Which month is the LSAT easiest?

You'll look at my LSAT PrepTest Raw Score Conversion Charts and calculations of what it takes to get an LSAT score of 160 or 170. Using that data, you'll find that the December exam consistently has the easiest "curve," and the June exam consistently has the hardest.

What is the best month to take the LSAT?

The LSAT is offered eight times a year (August, September, October, November, January, February, April, and June). You should take the LSAT no later than the summer or fall of the year in which you intend to apply, a full year (or more) before you intend to begin law school.

Which LSAT month is hardest?

Bottom line: When it comes to question difficulty, no particular month's LSAT is consistently easier or harder than another's. Even if it were the case, it wouldn't matter. Take the LSAT when you're ready.

Is the August LSAT harder?

The short answer is no. And on top of that, it doesn't matter. Whether a test is easier or harder, all the test-takers at any given time are seeing the same test. While LSAC technically “equates” scores rather than putting them on a curve, the effect is very similar.

Which LSAT is usually the easiest?

Over the years, we have heard a number of pervasive myths discussed as people attempt to compare one particular LSAT administration to another, perhaps the most common of which is that one test is typically easier, harder, or somehow different than the others. The truth is that every LSAT is more or less the same.

What months are the easiest to take the LSAT?

Are certain LSAT months harder?

Using that data, you'll find that the December exam consistently has the easiest "curve," and the June exam consistently has the hardest.

Will a 180 LSAT get you in anywhere?

Here is a breakdown of what counts as a good enough score for law schools based on the school's rank: Top-five law schools: 170 to 180. Schools like Harvard and Yale, which are the top two, rarely accept applicants with less than 172 on the LSAT. Law schools ranked between 5 and 10: 165 to 170.

Is the June LSAT easy?

So, the LSAT taken in June of any given year might be considered more difficult than the LSAT offered in December, but a score of 150 for each would signify equal performance. Some students think that different sessions of the LSAT may be easier or harder than others.

How rare is 172 LSAT?

So, a great score on the LSAT is a 172, but more than 100,000 people take the LSAT every year and only 1% score 172 or higher. For the top 50 law schools, the median LSAT score is between 164 and 174. A good LSAT score for top tier(defined by T14 schools for this article) law schools is between 171 and 174.

What is the lowest LSAT score acceptance?

A 144-145 is generally considered to be the lowest acceptable score to attend law school. The median LSAT score is around 151-152, so 144-145 is significantly lower than this. As such, the majority of law schools will not accept scores below this.

What is the easiest law school to get into with a low LSAT score?

Does the LSAT get curved?

The LSAT is graded on a “curve” so that even if a test was relatively easy or difficult, a 160 on any given test is equivalent to a 160 on any other test.

What is the average LSAT score for first time takers?

The average LSAT score for first-time takers was 151, according to scores tracked from 2006-2013. During this period, second-time test takers had the highest LSAT average score of about 152. The average national LSAT score for full-time, first-year JD enrollees for fall 2022 was about 159.

Has anyone gotten a 180 on the LSAT?

With the LSAT, the percentile for a 180 is 99.97%. Thus, in numerical terms, if you have a 180, then in a room of 10,000 people you have one of the three highest scores. With roughly 100,000 LSATs administered in the past year, that would suggest that about 30 people received a perfect score.

Is taking the LSAT in August too late?

First off, let me just say that it is completely fine to take the August or September LSAT if you need to. You need to prioritize taking the LSAT when you're ready for the LSAT. If taking it in August or September means your score is going to go up, then that is a no-brainer.

What did Elle Woods get on her LSAT?

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a difficult and intense exam that students spend months preparing for. In the film, Elle scored a 179 on her LSAT. That is one point away from a perfect score of 180. This means she scored in the 90th overall percentile.

Is 170 LSAT enough for Harvard?

A score of over 175 or better almost guarantees acceptance at some of the most elite universities: Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and with an outstanding GPA, even Yale. While stellar, achieving a 173 cannot guarantee acceptance at the country's most elite universities.

What is a bad LSAT score?

An LSAT score below 160 is not competitive for admission to the top law schools, and it's not competitive for scholarships to law schools with decent employment prospects.”

Is LSAT getting harder?

An LSAT without logic games may seem easier, but the overall difficulty of the infamously tricky test is unlikely to change. However, the content change likely affects law school applicants in other ways.

Does taking the LSAT 3 times look bad?

There is a lot more risk involved in taking the LSAT a third time as you don't have another chance to take it after that and many schools will look on a third LSAT score unfavorably if it's not a significant improvement over your previous two scores.

Is LSAT harder than law school?

Way tougher. While the LSAT tests certain skills, law school exams make you apply those skills (reading comprehension, reasoning, etc) to a ton of new knowledge. This means you have to maintain those skills, while studying several hours a day to learn all the necessary information.

Can I get into Harvard law with a 165 LSAT?

LSAT and GRE Scores

Your odds of getting into any of the T14 Law Schools, Harvard included, will be much higher if you score over 170 (out of 180) on the LSATs. Harvard's median LSAT score of entering students is 174, with the lower 25th percentile being 170 and upper 75th percentile being 176.

What if I have a low GPA but high LSAT score?

A strong LSAT score can compensate for a low GPA, so it is well worth the investment of time and effort it takes to do well. Many competitive law schools screen applicants using a weighted index of their grades and LSAT scores, so extra points on the LSAT may effectively boost your GPA.

Who got a perfect LSAT score?

Matt Shinners is an LSAT Instructor and Head of LSAT Academics for Manhattan Prep. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Matt owns a perfect 180 LSAT score and has made a career combining his passion for teaching with knowledge of the test to help students achieve their goals.