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Apologies for the formatting, but here is Region/Race/Gender data at this time in the cycle (12/4) versus last cycle at the same time.

With about 25% of the cycle data complete, below is how LSAT scores per each bandwidth look this cycle look versus this time last cycle

As of 12/14/2015, 67 law schools show an increase in applications, while 133 show a decline and 3 show no change.

A message of calm for soon-to-be LSAT takers.

Motivation and advice for tackling the LSAT in the right mindset.

This cycle will be more competitive than the last for many law school applicants. Indeed, we thought this might be the case way back in March [http://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/predicting-the-20152016-law-school-admissions-cycle/] and the June (up 10% for first-time test takers) and October (up 7.1 %) data coupled with conversations we have had with numerous law schools (almost all up) would seem to put an exclamation point on it. More applicants ostensibly equates to more competition (a bit on

The dust has cleared from October’s quiz and yet again and again (I’ve posted this article thrice now) I have fielded phone calls from people who tell me they failed the LSAT. * And this one seems to have been particularly difficult based on early feedback.* I’ve also heard thousands of times, “I way underperformed, I am doomed.” Indeed, we will hear from about 50-75 people in the next 2 days who think just that. There are hundreds more out there who think the same right now. For so many reas

A checklist of considerations if you're considering applying to law school early decision.

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An infographic.

Last year we almost immediately filled up our one-on-one Pre-Law courses, which help 0Ls get a jump-start on the all important 1L year.

When will the top 50 law schools release their applications this fall?