With the reduced number of October & December LSAT takers... Forum

[ClancyTom]

With the decline in the number of LSAT takers and applicants in general, would using the LSN "2008-2009" cycle give a more accurate picture of admissions this year than the "2009-2010" cycle because of this year is more similar to 08-09 in the # of applicants test takers? Likewise, would LSP, which is normally considered generous, be closer to accurate?


Apologies in advance if this has already been answered at length.

[CanadianWolf]

Last year's admissions statistics and standards are unlikely to hold up this year because the number of LSAT test takers is down & percentage of LSAT retesters is up suggesting, therefore, that the 12.4% decrease in law school applications is not a miscalculation or a fluke.

[ClancyTom]

Last year's admissions statistics and standards are unlikely to hold up this year because the number of LSAT test takers is down & percentage of LSAT retesters is up suggesting, therefore, that the 12.4% decrease in law school applications is not a miscalculation or a fluke.

K. So, is my estimation correct?

[Sandro]

Nobody knows for sure but last year seemed to be super competitive, theres no way this year stays as competitive with less applicants and less takers.