Your Guide to LSAC

LSAC (short for the Law School Admission Council) is a website and service that provides many essential resources for pre-law students. Below is an overview on what LSAC is, what you will need it for, and how to create your account.

The LSAC (short for the Law School Admission Council) is a website and service that provides many essential resources for pre-law students. Some of these resources include:

  • LSAT Administration: LSAC administers the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), a standardized test required for admission to most law schools.
  • LSAT Resources: LSAC provides its own version of LSAT preparatory program called LawHub. This subscription-based service includes LSAT preparation materials, application status tracking, and academic support
  • Credential Assembly Service (CAS): LSAC’s CAS service assembles and transmits academic records, letters of recommendation, and LSAT scores to law schools.
  • Law School Application Service (LSAS): LSAS allows law school applicants to apply to multiple schools through a single online portal.
  • Pre-Law Resources: LSAC provides a variety of resources for pre-law students, including information on law schools, financial aid, and career paths
  • Scholarship Information: LSAC also provides a scholarship databank with many external scholarships that interested pre-law students can apply for.

You will use LSAC frequently throughout your time applying to law school. First you will use LSAC to register for the LSAT exam, which can either be taken virtually or in-person at a testing center of your choice. For more information about the LSAT, please click here.

Next, you will most likely use LSAC when it comes time to put together your applications. LSAC uses a service called the CAS which allows law school applicants to securely send their academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and LSAT scores directly to the law schools they are applying to. This service simplifies the application process for applicants and ensures that their credentials are received by the schools on time.

These are the two primary products that you will be using LSAC for. However, LSAC also offers its own LSAT prep resources called LawHub, which you might want to purchase if you are looking for some extra practice. Although having an LSAC account is free, there is a cost associated with the LawHub program.

For a full, in-depth tutorial on how to navigate LSAC, please watch this video here.

To create an LSAC JD account, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the LSAC website: Go to the LSAC website at https://www.lsac.org/.
  2. Click on “Log In / Sign Up”: Look for this button on the homepage and click on it.
  3. Select “Create a New Account”: Choose this option to start the registration process.
  4. Provide Required Information: You will need to provide personal information such as your name, date of birth, email address, and create a password.
  5. Follow the On-Screen Instructions: Complete the registration process by following the steps provided on the screen.

Once you have successfully created your account, you can access various LSAC services, including LSAT registration, law school applications, and be able to purchase the CAS.