"The current political and economic climate has made law school increasingly attractive for a wide range of applicants. Legal issues, particularly in areas like constitutional law, civil rights, and the role of the courts, are at the forefront of national conversation, prompting many to see a law degree as a way to engage meaningfully with pressing societal questions."
"At Kaplan, over the past year, we've seen a massive increase in the number of students preparing for the LSAT, a strong indication that the number of law school applicants will"
More than 76,000 applicants vied for admission to law school, marking the highest year-over-year application increase since 2002. A Kaplan survey found 90% of admissions officers expect the 2025–2026 cycle to be at least as competitive as the previous year: 13% predicted it would be much more competitive, 35% somewhat more, and 42% about the same. The U.S. political climate was cited as a key factor, with 49% calling it a major driver and 38% a moderate driver; smaller shares labeled it the main factor, a slight/non-factor, or uncertain. Kaplan also reported a large rise in LSAT preparation activity.
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