LSAT Syllabus 2026

The LSAT (LSAC) is the admission test for law schools in the US and Canada. It measures reading and reasoning through Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections plus an unscored writing sample, and is scored on the 120–180 scale.

Practise the full syllabus — free LSAT mock →

LSAT exam pattern

SectionQuestionsDuration
Logical Reasoning 1 (25 Q)2535 min
Reading Comprehension (27 Q)2735 min
Logical Reasoning 2 (25 Q)2535 min
Total77105 min

Marking: 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking. Scale: 120–180.

LSAT syllabus — topic-wise

Logical Reasoning

Reading Comprehension

LSAT Writing

How to cover the LSAT syllabus

The LSAT, from LSAC, is a law-school admissions test for JD programmes in the US, Canada and beyond. Since August 2024 the Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) section has been removed: the scored portion is now two Logical Reasoning sections and one Reading Comprehension section, plus one unscored variable section (35 minutes each), with a separate unscored Argumentative Writing sample. Scores are on the 120–180 scale and reportable for the current year plus the prior five.

✅ Preparation tips

  • Focus on Logical Reasoning — now two scored sections.
  • Build dense-passage reading speed and accuracy.
  • Complete the separate Argumentative Writing sample.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Studying Logic Games — that section was removed in 2024.
  • Skipping the writing sample, which is required for a released score.

Frequently asked questions

What is the LSAT syllabus?

The LSAT syllabus covers Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, LSAT Writing. The LSAT (LSAC) is the admission test for law schools in the US and Canada. It measures reading and reasoning through Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections plus an unscored writing sample, and is scored on the 120–180 scale.

What is the LSAT exam pattern?

Law School Admission Test has 77 questions across 3 sections in 105 minutes with no negative marking.

How many sections are there in LSAT?

LSAT is organised into 3 sections: Logical Reasoning 1 (25 Q), Reading Comprehension (27 Q), Logical Reasoning 2 (25 Q).

Where can I practise the full LSAT syllabus for free?

Wrexa Edge offers 10 free full-length LSAT mock tests that cover the entire syllabus in the real exam interface, with instant scoring and topic-wise analysis.

Start a free LSAT mock test →