LSAT or GRE? Take the 2-minute decision quiz

If law school is your goal, the default answer is the LSAT. It was built for law admissions and every ABA-accredited JD program accepts it. The quiz below tells you whether you are one of the exceptions.

The quick comparison

LSATGRE General Test
Designed forLaw school admissionsGraduate school broadly
Accepted byEvery ABA-accredited JD programMany law schools, but not all, and policies vary
MathNoneA full Quantitative section
Scoring120 to 180, single score130 to 170 per section (Verbal, Quantitative), plus a 0 to 6 essay
Cost (US)$253 for the 2026-2027 testing yearAbout $220 per ETS-published materials
OfferedAbout eight times per yearYear-round, at test centers or at home

Fees change. Check the current fee on LSAC.org and ETS.org before you register. Read the full comparison at LSAT vs. GRE.

The quiz

Answer all six questions. Your result appears below the quiz. Nothing here is a timer. Nothing is submitted anywhere.

1. What is your goal?
2. How do you feel about math?
3. Do you already have a strong, recent GRE score?
4. When do you need to test?
5. Have you checked whether your target schools treat the GRE equally?
6. Are you applying to a dual-degree program (like a JD/MBA)?

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Last updated October 12, 2026