July LSAT-Flex for June International Test-Takers

LSAC's email to international June LSAT registrants below re: July LSAT-Flex:

"We hope this email finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the International LSAT scheduled for June 27-28 in your country and replace it with a July administration of the LSAT-Flex (more details below). We appreciate your patience as we’ve monitored the public health guidance across dozens of countries to make the best decision, with the health and safety of candidates, test center staff, and the broader community as our highest priority.

As we’ve previously indicated, we have been hoping the in-person test might be able to move forward in many countries with appropriate health and safety measures. However, given the ongoing uncertainty and health risks, as well as public health directives in many countries, we believe the best course of action is to cancel the in-person June International LSAT and instead offer in July an online version of the LSAT – which we are calling the LSAT-Flex.

Because you are currently registered for the June 2020 International LSAT, we will automatically register you to take the July LSAT-Flex at no additional cost. (See below if you prefer not to take the LSAT-Flex.) The LSAT-Flex is composed of genuine LSAT questions that have been developed and tested in accordance with our rigorous standards and can be accessed by test takers on any laptop or desktop computer as long as their device and internet connection meet certain basic requirements. It is very important that you have a strong and stable internet connection in order to have a successful remote testing experience.

To ensure the highest levels of security and validity, all LSAT-Flex test takers are monitored by live remote proctors via the camera and microphone in their computer. The video and audio feed are recorded, and further reviewed by test security personnel and artificial intelligence techniques. You can learn more about the LSAT-Flex and see answers to frequently asked questions at https://www.lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat/lsat-flex.

The July LSAT-Flex will be delivered during the week of July 12. Due to the remote proctoring logistics, different countries will test at different times and dates. Scores for the July LSAT-Flex will be available on July 30. If you do not wish to take the July LSAT-Flex, you may fill out the form in your LSAC account and receive a coupon for a future test administration or a refund. We will provide more details about the scheduling of the July LSAT-Flex in the next few weeks, so you have plenty of time to plan and get ready for the test.

LSAC is committed to working with LSAT-Flex test takers with disabilities to see that their accommodation needs are met under the circumstances. All test takers who were approved to receive accommodations for the June International LSAT will receive the same or equivalent accommodations if they take the July LSAT-Flex. LSAC will work with each individual to ensure they receive proper accommodation.

As you may know, we recently delivered the first LSAT-Flex administration in the U.S. and Canada, which was generally quite successful. Nearly 10,000 candidates took the LSAT-Flex between May 18 and 22. While some test takers experienced technical difficulties with their computers, internet connection, or the proctoring process, 99% of test takers who started the test successfully completed it. We are using the experience of delivering the May exam to make future LSAT-Flex administrations even better.

If you want to familiarize yourself with the format and content of the LSAT-Flex, we recommend using the free Official LSAT Prep practice tests available on LSAC’s LawHub.

Look for more communications from us as we get closer to the July LSAT-Flex test. In the meantime, we wish you good health as we all continue to navigate these uncertain times together.

The global COVID-19 crisis and its impact on so many segments of our society underscore how important it is to build a strong legal profession devoted to advancing equal justice under law. We hope that you will continue to pursue your goal of legal education – the legal profession needs you, now more than ever!"