Scheduling the LSAT is a two-step process: you first register for a specific test administration through LSAC, then separately book your actual testing time slot through Prometric’s scheduling tool. These are distinct steps with different deadlines, and missing either one means you won’t have a seat on test day.
Register With LSAC First
Before you can pick a date and time, you need to register for an LSAT administration through your JD Services account on LSAC.org. Each administration (for example, the June 2026 LSAT) has its own registration deadline, which falls several weeks before the scheduling window opens. You choose which administration you want during registration, but you don’t select your specific appointment time yet.
Registration is currently open for all LSAT administrations through June 2026. You can find the exact registration deadline for each test on LSAC’s dates and deadlines page. Missing this deadline locks you out of that administration entirely, so mark it on your calendar early.
Choose Your Testing Format
Through June 2026, most test takers can choose between taking the LSAT in person at a Prometric test center or online with a remote proctor. The scheduling steps differ slightly depending on which format you pick. For in-person testing, you’ll enter your physical address and the system will show available test centers near you. For remote testing, you’ll select your time zone and preferred date instead.
Starting with the August 2026 LSAT, LSAC is moving to in-center testing for nearly all U.S. and international test takers. Remote testing will only remain available for those with certain medical accommodations or extreme hardship in reaching a test center. If you’re planning to test in late 2026 or beyond, expect to schedule at a physical location.
Regardless of which format you choose for the multiple-choice portion, LSAT Argumentative Writing is administered remotely for everyone. You can complete your writing sample as early as eight days before your scheduled test.
Book Your Time Slot Through Prometric
Once you’re registered and the scheduling window for your administration opens, you have two ways to book your appointment.
Option 1: Through JD Services
- Log in to your JD Services account and go to the LSAT Status page.
- Follow the scheduling link for your eligible testing format. This redirects you to Prometric’s ProScheduler tool.
- Agree to Prometric’s privacy consent form.
- For remote testing, select your time zone and preferred date. For in-person testing, enter your physical address and preferred date.
- Pick your desired appointment time, confirm your personal details, and finalize the booking.
Option 2: Directly on Prometric
- Go to proscheduler.prometric.com and click “Schedule.”
- Select “Law School Admission Council” as the test sponsor and “Law School Admission Test” as the program. (If you have an approved accommodation for a paper-and-pencil version, select “Law School Admission Test – Paper” instead.)
- Agree to the privacy consent form.
- Enter your Eligibility Number and the first four characters of your last name. Your Eligibility Number is on the LSAT Status page in JD Services.
- Select your time zone or enter your address depending on whether you’re testing remotely or in person, then choose a date.
- Pick your appointment time, verify your information, and confirm.
Both paths lead to the same system, so it doesn’t matter which one you use. The key thing you need is your Eligibility Number, which only appears after LSAC has processed your registration.
Scheduling Is Staggered
LSAC opens scheduling on a staggered basis, meaning not all test takers gain access to time slots at the same moment. The scheduling window for a particular testing day and format opens at a specific time that LSAC announces in advance. Popular time slots and test center locations can fill quickly, so check LSAC’s website for the exact date and time your scheduling window opens, and book promptly once it does.
Changing Your Scheduled Date
If you need to reschedule after booking, the cost depends on when you make the change. For most administrations, the registration deadline doubles as the last day to request a free test date change or a full refund. After that deadline passes, fees apply. The exact cutoff dates and fees can vary by administration, so check the specific deadlines for the test you’re registered for on LSAC’s dates and deadlines page before assuming you can move for free.
Scheduling With Accommodations
If you need testing accommodations (extended time, a separate room, use of assistive technology, or other adjustments), you must submit your request through JD Services. The accommodation request deadline is the same as the registration deadline for that test administration, with no exceptions. Requests submitted after the deadline won’t be reviewed.
The online form in JD Services walks you through providing the required information and documentation. If you run into technical issues, you can email your request to accom@LSAC.org, but it still must arrive by 11:59 p.m. ET on the deadline day. If your request isn’t fully approved, LSAC posts an explanation letter in your account. You then have two business days to notify LSAC of your intent to appeal and five calendar days to submit supporting documentation.
One detail that catches people off guard: Bluetooth-enabled medical devices must be preapproved as a testing accommodation, even if they’re medically necessary. Contact LSAC’s Accommodated Testing department at 855.384.2253 or accom@LSAC.org well before the deadline to confirm whether your device requires a formal accommodation request.
Timeline to Keep in Mind
Working backward from your ideal test date, here’s roughly how the process flows:
- Several months out: Create your LSAC account and register for the administration you want, well before the registration deadline.
- By the registration deadline: Submit any accommodation requests with full documentation. This is also your last chance for a free date change or refund on most administrations.
- When the scheduling window opens: Log in to JD Services or Prometric and book your specific time slot quickly, especially if you want a popular time or nearby test center.
- Eight days before your test: You can begin completing the Argumentative Writing section remotely.
The biggest scheduling mistake is treating registration and scheduling as the same step. Register early, watch for the scheduling window announcement, and book your slot the moment it opens for the best selection of dates and times.