How important is the LSAT scores?
The two main criteria used in law school admission are the LSAT and the GPA, so the LSAT is very important. The ABA/LSAC Official Guide to Law Schools (in the Law School section of the Career Center’s Resource Room and on LSAC.org) lists the 25%, mean, and 75% LSAT scores for all ABA approved schools. When is the LSAT offered? The LSAT is given four times a year: early June, September/October, December and February. Many schools will not accept a test date after December. Ideally, you want to take the LSAT in June or September/October the year before you begin law school. How do I register for the LSAT? The Law School Admission Council is encouraging everyone to register on-line at LSAC.org. Be sure to register early for the test, especially the October test, since exam locations fill up. The test is offered at UCSC all dates but the June test date. What are the fees? The LSAT fee is $132. Please note, most law schools also require you to register for the Law School Data Assembly (LSDA
