LSAT Score Calculator
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What Does Your LSAT Score Mean?
Each score band represents a different tier of law school competitiveness. Here’s how to read your result.
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LSAT Score by Law School Tier
Approximate median LSAT scores by tier. Use these as targets — your GPA, essays, and letters of recommendation also matter.
| Tier | Competitive Range | Example Schools | Approx. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | 172–180 | Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Chicago, NYU | 173–175 |
| T14 | 166–173 | Penn, Michigan, Duke, Virginia, Northwestern, Cornell, Georgetown, UT Austin | 166–171 |
| T25 | 161–167 | UCLA, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, USC Gould, Emory, BU | 163–167 |
| T50 | 154–162 | George Washington, Fordham, Arizona State, Ohio State, Temple | 156–162 |
| Regional | 145–155 | Loyola Chicago, Denver, Howard, UCONN, Vermont | 148–156 |
Medians approximate based on ABA 509 disclosures. Ranges represent the 25th–75th percentile at each tier.
Which Law Schools Accept Your Score?
Browse full lists of law schools by minimum LSAT score.
The LSAT Changed in August 2024
LSAC removed the Logic Games section. If you’re using older practice tests, here’s what you need to know.
What Changed in the 2024 LSAT Format
Starting with the August 2024 LSAT, the Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) section was permanently removed. The current exam has two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section.
The total scored questions changed from ~101 to ~73. The 120–180 scoring scale remains the same.
Older PrepTests (PT 80 and earlier) include Logic Games. Use our calculator with the scaled score output — the 120–180 scale is consistent across all formats.
Logical Reasoning ×2
Reading Comprehension ×1
Logic Games — Removed
LSAT Writing (Unscored)
How to Use the LSAT Score Calculator
Enter Your LSAT Score
Type or drag your LSAT scaled score (120–180). Works for both official scores and practice test results.
Get Your LSAT Percentile
Instantly see your percentile based on official LSAC data, plus a tier label and visual gauge.
See Which Law Schools You Can Get Into
Get school-tier recommendations and honest guidance on whether to apply now or consider a retake.
What To Do With Your Score
Whether you’re applying now or planning a retake, here’s where to go next.
LSAT Score FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about LSAT scoring.
A score of 160 or above places you in roughly the top 20% of all test-takers and is generally considered strong. A score of 165+ (top 7%) is excellent, and 170+ (top 3%) is exceptional and competitive at every T14 school.
A 160 LSAT score corresponds to approximately the 80th percentile — you scored higher than about 80% of all test-takers.
Most T14 schools have median LSAT scores between 163 and 175. Yale, Harvard, and Stanford have medians around 173–175, while Cornell and Georgetown have medians around 166–168.
You can take the LSAT up to 3 times in a single testing year, 5 times in a 5-year period, and 7 times total over your lifetime.
Yes. Starting August 2024, LSAC removed the Logic Games section. The current LSAT has two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section — approximately 73 scored questions. The 120–180 scale is unchanged.
If your score is below the 25th percentile of your target schools, a retake is worth considering. Average improvement on a retake is 2–4 points, but structured prep over 3–6 months can yield 8–12 point improvements.
No score guarantees admission. A 180 makes you competitive everywhere, including Yale and Stanford, but schools also weigh GPA, letters, and personal statements. A weak application can still be denied even with a perfect score.
LSAC counts your raw score (questions answered correctly) and converts it to the 120–180 scaled score using a conversion table that adjusts slightly for each test’s difficulty. See our raw-to-scaled conversion guide for the full breakdown.
Yes. Score your official practice tests (PrepTests) using the same raw-to-scaled conversion LSAC uses on test day. Try our LSAT score predictor or diagnostic score calculator to forecast your range.
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