Coming as a relief to many future law students, the LSAC has announced that it will eliminate the Logic Games section from the LSAT in the 2024-2025 testing cycle. The decision has been met with enthusiasm as Logic Games have notoriously been considered one of the most challenging and arguably least relevant sections of the exam.
The updated test structure, as announced by the LSAC, would instead include two scored Logical Reasoning sections and one scored Reading Comprehension section. An unscored section of either Logical Reasoning or Reading Comprehension would also be included. The LSAC believes this change allows for every test-taker to better showcase their logical reasoning skills and is the biggest alteration to the LSAT exam since 1991.
In an official statement from the organization, they clarified that the core mission of the LSAT – assessing reasoning, reading, and writing skills – continues to be an integral part of the exam, and will not be affected by this change.
The justification for this significant shift in LSAT strategy arises from efforts to add a degree of fairness and inclusivity to the law school application process. Glen Stohr, lead instructional designer for Kaplan’s pre-law programs, voiced support for this move and encouraged prospective candidates to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses through a practice LSAT. This critical exercise would help students decide whether to participate in the current LSAT test setup with Logic Games, or wait for the updated version.
While this change by LSAC is substantial, it’s vital to continue preparing diligently for the LSAT. It has been observed that students tend to score similarly when the Logic Games section is replaced with another Logical Reasoning section and show less improvement after extensive studying. It remains to be seen how this modification will impact average LSAT scores, particularly for those aiming for top-tier law schools.