🔮 LSAT Predictions for 2025–2026: What Pre-Law Students Should Expect

The LSAT is changing fast—and if you’re planning to apply to law school this cycle, understanding the latest trends is essential. Based on the record-breaking August 2025 test and last year’s format overhaul, here are five predictions that can help you prep smarter and stay ahead.

📈 1. More Competitive LSAT Testing Environment

August 2025 saw over 34,000 registrants, a 54% increase from the previous year. This surge reflects a growing interest in law school and a front-loaded testing cycle.

Prediction: Expect intense competition for top scores early in the cycle. Strategic timing and early prep will be key.

🧠 2. Logical Reasoning Will Dominate

With the elimination of the Logic Games section in August 2024, the LSAT now features two scored Logical Reasoning sections.

Prediction: LSAC will continue to emphasize flawed arguments, assumptions, and complex logical inferences. Students must master reasoning and flawed reasoning analyses of argument structures to succeed.

📚 3. Reading Comprehension Will Focus on Structure and Viewpoints

Recent tests show a shift toward author attitude, viewpoint analysis, and passage structure over factual recall.

Prediction: Expect more questions about why details exist—not just what they say, but their purpose. Passage mapping and structural analysis will be crucial.

🗓️ 4. Early Testing Will Shape Admissions Strategy

The 2024–2025 cycle was front-loaded due to the format change and Supreme Court-related admissions delays.

Prediction: Students will continue to test and apply earlier to gain admissions leverage. August, September & October LSATs may become the new norm for serious applicants.

🧾 5. LSAT Score Preview Will Be Used Strategically

LSAC’s Score Preview option lets first-time test takers cancel scores after viewing them. With rising competition, more students are using this to protect their admissions profile because they’re applying without scores on hand. Prediction: Expect widespread use of score preview, especially among high scorers targeting T14 schools who opt to remove a score instead of a submitting an LSAT addendum presenting growth.

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