Writing Sample?

kjsmith914

Hey y'all... I just took the July exam (got a paper version of the test) and realized... I have no idea what's going on with the writing sample. Previously most of the advice given was not to worry about the writing sample. Now that we are taking it on our own time, separately from the test, will the writing portion be given more weight?

Thanks!

MIT_2017

I've seen a variety of answers to this question, ranging from "no real change" to "probably." It seems like nobody really knows for sure.

David Busis

Hi everyone,

The writing sample has always mattered. Here’s what I wrote in our FAQ:

Does the LSAT writing sample matter?

Some admissions officers read it as a rule; some hardly ever do. Treat it as if it does. It matters more if you speak English as a second language.