Quick, what does being really good at sudoku have to do with being able to study the law? Now that logic games don’t factor into the LSAT anymore, not much at all! That welcome realization may be the reason behind why this year’s cohort of LSAT takers is so big. Reuters has coverage:
This year’s law school admission cycle is off to a strong start with a 26% increase in the number of people applying for a spot next fall compared with this time last year, while the number of applications sent to schools is up 37%.
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Another reason for the sharp increase early on may be due to the removal of the so-called logic games from the LSAT in August, as people rushed to take the new version of the test, said law school admissions consultant Mike Spivey. Logic games, which involved mind-bending hypotheticals, were considered by many to be the most difficult section of the LSAT, and the council opted to eliminate them following a 2019 settlement with two blind LSAT takers who claimed they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The logic games section going the way of the Dodo isn’t the only factor in this year’s strong start: we need foot soldiers to fight the draconian laws preventing routine healthcare and face an election where both parties say its outcome will determine the nation’s future. Those things alone can drive people to pick up horn books. But removing those annoying deduction puzzles that rarely have any bearing on the preparation or practice of being a lawyer is no small feat.
Congratulations to all of the aspiring lawyers who completed the LSAT! Another question: now that the logic games are gone, will a significant number of law school applicants even bother taking the GRE to go to law school? Time will tell.
Law School Applicant Numbers Surge, End Of LSAT Logic Games Is Possible Factor [Reuters]
Earlier: LSAC Will Eliminate Logic Games From LSAT In 2024!
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