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The new LSAT without Logic Games is top-loading scores at an alarming rate.
The following graph shows the percent increase in each scoring range compared to last year. The black line is the overall increase in applicants (20.3%):
Per LSAC, the dividerless RC issue on yesterday’s LSAT (where the questions were not separated by passage in the bottom question scroll) has been fixed.
Good news that it’s been fixed, unfortunate that Day 1 test takers encountered the issue on the rollout of the new test
If you want to take a look at the new LSAT testing interface that will be used beginning with the August LSAT, it is up on Lawhub.
Definitely a cleaner, more pleasing look. But, I see some changes I don't love, such as the bottom question slider only showing 10 questions at a
The biggest news LSAC announced today is that the LSAT is moving away from remote testing starting with the August LSAT. This is being done to counter the rampant theft of LSAT content.
By moving away from remote testing, the ability of cheaters to steal LSAT questions will be
LSAC has announced the new 2026-2027 LSAT cycle dates today. Registration will then be available sometimes in May. Test dates:
2026 (second half)
August 5-8
September 9-12
October 7-10
November 11-14
2027 (first half)
January 13-16
February 12-13
April 8-10
June 9-12