The Law School Admission Test, or LSAT, is a standardized test that all applicants to law school must take as a part of the application process. The test is required for admission to all American Board Association-approved law schools, as well as to most Canadian law schools and many non-ABA approved law schools. It is designed to provide a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills, and is one of the largest factors in determining whether or not you will be accepted to the law schools to which you apply.

The test is administered by the Law School Admissions Council four times a year, and can be taken at hundreds of different locations all over the country. The test will take a half-day to complete, and consists of sections of multiple choice questions as well as a writing sample. Because your score on the LSAT will be seriously considered by each school you apply to, it is essential that you prepare seriously and thoroughly for the test. Take the test only when you are well-studied and feel ready. The higher your score on the LSAT, the greater chance you will be accepted to the law school of your choice.

To register to take the LSAT, you will need to visit the Law School Admission Council website at www.lsac.org. Here, you will find a complete description of the LSAT, the skills it measures and how the test is scored, as well as a schedule of upcoming test dates. The site also offers preparation materials such as sample test questions, and tips on how to study and prepare for the test.