Remote Testing Questions

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  datanully Live Member

  January 3 25 karma

  So if you are taking the test remotely, you have to provide the testing location. Sorry if I am misunderstanding. I'm also taking the test with accommodations, have to take it remotely because of them and don't have a quiet place to take it and LSAC was no help. So just a heads up in case you are in the same boat. You should be able to use the highlighters and there will be a timer.
• Rodney A Live Member

  January 3 6 karma

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  Lawtinaa Core Member

  January 3 106 karma

  If you're taking the test remotely, you will need to show your proctor a scan of the room. You do not see the proctor, but they see you. You will not see any other students (assuming you will be taking the exam at home). I believe you can monitor the time left with a timer. LSAC probably has a page where they discuss what you can expect on test day, incase you want further information. Good luck!
• gianna.barile1127 Core Member

  January 5 36 karma

  Thanks everyone!
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  domignat Core Member

  January 13 77 karma

  Hey Gianna, taking my second LSAT so I can help out with your questions.

  You will have to scan your room for the proctor. I had to unplug my computer at my desk and put it underneath the desk to show that there were no sticky notes or anything that I could look at during the exam. The person I had was very understanding that I had a dog who is most definitely a barker, so I just told him "Hey, apologies in advance for my dog if she barks" and everything was fine. You can use highlighters, control-F, cross out answers on the test like you do for any other test you have taken. The layout is a little different, so before you sit for the test, I would take a practice test on LawHub to get a feel for the exam and how it is done on their program. You can monitor the clock, you can remove the clock like you can on 7sage. Everything is pretty much the same. If you are taking it on a laptop, I would highly suggest plugging it in to stay fully charged during the exam (my computer was 100 at the start, finished at 12%). You do get pieces of paper to use (I think 5), and other than that you cannot have anything with you and cannot be used until after the exam (phone, etc). Hope this helps
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  DAVEMARINO Live Member

  January 13 edited January 13 9 karma

  https://www.lsac.org/about/lsac-policies/lsac-candidate-agreement/2024-2025
  This is a link to the "Candidate Agreement". It details everything. What you can have, ID required, how your workspace should be set up, etc. It is very specific and should be read in full. Best wishes on your success!!
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  chase9craig Core Member

  January 13 23 karma

  Hey! I have taken the LSAT remotely several times and I will briefly outline my experiences. First of all, you will be required to sign in with a remote agent before the test starts. This involves firing up the proctoring software and being connected with an agent from the proctoring company who "signs you in."

  From there, you will be transferred to a separate online room where you will await the arrival of the actual proctor. This person will be watching you for the duration of the LSAT.

  Once you are done they will ask you to rip up and dispose of any scrap paper you used on camera and then you have pretty much made it through.

  To build on what a few others have already commented about, the proctoring service is very particular about how your testing environment can be situated. They will request that you pan your computer screen around the room (looking at corners, under surfaces, etc) and they they will ask you to remove essentially anything that has writing on it, easily moveable electronics and pretty much anything that doesn't have to do with the test. They only allow the basics like pencils, 5 pieces of scrap paper, water bottle, etc. The information for what is permitted during the test can be found on the LSAC website I believe. I would recommend setting up your testing area the night before or morning of the test, so you don't have to frantically move things around minutes before the test starts.

  The last thing I would like to add has to do with the reliability of the proctoring service. I am not sure if the program they are currently outsourcing to to conduct proctoring is the same one as when I previously did the test, but these services can be unreliable, so be prepared for that. I once had an experience with a new proctoring service they had just started using, wherein the system pretty much completely shut down because it was incapable of handling the amount of test takers that day. This led to me waiting for a proctor for like 2.5 hours. I doubt
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  Invicat Core Member

  January 13 2 karma

  Hi there. I have taken the test remotely twice - the second one was a nightmare. Mostly commenting to touch on things others have not yet covered, or that I missed if they did.

  If there are other screens in the room you are testing in, you will need to cover them with a blanket or sheet. I have a desktop and a laptop and while I was planning on testing on my desktop computer the last time I tested, it did not work out, so I was testing at my computer desk with a sheet over my monitor, taking the test on my laptop. There was another sheet on my TV and one over my clothes rack in the background at the request of the agent checking me in.

  If you have a cell phone, they want it in the room with you, in view of the camera, and out of reach. I had to leave my room to get my phone because I had turned it off and left it in another room.

  If you are using an external webcam, make sure you do not lose the video feed when you move it!
  The reason I started my test 45 minutes late last time (!!!) was because every time I picked it up to scan the room, the feed would go black, and I would have to restart with a new agent because it would not come back on. This happened several times. Check to make sure your video input is stable! For this reason, I will just use my laptop next time.

  Best of luck!
• gianna.barile1127 Core Member

  January 14 36 karma

  I appreciate everyone responding to my questions. You guys are awesome. Thank you for your help. Good luck to everyone taking the test, whether it is this month or later.