12–13, 2027Registration deadlineDec 29, 2026Score releaseMar 3, 2027
- April 2027 LSATRegistration openTest datesApr 8–10, 2027Registration deadlineFeb 25, 2027Score releaseApr 28, 2027
- June 2027 LSATRegistration openTest datesJun 9–12, 2027Registration deadlineApr 29, 2027Score releaseJun 30, 2027
Be ready for the April 2027 LSAT.
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Every date on this page comes from the official LSAC schedule for the 2026–2027 testing year:
Data last verified June 2026. Always confirm dates and fees on lsac.org before you register.