How is the LSAT scored?

The LSAT is scored 120–180. Raw scores (number correct out of roughly 100 questions) are converted via equating to the scaled score. There is no penalty for wrong answers — answer every question.

What is a good LSAT score?

The national mean is approximately 152 (50th percentile). T14 law school medians range from 170–174. For T50 schools, aim for 163+. For state law schools, 155–160 is typically competitive.

How many times can I take the LSAT?

LSAC allows 3 attempts per testing year, 5 in 5 consecutive years, and 7 lifetime. Multiple attempts are common — law schools generally see all scores but many schools superscore or focus on the highest.

Is the LSAT or GPA more important?

Both matter equally at most schools. The LSAT is standardized and comparable across applicants, so a high LSAT can compensate for a lower GPA. T14 schools use LSAT heavily for scholarship awards.

LSAT Score Calculator

Calculate your LSAT score (120–180) from section raw scores. See your percentile rank, law school tier benchmarks, and GPA+LSAT admission profile.

Logical Reasoning Correct (0–51) ?

Reading Comprehension Correct (0–27)

Logic Games Correct (0–23) ?

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How to Use This Calculator

Enter correct answers for each section: Logical Reasoning (0–51), Reading Comprehension (0–27), Logic Games (0–23).
View scaled score (120–180), percentile, and law school tier.
Use the GPA + LSAT Profile tab for combined admission context.

Formula

Scaled Score ≈ 120 + (Total Correct / 101) × 60
Range: 120–180. Official scores use LSAC equating tables per test form.

Example

LR 40 + RC 21 + LG 18 = 79/101 correct → ~167, approximately 92nd percentile (T50 competitive).

Frequently Asked Questions

The LSAT is scored 120–180. Raw scores (number correct out of roughly 100 questions) are converted via equating to the scaled score. There is no penalty for wrong answers — answer every question.
The national mean is approximately 152 (50th percentile). T14 law school medians range from 170–174. For T50 schools, aim for 163+. For state law schools, 155–160 is typically competitive.
LSAC allows 3 attempts per testing year, 5 in 5 consecutive years, and 7 lifetime. Multiple attempts are common — law schools generally see all scores but many schools superscore or focus on the highest.
Both matter equally at most schools. The LSAT is standardized and comparable across applicants, so a high LSAT can compensate for a lower GPA. T14 schools use LSAT heavily for scholarship awards.

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Sources & References (5) ▾

LSAC — Understanding Your LSAT Score — LSAC
AccessLex — Law School Enrollment Data — AccessLex
ABA — 509 Disclosures (Law School Data) — ABA
US News — Best Law Schools Rankings — US News
Princeton Review — Best Law Schools Guide — Princeton Review