New LSAT Writing (Ep. 467)
Ben and Nathan discuss the new format for LSAT Writing and critique a practice essay submitted by an LSAT Demon student. Later, the guys delve into an LSAC report on test-taker statistics, and they question whether accommodations truly level the playing field.
1:11 - New LSAT Writing
Nathan and Ben review listener Valerie’s response to the new LSAT Argumentative Writing sample prompt, offering guidance on how to construct a compelling essay.
44:35 - Accommodations Concerns
Ben and Nathan address listeners’ concerns about LSAT accommodations. They encourage test takers who qualify for accommodations to request the support they need.
54:09 - Accommodations Statistics
Nathan and Ben examine statistics from LSAC that call into question the fairness of the current system for LSAT accommodations.
- LSAT Accommodations Consent Decree
- Final Report of the Best Practices Panel
- Accommodations Trends from 2017
- 2024 LSAT Performance Report
1:19:14 - Words of the Week
Don’t let student debt cause you penury and immiseration.