Another recent test goes under the microscope as Dave and Jon continue their LSAT Logic Games Explained series, this time exploring PT 91+. First offered in February 2009, and seen many times since (most recently in May 2020), these games have it all—Grouping, Basic and Advanced Linear, Combinations, Templates, and Numerical Distributions—making them an ideal yardstick for gauging your LG skills! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 114: Getting Started with the LSAT—A Roadmap for Success
The first days of your LSAT journey are an exciting time, filled with new ideas to investigate and opportunities to explore. But it can also be a tremendous challenge to know how and where to begin! In Episode 114, Jon and Dave break down precisely how to get started, from creating an ideal gameplan and establishing the proper mindset, to the crucial mistakes you must avoid. Don’t kick off your prep without listening to this discussion! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 113: June 2022 LSAT Recap
The June LSAT was another wild ride, from the use of two tests predicted in our latest Crystal Ball to the introduction of a brand new experimental Logic Games section! Join Dave and Jon as they break it all down, identifying source tests for the domestic and international exams, highlighting everything that was scored and experimental, and finally outlining the precise scoring scales from 155 to 170 that each test combination will produce. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 112: Breaking News: New LSAT Experimental Section Administered
On Saturday, June 11th, test takers were shocked to encounter a brand new LSAT experimental section, blindsided by the fact that it was unannounced, was clearly labeled as unscored, and contained just three mini-Logic Games intermixed with survey questions about solution strategies. In Episode 112, Jon and Dave take a closer look at this surprise development, explaining exactly what happened and why, and what it means for the future of the LSAT. … [Read more...]
The June 2022 LSAT Experimental Section—What Happened?
On Saturday, many June 2022 LSAT takers ran into a curious notification at the beginning of section 4, which stated that, “This section will be unscored.” Then, as the section progressed, they were intermittently presented with survey questions that asked about prior test questions, such as if they used scratch paper, and how useful that scratch paper was to them in solving the problem. Other test takers did not see this notification at the start … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 111: LSAT Logic Games Explained: PT 92+ (June 2020 Flex)
Dave and Jon’s LSAT Logic Games Explained series continues with a look at the most recent official test, PT 92+. This exam, first administered in February 2012 and then retested in June 2020, provides an opportunity to explore a games set wholly representative of modern LSATs, with a mix of Linear, Grouping, and Numerical Distribution elements that demonstrate the test makers’ current tendencies and that will have you ready to tackle whatever … [Read more...]
Introducing: LSAT Crystal Ball Recommended Problem Sets
In their latest LSAT Crystal Ball Preview webinar, Dave and Jon analyzed all of the recent test trends, and deconstructed our comprehensive database of unreleased test information, to provide specific suggestions of the exact test content you need to master before your upcoming LSAT. To help you most effectively attack that recommended content, we have compiled the entire set—from full tests and sections to individual games and passages—onto a … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 110: April 2022 LSAT Make Up Tests Recap
Well, we made it: the last of the April LSAT make up tests is finally behind us, closing the book on a long and rocky administration. Given the volume of test takers forced to sit for a retake, Jon and Dave have devoted an extra episode to the April make up exams, including how things went, what was scored and what was experimental, and the scoring curve they expect these proxy tests will produce. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 109: The New LSAT-Optional Proposal—Has the ABA Lost Its Mind?
A surprising new policy has just been proposed by the ABA that would make the LSAT (and all other entrance exams) optional for law schools, paving the way for a future where applicants no longer need test scores for admission. In episode 109, Dave and Jon break down these developments, exploring where things stand, what’s likely to follow, and what it all means for applicants going forward! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 108: April 2022 LSAT Recap
The April LSAT has been tumultuous at best, with system outages preventing hundreds from testing on Saturday, three days of make ups for affected students, and widespread confusion about scored and unscored sections. But fear not: Jon and Dave weathered the storm and in Episode 108 they cover it all, from the disastrous weekend and LSAC’s concessions to what was real and what was experimental to all the predicted scoring scales for the various … [Read more...]
Upcoming LSAT Dates, Deadlines, & Details
Need to get your ducks in a row and figure out which LSAT you need to take? Here's a list of all the upcoming LSAT dates, deadlines, and details you need to know. To sign up for your test date(s), head to LSAC.org. Upcoming LSAT Dates, Deadlines, & DetailsWe will continue to update this chart as changes occur and dates come up. For more information about the new four-section test, go here. Sabbath Dates At this time, there are no … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 107: Student Question Mailbag: Law School Admissions Part 3
The third admissions-centric episode of Dave and Jon's popular Student Mailbag series is here, tackling the supremely slow admissions cycle and what to do about waitlists, how and when to write addenda (including Letters of Continued Interest), the rise of the GRE, and more! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 106: The 2023 US News Law School Rankings
The 2023 US News law school rankings are officially out, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for a deep dive into the latest results! In Episode 106, Jon and Dave explain the divisive methodology behind the rankings, the notable winners and losers as schools rise and fall (including some historical highs and lows in the top-10), and how students should view these new standings when making application decisions. … [Read more...]
2023 US News Law School Rankings Released!
The 2023 US News Law School Rankings are out! We’ll break down some of the big news from the new rankings in a moment. But first, here’s our standard disclaimer about rankings. Please keep in mind that these rankings are just numbers put through an arbitrary formula that was created by a magazine that makes millions of dollars off of them, so use them at your own risk!The list below is numbered according to the new rankings, and the order … [Read more...]