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About the LSAT
What you need to know about the law school application process.
Law School Applications and You!
The importance of the items in your application:
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• The elements of your application from most to least important are: LSAT score, GPA, personal statement, letters of recommendation, LSAT writing sample.
• Most law schools give equal weight to your LSAT score and GPA. These two numbers are the critical factors in determining your chance of admissions. Given the vital importance of your LSAT score, preparation is unquestionably important.
• If your LSAT score and GPA place you high enough in a law school's admission matrix for you to be a candidate the law school will then spend greater time considering the personal statement, letters of recommendation, and your LSAT writing sample.
Should I take the LSAT once, just for practice? No. Many schools will average all your LSAT scores. So it is better to take the test once and do your best on it, the first time.
How is the LSAT scored? The LSAT has 101 scored questions. The total number of correct answers are then scaled on a scale from 120 to 180. The average test taker gets approximately 56 answers correct, for a scaled score of 150.
What LSAT score do I need to 'pass?' There is no 'passing' LSAT score. The score you need depends on where you want to go to law school, and what your GPA is. Generally, a score below 150 will drastically limit your choice of potential law schools. At most law schools, most applicants are in the 150-160 range. More selective schools expect candidates to score in the 160-170 range. The most selective schools expect candidates to score in the high 160s up to 180, and have an excellent GPA.
Do I need to answer every question correctly to do well? Definitely not. You can miss up to 10 questions and still score a 170, which is in the 98th percentile, and is a respectable score at even the most selective schools. You can miss up to 20 questions and still get a 162, which is a good score for reasonably selective state universities.
