The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a standardized test administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for prospective law school students. The LSAT consists of multiple-choice questions and a writing sample and is designed to assess reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical reasoning skills.
The LSAT itself is administered over a single test session that typically lasts for about 3 hours and 30 minutes, not including breaks. The test consists of five 35-minute sections of multiple-choice questions, including:
1. Logical Reasoning (2 sections)
2. Analytical Reasoning (1 section)
3. Reading Comprehension (1 section)
In addition to these sections, there is also an unscored experimental section that is used for test development purposes and may be any one of the three types listed above. Test-takers do not know which section is experimental, so they must treat each section as if it counts toward their score.
After completing the multiple-choice sections, test-takers are also required to complete a 35-minute writing sample. However, this portion of the LSAT is administered separately and is not included in the timed test session. Instead, test-takers are given access to the writing prompt online at a designated time and must complete the writing sample within one year of taking the LSAT.
Overall, including breaks and the writing sample, the entire LSAT testing experience typically lasts for around 4 hours and 30 minutes.