LSAT study schedule: a plan built from the current LSAT format
Updated November 2026
An LSAT study schedule should follow the test as LSAC gives it now. Since August 2024 the LSAT has two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one scored Reading Comprehension section and one unscored section, each 35 minutes, with no logic games. Scores run from 120 to 180, every question counts the same, and wrong answers cost nothing extra.
LSAC says 50 scored questions are Logical Reasoning and 27 are Reading Comprehension, so the builder below gives Logical Reasoning about 65% of your topic days and Reading Comprehension about 35%, alternating them through each week.
You also have to complete LSAT Argumentative Writing, a required 50-minute essay taken online, which fits in the review weeks at the end. LSAC says it often suggests about three months as a baseline, but the builder works from whatever date you pick. If you're testing in August 2027 or later, the section layout changes, though the scored question counts stay the same.
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LSAT format at a glance
| Format | Four 35-minute multiple-choice sections: 2 Logical Reasoning (scored), 1 Reading Comprehension (scored), 1 unscored section of either type | LSAC FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Scored questions | 50 Logical Reasoning + 27 Reading Comprehension, all weighted equally | LSAC |
| Time | About 3 hours, with a 10-minute break between sections 2 and 3 | LSAC FAQ |
| Score | 120 to 180; no deduction for wrong answers | LSAC scoring |
| Argumentative Writing | Required, unscored, online: 15 minutes prewriting + 35 minutes writing; opens 8 days before the multiple-choice test | LSAC |
| Fee | $253 for the August 2026 to June 2027 testing year, Argumentative Writing included | LSAC fees |
| From August 2027 | Reading Comprehension first (52 min), then two Logical Reasoning sections (45 min each); unscored questions are mixed into all three. Scored counts stay 27 and 50. | LSAC |
Checked against the official sources on October 31, 2026.
What the LSAT covers, by official weight
- Logical Reasoning: about 65% (50 of 77 scored questions). LSAC's average is about 84 seconds a question.
- Reading Comprehension: about 35% (27 of 77 scored questions). LSAC's average is about 78 seconds a question.
Weights are our arithmetic on LSAC's published counts: 50 of 77 scored questions are Logical Reasoning (about 65%) and 27 are Reading Comprehension (about 35%). The unscored section can be either type.
How the builder splits your time
- It counts your study days between today and the day before the exam, using the days a week you chose.
- It keeps the last quarter of those days (at least one week) for mixed practice questions and reviewing what you missed.
- It splits the rest across the two section types, alternating them day by day in proportion to the official weights above, using LSAC's count of scored questions per section type (50 Logical Reasoning, 27 Reading Comprehension), since every question is weighted the same.
- This is our rule of thumb, not advice from LSAC. Move days toward your weak areas once your practice scores show them.
Protect each block from your own browser
A schedule only works if the hours happen. Focus AI is a Chrome extension built for that: when a block starts, type its task (the "Copy focus task" button gives you the line, like "LSAT: Logical Reasoning drills, timed") and it blocks pages that don't serve that task. LawHub practice tests and your prep course stay open; feeds, Shorts and game sites don't. Ending a block early means typing a sentence, not clicking a button.
First 3 sessions free, then $9.99 a month or $49 a year. The schedule builder above is free either way.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I study for the LSAT?
LSAC doesn't set a fixed timeline. It says it often recommends about three months as a baseline and that your workload matters more than the calendar. This builder uses your actual date and hours instead.
How much of the LSAT is Logical Reasoning?
About 65% of the scored questions: 50 of 77, according to LSAC. Reading Comprehension is the other 27. Every question counts the same toward your 120–180 score.
Are logic games still on the LSAT?
No. Since the August 2024 test, the LSAT has two scored Logical Reasoning sections and one scored Reading Comprehension section, with no Analytical Reasoning (logic games) section.
Is the LSAT changing again in 2027?
Yes. From August 2027, LSAC will mix the unscored questions into the three scored sections (Reading Comprehension first, then two Logical Reasoning sections) instead of a separate unscored section. The number of scored questions and the 120–180 scale stay the same.
Do I have to take LSAT Argumentative Writing?
Yes. It's a required, unscored 50-minute essay taken online, available from 8 days before your multiple-choice test. LSAC won't release your score until it has an approved writing sample on file.
Sources
- LSAC, Frequently asked questions about the LSAT (checked October 31, 2026)
- LSAC, The LSAT will look a little different starting August 2027 (checked October 31, 2026)
- LSAC, LSAT scoring (checked October 31, 2026)
- LSAC, LSAT Argumentative Writing (checked October 31, 2026)
- LSAC, LSAT and CAS fees (checked October 31, 2026)
- LSAC, LSAT prep (checked October 31, 2026)
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