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The Latest Data on the Current Admission Cycle

Browse through the most complete data on the 2025-2026 admission cycle. Updated daily, LSAC’s data library gives you a complete snapshot of the latest trends in applicant and application volumes as well as LSAT test taker numbers.

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Registration for the August 2026 LSAT ends June 25, 2026.

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First-Gen College Grad Representation Declines in 2025 1Ls

By Elizabeth Bodamer

While the representation of first-generation college graduates is important to bringing new perspectives to law school classrooms and helping to ensure our future legal profession reflects the full range of our society, we have seen a decrease in the percentage of first-generation college graduates in the entering law school classes for two consecutive years.

LSAC, AALS to Study Undergrads' Post-Graduation Aspirations

By Elizabeth Bodamer

LSAC and the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) are partnering on the Before the JD II study to examine undergraduate students’ decisions about their future careers and postgraduate education. 

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Summary of 2021-2025 LSAT Correlation Study Results

As predictive validity is an important component in the overall evaluation of test validity, LSAC has carried out predictive validity studies, also called LSAT Correlation Studies, since the test was first administered.

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News and Perspectives

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Update on the new LSAT UI for 2026-2027

By Susan L. Krinsky

Based on valuable user feedback, we have made some updates, and working on others, for the new testing year.

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Latest Law Firm Diversity Numbers Tell Two Stories

By James Leipold

The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) released its annual Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms. The results are sobering, if not surprising, on several fronts.

Interpreting Recent LSAT Score Trends

LSAC's Anna Topczewski and Liz Bodamer join Susan Krinsky to share their insights on the factors behind score trends seen on the LSAT in recent years.

Law School Enrollment Strategy in a Slowing Job Market

By James Leipold

Admission and career services offices should be a part of the conversation about setting enrollment goals for law schools.

What 200 Prelaw Advisors Taught Us About Their Profession

By Kyle McEntee

The 2025 Prelaw Advisor Landscape Study is now available, providing data and insights on a profession that hasn't been studied at this scale before.

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Learning Outcomes Are a Promise

By Susannah Pollvogt

Learning outcomes are a promise that law school graduates possess certain knowledge, skills, and values.

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