From what I'm gleaning from their language, LSAC could keep the current AR section for non-visually impaired individuals and simply have an alternative section to swap in for the standard AR section for visually impaired people.
LSAC has begun research and development into alternative ways to assess analytical reasoning skills, as part of a broader review of all question types to determine how the fundamental skills for success in law school can be reliably assessed in ways that offer improved accessibility for all test takers. Consistent with the parties’ agreement, LSAC will complete this work within the next four years, which will enable all prospective law school students to take an exam administered by LSAC that does not have the current AR section but continues to assess analytical reasoning abilities.
This should mean nothing to someone prepping right now. Note "this work" means the italicized portion of their Oct 2019 statement. So assuming they stick to this, they will complete research and development by Oct 2023. No one has any idea what the replacement AR section will be or how much the test will change as a whole. No one can say whether it will be objectively easier/harder, or when the changes will actually be implemented. We only know it will have something to do with increased ability to assess visually impaired people. They could come out with actual changes tomorrow or two years from now. Stick with what you know and if/when a change is announced, if you're still prepping, adjust accordingly. Find less to worry about ;).
1
Topics
PT Questions
Select Preptest
You've discovered a premium feature!
Subscribe to unlock everything that 7Sage has to offer.
Hold on there, stranger! You need a free account for that.
We love that you want to get going. Just create a free account below—it only takes a minute—and then you can continue!
Hold on there, stranger! You need a free account for that.
We love that you came here to read all the amazing posts from our 300,000+ members. They all have accounts too! Just create a free account below—it only takes a minute—and then you’re free to discuss anything!
Hold on there, stranger! You need a free account for that.
We love that you want to give us feedback! Just create a free account below—it only takes a minute—and then you’re free to vote on this!
Subscribers can learn all the LSAT secrets.
Happens all the time: now that you've had a taste of the lessons, you just can't stop -- and you don't have to! Click the button.
2 comments
From what I'm gleaning from their language, LSAC could keep the current AR section for non-visually impaired individuals and simply have an alternative section to swap in for the standard AR section for visually impaired people.
LSAC has begun research and development into alternative ways to assess analytical reasoning skills, as part of a broader review of all question types to determine how the fundamental skills for success in law school can be reliably assessed in ways that offer improved accessibility for all test takers. Consistent with the parties’ agreement, LSAC will complete this work within the next four years, which will enable all prospective law school students to take an exam administered by LSAC that does not have the current AR section but continues to assess analytical reasoning abilities.
This should mean nothing to someone prepping right now. Note "this work" means the italicized portion of their Oct 2019 statement. So assuming they stick to this, they will complete research and development by Oct 2023. No one has any idea what the replacement AR section will be or how much the test will change as a whole. No one can say whether it will be objectively easier/harder, or when the changes will actually be implemented. We only know it will have something to do with increased ability to assess visually impaired people. They could come out with actual changes tomorrow or two years from now. Stick with what you know and if/when a change is announced, if you're still prepping, adjust accordingly. Find less to worry about ;).