LSAT Test Dates · 2026–2027 testing year
August 2026 LSAT
Test dates, the registration deadline, score release, and a study timeline for the August 2026 LSAT — all from the official LSAC schedule.
Test dates
August 5–8, 2026
In person at Prometric
Registration deadline
June 25, 2026
Standard registration
Score release
August 26, 2026
In your LSAC account
Key dates for the August 2026 LSAT
Registration for the 2026–2027 testing year opened in May 2026. These are the dates that matter for this administration.
Registration deadline
June 25, 2026
Test window
August 5–8, 2026
Delivery
In person
Prometric test center
Score release
August 26, 2026
Wait for scores
~18 days after the test window
Plan your prep
Should you take the August 2026 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 August 5, 2026 without cramming, August 2026is 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 startFeb 4, 2026
- 3-month runwayMay 6, 2026
- 8-week sprintJun 10, 2026
Counting back from the first test day, August 5–8, 2026.
August 2026 LSAT — frequently asked questions
Other LSAT test dates
- August 2026 LSATRegistration closedTest datesAug 5–8, 2026Registration deadlineJun 25, 2026Score releaseAug 26, 2026
- September 2026 LSATRegistration openTest datesSep 9–12, 2026Registration deadlineJul 28, 2026Score releaseSep 30, 2026
- October 2026 LSATRegistration openTest datesOct 7–10, 2026Registration deadlineAug 27, 2026Score releaseOct 28, 2026
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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.