In case you missed our email last week, please note that the LSAT Score Report for candidates from your institution who tested in March and authorized release of their data is now available at LSAC.org. It will be necessary for you to log in to your LSAC.org account in order to access the report.
Once you log in, you will be on the Prelaw Advisor Dashboard. Click the Prelaw Advisor Information Center link and then the Reports button. If you have already completed the online confidentiality agreement during this cycle, you will go directly to the Report Center page, where you will select Prelaw Advisor Score Report. If you have not yet completed the online confidentiality agreement, you must do so in order to access the reports for the first time.
The March 2019 report is located under testing year 6/11/2018–4/1/2019. If you are having trouble accessing your account, please send an email to LSACaccounts@LSAC.org. If you have questions about the score report for your school, please send an email to prelaw@LSAC.org.
The next score report will be released on Friday, June 28, 2019.
In response to needs expressed by students and others, LSAC is creating a suite of authentic, high-quality digital test preparation tools and materials — to be shared through a wide variety of channels — so that potential test takers can prepare effectively and confidently.
We will provide two full official LSAT practice tests on our official Digital LSAT platform by April 30, offering potential test takers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Digital LSAT interface and features under simulated test conditions. We will continue to add more practice tests in the months ahead, as the LSAT moves toward becoming fully digital in September 2019.
Prospective test takers will be able access the familiarization tutorial and practice tests on a laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or even a smartphone. Our goal is to provide students with a variety of tools and content to help develop their skills and prepare effectively for the LSAT.
The transition to the Digital LSAT will begin in July 2019, when approximately half of the test takers will be assigned to take the test on a tablet provided by LSAC, and the rest will take the traditional paper-and-pencil test.
To support you in this transition, LSAC will continue to share answers to frequently asked questions leading up to the July 2019 test administration. If you have any questions about the Digital LSAT, please reach out to us at prelaw@LSAC.org.
Below are a few examples of our most common questions. (View the full list of Digital LSAT FAQs on LSAC’s website.)
Registration for the July 15, 2019, test is available now. View test deadlines & details.
LSAC is excited to deliver the Digital LSAT, which enhances access to test takers with its many built-in accessibility features. LSAC recognizes, however, that some test takers may need other accommodations to access the Digital LSAT. Accommodations that traditionally have been available on the LSAT and that are not uniquely applicable to a paper-and-pencil test remain available on the Digital LSAT in accordance with LSAC’s stated policies and procedures for testing accommodations.
Maintaining the security of the exam content and scores is extremely important. Independent testing of our patented processes has proven that the test questions and the candidates’ answers are secure from end to end of the entire testing, scoring, and reporting process.
LSAT Writing will launch on June 3, 2019, in association with the June 2019 administration of the LSAT. This proctored, on-demand writing exam will be administered online using secure proctoring software that is installed on the candidate’s own computer. We are eager to provide prelaw advisors with information about this exciting change, and we will be sharing some frequently asked questions with you in the months leading up to the launch.
Below are a few examples of our most common questions. (View the full list of LSAT Writing FAQs on LSAC’s website.)
The secure proctoring platform uses input from the webcam, microphone, and screen of the candidate’s own computer to ensure that the writing sample is the candidate’s own work and that the candidate is not receiving any inappropriate assistance. Prior to the exam, candidates will complete a video check-in process. As part of that process, candidates will be required to display a government-issued ID to the camera and show their workspace to ensure that only permissible items are in that space. Both sides of any scratch paper must be shown, and the room will be scanned to make sure no other people are in the room. Candidates who require additional items in their workspace due to a disability may seek appropriate accommodations through the standard procedures for requesting testing accommodations. The proctoring software will automatically close any messaging, word-processing, or web-browsing applications before the exam begins and prevent such applications from being opened during the exam. Audio and video from every testing session will be reviewed by trained proctors.
If you do not own a computer and are unable to borrow one, you may be able to take the LSAT Writing section at a college or university’s computer lab, university testing center, university or public library, or some other location that has an appropriate computer in a quiet and private space. If unable to locate or borrow a computer, candidates may also be able to take the LSAT Writing at a commercial or professional certification testing center in their area. LSAC can provide information about testing centers as needed.
If candidates have already taken the LSAT, they have the option of taking the writing section again for $15; however, taking the writing section again is not required. If candidates register for the June or July tests, the cost of the writing section is included in the total cost of the test, which is $190. In other words, there is no additional cost to candidates.
There are three APLA conferences remaining in 2019. These conferences provide an opportunity for professional development, networking, and staying informed about prelaw advising issues and best practices. Below is the APLA conference schedule for the remainder of 2019.
| Conference | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| PCAPLA | Portland, Oregon | June 5 – June 7 |
| NAPLA | Boston, Massachusetts | June 18 – June 21 |
| MAPLA | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Sept 19 – Sept 21 |
Come meet the LSAC Ambassadors at this year’s PCAPLA and NAPLA conferences.
Colby Carter will present the LSAC Data and Reports for Prelaw Advisors at PCAPLA, and Isabelle Ramos will present the LSAC Data and Reports for Prelaw Advisors at NAPLA, exploring the LSAC products and services specifically designed for prelaw advisors.
Curious about the Digital LSAT? During the law school/exhibitor portions of each conference, the ambassadors will use LSAC’s official Microsoft Surface Go tablets to offer attendees a glimpse into the Digital LSAT test taker experience. They will demonstrate the functionality, look, and feel of the tablets, along with Digital LSAT tutorials on LSAC.org.
Please reach out in advance to Colby at ccarter@LSAC.org and Isabelle at iramos@LSAC.org if you will attend either event and would like to schedule time with them.
LSAC Diversity Matters events are part of a yearlong initiative sponsored by LSAC. These pipeline programs for middle school, high school, and early college students are targeted to racially and ethnically diverse groups, the LGBTQ community, Indigenous Canadians, and others that have been underrepresented in the legal profession. Below is a schedule of upcoming events that students in local areas can consider participating in. For more information, email our Diversity Initiatives staff at DiscoverLaw@LSAC.org.
| Event | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minority Law Day | April 27 | Charleston School of Law | Students will discuss legal issues relevant to their age group and how they can get involved in their community, as well as participate in a mock trial. |
| Law Student for a Day | May 21 | The University of Chicago Law School | Students will participate in a law school class exercise and have the opportunity to meet with current students at the University of Chicago Law School. |
| Summer Law Intern Program Pre-Law Day | June 21 | The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | Students participating in the Memphis Bar Association-sponsored Summer Law Intern Program will spend the day learning about the law school admission process, LSAT prep, and the importance of maintaining a good academic record while in law school. |
| Student Law Academy Law School Visit and Mentor Lunch | June 24 | University of Missouri—Kansas City School of Law | The Student Law Academy, a high school internship program for students from schools with a high population of underrepresented students, will visit the law school. |
Have you checked out our blog, Law:Fully? On it, we explore all aspects of legal education and the legal profession, including access to justice, diversity and inclusion, law and technology, and more. We also feature student stories, profiling students who discovered that law school was within their reach and are working hard to make a difference in the world.
Our recent blog posts include stories of students like Abyan Gurase, a Somalian-born refugee who always knew she wanted to go to law school, but didn’t know quite how to get there, and Violette Cloud, who experienced a challenging first year of law school but persevered with an unwavering commitment to make change happen in the world.
We invite you to read more, and to share these stories with your students, by visiting Law:Fully, where new posts are added regularly.