LSAT Score Calculator
Enter your LSAT scaled score to instantly see your percentile rank and how you compare against the score targets for T3, T14, top 25, and top 50 law schools.
LSAT score
Enter your LSAT score (120–180) to see your percentile rank and law school benchmarks.
Scores are released approximately 3–5 weeks after your test date at lsac.org.
How the LSAT Is Scored
Unlike most standardised tests, the LSAT produces a single scaled score from 120 to 180. There are no section scores reported separately.
Raw Score
Count the number of questions you answered correctly. No points are deducted for wrong answers — every unanswered question is a missed opportunity.
Equating
LSAC converts your raw score to a scaled score using equating — a statistical process that adjusts for slight difficulty differences between test versions.
Scaled Score
Your final score falls between 120 and 180. LSAC also calculates a percentile rank showing what percentage of test-takers you outscored over a 3-year period.
LSAT Score Ranges — What They Mean
How your LSAT score maps to law school competitiveness.
LSAT Percentile Chart (2024 LSAC Norms)
Percentile ranks show the percentage of test-takers you outscored. Based on LSAC's 3-year rolling norms (2021–2024).
| LSAT Score | Percentile | Score Range | Law School Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 99.9th | Top 0.1% | T3 (Yale, Harvard, Stanford) |
| 175 | 99.6th | Top 0.4% | T3 (Yale, Harvard, Stanford) |
| 174 | 99.3th | Top 0.7% | T3 (Yale, Harvard, Stanford) |
| 173 | 99th | Top 1.0% | T14 |
| 172 | 98.7th | Top 1.3% | T14 |
| 170 | 97.4th | Top 2.6% | T14 |
| 168 | 95.6th | Top 4.4% | Top 25 |
| 166 | 93th | Top 7.0% | Top 25 |
| 165 | 91.4th | Top 8.6% | Top 25 |
| 163 | 87.5th | Top 12.5% | Top 50 |
| 160 | 80.4th | Top 19.6% | Top 50 |
| 158 | 74.8th | Top 25.2% | Top 100 |
| 155 | 65.4th | Top 34.6% | Top 100 |
| 153 | 58.5th | Top 41.5% | ABA-accredited |
| 151 | 51.4th | Top 48.6% | ABA-accredited |
| 150 | 47.9th | Top 52.1% | ABA-accredited |
| 148 | 41th | Top 59.0% | ABA-accredited |
| 145 | 31.3th | Top 68.7% | ABA-accredited |
| 143 | 25.6th | Top 74.4% | Limited options |
| 140 | 18.1th | Top 81.9% | Limited options |
| 135 | 9.1th | Top 90.9% | Limited options |
| 130 | 3.9th | Top 96.1% | Limited options |
| 125 | 1.3th | Top 98.7% | Limited options |
| 120 | 0.1th | Top 99.9% | Limited options |
Median LSAT Scores at Top Law Schools
Median LSAT scores of enrolled students (2023–2024 entering class). Half of enrolled students scored at or above this number.
Medians from publicly reported ABA 509 disclosure data. Actual ranges extend 10–15 points below and above the median.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about LSAT scores, percentiles, and law school admissions.
What is the LSAT score range?
The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 to 180. A score of 120 is the lowest possible score and places a test-taker at approximately the 0th percentile. A score of 180 is a perfect score and represents the 99.9th percentile. The national average is approximately 151, which corresponds to roughly the 50th percentile.
What LSAT score do I need for law school?
The score you need depends heavily on which schools you are targeting. For the T3 (Yale, Harvard, Stanford), aim for 174 or higher. For the T14 (top 14 law schools including Columbia, Chicago, NYU, and Penn), a 170 or above is competitive. For the top 50, a 160–165 is solid. Most ABA-accredited schools accept applicants with scores as low as 145, though options become limited below 150.
What percentile is a 170 on the LSAT?
A 170 on the LSAT places you at the 97.4th percentile — meaning you scored higher than approximately 97% of all test-takers. A 170 is generally considered the threshold for serious T14 competitiveness, though the top 3 schools (Yale, Harvard, Stanford) look for 174 or above.
What percentile is a 160 on the LSAT?
A 160 on the LSAT places you at the 80.4th percentile. This is a strong score that makes you competitive at many top 50 law schools. Combined with a strong GPA (3.5+), a 160 opens doors to a wide range of solid programs across the country.
Can I retake the LSAT?
Yes — LSAC allows test-takers to take the LSAT up to three times in a single testing year, five times in five years, and seven times total. Most law schools now consider only your highest score rather than averaging all attempts (LSAC changed its policy in 2019 and schools have largely followed). However, some schools do review all attempts and may ask about multiple test-takings in applications.
How is the LSAT scored?
The LSAT consists of multiple-choice sections covering Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games), and Reading Comprehension, plus an unscored Writing Sample. Your raw score is simply the number of questions you answer correctly — there is no penalty for wrong answers. LSAC then converts your raw score to a scaled score from 120 to 180 using a process called equating, which adjusts for minor differences in difficulty across test versions.
What is the LSAT Writing Sample?
The LSAT Writing Sample is an unscored 35-minute essay completed online through LSAC's secure proctoring platform. You are given a decision prompt and asked to argue for one of two options. While it is unscored, all law schools receive a copy of your writing sample and may use it to assess writing ability, especially in borderline admission decisions.
How long are LSAT scores valid?
LSAT scores are valid for five years from the date of the test. If you took the LSAT in 2020, those scores are valid for applications submitted through 2025. Most law schools prefer scores from within the last 3–4 years, but the official validity window is five years.
What is a good LSAT score for scholarships?
Scholarship thresholds vary by school but generally follow the same tiers as admissions. At T14 schools, a 170+ can attract merit scholarships. At regional law schools ranked 50–100, a 165+ can earn substantial funding — sometimes a full ride — because you are well above their median. Many law students use a high LSAT to attend a lower-ranked school on a full scholarship rather than a higher-ranked school with significant debt.