LSAT Information

The Law School Admission Test (or LSAT for short), is perhaps the most feared standardized test of them all. The LSAT tests specofoc aptitudes which are necessary in the practice and study of law. If you thought that taking the SAT was a nerve-racking experience...you have yet to see the LSAT.

Do not be discouraged! Just like the SAT, there are seveeral ways to conquer "the beast."

Below you will find the following:

General information about the LSAT, including test dates, and methods of registration.
Iona College LSAT "Word of the Week."
Professional Test Prep Services.
Links to Law Schools across the nation.

We hope that you find this information helpful in your pursuit of law school admission.

*Law School Admission Test and LSAT are registered trademarks of Law School Admission Council, Inc., which is not affiliated with this site.

General Information

Registration

By Phone:
(215) 968-1001

By E-Mail:
www.lsac.org

By Mail:
Law Service
Box 2000
661 Penn St.
Newtown, PA 18940-0998

Registration Tips

-Register early!
-Select test sites for convenience and types of seating. Chairs and tables are better than desk-chairs.
-Cost: $84 to take LSAT and receive one free score report, $8 for each additional score report.
-Cost of Late Registration: $135 (an additional $51).
-Fee Waivers: Apply through the law schools, not LSDAS. Once a school has approved a fee waiver, you mail notification to law services in lieu of payment.
-Phone registration (using credit card payment) is only available during the late registration period.
-Walk-in (day-of-test) registration is not permitted.

Test Dates

1998

June 15
Sept. 26
Dec. 5

1999

Feb. 6

This information was obtained through the web site of the Law School Admission Council and was accurate as of its posting on this web page. We will try to keep this page as up-to-date as possible. Please be sure to check with the LSAC for any possible changes.

Word of the Week

Increase your LSAT lexicon!

This Week's Word is:

MODICUM (MAHD uh kuhm) or (MOHD uh kuhm)
n.: a small amount
Example: "His abstemious diet consisted of a cup of green tea, a modicum of toast, and a fifth of whiskey."

Missed a word or do you just want to look up what words we've featured in the past? Click here: Word Archives

Test Preparation Services

Please be advised that niether Iona College, nor the Iona College Pre-Law Association, endorses any of the professional services listed below. They are placed below in order to provide a complete listing of all available services for LSAT prep. It is up to the individual student to chose which is best suited for them.

Power Score

The Personal LSAT Tutorial

Prep Doctor.com

Click here for Law School links

The Legal Site's School Stuff
Wealth of links categorized for easy use. Some categories include pre-law, law schools and the bar exam. There are even some links to study aides for exams provided by fellow students, schools, and professional agencies.

Pre-Law.com
Professional service whose primary job is to prepare students for admission to law school. Works on a subscription basis.

Law School.comGreat resource for those interested in attending law school. This site provides all the information you need including rankings, LSAT information, and current news.

Law School Admission Council>This is the company that produces the LSAT.


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