UA Office of Pre-Law Advising Alumni Newsletter - February 2022 - Vol. 5

Sep 4, 2026

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The University of Alabama's Office of Pre-Law Advising disseminates its February 2022 Alumni Newsletter, Volume 5, focusing on significant developments in law school admissions and upcoming events. A pivotal announcement from the American Bar Association (ABA) allows law schools to accept the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as an alternative to the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) for admissions. This change is significant as prior to this decision, only a minority of law schools accepted the GRE. The ABA's report affirms that both the GRE and LSAT demonstrate similar predictive validity when considered alone or in conjunction with undergraduate academic performance. However, the newsletter advises prospective law students that while many schools will now accept either exam, a majority will still primarily consider the LSAT score. Concerns are raised about the limited data available for some law schools on the correlation between LSAT and GRE scores due to the novelty of this policy. The newsletter therefore recommends aiming for a GRE score percentile that aligns with a law school's LSAT score percentile. It suggests utilizing the Analytix tool from AccessLex to research median LSAT scores and percentiles for various law schools to guide preparation. Upcoming events detailed include law school admissions panels featuring representatives from Golden Gate, USC, Oklahoma, and Utah, scheduled for February 23rd, and another panel with John Marshall Law School, LMU, and the University of the District of Columbia, set for March 9th. Details for more information and Zoom links are provided for these events. Contact information for the Office of Pre-Law Advising, including Director Hannah Berman and Pre-Law Advisor Royce Garrison, is also included, along with a link to schedule appointments. The newsletter highlights key dates for new LSAT tests in August, September, October, and November 2022.

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UA Office of Pre-Law Advising Alumni Newsletter

February 2022 | Vol. 5

LSAT vs. GRE

Points of Consideration

Upcoming Events

New LSAT Test Dates

FAQs

What is the main change concerning law school admissions mentioned in the newsletter?

The American Bar Association (ABA) has announced that law schools can now require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) instead of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) for admissions decisions.

How do the GRE and LSAT compare in predictive validity for law school admissions?

According to a report from the ABA, both the GRE and the LSAT have shown similar levels of predictive validity, whether used alone or in combination with undergraduate grades.

What advice is given to students regarding the GRE and LSAT scores for law school applications?

It is advised that students should aim for the same score percentile on the GRE as the law school's LSAT score percentile, especially since most law schools will still primarily consider the LSAT score.

Sep 4, 2026

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