Students with disabilities who take the LSAT are allowed to apply for accommodations to make the testing process smoother and easier. This is designed to ensure that all test takers have equal opportunity to fairly compete. Of course, accommodations are not just provided to everyone who asks for it, especially if you’re applying to get an extra time.

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) is very strict in deciding who they provide housing to. Future students must provide proof that they really need certain accommodations, as well as proof of disability. If you do receive requested accommodations, it will not be mentioned anywhere on your progress report and law schools will not be notified that you received them. Law schools will simply see the same report as any other homeless student.

Key takeaways: adapting the LSAT

1. If you want to get accommodations, you must first apply for the LSAT and fill three forms: The Candidate Form, The Evidence of Disability Form and The Statement of Need for Testing Accommodation Form

2. The accommodation you’re applying for must be related to a disability that you have and can prove. You will need to submit an application form, a certificate of disability and an application for residency.

3. The information regarding accommodations received is not reported to law schools.

LSAT types

There’s a wide variety of mental and physical disabilities for accommodations on the LSAT. The accommodations you are applying for must be related to a disability that you have and can prove. These include conditions qualifying for LSAT accommodations such as visual impairment, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities such as dyscalculia or dysgraphia.

These are the 10 most common accommodation options:

♦ Unified English Braille (UEB) version of LSAT

♦ Test book with large print (18+)

♦ Increased testing time

♦ Using the spell checker

♦ Using the reader

♦ Use of amanuensis (scribe)

♦ Extra rest time during breaks

♦ Breaks between sections

♦ Private room (small group testing)

♦ Private test room (low distraction)

You can view the complete listing on the LSAC page. LSAC points out that this list is not complete, so if you need accommodation that is not on the list, you are still allowed to request it.

Eligibility for LSAT

When applying for accommodations, you can choose one of three categories:

♦ Category 1 is specifically for rooms that do not include extra time. These include things like permission to take prescription drugs or permission to bring and eat food.

♦ Category 2 refers to adaptation of up to 50% extended time for students who do not have severe visual impairment, or up to 100% extended time for students with visual impairments and needing an alternative test format.

♦ Category 3 is similar to Category 2, except that it allows for more than 50% extended time placement for non-visually impaired students.

If you have completed the LSAT earlier and received the accommodations, then when you register for the test, you will automatically receive an approval.

If this is your first time taking the LSAT and applying for accommodations, you will need to provide The Candidate Form, The Evidence of Disability Form and The Statement of Need for Testing Accommodation Form. If you received a placement on a previous post-high school test, such as the SAT, you only need to provide a candidate form and proof of previous residence from the test sponsor.

All forms and documents must be submitted by the deadline listed on the LSAT Dates and Deadlines page. If you are approved, you will receive an email from LSAC to your online account.

If your request was denied and you want to file an appeal, you must tell LSAC within two business days after the LSAC’s decision is posted. You have four calendar days after the decision is posted to file an appeal. You will receive the results of your appeal within one week of the date you filed it.

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