From the ABA Journal https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/more-people-are-applying-to-law-schools-and-those-with-top-lsat-scores-are-increasing
"More people are applying to law schools, and those with top LSAT scores are also increasing
BY DEBRA CASSENS WEISS
Securing a spot at a top law school could become more difficult this year, as more people with high scores on the Law School Admission Test are submitting applications.
Law.com reports on the latest numbers and offers possible reasons for the increase in scores and applicants.
The number of applicants with LSAT scores of 175 to 180 is up 99%; those with scores of 170 to 174 is up 53.4%; and those with scores of 165 to 169 is up 26.6%, according to the Law School Admission Council.
There are 1,431 people in the top 175 to 180 group, 4,096 in the 170 to 174 group, and 6,942 in the 165 to 169 group.
The total numbers are also increasing. Applicants are up 20% compared to this point last year and up 16.8% compared to two years ago.
The data is for applicants to ABA-accredited law schools through March 4...."
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