LSAT Changes Hub
The LSAT you sit today is not the test from a few years ago. Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) was removed, a second Logical Reasoning section took its place, and the exam is fully digital. This hub lays out what changed, what the current format looks like, and what it means for how you should prep. Facts below reflect the official LSAC structure as of 2026-10-30 — always confirm current policy on lsac.org/lsat.
The headline change: Logic Games is gone
Analytical Reasoning — the Logic Games section — is no longer part of the LSAT. LSAC removed it and replaced it with a second scored Logical Reasoning section. The practical consequence is the biggest one for your study plan: Logical Reasoning now makes up roughly two of your three scored multiple-choice sections, so it carries far more weight than it did when Logic Games was in the mix. Any prep material that drills sequencing or grouping games is teaching a section that will not appear — skip it entirely.
The current LSAT at a glance
Every administration now follows the same shape: three scored multiple-choice sections, one unscored variable section used for test equating, and the separately administered LSAT Writing.
| Section | Scored? | Approx. questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning (1 of 2) | Yes | ~24–26 | 35 min |
| Logical Reasoning (2 of 2) | Yes | ~24–26 | 35 min |
| Reading Comprehension | Yes | ~26–28 | 35 min |
| Variable (experimental) | No | ~24–28 | 35 min |
| LSAT Writing | Required (unscored) | 1 essay | 35 min (asynchronous) |
The variable section is indistinguishable from the scored ones during the exam — you cannot tell which it is, so treat every section as if it counts.
How the LSAT became digital
The LSAT is administered digitally, at a test center or — where available — remotely. LSAT Writing is taken separately, online, and asynchronously: you complete it before your score can be released, but it is not part of your test-day session. If you are registering, our LSAT Registration & Scheduling Guide walks through the registration and scheduling windows and the writing-sample clock.
What did not change
- The score scale. The LSAT is still scored 120–180, so every percentile and school median you read about remains comparable to prior cycles.
- Reading Comprehension. RC kept its structure, question types, and time limit, so older RC prep material is still current — unlike Logic Games material.
- The experimental section. A single unscored variable section is still part of every test, just as it was before.
Timeline of LSAT changes
| When | Change |
|---|---|
| 2019 | LSAT becomes fully digital at test centers; the paper format is retired. |
| 2020 | Remote testing (LSAT-Flex) introduced; remote administration options later formalized. |
| 2023 | LSAC announces Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) will be removed from the test. |
| August 2024 | First LSAT without Logic Games; a second scored Logical Reasoning section replaces it. |
Dates above are the widely reported milestones. LSAC may adjust future administrations — verify the current format and any announced changes on lsac.org/lsat.
What the new format means for your prep
Because Logical Reasoning is now roughly two-thirds of your scored test, it deserves the largest share of your study time — but only after you diagnose which part of it is actually costing you points. Our LSAT Gap Analyzer looks at where your score is leaking, and the study-efficiency guides cover the two failure modes that the new weighting makes more expensive: stalling on a score plateau and letting burnout erode your consistency. Drop Logic Games prep completely, weight LR heavily, and keep RC sharp with focused drills rather than re-reading chapters.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the LSAT still on paper? No. It is a fully digital exam, taken at a test center or remotely where available.
- Is Logic Games still on the LSAT? No. Analytical Reasoning was removed beginning with the August 2024 administration and replaced by a second Logical Reasoning section.
- How many scored sections are there? Three scored multiple-choice sections (two LR, one RC) plus one unscored variable section; LSAT Writing is required but unscored.
- What is LSAT Writing? The unscored essay, taken separately online. Your score will not be released until a completed writing sample is on file.
- Did the score scale change? No. The LSAT is still scored 120–180, so medians and percentiles remain comparable across cycles.
- Can I use older prep books? LR and RC material is still valid; anything that teaches Logic Games is obsolete. Check the publication date before you buy.
Related tools
- LSAT Registration & Scheduling Guide — the registration, scheduling and writing-sample clocks
- LSAT Retake Calculator — can you still register and get a score before your deadline
- LSAT Score Day Hub — every score-release date and the score-day playbook
- LSAT Gap Analyzer — where your score is leaking and whether a retake will help
- Below-Median LSAT Data — what a lower score still makes possible
- Law School List Builder — see where your score puts you across all 196 schools