Legal Association Deals Setback to LSAT-Optional Law School Admissions

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Legal Association Deals Setback to LSAT-Optional Law School Admissions
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A hotly debated plan to drop the LSAT for law school admissions was rejected by the American Bar Association's policy-making body

Rejection of plan to drop mandatory admissions tests sends the issue back to panel that accredits law schools

The test-optional policy was on track to go into effect for students applying for admission to law schools in 2026.The American Bar Association’s policy-making body on Monday rejected a proposal to make the for law school admissions, casting a cloud over a change that has prompted debate about diversity in the legal profession.ABA panel that accredits law schools approved it

. It was on track to go into effect for students applying for admission to law schools in 2026. But the ABA’s House of Delegates voted down the policy Monday and sent it back to the accrediting body for further consideration.

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