LSAT TEST CENTER RULES –
LSAC takes their standardized testing environment very seriously. So, they have strict rules and they are enforced! Misconduct notices are issued and the testing administrators report violations of their procedure to LSAC. Then, the LSAC Test Administration Group sends the LSAT taker a “Irregularity Report” saying that the tester violated testing regulations.
Depending on the severity of the misconduct, scores can be canceled or delayed until the matter is resolved. Here is an example of one violation: “during the collection of the test booklets the test taker took out a water/juice bottle and drank from it.” This particular incident was happily resolved, but who needs that stress and anxiety — So, know the rules! Disclaimer, rules do change regularly, so review the LSAC publications for the most current changes.
What you must bring to the LSAT test center:
- Admission Ticket –
You must take this ticket with you to the test center. So, know where you need to go (If you have time, take the drive early this week and assure there are no roads closed or other construction delays. At least, you should check out the institutions website for directions to the testing center and parking information. You must be ON TIME!) There could be changes to the testing location information. Print out the ticket the night before the test to make sure that nothing has changed. - Identification –
Government Issued (but not a government employee id). LSAC says:
The ID, “MUST contain a recent and recognizable photo, your first and last name, and your date of birth.” Some common, acceptable forms of ID: Passport Book, Passport Card, Driver’s License, State or Province-issued ID, US military ID, Green Card, Canadian Permanent Resident Card. (NOT acceptable: social security card, birth certificate, credit card…even if it has a photo, or any ID that is more than 90 days expired. No photocopies.) - Pencils –
Three or four sharpened pencils with good erasers (HB or #2)
No mechanical pencils, no ink pens.
If you desire, you are allowed a highlighter for underlining passages in the test book.
Items Allowed in the Test Room
(LSAC took some pointers from TSA. You will need a clear plastic Ziplock bag, max. size–1 gallon)
This bag must be stored under your chair and may be accessed only during break. Everything needs to fit in the bag, and the bag must be sealed.
- ID
- wallet
- wallet
- keys
- analog wristwatch (see LSAT Watch – Timers)
- medical or hygiene products
- #2 or HB wooden pencils
- highlighter
- erasers (no erasers with sleeves..?..)
- pencil sharpener
- tissues
- beverage in plastic container or juice box (20 oz./591 ml max size) No aluminum cans
- snack for break
All items must fit into the sealed bag.
Items Allowed on the Desktop
- Tissues — for all the tears test takers shed?
- ID
- pencils
- erasers
- pencil sharpener
- highlighter
- wristwatch
- No electronic devices are permitted.
No timers are permitted… only analog wristwatches. (see LSAT Watch – Timers)
Items Prohibited at the Test Center
Don’t bring anything more than what LSAC has already said you can bring – “No digital watches, alarm watches, beeping watches, calculator watches, cell phones, pay phones (??) beepers, pagers, cameras, recorders, earplugs… ”
LSAC states that anyone discovered in possession or using any electronic device will be dismissed from the test and their score cancelled. This includes during break time.
No hats or hoods of any kind unless they are religious apparel — so leave your cowboy hat or baseball cap home…unless for some reason you were able to get pre-approval from LSAC.
Some things are just too obvious, but LSAC lists it so I will say, “Don’t pack heat — You may not bring your handgun to the testing center.” Oh, I bet you are just itching to test the limits of your 2nd Amendment rights.
LSAC Test Day Rules
Under NO circumstances will you be admitted if you are late.
Use the restroom BEFORE you check in. You won’t be allowed to leave until after the start of Section 1.
Unless you have received approval from LSAC for special LSAT Accommodations, you may only access your food and/or drink during breaks. (Ex. of special accommodations: diabetes, medication induced thirst, etc. See LSAT Accommodations)
If you are prone to excessive sighs or mutters of disbelief, practice keeping them to yourself. LSAC says:
“Disruptive behavior in any form will not be tolerated. The test supervisor has sole discretion in determining what constitutes disruptive behavior. The test supervisor is authorized to dismiss from the test center any test taker who creates a disturbance.”
From time to time, LSAC will update their rules and regulations.
Read and understand LSACs rules at: https://www.lsac.org/jd/LSAT/day-of-test.asp#admission
(If you need more information about acquiring special LSAT Accommodations, please see this blog’s tags – LSAT Accommodations)
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