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Friday Fun: LSAT Facts and Weekly Links Roundup

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Since you’ve already submitted most of your free time to the LSAT, we figured we would share with you a list of interesting(?) trivial facts about ye old exam.  If you want to impress a crowd or maybe pick up (read: lose) a few friends, commit these LSAT facts to memory and rattle some off when the topic comes up, because hey, everyone loves that friend who does nothing but talk about the LSAT! (weekly links after the jump)

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LSAC does not guarantee special desks or tables for left-handed test takers.

  • The first administration of the LSAT occurred in 1948.
  • Prior to 1991, LSAT scores were distributed on a scale from a low of 10 to a high of 48.
  • The LSAT is only offered twice a year in Africa and Europe (October and December).
  • There is no age requirement to sit for the LSAT.
  • Statistically, the number of students who take the LSAT increases when the United States economy, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP), decreases.
  • When you go to the test center for the first time, about 75% of the people around you are also taking the test for the first time. Roughly 20% for the second time, and 5% for the third time.

  • The technical term for someone who writes federal and state placement exams, like the LSAT, is psychometrician.
  • According to recent studies, Physics/Math majors tend to score the highest on the LSAT.

 

And now for some more practical information, here are this week’s top law school-related articles:

Law Schools Applications Dwindle, Admissions Offices Offer More Scholarships (Huffington Post College)

According to this Huffington Post article, there has never been a better time to apply to law school. Read up to find out why.

8 Ways to Be Productive During Your Law School Summers (Ms. JD)

Preparing to go to law school also means planning out your summer vacations. Ms. JD shares how to use the summer to get ahead, make your mark, and forge connections within the legal community.

Telling Your Story: Don’t Skip Brainstorming (jdMission)

If you’re putting your law school applications together, be sure to check out this post from jdMission for tips for constructing your personal statement.

How to Use Your Syllabi for Success (Law Student Ally)

Entering law school this fall? Learn why your syllabus is the key to a successful semester.