When you take the LSAT depends on when you’ll be applying to law school. As a general rule, you’ll want to take it no later than the January administration. For example, if you plan on attending law school in September, you’ll want to take the LSAT no later than January of the same year so your application is on time for most schools’ deadlines. Depending on your schedule and when you’ll have time to study, you may want to test over the summer in June or July of the year before your intended start of law school.

There are three multiple-choice question types in the LSAT: reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical reasoning, also known as “logic games.” LSAT questions measure your ability to read and understand complex texts, your ability to draw reasonable inferences, and your ability to evaluate arguments. You don’t need any prior knowledge for the LSAT, but you will need to think critically under time constraints.