Ethics

The stats are 10% down from last year's record, but are still the second highest ever in total numbers.  Bear in mind that we have more law schools and more first year slots than ever before, and to some degree that might encourage lots of applicants.  Still, one continues to worry if applicants have enough of the facts and are carefully thinking about the facts in terms of the economics of a law degree under "the new normal."  (h/t: Most Strongly Supported, LSAC, ABA Journal)

The number of October test takers is roughly the same number as 1L slots (@50-54,000).  The LSAT is one of the most powerful filters -- or the most powerful filter -- of who gets to be a lawyer.