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Accommodated Testing

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
Accommodations may be available to individuals with documented disabilities who are registered to take the LSAT. Please be aware that submission of the Accommodations Request Packet does not guarantee testing accommodations. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the documentation submitted.

To request accommodations for the LSAT:

1. Obtain an Accommodations Request Packet by printing out the appropriate forms listed on the right.

   These are forms that you and your evaluator must complete; a description of the type of documentation you must provide to support your request for accommodations; and detailed instructions for completing the forms.

   The test is available in regular print; large, 18-point-type print; and in braille. A nonscannable answer sheet is also available. Depending on the nature of your condition, other accommodations may include, but are not limited to, the use of a reader, an amanuensis, a wheelchair-accessible test center, additional rest time between sections, or additional testing time. Requests for these or other arrangements, or the use of special aids, should be included when you submit your registration materials.

2. It is important that you review the entire Accommodations Request Packet for detailed information on accommodated testing policies, procedures, and deadlines. Be certain to check this website often for updates.
3. You must register for the LSAT before submitting all the required forms to LSAC Accommodated Testing. It is your responsibility to obtain and submit all required documentation by the receipt deadlines listed in the general information page in the Accommodations Request Packet. You may fill out the form online or by hand, but each form must be printed and signed before it is mailed, faxed, or scanned to LSAC.

Candidates may register for the LSAT online, by phone, or by submitting a paper registration form which can be obtained by calling 215.968.1001.

NOTE: Your request for accommodations will not be processed before you are registered to take the test.

LSAC encourages candidates who request accommodations to register and submit all required documentation well in advance of the registration deadlines. Barring unforeseen circumstances, LSAC will respond to your request for accommodations within 14 working days of its receipt. However, depending on the nature of your request and the documentation submitted, the entire process may take substantially longer. Therefore, if a request is received within two weeks of the deadline, you may not have the opportunity to supplement your file if, after review of your request, we determine that additional information is needed to make a decision. Additionally, you may not be able to request reconsideration of our decision. You are advised to submit your request for accommodations well in advance of the registration deadline so that you can receive timely notification of our decision. This will facilitate your planning and preparation for the test.

If your request for accommodations is granted, LSAC will make arrangements with the test center and send both you and the test center supervisor confirmation of the accommodations granted. Since some test centers may be unable to provide certain types of accommodations, LSAC strongly recommends that you register early to allow sufficient time for alternate arrangements, if necessary. LSAC cannot guarantee that you will test at the center for which you hold an admission ticket. Additionally, your test may be scheduled for an alternative later date.

You must also notify Accommodated Testing if you change your test center location. Notification must be received in writing by the appropriate receipt deadline.

If your request for accommodations is denied or incomplete, you will remain registered as a standard test taker.

How to Reach Accommodated Testing

• E-MAIL accom@LSAC.org
• PHONE 215.968.1001
• FAX 215.504.1420

US mail address:

LSAC Accommodated Testing
Box 8512
Newtown, PA 18940-8512
USA

Courier address:

LSAC Accommodated Testing
662 Penn Street
Newtown, PA 18940-0995
USA

Candidates who seek additional test time on scored sections of the test should pay particular attention to the following:

• If you receive additional test time as an accommodation for your condition, LSAC will send a statement with your Credential Assembly Service (CAS) or LSAT Law School Reports advising that your score(s) should be interpreted with great sensitivity and flexibility.
• Scores earned with additional test time are reported individually and will not be averaged with standard-time scores or other nonstandard-time scores.
• Percentile ranks of nonstandard-time scores are not available and will not be reported.
• All information related to your request for accommodations will remain confidential unless you authorize its release. If you want this information to be sent with your law school reports, you must complete and submit the Authorization to Release Information Form (page 4 of the Candidate Form ) included in the Accommodations Request Packet.

Test takers who receive accommodations are subject to the same policies as all other test takers.

If you wish to take the LSAT again or transfer your registration to another date, you must submit another written request for accommodations by the deadline associated with your registration for an administration of the LSAT. All documentation submitted must meet LSAC’s current criteria and reflect the current impact of your condition. If you need additional or different accommodations, you must complete all the required forms.

LSAC reserves the right to make final judgment regarding testing accommodations.