Number of LSAT Takers Increased in February

Shockingly, the number of LSAT takers increased in February, according to LSAC's website. By how much? Not exactly a staggering amount:

The number who took in February 2014 (19,499) was 1.1% higher than in February 2013 (19,286). 

This is the first year-over-year increase since June 2010. What, if anything, does this news mean?

Let's not jump to any enormous conclusions here. We're dealing with an extremely small number of test-takers. The difference between these two test administrations is only slightly more than 200 test-takers. The real news is that it didn't continue to drop as it has for the last several test administrations (context):

Why did this happen? Maybe because the barrage of bad news about job prospects in the legal profession has softened a bit (see this recent story in the WSJ). 

Perhaps as career prospects improve, the good news will trickle down to potential law school applicants. To be sure, it'll take a while for the number of LSAT takers (and law school applicants) to increase by any significant amount. However, this recent update from LSAC suggests that the trend over the last few years may reverse itself with time.

Law School Recommendation Letter Logistics

The below post is an excerpt from A Guide to Law School Recommendations.

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LSAT Diary: Self-Studying for the LSAT

This LSAT Diary is from Jen, who just took the February 2014 LSAT. Below, she shares her LSAT self-studying experience.

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Please thank Jen for sharing her story below in the comments!

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February 2014 LSAT Score Release Dates

Good luck to everyone taking the February 2014 LSAT!

The February 2014 LSAT scores / results are scheduled to be released via email by Wednesday, March 5, 2014, so you'll have to wait for your LSAT score.

However, the scores usually come out a bit earlier than scheduled.

Let's look at the trend over the past several years (click to enlarge):

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February 2014 LSAT Questions and Answers

The February 2014 LSAT is coming up soon, and I know many of you are planning to take it.

What questions do you have about studying for the LSAT?

This LSAT Blog post is a place where you can leave comments and answer each others' questions about anything related to LSAT studying and law school admissions.

(If you're looking for general advice on improving your Logic Games, Logical Reasoning, or Reading Comprehension abilities, please note that I've already written plenty of blog posts on these topics. I also have plenty of advice in my LSAT study schedules.)

Keep at it. The February 2014 LSAT will be here before you know it!

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LSAT Diary: Non-Traditional Law School Applicant

This installment of LSAT Diaries comes from Bob, who improved from 137 to 153 on the June 2013 LSAT after using my day-by-day LSAT study plan. (See his previous LSAT Diaries.)

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Thanks to Bob for sharing his experience and advice!

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LSAT Diary: December 2013 LSAT Success

This installment of LSAT Diaries comes from Jamie, who improved from 155 to 165 on the December 2013 LSAT after using my day-by-day LSAT study plan.

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Thanks to Jamie for sharing her experience and advice!

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LSAT Diary: Success Staying Motivated

This installment of LSAT Diaries comes from Miranda, who improved from 159 to 167 on her December 2013 LSAT retake after taking my LSAT Premium course.

If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please email me at LSATUnplugged@gmail.com. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)

Thanks to Miranda for sharing her experience and advice!

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LSAT PrepTest 71 (December 2013 LSAT) PDF Download

Just wanted to let you all know that LSAT PrepTest 71 (the December 2013 LSAT) is now available for purchase on Amazon.com

PrepTest 71 is the most recently released LSAT, so it's the best reflection of the LSAT's current state. It's especially crucial for anyone preparing for the February 2014 LSAT and beyond to thoroughly study this exam. The LSAT evolves over time.

You can get free video explanations for LSAT PrepTest 71 Logic Games. You can also get low-cost explanations for LSAT PrepTest 71 for instant PDF download.

LSAT PrepTest 71 Logic Games Explanation

I just made a video explanation for the fourth LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 71 (December 2013 LSAT). It's the game where a museum curator arranges 7 paintings in a row. The paintings are a Morisot, Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley, Turner, Vuillard, and Whistler.

I explained all questions in one video that's just over 14 and a half minutes. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!

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LSAT PrepTest 71 Logic Games Solution

I just made a video explanation for the third LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 71 (December 2013 LSAT). It's the game where 6 books are discussed, and written summaries are required for one or more of them.

I explained all questions in one video that's just under 14 minutes. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!

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December 2013 LSAT Logic Game Explanation

I just made a video explanation for the second LSAT Logic Game from LSAT PrepTest 71 (December 2013 LSAT). It's the game where 7 job candidates are evaluated by 4 human resource officers. The job candidates are Farrell, Grant, Hong, Inman, Kent, Lopez, and Madsen. The human resource officers are Rao, Smith, Tipton, and Ullman.

I explained all questions in one video that's just under 11 minutes. (Get more free LSAT videos.)

Enjoy!

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