The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

249: Changes to the LSAT Due to COVID-19 (with Steve Schwartz)


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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're chatting with guest Steve Schwartz -- founder of the LSAT Blog -- about changes happening to the LSAT because of COVID-19.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The new online LSAT-Flex
  • Has the format of the test changed?
  • What technology you'll need if taking the LSAT at home
  • How testers are attempting to curb cheating on the LSAT-Flex
  • How to choose between the remote and the in-person test
  • What if you need extended time or other accommodations?
  • "Study with me" and other techniques to help you practice for taking the LSAT at home

Resources:

  • Start Law School Right (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)
  • LSAT Blog (http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/)
  • LSAT Unplugged YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZbY0gbWSt6i53hXWTJ0zw)
  • LSAT Unplugged Podcast (https://lsatunplugged.libsyn.com/)
  • LSAT-Flex (https://www.lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat/lsat-flex)
  • Law School Admission Council (https://www.lsac.org/)
  • ProctorU (https://www.proctoru.com/)
  • CliffsNotes (https://www.cliffsnotes.com/)
  • Podcast Episode 246: Influence of the LSAT on the Law School Admission Process (with Shirag Shemmassian) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-246-influence-of-the-lsat-on-the-law-school-admission-process-with-shirag-shemmassian/)
  • Top LSAT Mistakes to Avoid (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/top-lsat-mistakes-to-avoid/)
  • Tips for Self-Studying for the LSAT (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-self-studying-for-the-lsat/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-249-changes-to-the-lsat-due-to-covid-19-with-steve-schwartz/)

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Alison & Lee

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