LSAT Score Calculator 2026

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 to 180. Your raw score (total correct answers) is converted to a scaled score through an equating process. Since August 2024, the LSAT consists of three scored sections: Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and an additional LR or RC section, totaling approximately 76 scored questions.

Use the slider below to enter the number of correct answers. Your estimated scaled score, percentile rank, and score band will update automatically. There is no penalty for wrong answers on the LSAT.

161

Scaled Score

158–164 band

82.8%

Percentile Rank

Competitive

Score band of ±3 reflects the typical margin LSAC reports. Your actual score may fall anywhere within this range.

Total Scored Questions76 is standard; practice tests may vary

Questions Correct72% correct

/76

No penalty for wrong answers. The LSAT does not deduct points for incorrect responses — only correct answers count. Always answer every question, even if guessing.

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Raw to Scaled Score Curve

The chart below shows how raw scores convert to scaled scores (120–180). The curve is steeper at the extremes, meaning each additional correct answer has more impact at the top and bottom of the scale.

Curves vary by test form. The exact raw-to-scaled conversion changes with each LSAT administration. The curve shown is a representative average — your actual conversion may differ by 1–2 scaled points.

Percentile Distribution

This chart shows the percentile rank for each scaled score. The steep middle section means that small score differences near the median (150–151) correspond to large percentile swings, while differences at the extremes are smaller.

How Is The LSAT Structured?

The current digital LSAT format (effective August 2024) includes three scored sections plus one unscored experimental section.

Section	Questions	Time	Scored?
Logical Reasoning	24–26	35 min	Yes
Reading Comprehension	26–28	35 min	Yes
LR or RC (varies)	24–28	35 min	Yes
Experimental (unscored)	~25	35 min	No
Total Scored	73–76	105 min

Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) was removed in August 2024 following a legal settlement. The LSAT now tests only Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension skills.

How LSAT Scoring Works

From raw answers to your final 120–180 score:

Step 1 — Raw Score: Each correct answer adds 1 point to your raw score. There is no penalty for wrong answers. Unanswered questions earn zero points. The experimental section does not count.
Step 2 — Equating: LSAC converts your raw score to a scaled score (120–180) using a statistical equating process. This adjusts for minor difficulty differences between test forms so that a 160 always means the same level of ability.
Step 3 — Score Band: LSAC reports a score band of approximately ±3 points around your scaled score to reflect measurement precision. A score of 160 means your "true score" likely falls between 157 and 163.

Key insight: The LSAT is not adaptive — every test-taker on a given test date receives the same questions. Unlike the GRE, the test does not adjust difficulty based on your answers. This makes raw score directly proportional to performance.

What Is A Good LSAT Score?

Score benchmarks and what they mean for law school admissions:

Tier	Score	Percentile	Law School Target
Average	150–151	~44–48th	Meets minimum requirements for many ABA-accredited schools. May qualify for regional programs with a strong GPA.
Above Average	155–159	~63–77th	Competitive for many T50–T100 schools. Good scholarship potential at regional schools.
Competitive	160–165	~80–92nd	Strong candidate for T25–T50 schools. Significant scholarship potential at most programs.
Highly Competitive	166–170	~93–97th	Competitive for T14 schools. Combined with a strong GPA (3.7+), opens doors to the most selective programs.
Exceptional	171+	~97th+	At or above the median for Yale, Harvard, Stanford. Maximizes scholarship opportunities everywhere.

LSAT Scores for Top 25 Law Schools

Median LSAT scores and 25th–75th percentile ranges for top-ranked law schools. Use your estimated score to see where you stand.

#	Law School	25th	Median	75th	Your Score
1	Yale Law School	172	175	177	-14
2	Stanford Law School	171	174	176	-13
3	Harvard Law School	172	174	176	-13
4	Columbia Law School	172	174	176	-13
5	University of Chicago Law School	170	174	176	-13
6	NYU School of Law	171	174	176	-13
7	University of Pennsylvania (Carey)	170	173	175	-12
8	University of Virginia School of Law	168	172	174	-11
9	Duke Law School	168	172	174	-11
10	Northwestern (Pritzker)	168	172	174	-11
11	University of Michigan Law School	168	171	174	-10
12	Cornell Law School	168	172	174	-11
13	UC Berkeley School of Law	167	171	173	-10
14	Georgetown Law	166	170	173	-9
15	UCLA School of Law	166	170	172	-9
16	UT Austin School of Law	165	169	172	-8
17	Vanderbilt Law School	165	169	172	-8
18	Washington University (St. Louis)	165	170	173	-9
19	USC (Gould)	164	168	171	-7
20	Emory Law School	163	167	170	-6
21	Boston University School of Law	163	167	170	-6
22	University of Minnesota Law School	161	166	169	-5
23	George Washington University Law	162	166	169	-5
24	Notre Dame Law School	163	167	170	-6
25	University of Florida (Levin)	161	165	168	-4

Data based on ABA 509 disclosures. The "Your Score" column shows the difference between your estimated scaled score and each school's median.

Full Raw-to-Scaled Conversion Table

Complete conversion table for 76 scored questions. Scores shown are estimates based on representative LSAT scoring curves.

Raw	Scaled	Percentile
0	120	0%
1	120	0%
2	120	0%
3	120	0%
4	120	0%
5	120	0%
6	120	0%
7	120	0%
8	120	0%
9	120	0%
10	120	0%
11	120	0%
12	120	0%
13	120	0%
14	121	0.1%
15	123	0.3%
16	125	0.7%
17	127	0.9%
18	129	1.6%
19	131	2.3%
20	132	2.7%
21	133	3.3%
22	134	4.1%
23	135	5.2%
24	136	5.9%
25	137	7%
26	138	8.5%
27	139	10.4%
28	140	12.6%
29	141	14.7%
30	142	17.1%
31	143	20%
32	144	22.9%
33	145	26.1%
34	145	26.1%
35	146	30.2%
36	147	33.7%
37	148	37%
38	149	40.5%

Raw	Scaled	Percentile
39	150	44.3%
40	150	44.3%
41	151	48.2%
42	152	52.1%
43	153	55.6%
44	153	55.6%
45	154	59.3%
46	155	63.4%
47	155	63.4%
48	156	66.5%
49	157	70.1%
50	157	70.1%
51	158	73.7%
52	159	77.3%
53	159	77.3%
54	160	80.4%
55	161	82.8%
56	162	85.2%
57	162	85.2%
58	163	87.4%
59	164	89.6%
60	164	89.6%
61	165	91.5%
62	166	93%
63	167	94.2%
64	168	95.5%
65	169	96.4%
66	170	97.4%
67	171	97.8%
68	172	98.3%
69	173	98.8%
70	174	99.1%
71	175	99.4%
72	176	99.5%
73	177	99.7%
74	179	99.9%
75	180	99.9%
76	180	99.9%

Test Strategy & Tips

Key strategies to maximize your LSAT score:

Guess on Every Question: There is no penalty for wrong answers. Never leave a question blank — even a random guess has a 20% chance of being correct on a 5-choice question.
Prioritize Accuracy Over Speed: Unlike the SAT, the LSAT rewards careful analysis. It's better to answer fewer questions correctly than to rush and make careless mistakes.
The Experimental Section is Hidden: You won't know which section is unscored, so treat every section as if it counts. Don't try to guess which one is experimental.
Focus on Logical Reasoning: LR questions make up approximately two-thirds of the scored content. Improving LR accuracy yields the highest score gains.
Take Timed Practice Tests: The LSAT is a stamina test as much as a knowledge test. Practice under timed, test-like conditions to build endurance and pacing skills.

Score improvement tip: The biggest gains typically come from mastering question types you consistently get wrong. After each practice test, review every missed question and categorize it by type — this tells you exactly where to focus your study time.

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