Extra time on LSAT for disability?

[JakeC]

I have a slight learning disability, but not really enough where it has hindered me too badly in school. Someone told me that I may be able to get extra time on the LSAT because of this...is that true? How do I apply for it?

[lawdog]

The LSAC does provide accommodated testing under some circumstances, but they do not take the issue lightly. If you intend to request accommodated testing, I would recommend getting the process started as soon as possible. The link for the accommodated testing request packet is below:

http://lsac.org/pdfs/AccommodationsFormGenInfo.pdf

[Anne]

The LSAC does provide accommodated testing under some circumstances, but they do not take the issue lightly. If you intend to request accommodated testing, I would recommend getting the process started as soon as possible. The link for the accommodated testing request packet is below:

http://lsac.org/pdfs/AccommodationsFormGenInfo.pdf

AMEN! You really need to do your homework when it comes to requesting accommodations from LSAC. It can take a long time, and there's no guarantee you'll get them. In addition to the PDF lawdog gave you, also check out the LSAC page on Accommodated Testing. It has a demo that walks you through the process: http://lsac.org/LSAT/accommodated-testing.asp

[JakeC]

Is there any harm in requesting the accommodation, even if I get denied? Will it appear on my score report? I definitely have a slight issue, but I don't know where they draw the line, and I'd hate to come across like I was trying to cheat the system.

[LawSchoolGuy]

Is there any harm in requesting the accommodation, even if I get denied? Will it appear on my score report? I definitely have a slight issue, but I don't know where they draw the line, and I'd hate to come across like I was trying to cheat the system.

FWIW, I don't think there's any harm in it. It seems to me that the only people that would think you were trying to game the system would be the good folks at LSAC, and they don't really have any pull on if you'll get into law school or not. Nonetheless, you should also know that when you get accommodated testing it does say that you had accommodations on your score report, so every school you apply to would know.

[JakeC]

Cool...thanks for the info!

One more question; how do they administer the test to people who are given extra time? Is there a separate room, where I could potentially take the test all alone with just the proctor? Is it given on the same day?

[Anne]

Cool...thanks for the info!

One more question; how do they administer the test to people who are given extra time? Is there a separate room, where I could potentially take the test all alone with just the proctor? Is it given on the same day?

That depends. If your particular accommodations would affect the other test takers (the example most readily comes to mind would be, for example, if you needed someone to read the test to you), then you might take the test on a different date at a different location. Here's what LSAC has to say about it"

Please note that when your approved accommodations do not permit testing in the standard room, the administration of the test may be on an alternate date and may not be at the center where you are registered.

Source: http://lsac.org/pdfs/accommodatebrochure.pdf