Jon and Dave are back with another of their popular Student Mailbag discussions! In Episode 157, they tackle questions related to a common admissions concern: how to best handle abnormal gaps or low points in your academic (and in one instance, personal) record. So if you’ve ever had an extended break from school, or a rough patch grade-wise, or even a challenging personal issue that law schools may see, you’ll find the guidance you need right … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 156: August 2024 LSAT Recap
In Episode 156, Dave and Jon take on one of their toughest tasks in years: deconstructing the first modern LSAT without Logic Games. With August 2024 they determined multiple scored Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning sections, and they’re here to explain every piece of it, from what was real and what was experimental, to their impressions of difficulty, to the scaling they anticipate applies to every section combination! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 155: The PowerScore Crystal Ball Update
To account for the August LSAT’s massive format overhaul and the removal of Logic Games, Dave and Jon have made notable adjustments to their Crystal Ball webinar presentation for the August and September exams. In Episode 155, they explain precisely how the upcoming Crystal Ball will work, including who will have access, the content they intend to cover, and what the future holds for Crystal Ball sessions after the September test. Episode … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 154: June 2024 LSAT Recap
It’s an emotional day in LSAT land, as the last-ever test with Logic Games has officially concluded. In Episode 154, Jon and Dave bid games farewell while also breaking down all of the content that was tested—both international and domestic—outlining the scored sections, their difficulty, the accuracy of the latest Crystal Ball predictions, and as always their anticipated scaling curves for every section combination. Episode … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 153: Student Question Mailbag #13
Episode 153 sees Dave and Jon dive into another mailbag of student questions, focusing in particular on the upcoming June LSAT and the final administration of Logic Games. Give them a listen as they address what to do in the final days leading up to this monumental exam—from how to approach the home stretch to deciding whether it’s the right test for you—and then preview August and beyond! Episode … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 152: Letters of Recommendation
There’s an old law school adage, “Letters of Recommendation won’t get you in...but they can certainly keep you out.” In Episode 152, Jon and Dave explore this crucial admissions component, explaining how Letters of Rec work, who should write yours, how to ensure you get the best possible recommendations, and the pitfalls to avoid as you finalize your application. Episode … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 151: The 2024-2025 US News Law School Rankings
It’s that time of year again: after an error-plagued preview in early April, with 80 (!) schools ranked incorrectly, US News has finally re-released their “correct” 2024-2025 law school rankings. In Episode 151, Dave and Jon break down the algorithm behind the rankings, sift through the biggest winners and losers as schools moved up and down the list, and offer insights into just how much weight you should give these standings as you decide where … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 150: April 2024 LSAT Recap
With the April 2024 LSATs finally behind us, Jon and Dave are here with a full breakdown! In this episode they analyze all of the April test forms—domestic and international—revealing source tests and how well they match the Crystal Ball predictions (spoiler: nailed it), highlight the most notable content that featured each day, and finally provide a section-by-section scale matrix to help you determine the exact curve for your particular … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 149: The New LSAT Writing Format
On July 31, LSAC will introduce a brand new LSAT Writing assessment, moving from the traditional “decision prompt” construction, to a far-more involved—and 15-minute longer—design that includes a real-world issue accompanied by multiple, outside perspectives on it, all up for debate. Candidates will then craft an essay that not only tackles the issue at hand, but also assesses at least one of the accompanying viewpoints. In Episode 149, Dave and … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 148: LSAC Releases Updated Prep Materials for the New LSAT
In anticipation of the removal of Logic Games beginning with the August 2024 LSAT, the test makers have released 58 reconfigured practice tests on their LawHub prep platform that conform to the upcoming exam structure. In episode 148, Jon and Dave highlight the key updates, including how the new tests were built, what they contain, and the scoring scale adjustments that accompany them. Anyone prepping for August and beyond should give this a … [Read more...]
Can International Students Take The US LSAT?
A Common Question One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from international students is whether they can take the USA/Canada "domestic" or "regular" LSAT. This question comes up because there are far fewer international LSAT dates than there are domestic US test dates. Many test dates offer the regular LSAT but not the international one. Yes...and No The answer to this question is: it depends. In some cases international … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 147: February 2024 LSAT Recap
The February 2024 LSAT is officially over, giving Dave and Jon license to reveal everything you need to know about it. Tune in as they outline the scored and experimental sections used, general impressions of difficulty, and, as always, their scoring scale predictions for every section combination! Episode Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 3:00 – LSAT World 7:00 – Upcoming … [Read more...]
How Will The New LSAT Logical Reasoning Section Look In August 2024 and Beyond?
The LSAT Is Changing If you haven’t heard, Logic Games was removed from the LSAT starting in August 2024! It was replaced by a second Logical Reasoning (LR) section. So, Logical Reasoning is now 67% of the scored portion of the LSAT going forward. Will Logical Reasoning Stay The Same On The New LSAT? The main question students have asked is, “How will LR change on the new test?” While LSAC hasn’t released any specific section info, we know … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Make Up LSAT—What You Need to Know
I've gotten countless questions from people who had testing issues and are now scheduled to take next week's make up exam, so for them and anyone else who's curious here's a consolidated version of my advice about the make up tests, the applicability of our latest Crystal Ball, and what to focus on prep-wise (I'd encourage you to read to the end as there's a tip in the final lines): The Nature of Make Up LSATS Make up tests are offered as a … [Read more...]
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