Once the LSAT-Flex is over, one of the most common complaints is that scores should come out more quickly. Since we live in an era where tests are electronic, it is a reasonable complaint. So, why does it take so long for LSAT scores to appear? Couldn’t they get them out a lot earlier? To best understand what happens once you finish the LSAT-Flex, let’s take a look at each phase of the process. Test Administration The first and most substantial delay actually comes before most students take the LSAT. Typically, we think of the LSAT as being given on a single day. However, that’s not the case … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 60: The July 2020 LSAT-Flex Review
Another round of LSAT-Flex is in the books! With July 2020 testing largely completed, Dave and Jon are here to walk you through it, outlining everything from its highs and lows to the use of multiple test forms configured from more source tests than ever to, finally, their anticipated scale for every combination. They also offer their predictions for the remaining test dates in 2020 and whether Flex is truly here to stay! … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 58: The June 2020 LSAT-Flex Review
As the second round of LSAT-Flex testing comes to an end, Dave and Jon take a comprehensive look at the June exam and break it all down for you: what went right and wrong, how the multiple test formats were constructed (including the source LSAT for each), the likely scale for each configuration, and finally what May and June’s Flex tests tell us about the future of the LSAT. … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 55: LSAT-Flex – The Lessons We Learned
The first-ever LSAT-Flex tests have now been officially administered. Dave and Jon have spent the past several days scouring the internet and talking to hundreds of students to get the inside scoop on exactly what occurred! In Episode 55 you’ll hear them talk briefly about the tests’ content before turning their attention to the Flex experience itself. What went right? What went wrong? And what you can do to prepare yourself for this unique testing situation? … [Read more...]
Crystal Ball Webinar: The LSAT-Flex Tests
Dave Killoran and Jon Denning hosted a special, free online Crystal Ball webinar where they analyzed recent LSAT trends and make predictions about what students will face on the LSAT-Flex tests. The goal is to help you recognize the concepts and skills that will serve as the basis of your score. They highlight precisely what's likely to appear, from guarantees to dark-horse, outlier candidates. This allows you to prioritize your efforts most appropriately as your test date approaches.Watch on Youtube. Topic Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 2:33 – Upcoming LSAT-Flex schedule and what each … [Read more...]
Are Law Schools Extending Their Application Deadlines?
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the Law School application landscape. Students are taking the LSAT-Flex at home, school tours are virtual, fall classes may be online, everything is going digital. In an effort to help students navigate these weird times, some law schools are extending their application deadlines. Although some top law school application deadlines had passed pre-pandemic, many have implemented extensions or are making exceptions on a case-by-case basis. If your application has been negatively affected by the crisis (March LSAT-takers, for example), contact the … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 52: LSAT-Flex and Chill
Description: As information continues to trickle out about the upcoming LSAT-Flex exam(s), Jon and Dave are here to keep you up to speed! Specifically they touch on the latest LSAC developments—including the registration process and paper-testing accommodations—and then highlight the resources PowerScore has made available for students prepping for an unusual test in uncertain times. … [Read more...]
Ways to Prep for the LSAT-Flex
Updated 7.14.20 to include the 2020 August LSAT cancellation. LSAC's introduction of the LSAT-Flex for March, April, and June test cancellations has thrown everyone for a loop. This odd exam includes only three sections and is administered at home. With all of the uncertainty the coronavirus brings, we're here to take some of the uncertainty out of preparing for this test. Below you'll discover some of the things we've done to help affected test-takers prepare. If you're a current student, a lot of these features are already available in your Online Student Center. 3-Section Digital … [Read more...]
LSAT Podcast Episode 51: LSAT-Flex Mysteries Revealed and Unrevealed
Following another LSAC webinar on the May LSAT-Flex exam, Dave and Jon dive back in to provide updates and insights about how this unique test will unfold! You’ll hear details on everything from test dates and score release to how it's scaled and who most benefits (and who doesn’t) from the Flex’s odd construction. Anyone testing in May or June, and likely beyond, should give this a listen! … [Read more...]