Applicants with 170+ LSAT Scores Increase - Why?

Could be due to an increase in permitted LSAT retakes.

However, I do think a recent increased stealth factor might be more applicants getting LSAT test accommodations - getting 50% extra or double-time, etc. could lead to significantly increased scores.

I also think there are probably more 170+ applicants since the legal market (and news about it) has somewhat improved in the past few years.

I don't think the LSAT has gotten easier. If anything, I think it's gotten harder in the past few years (probably due to increased/better prepping).