One of the most common misconceptions about accommodations is that having a diagnosis automatically qualifies you. It doesn’t. To be eligible for accommodations, you must demonstrate that your condition causes a current functional limitation—a measurable impact on your ability to access or complete the exam under standard conditions. Here’s what that means:

If you’ve previously received LSAT accommodations—especially for paper-based testing or extended time—LSAC’s new policy changes effective August 2025 could directly impact your testing experience. This page breaks down exactly what’s changed, what you need to do, and how Ginsburg Advanced can help.

In the recent Supreme Court of Maryland decision in Chavis, the court upheld a two-part test for evaluating bar exam accommodations. The ruling confirmed that applicants must demonstrate both a reasonable need and a functional limitation, reinforcing the legitimacy of qualified professionals’ diagnoses.

Without a strategic approach to break management, nutrition, and mental reset techniques, test-takers risk fatigue, distraction, and declining performance before finishing the exam. Our experts built a structured plan that maximizes performance within stop/start constraints, ensuring that every break supports sustained focus and endurance.

Many students with neurological, visual, psychological, and physical disabilities become  highly symptomatic during their exams.  They...

Nearly 80% of Harvard Law School’s first-year class consists of nontraditional students, entering with professional clarity and experience.

For many LSAT test-takers, underperformance can stem from challenges they don’t immediately recognize—like the impact of digital testing.

According to LSAC accommodation data from the 2022-2023 testing cycle, only 62.9% of students approved for accommodations actually sat for t

We developed this quiz and the resulting recommendations to align with best practices in developing strong learning assessments for students with anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.  The quiz questions are specific and focused on identifying individual challenges and needs, allowing for personalized recommendations based on the responses. 

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Let's talk about the frustration of repeat failures and poor performances on standardized tests, especially among students who are otherwise

Step 1: Consider whether law school accommodations may be right for you. Many of our LSAT accommodations clients do not know whether they...