Recapping the 2024 August LSAT

Recapping the 2024 August LSAT. Hey everyone, welcome back to the Blueprint LSAT channel. Today we're going over some big news in the world of LSAT prep. The August 2024 LSAT has come and gone, and it was the first one without the Logic Games section since, well, since before many of us were born. We've had some time to reflect, and we're here to give you the full rundown on what happened, what's new, and what it means for LSAT prep moving forward if you're retaking it or taking it for the first time later this cycle. But before we get into that, if you're new here, hi, we're Blueprint LSAT, and we post videos about the LSAT and law school admissions. Hit that subscribe button and ring the bell to stay up to date on all our latest videos and join our pre-law community. So let's start with some quick background. Logic Games, or the Analytical Reasoning section, have been a core part of the LSAT for over 40 years, until now. After a lawsuit back in 2019, LSAC decided to remove the Logic Games section entirely, which brings us to the 2024 August LSAT. Now you're likely familiar with the new format. Two scored Logical Reasoning sections, one Reading Comprehension section, a fourth unscored Experimental section, and the new LSAT Writing section, called the LSAT Argumentative Writing. Aside from the new format, test takers reported the August LSAT didn't have a ton of changes. That in itself isn't surprising, given that the LSAT is a pattern-based, predictable test. There were a few reports of more questions involving quantification and conditional logic in the Logical Reasoning sections. Plus, we heard students also saw a Logic Games-like question, and this is still nothing fundamentally new. Many LSATs historically have involved some degree of conditional reasoning and quantification. But what does this mean for your LSAT prep if you're retaking the LSAT or haven't taken it? The good news is, there's no need to overhaul your study plan. We think the August LSAT can put to rest any major concerns surrounding changes to the LSAT's general content. Bottom line, you can trust the preparation you've put into this test, even if you began studying for the LSAT before these changes came into effect. So if you're gearing up for an LSAT, stay focused on your study plan. Keep taking regular practice tests, target your review sessions, and drill down on the areas where you want to improve. And remember, Blueprint LSAT has your back with LSAT courses and tutoring options that fit your learning style. Check the description below for tons of free resources to help you get started.