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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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Current Volume Summaries

View the latest volume summaries, including information on U.S. and Canadian applicants and applications broken down by region, ethnicity, LSAT scores.

LSAT Percentiles

Percentiles by LSAT score for 2022-2025 testing years.

Keeping Up to Data, a Podcast by LSAC

This podcast helps listeners get a quick pulse on how the law school admission cycle and pipeline are trending, and what’s coming down the pike.

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Latest Research

2024-2025 1L Class: A Focus on Students with Disabilities

This report provides insight into how students with disabilities in the 2024-2025 1L class navigated the law school application process.

LSAC’s Knowledge Report: 2024-2025 Test Takers

In an analysis of 2024-2025 test taker data, the LSAC research team provides insights into when test takers first thought about going to law school, what motivates them to pursue law school, and more.

The 2024 1L Class: Persistence in the First Year of Law School

This report provides important insights that law schools and stakeholders can use to support student retention and development in law school and beyond.

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Research Insights

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LSAC Research: Financing Concerns Weigh Heavy on Law School Aspirants

By Noah Austin

Because of the uncertain future of federal student loans, many prospective law students are worried how they'll pay for their legal education.

2024-25 Test Taker Voices: Motivation, Plans, and More

By Elizabeth Bodamer

Why are so many people applying to law school? How are they experiencing this competitive admission cycle?

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Understanding and Building Belonging in Law School

Victor D. Quintanilla, professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, believes belonging is built, not found, and students and schools can work in tandem to build a solid foundation.

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