Ahead of the Curve: Do LSAT Scores Predict Bar Passage?
This week's Ahead of the Curve looks at an ongoing research project from AccessLex Institute that aims to identify which factors predict who will pass the bar exam, and Law School Transparency is looking for new board members.
October 30, 2019 at 11:20 AM
8 minute read
Welcome back to Ahead of the Curve. I'm Karen Sloan, legal education editor at Law.com, and I'll be your host for this weekly look at innovation and notable developments in legal education.
This week, I'm checking in on an ongoing project by researchers at AccessLex Institute who are trying to determine whether LSAT scores and other factors can predict who will pass the bar exam. And next, Law School Transparency is looking for new board members, which is a great opportunity for people to help improve access to legal education.
Predicting Bar Passage
Results from the July 2019 bar exam are steadily rolling in, and the news is looking up. New York's pass rate ticked up two percentage points, to 65%. Florida's pass rate rose seven percentage points, to 74%.
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