The January 2024 LSAT proved a colossal kickoff to the year, with roughly 20,000 people testing over four full days! And as always, Jon and Dave tracked every minute of it and have the full recap: from the domestic tests to the internationals, they cover every section breaking down what was scored and what was experimental, the origins of each reuse (including the accuracy of their latest Crystal Ball), and the expected curves based on the … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 145: State of the LSAT Union: 2023 Recap and 2024 Preview
2023 provided a host of LSAT milestones, from LSAC’s rocky new partnership with testing provider Prometric to the announcement that Logic Games were soon to be removed, and as tradition demands Dave and Jon are on scene to sum it all up. Kick off 2024 with them as they look back on the events of the past year, and offer insights into what the next 12 months have in store. … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 144: Student Mailbag 12: Admissions Edition
In Episode 144, Jon and Dave dig into our student mailbag once again, this time tackling questions focused on law school admissions. Tune in to hear them address graduate school credentials, how and when to write addenda, common character and fitness concerns, and a number of LSAT-related questions from the weight given to the test to how schools view multiple attempts to Score Preview and cancellations! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 143: November 2023 LSAT Recap
The last LSAT of 2023 has wrapped, and Dave and Jon have all the details! Tune in as they cover the November test week from start to finish, discussing the many scored and experimental sections, the relative difficulty of everything presented, their expectations for the various scoring scales, and—to top it all off—the accuracy of their predictions from their latest Crystal Ball webinar (spoiler: nailed it again).Episode … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 142: The Death of Logic Games
Beginning with the August 2024 administration, the LSAT will no longer include an Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games) section, marking the most significant change to the test’s format in years. In Episode 142, Jon and Dave discuss this monumental transformation, explaining exactly what’s happening, how it will affect students and their prep, and what PowerScore has planned to help test takers capitalize on this seismic shift.Episode … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 141: October 2023 LSAT Recap
With the conclusion of the year’s second-to-last LSAT (and the first four-day administration ever), Dave and Jon are finally in the clear to discuss all the details. Tune in as they deconstruct a record-breaking number of scored sections—including both domestic and international exams—and provide scaling predictions for all 62 possible combinations, as well as updates to their latest Crystal Ball forecasts for November! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 140: The Logic Game of LSAT Test Scheduling
LSAC’s troubled proctoring partnership with ProMetric is once again under scrutiny, as October scheduling—where registrants select their test day and time—has been plagued by numerous issues for both in-person and remote LSATs. In Episode 140, Jon and Dave outline the causes behind the limited test center availability, inaccessible time slots, and hours-long registration queues, and offer guidance for future test takers desperate for a smoother … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 139: September 2023 LSAT Recap
With emotions running high after a disaster-plagued August administration, test takers were understandably anxious about how the September LSAT would go. Well we’re happy to report that not only was September a far smoother experience, but Dave and Jon were on the scene as always and have all the details you need: the content that was scored and unscored, the tests selected for reuse, and finally the anticipated scoring scales for each test … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 138: August 2023 LSAT Recap: Part 2, The Content
Testing for the chaotic August LSAT has finally come to an end—after two long weeks and multiple days of makeup exams—which means Jon and Dave are here at last to cover all the content! Tune in to hear them break down each of the 13 scored sections used, including what was real and what was experimental, where the sections originally appeared (and how well their Crystal Ball predictions fared), and as always scale predictions for every possible … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 137: August 2023 LSAT Recap – Part 1, The Problems
The August LSAT has seen an unprecedented number of registrants unable to test as planned, as ProMetric (LSAC’s new test-delivery partner) repeatedly failed to provide the necessary proctoring support. In this episode, Dave and Jon give an overview of the countless problems, examine LSAC’s response thus far, outline the various retake/refund scenarios in play for August test takers, and provide advice for making the most of what’s an objectively … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 136: Applying to Law School as a Nontraditional Student
In this special admissions episode, Jon and Dave focus on nontraditional applicants: essentially anyone whose resume doesn’t fit the “normal” model of law school in their early-20s, straight out of college. So whether you’re applying several years post-grad, or with a family in tow, or with motivations for pursuing a degree beyond the typical career in Biglaw, this episode will instruct you on exactly how to present your nontrad credentials in … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 135: Who Can Take Makeup and International LSATs, and Are They Harder?
In Episode 135, Dave and Jon explore the often-overlooked international and make up LSATs given throughout the year, explaining who is eligible for each and exactly how those tests stack up against the more prominent domestic LSATs offered in the US and Canada. If you’re testing overseas, or curious about exam do-overs, give this episode a listen! … [Read more...]
Podcast Episode 134: June 2023 LSAT Recap
As the June 2023 LSAT comes to an end, Jon and Dave are here with the full breakdown! Tune in to hear their overview of student feedback and general difficulty, a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, and, as always, scale predictions for every test form—domestic and international—and what they mean for your results. … [Read more...]
Is My Dream Law School Too Expensive?
Finally! Your LSAT’s done, essays have been written, applications submitted, and you’re in at your top choice. But with one caveat… no scholarship. Let’s assume that you’ve employed the negotiation tips from previous blogs and podcasts and the school just won’t budge. You’ve got some other great offers, but the entire process you’ve been dead set on attending XYZ school. What should you do? Working Backwards The first step is to work backwards … [Read more...]