Quick answer: the lowest LSAT score is 120. There is no official minimum LSAT score to get into law school, because each school sets its own bar. In practice, the lowest median at an ABA law school is 139, and only 8 of 196 schools have a median below 150.
Here is what the low end of the LSAT scale looks like, and your options if your score is low.
What Is the Lowest Score You Can Get on the LSAT?
120. Even if you get very few questions right, your score cannot go below 120. On the typical conversion chart, about 13 right answers or fewer all convert to a 120. Wrong answers do not cost points, so always guess instead of leaving a blank. See the full LSAT score range.
Low LSAT Scores and Percentiles
| Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
| 120 | 0 |
| 125 | 1 |
| 130 | 2.2 |
| 135 | 5 |
| 140 | 11 |
| 145 | 21.5 |
| 150 | 36.6 |
Is There a Minimum LSAT Score for Law School?
No. The ABA does not set a minimum score, and LSAC does not have a passing score. Each school decides for itself. Read is there an LSAT passing score.
ABA Law Schools With the Lowest LSAT Medians
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | Median GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontifical Catholic University Puerto Rico Law | 136 | 139 | 143 | 3.33 |
| Inter American University Puerto Rico Law | 140 | 144 | 148 | 3.39 |
| Appalachian Law | 145 | 146 | 151 | 3.20 |
| Southern University Law | 145 | 147 | 150 | 3.15 |
| WMU Cooley Law | 145 | 147 | 151 | 3.09 |
| SIU Law | 146 | 149 | 155 | 3.38 |
| Ohio Northern Pettit Law | 146 | 149 | 151 | 3.34 |
| Wilmington University Law | 146 | 149 | 152 | 3.13 |
| Roger Williams Law | 147 | 150 | 154 | 3.43 |
| Widener Commonwealth Law | 147 | 150 | 153 | 3.33 |
Some of these programs have a special focus, so read each school’s page. Before you enroll, also check its bar passage and job results in its ABA disclosures.
What to Do With a Low LSAT Score
- Consider a retake. You can take the LSAT up to 5 times in the current period. See should I retake the LSAT.
- Check real options. Enter your score and GPA in the law school admissions calculator.
- Look at the full picture. A strong GPA, work experience and a good personal statement can help.
- Weigh the cost. Scholarships are harder to get below a school’s median, so think about debt.
Lowest LSAT Score FAQ
What is the lowest LSAT score?
120.
What is the lowest LSAT score for law school?
There is no set minimum. The lowest 25th percentile at an ABA school is 136.
Can I get into law school with a 140 LSAT?
It is hard. A 140 is at about the 11th percentile, and it is below the 25th percentile at nearly every ABA school. A retake is usually the better move.
Can I get into law school with a 150 LSAT?
Yes. 37 of the 196 ABA schools have a 25th percentile at 150 or lower.
Sources
Percentiles come from LSAC data for the 2023 to 2026 testing years. School numbers come from each school’s 2025 ABA 509 disclosure, shown on its page on this site. Raw score conversions are typical values, and each test has its own chart. See LSAC on LSAT scoring.