Why the LSAT's considered valid

The LSAT is considered valid because it serves as a good predictor of 1L grades. But having good 1L grades doesn't necessarily mean you'll be a good lawyer. It would be difficult to create a valid test that predicts performance as a lawyer. These folks tried (PDF), but I don't think it's gone anywhere.

Honestly, I'm not a big fan of placing tremendous importance on standardized tests. I wish law schools in the U.S. would take a more holistic approach (as I've heard the Canadian ones do), but it would be difficult to scale that. I'm not sure law schools here are willing to put in the effort, and they're afraid of falling in the ever-important USNWR (aka US News) rankings.



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