Episode 15 of the podcast is all about the LSAT Writing Sample, as Jon and Dave discuss its purpose and potential impact on your app, upcoming changes to its administration, what the new digital format will mean when submitting your essay, and, perhaps above all, precisely how to craft a response that satisfies even the most inquisitive admissions committee.

• 0:00 – Intro
• 3:05 – This Week in the LSAT world
• 5:55 – Brief discussion of LSAT history
• 11:35 – Schedule of changes/upcoming LSATs 2019-2020
• 20:42 – The Digital LSAT – how it’s going to work
• 22:50 – The Digital LSAT tablet device/tech specifications
• 28:48 – LSAC digital test familiarization tool - https://familiar.lsac.org/
• 30:19 – The Digital LSAT interface, controls, and functionality
• 53:22 – Can you still use scratch paper?
• 57:24 – Section consideration for the new test – Logical Reasoning
• 1:02:34 – Section consideration for the new test – Logic Games
• 1:08:13 - Section consideration for the new test – Reading Comprehension
• 1:22:11 – Digital test pros/cons/suggestions
• 1:37:28 – Outro