How to Take the LSAT in Illinois

The Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT, is administered by the Law School Admissions Council and is given four times a year at locations through the state of Illinois and U.S. The LSAT is a standardized test that measures your reading and verbal skill level, and is used to assess whether or not you have the skills required to succeed in law school. Your LSAT score is required by all American Bar Association-approved law schools in the United States.

Things You'll Need

  • Printer
  • Photo ID
  • No. 2 pencils
  • Highlighter
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Clear baggie
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Instructions

    • 1

      Select "Create an Account" on the Law School Admission Council 's homepage.

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      Enter your name, date of birth, gender, Social Security number, address, the state of Illinois and zip code. Enter the date your bachelor's degree was conferred, select a username and password. Submit the information.

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      Select "Proceed to Profile" to complete your profile.

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      Click "LSAT" and choose "Register for LSAT" in the drop-down menu.

    • 5

      Select "United States, Canada, and the Caribbean" as the test location. Choose a date to take the test. A list of locations in Illinois that will give the test on that date are listed.

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      Click on a test location such as Kenwood Academy in Chicago, The John Marshall Law School or Northwestern University in Evanston. Confirm the option and pay the $139 registration fee -- as of 2011 -- with a debit or credit card.

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      Print out the LSAC registration ticket. You must have this ticket to be admitted into the testing location.

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      Bring the LSAC registration or admissions ticket to the testing center on the test date. Also bring a valid government-issued, photo identification card such as a driver's license or U.S. passport; three, sharpened No. 2 pencils; a pencil sharpener and a highlighter. You may also bring a clear plastic bag to hold your admissions ticket, wallet, keys, medical or hygiene products, pencils, tissues and a snack and juice box.

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