What ADHD accommodation documentation does the LSAT require?

Prior LSAT approvals can reduce new paperwork

An existing LSAT accommodation approval can mean you do not need to submit new disability paperwork. (lsac.org)

These Law School Admission Council (LSAC) requirements are summarised as published on September 24, 2026. Use LSAC’s official documentation requirements as the primary reference. This page explains an exam application process; it does not diagnose ADHD.

• Prior LSAT approval: the same or substantially similar accommodations generally carry forward automatically. Check your JD Services approval letter, and contact LSAC if it has not appeared within one week of registering. (lsac.org)
• Other eligible exams: submit the Candidate Form and the test sponsor’s verification. Eligible exams include SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, GMAT, DAT and MCAT. Only listed accommodations qualify, including extra time up to 100%; the request cannot require testing over multiple days. (lsac.org)
• Changes and exceptions: different or additional accommodations need a supported request. Temporary-condition approvals do not carry forward automatically; paper-and-pencil approvals from before August 2025 require a new request. (lsac.org)

Looking for campus paperwork instead? See Canadian university and college accommodations.

Extra time changes the evidence LSAC asks for

Without a qualifying prior exam approval, submit the Candidate Form, including your statement of need, plus the supporting evidence for your request category. (lsac.org)

Category 3 also covers paper-and-pencil testing, stop/start breaks over 60 minutes, testing over multiple days and disability-related requests for a particular testing mode. (lsac.org)

Professional evidence can be LSAC’s Qualified Professional Form, a signed letter on official letterhead, or an assessment report meeting the category’s requirements. (lsac.org)

Who can document ADHD, and how recent must it be?

LSAC’s form says ADHD documentation should be no more than five years old. (lsac.org)

A qualified professional must have appropriate licensure or credentials and expertise in the disability being documented. LSAC asks for their qualifications and licence/certification details. (lsac.org)

The form includes these details:

• Diagnosis and diagnostic code (DSM and/or ICD), diagnosis date and most recent examination date. (lsac.org)
• Current functioning, effects on test taking and reasons for each requested adjustment. (lsac.org)
• Support requested for both the multiple-choice LSAT and LSAT Argumentative Writing, with required signatures. (lsac.org)

For extra time sought through professional evidence, a nurse practitioner diagnosis letter or healthcare-provider report that only names ADHD is insufficient because LSAC also requires an explanation supporting the requested adjustment. (lsac.org)

The deadline is tied to LSAT registration

New requests and supporting documents are due by your LSAT registration deadline, not the appointment-scheduling deadline. (lsac.org)

All receipt deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. LSAC lists the following dates for U.S./Canada administrations. (lsac.org)

These are administration windows, not confirmation of your individual appointment. Use the U.S./Canada tab on LSAC’s dates page, then open your chosen administration to check its detailed deadlines. (lsac.org)

Use JD Services to submit, not just save

LSAC’s online application is in JD Services, and you must register for the relevant LSAT administration before starting it. (lsac.org)

Under LSAT, select “Request or Modify Accommodations.” The process collects your information and supporting documents. You can save your progress, but a saved draft still needs to be submitted by the deadline. (lsac.org)

• Make every uploaded page readable. (lsac.org)
• Use English documents or attach an official English translation. (lsac.org)
• Keep each file at 10 MB or less. Accepted formats include PDF, DOC and DOCX. (lsac.org)
• Do not upload the same document twice. (lsac.org)

Disability-related requests for remote or test-centre testing also need supporting documentation by the accommodation deadline. Do not leave a requested testing-mode exception until appointment scheduling. (lsac.org)

If the portal causes difficulty, LSAC permits emailing Accommodated Testing, but the submission deadline still applies. (lsac.org)

What to do next for your LSAT request

Work from your actual records and requested adjustments, rather than ordering a generic letter first. These are practical preparation suggestions, not additional LSAC rules.

1. Save the official documentation page and your chosen administration’s deadline. Add a personal reminder ahead of that date, with the deadline converted to your local time.
2. Collect approval letters and existing ADHD documentation in one folder. Separate what confirms disability from what records previously approved accommodations. List what you already have before deciding whether anything needs updating.
3. Draft your statement of need in your own words. Explain the test-taking barrier and why each requested adjustment addresses it. Keep it factual rather than guessing what an assessor wants to hear.
4. Give the professional your precise request and LSAC’s current form. Ask them to identify missing evidence and complete the parts that fall within their expertise.
5. Compare your request, the professional’s recommendation and your supporting records. Resolve differences before submitting, rather than leaving LSAC to guess what you meant.
6. Keep copies of everything submitted and set reminders to check JD Services for a decision. Ask LSAC about anything unclear before making plans that depend on approval.