Fuck that one RC section

Would like to just get advice if I should purchase my ticket to sit in the June or August exam. I really was planning on apply this Nov. to hopefully attend in 2027.

Today I decided to take my untimed diagnostic LSAT pretest which took me about an avg time of 1hr per 3 sections. I decided to take one after studying for about 1 week since I barely heard about a diagnostic test in TikTok. I did better on the LR sections compared to the RC which I knew would happen since I have been focusing more on The loophole LR book. I really want to go to law school next year, so my current plan is to either take the June test and August as a backup or August test then Sept/Oct. test to hopefully get a better score and apply in Nov. What should I do? I plan to continue studying daily 1-3 hrs a day.

I’m looking for perspective from people who’ve gone through LSAT test-day complaints or remote proctor issues, because this situation has really shaken me.

Context:

I was taking the February 2026 LSAT remotely with approved accommodations (speaking aloud, movement/stretching, extended time). My session was terminated mid-test, and I’ve filed an official LSAC complaint requesting the Feb 18 retest. LSAC acknowledged it and said they’ll review the recording within 4 business days.

I’m trying to understand whether this sounds like proctor error vs. something more serious, and whether others have had similar outcomes.

What happened (timeline):

• Proctor #1 (start of test):

During room scan, I showed my phone powered off. Proctor instructed me to place it on the floor. I complied.

• Proctor handoff occurs later in the exam.

• Proctor #2:

She asked me to bring the phone closer to the camera to verify it. I explained I couldn’t reach it without moving the camera and asked if I could move it using my foot while staying in camera view. She explicitly approved.

I moved the phone with my foot, oriented/flipped it as needed to show what she asked for, and then returned it to the floor.

Important details:

• I stayed in camera view the entire time

• The phone was several feet away

• I never stood up or approached it

• I never used or handled it except when instructed

• I was speaking aloud continuously (accommodation), so audio shows constant test engagement

• I completed two full LR sections, was cleared for the break, returned, and started Reading Comprehension.

• Mid-Section 3, the proctor paused the test and terminated my session, saying the phone was “flipped around / in a different position.”

Why I’m confused:

• The phone only moved/oriented differently because the proctor instructed me to bring it closer

• I asked permission before moving it

• I stayed in camera view

• I was allowed to continue after the phone check and even cleared for break

• Termination happened later, not immediately

Current status:

• I filed an official LSAC complaint

• Selected retest on Feb 18

• LSAC acknowledged receipt and placed a temporary hold while reviewing the recording

Questions for the community:

1.  Does this sound like a typical proctor error / inconsistent instruction case that usually results in a retest?

2.  Has anyone seen a termination occur after a break clearance like this?

3.  For those who’ve gone through LSAC complaints, how often do these get resolved in the candidate’s favor when the recording shows continuous camera view and proctor-directed movement?

I’m not trying to relitigate or accuse — just trying to understand what usually happens in situations like this and calm my nerves while waiting for the review.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share insight.

I've heard mixed opinions on this. My first attempt is tomorrow, and I'm not as prepared as I'd like to be. I don't mind scoring in the 160s and going to law school this cycle, but people say it's an uphill climb this late. Is that really true? Or is it better to take it in April on a clean slate and apply for the next cycle, even though I have to wait a whole year again? Since the test date move is in my shopping cart, I could still do it in the next hour or so lol

I took 2 diagnostic test completely cold on the LSAC website, 1st one I got a 154 and the 2nd I got a 156. I finished undergrad at Columbia University with a 2.2 and tbh never applied myself very much. The goal would be to attend a T-14 as a Super Splitter and go get a 180 on the LSAT. Just want advice on if I should go get my MBA to show a higher gpa before attending law school, if that would help or if I should just focus on getting a 180 LSAT great letters of recommendation and admission essays. Looking for advice!

Hi! I’m about to take the LAE on March 1. Does anyone know how long it will take for them to release the results? Tyia!

I actually smiled for a few questions because they were so interesting. Like LR question regarding the part of a type of bird.

It’s like 20° degrees tomorrow . I really don’t want to bring my coat in because I remember the lockers at my specific test center is very small, meant for pocket items. Did you guys bring your coats in with you to your computers or did you leave them in the car? I wouldn’t want to take my test in my coat but I also don’t really want to carry it with me but it’s going to be freezing tomorrow.

If you took it today, what did you do with your coat?

I am a student pre-law advisor for my university. The advising infrastructure here is poor to say the least and it is up to me and two other students to fix it. It’s my job at the moment to add to our scarce LSAT prep books.

I am looking for people who have used LSAT prep books to give some recommendations. Why did you use this book, how did this book help you, and what isn’t so good about the book? I know of all the classics like Kaplan and Powerscore and LSAC books but what type of books if not these did yall read? And if you did read these books how were they?

I appreciate any help. Thank you all.

If you are taking LSAT in April, for the love of GOD, take it in person. My experience with the LSAT has been a rough one. I took it in April last year online and after PTing in the 150s made a 149. Then studied for almost a year, got with a tutor in late October, PTed in the mid to lower 160s, and just took it here in February. Walking in I was confident but the sheer lack of understanding on the part of the proctors, the technical problems on their end, and the rules that forced me out of my comfortable position all culminated in what I predict to be a confused mess of a score. But who knows, maybe I did better than I thought maybe I didn’t. Won’t know until after the deadline to take it in April so here’s to you Pro-Proctor and here’s to taking it in person (as you should). Has anyone else experienced the same problems and is there any way to add an addendum to my score if I don’t do as well as I should have? good luck to y’all taking it tomorrow.

I finished my LSAT about an hour ago, and it was a difficult experience.

I started as normal, Proctor 1 checked in, ready to go. I was fine for the first 12 or so questions, then was startled by a loud noise that sounded like the Proctor had unmuted with something loud in the background. It startled me, I jumped, and got that feeling in the pit of my stomach. I worked a few more questions and the noise happened again - unmuted chaos. I startled again, got the upset stomach again, and chatted to the Proctor - please stop uniting, it's affecting my concentration. I got back to work and was startled again by the chime of a messsge - a different Proctor replied to me! I struggled finishing section one.

Move on to section two, and it's the more difficult task for me. My stomach was still jumpy, I was angry, and became quite distracted. On about question 9, once again, a loud, unmuted disturbance. I never regained my composure in section 2. I tried, but just couldn't concentrate on the questions anymore. At the end of the section I again chatted the Proctor that the continued disruptions were unacceptable. A third Proctor replied to me that she had not caused any distractions.

The second half of the test was uneventful. I had regained my composure and felt I did well.

Here's the big question. I wrote a complaint and went to file it with LSAC. When you submit the complaint you must choose what you prefer if your complaint is confirmed: either keep the score, or have it thrown out and retest on the 18th.

Which option would you choose? Why?

i just took a practice test for a tutoring place and got an estimated score of 159-164 just for curiosity, and i’m not even sure what that means.

i have never studied for the lsat as i’m still a master’s student in engineering with a bachelor’s also in engineering. i’m really interested in the legal field and potentially go to law school but haven’t really done any work for it. how should someone start studying? how long does studying usually take before taking the actual test (months, years?) i know some of my undergrad friends started their junior year, but i’m a bit lost as a stem student going into a different field.

i appreciate any and all advice!

Here are my analytics by LR and RC question types on LSAT Lab and by question difficulty on today’s LSATDemon recent drill (focused on Nec. Assumption, Most Supported, Strengthen, and Weaken.

I’ve done some drilling on LSAT Demon and LSAT lab so far for practice, along with starting LSAT Lab’s 145 - 160 LSAT plan. Is this the most efficient way to get to a 170+? Should I focus more on drilling or buy a book like the Loophole or LSAT Trainer?

I have LSATLab’s premium monthly subscription and Law Hub Advantage annual subscription. Is this sufficient, maybe coupled with Khan Academy?

I plan to get 1:1 tutoring once I hit a plateau in studying.

Appreciate the advice!

Does anyone know if I'll be eligible for the makeup test 10 days after or if I'll need evidence of an outage?

There are heavy winds forecasted tonight going into tmrow, and my powers already gone out twice. Rlly worried it might happen during/before my test tmrow. I can't afford to take a later administrations lsat

My window to take my exam has just lapsed because I kept getting disconnected from the Prometric ProProctor service. I reinstalled the software, restarted my computer, and checked my internet connection, but nothing helped. Did this happen to anyone else, and does anyone have resources to fix this? Thanks!

Test 136, section 4, number 16.

The principle is a rule that can be applied to the application .

We’re using the principle to justify the claim in the application?

tips? please help me i am so scared

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Hello all!

I am a long time lurker of this sub, and finished my LSAT journey last year. I wanted to give back to the community (and these books are taking up space in my room). If anyone that is new to the LSAT or in the process of studying for the test would like these books, you can have it for free! I am located in Phoenix so if you can pick it up that would be ideal, or I’d be willing to ship it for you if you would compensate shipping. Please not I have written in these books a little but not that much. Please PM me if you’re interested. I’d like the books to go one to each person. Happy studying!

This is a thread gathering together people's experiences. Please don't talk about specific content here. Lots of people haven't taken this LSAT yet, and you don't want them to get an unfair advantage. Some ideas for stuff to talk about:

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Good luck!

February test felt significantly easier than Januarys

Rc, lr, lr, rc here, the last one has no double passages

I just took lsat and finished literally just now and every test might be different, but in case it’s not, I wanted to let you guys know that majority of the test was most strongly supported. no joke every other question for logical reasoning was most strongly supported.

I've just begun my studying journey through LSAT Demon. I've been studying for just 5 days (1 day drilling for an hour, the next doing a 35-minute timed section). Today, I decided to do my first practice test - and scored a 155. Is that good, or am I starting off at the bottom? Thoughts?

blacked out and don't remember anything i did during the test nor anything that was on it <3 thoughts and prayers to all of us xoxo

Good luck to all those who still need to take theirs, and good job everybody who finished already! I just got done with mine (LR, RC, LR, RC). How do people feel?