Self-study
I want to take the test at home to mimic the conditions that I have been studying with. To do so would mean I take it on my laptop that's hooked up to a monitor (bigger screen has been easier for me). Because I keep my laptop closed so that I only have the one screen, that would mean I'd use my external camera on top of the monitor that is hooked up through USB to the laptop instead of the laptop's built-in camera. I have heard stories that the proctors for tests at home and the rules they follow are quite strict. As I am taking the LSAT for the first time in February, can any of you who have taken the test before or would otherwise be insightful let me know if this might pose an issue for me come test day? Thanks.
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Hi, I think even if your laptop is closed, you will not be permitted to have it with you (as in removed from your room). You can either have just the laptop or just a desktop computer. I’ve taken it remotely both on laptop and on desktop, and I’ve preferred laptop because I could just lift my laptop and bring it around the room. If you’re using an external webcam make sure that its cord is long enough to show the entire room (four corners and walls), under your desk and under your chair. My webcam was also poor quality and did not focus on my ID and they almost cancelled my exam 😭. You will also need to have a speaker and mic that are on for the entire exam.
Unfortunately the proctors are quite strict and it can add to your anxiety if they are instructing you to move things around or if you don’t anticipate them to say something. 😅 I would caution on the safe side of things just so that you don’t have to worry about it day of, but definitely double check the rules on LSAC website just in case I missed something!