LSAT writing section to receive revisions with more emphasis on analytical thinking
REUTERS — The writing section of the Law School Admission Test will get an overhaul this summer with a greater emphasis on gauging analytical skills.
Read More about LSAT writing section to receive revisions with more emphasis on analytical thinkingLSAC releases study materials for the new LSAT format
LSAC — We are pleased to announce today that updated test preparation materials are now available in LSAC’s LawHub, designed to support test takers planning to test in August 2024 or later.
Read More about LSAC releases study materials for the new LSAT formatABA rules that law schools still need approval before using JD-Next admissions program
REUTERS — The American Bar Association on Thursday declined to grant full approval to JD-Next, rejecting a proposal to put the alternative law school admissions program on par with the LSAT and the GRE.
Read More about ABA rules that law schools still need approval before using JD-Next admissions programPodcast: A look at the NextGen Bar Exam
BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today we’re talking about the format and scope of the NextGen Bar Exam, which will eventually replace the UBE.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Even for law school applicants untroubled by test anxiety, test day is never going to go as smoothly as a practice test. Test-takers must prepare for test-day challenges, whether they choose to take the LSAT from the comfort of home or at a dedicated testing facility with staff available if something goes awry.
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The LSAT — or Law School Admission Test — is the most common standardized test that law schools require prospective students to take.
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REUTERS — Standardized tests are nothing new. They’ve been around for more than 2,000 years, used during the Han Dynasty to fill positions in China’s imperial bureaucracy.
Read More about A look at the JDNext law school applicant assessment toolLaw schools add applicant assessment options to help improve diversity after affirmative action ban
REUTERS — A growing number of law schools are experimenting with small-scale admissions programs that don’t rely on the Law School Admission Test — a move they hope will broaden their applicant pools and bolster diversity.
Read More about Law schools add applicant assessment options to help improve diversity after affirmative action banAdvice for law school applicants on selecting an app to prepare for the LSAT
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — A range of smartphone applications have proliferated in recent years to assist with LSAT prep. While such apps can be useful, LSAT test-takers should not rely on these apps alone, for several reasons.
Read More about Advice for law school applicants on selecting an app to prepare for the LSATHow to study for the LSAT and prepare for law school specializations
AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM — When preparing for a legal career, aligning your LSAT prep with your long-term goals and the specific area of law you want to specialize in is crucial. Specialization in law can significantly shape your career path.
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