LSAT TEST CENTER RULES –
There are very strict and highly enforced rules for the LSAT. LSAC will issue misconduct notices and their testing administrators report violations of their procedure. 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.” So, know the rules! Disclaimer, rules do change regularly, so review the LSAC publications for the most current changes.
MUST Haves for the LSAT:
- Admission Ticket –
You must have this ticket with you to be admitted to the test.
Sometimes a testing location can change. Print out the ticket the night before the test to make sure that nothing has changed. - Identification –
This should be a government issued ID (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 Testing Room:
(Put your items into a clear plastic Ziploc 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
- 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
Items Allowed on the Desktop:
- Tissues
- 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:
Simple—Do not bring anything more than what LSAC has told you that you are allowed to bring and know what items are prohibited:
- “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
- And last…?-“No guns.”
LSAC Test Day Rules & Tips
Under NO circumstances will you be admitted into LSAT Testing room if you are late.
Do Ahead Tip: Drive to the test center 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!
Tip: Use the restroom BEFORE you check in.
You won’t be allowed to leave until after the start of Section 1.
No eating or drinking during test taking. Your food/drink can only be accessed during breaks. (Unless you received approval from LSAC for special LSAT Accommodations —Examples would be for: diabetes, medication induced thirst, etc. See LSAT Accommodations)
If you are prone to excessive groans, 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)
