The lowest LSAT score is 120. Scores near the bottom of the scale are not competitive for most ABA law schools, but a low diagnostic does not mean your final score is fixed.
Official Score Range
The LSAT scale runs from 120 to 180. A 120 is the minimum reported score.
Low Diagnostic vs Official Score
A low diagnostic can improve with fundamentals, timing, and review. Do not treat a first practice test as a ceiling.
What to Do Next
If your score is far below target, pause full-test volume and build fundamentals through question-type drilling and careful review.
Related Tools and Guides
- LSAT score calculator
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Official Sources to Check
Use this guide for planning, then verify current test rules, score reporting, application requirements, and school disclosures with primary sources before making final decisions.
How to Use This Guide
Start by identifying the decision this page supports: setting a target score, interpreting a practice test, choosing schools, planning a retake, or preparing application materials. Then compare the advice here with your target schools, deadlines, budget, and current official requirements. The strongest plan is specific to your score range and school list.