UPDATE: Coronavirus and the LSAT

All of us at LSAC are saddened by the Coronavirus outbreaks affecting numerous countries around the world and areas of the United States. We are working with global, national, and local officials to comply with local health directives and guidance, while striving to address the needs of test takers and schools.

In consultation with national health officials, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the March LSAT administration in several countries that are severely impacted by the Coronavirus — South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, and all four planned test locations in the Chinese mainland. We are in contact with all affected test takers and working to address their needs. At the request of Chinese authorities, we are temporarily delaying the opening of registration for the June 28 LSAT in China.

In the United States and Canada, the March 30 LSAT is currently scheduled to proceed as planned. The situation could change based on updates and guidance from national and local health authorities. Should it become necessary to close or move certain testing centers, we will communicate directly with affected candidates and work to reschedule them to another test center or another date.

Given the uncertainties around the Coronavirus outbreak, we are extending the test date change deadline and waiving test date change fees for the March LSAT. If you are currently registered for the March 2020 LSAT, you may switch to the April 2020, June 2020, or July 2020 test by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, March 20, at no additional charge. You can submit a March 2020 test date change request here.

We also have revised our test day rules in response to the Coronavirus situation, to allow test takers to wear nose and mouth masks and to bring hand sanitizer, if they wish.

See below for more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. This page will be updated as this situation evolves.

Test Dates, Changes, and Cancellations

The March 30 LSAT is currently scheduled to proceed as planned. This situation is changing rapidly. Should it become necessary to close or move testing centers in certain locations, we will communicate directly with all affected candidates and work to reschedule them to another test center or another date.

Given the uncertainties around the Coronavirus outbreak, we are extending the test date change deadline and waiving test date change fees for the March LSAT. If you are currently registered for the March 2020 LSAT, you may switch to the April 2020, June 2020, or July 2020 test by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, March 20, at no additional charge. You can submit a March 2020 test date change request here:

https://www.lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat/march-2020-test-date-change

What is the status of the April 25 LSAT in the United States and Canada?

The April 25 LSAT is currently scheduled to proceed as planned. We will continue to monitor updates and guidance from national and local health officials and will provide additional information as soon as possible. Should it become necessary to close or move testing centers in certain locations, we will communicate directly with all affected candidates and work to reschedule them to another test center or another date.

What is the status of the upcoming international LSAT administration, scheduled for March 28-30, depending on the region?

The March international LSAT administration is currently scheduled to proceed as planned in most countries, with the exception of South Korea, Thailand, Japan, China, and Hong Kong.

In consultation with national health officials, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the March LSAT administration in the following countries that are severely impacted by Coronavirus — South Korea, Thailand, Japan, all four planned test locations in the Chinese mainland, and Hong Kong. We are in contact with all affected test takers and working to address their needs.

We will continue to monitor updates and guidance from national and local health officials around the world, and will take additional action as warranted. Should it become necessary to close or move testing centers in certain countries, we will communicate directly with all affected candidates and work to reschedule them to another test center or another date.

Given the uncertainties around the Coronavirus outbreak, we are extending the test date change deadline and waiving test date change fees for the March LSAT. If you are currently registered for the March 2020 International LSAT, you may switch to the April 2020 (U.S./Canada), June 2020 (U.S./Canada & International), or July 2020 (U.S./Canada) test by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, March 20, at no additional charge. You can submit a March 2020 test date change request here:

https://www.lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat/march-2020-test-date-change

What is the status of the upcoming international LSAT administration, scheduled for June 27 or 28, depending on the region?

The June international LSAT administration is currently scheduled to proceed as planned. We will continue to monitor updates and guidance from national and local health officials and will provide additional information as soon as possible. Currently, based on direction from Chinese health officials, we have delayed the opening of registration for the June 28 LSAT in China until closer to the test date. Should it become necessary to close or move testing centers in certain countries related to the June test, we will communicate directly with all affected candidates and work to reschedule them to another test center or another date.

What are my options if the LSAT I'm registered for ends up being canceled due to the Coronavirus?

Should it become necessary to cancel your LSAT test administration, LSAC will work with you to try to reschedule you at another testing center or another date.

Test Day Experience and Instructions

What steps are being taken to protect health and well-being at LSAT test sites in response to the Coronavirus outbreak?

LSAC will continue to operate in accordance with the guidance provided by the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other public health agencies.

All of LSAC’s testing equipment is sanitized prior to each administration.

We have amended our test taker rules to allow students to wear masks that cover their nose and mouth if they wish, and to allow students to bring an appropriate-sized container of hand sanitizer to the test.

In addition, test takers are deliberately separated from one another for the duration of the test.

We will continue to work with public health authorities to explore additional recommendations on test administration.

Can I wear a face mask at my LSAT test?

While the World Health Organization only recommends masks for those who are caregivers to infected persons, we recognize that in the current Coronavirus situation, some test takers may feel more comfortable wearing a mask while taking the LSAT in a public setting with other people.

Effective immediately and until further notice, test takers who wish to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth to the test center are permitted to do so, with the following provisions:

1. Test takers may be asked to briefly remove their masks during the checking of government-issued photo IDs. This is necessary for testing staff to make a positive identification.

2. Test takers will be allowed to wear their masks while testing.

3. Test takers may also be asked to briefly remove their masks when their identification is checked following the break after test section 3 or after any restroom break.

Please note that test centers will not be responsible for providing masks or disposing of them for test takers.

Can I bring hand sanitizer to my LSAT test?

Effective immediately and until further notice, test takers will be allowed to have a small container of hand sanitizer (preferably travel size, but no larger than an 8 oz. container) on their desktops or in their ziplock bags (subject to inspection).

If I am uncomfortable taking a test in a large group setting due to fear of the Coronavirus, can I take the test individually or in a smaller room?

Due to the large number of test takers and test centers at every test administration, we may not be able to provide smaller group testing. We suggest you contact LSAC Candidate Services to discuss your concerns and to see if it is possible to take the test at a smaller setting.

Is it safe to take a standardized test in a large group setting, given concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus?

LSAC will continue to operate in accordance with the guidance provided by the CDC and other public health agencies. Test takers are naturally separated from one another for the duration of the test, so taking the LSAT may involve even lower risks than the kinds of public activities currently deemed safe and appropriate by public health officials. Individuals who are vulnerable to infectious disease due to an underlying health condition should consult with their physician about the advisability of taking a standardized test in a large group setting.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4474238&forum_id=1#39777247)