Law School Admissions Council
What is the Law School Admissions Council?
The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) provides detailed information for students interested in applying to law school. The LSAC administers the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and the LSAT is proctored at a Prometric testing centers. Free preparation materials and information for scholarships and resources to pay for law school are available on the LSAC Website in the LawHub. Law School Admissions Council.
The Credential Assembly Service (CAS) is a subscription platform that provides law schools verified admissions materials like letters of recommendation, resumes, official transcripts, and supplemental materials.
Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is an integral part of law school admission in the United States, Canada, and a growing number of other countries. The test helps law schools make sound admission decisions by assessing critical reading, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and persuasive writing skills — key skills needed for success in law school. The LSAT is the only standardized test accepted by all ABA-accredited law schools in the United States.
LSAT Prep Materials
LSAC offers several free official LSAT practice tests through LawHub™. These practice tests enable users to simulate the experience of taking the proctored LSAT, so they can build confidence leading up to test day.
Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
The Credential Assembly Service streamlines law school admission by allowing applicants to have all transcripts and recommendations sent only once to LSAC. LSAC summarizes and combines that information with LSAT scores and writing samples into a report that is sent upon request to the law schools to which the applicant applies. The applicant’s fee for this service also covers electronic application processing for all ABA-approved law schools. Nearly all ABA-approved law schools and many other law schools require the use of the Credential Assembly Service for JD applicants.
Researching Law School
Every law school has unique admission requirements. The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) has a complete database of American Bar Association Accredited Law Schools in the United States and Canada.
Carefully reading and submitting the required documents is incredibly important. This demonstrates to the admissions committee your reading, comprehension and ability to follow directions.
Still have questions?
Interested in learning more email the Pre-Law Resource Center at prelaw@wsu.edu.