Why You Need to Register for the LSAT EARLY in 2026 (Ep. 63)
The LSAT Simplified: A Hey Future Lawyer Podcast by Hey Future Lawyer
Episode notes
LSAC is rolling out a new LSAT testing interface starting with the August 2026 exam. The content of the test isn't changing — only the UI — but the new platform adds friction, like requiring an extra click to eliminate answer choices. Ben argues this is a vendor/contract limitation dressed up as a "technical constraint," not a real one.
The bigger story is the return to in-person Prometric testing, driven by security and cheating concerns. Alongside it, LSAC changed registration to a first-register, first-in-line system for picking test seats and times. The takeaway: register as early as possible to lock in the spot you want, since you can still reschedule or refund before the deadline.
Ben then makes the case for standardized testing, prompted by 800+ UC professors pushing to bring back the SAT/ACT. A UC San Diego report found a roug ...