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Date: July 10th, 2020 4:15 AM
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UPDATE: Coronavirus and the LSAT

All of us at LSAC are saddened by the COVID-19 outbreaks affecting so many countries and communities around the world. Our hearts go out to all of the individuals, families, and communities that have been affected. We are working with global, national, and local officials to comply with local health directives and guidance, while striving to address the needs of test takers and schools.

To enable candidates to earn an LSAT score and pursue their goal of legal education despite the COVID-19 emergency, we have developed the online, remotely proctored LSAT-Flex. Already, nearly 18,000 candidates have received scores via the May and June LSAT-Flex exams.

Given the continuing COVID-19 emergency, we are providing the online LSAT-Flex in July and August, in place of the in-person LSAT administrations scheduled for July 13 and August 29, as well as the in-person International LSAT scheduled for June 27-28. All candidates who had previously registered for these in-person LSAT administrations will be automatically registered to take the corresponding LSAT-Flex unless they choose to opt out and receive a coupon to use for any future LSAT until April 2021.

The July LSAT-Flex will be administered during the week of July 11. Most test takers will test on either Saturday, July 11; Sunday, July 12; or Tuesday, July 14, with a small number of tests occurring later in the week based on specific remote proctoring requirements. Currently, we are targeting Thursday, July 30, as the July LSAT-Flex score release date for all test takers, regardless of when they test during the week of July 11.

The August LSAT-Flex will be administered during the week of August 29. Most test takers will test on either Saturday, August 29; Sunday, August 30; or Monday, August 31, with a small number of tests occurring later in the week based on specific remote proctoring requirements. Currently, we are targeting Friday, September 18, as the August LSAT-Flex score release date for all test takers, regardless of when they test during the week of August 29.

We know how important the LSAT is to candidates and schools, and also to fairness and integrity in law school admission, which advances access and equity in legal education. LSAC is committed to doing everything possible to provide candidates with the assessment and other services needed, while following public health guidance to ensure the safety of test takers and the broader community. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic closely and will make other LSAT-Flex test dates available if the situation warrants. We plan to resume the in-person LSAT once conditions allow, in strict accordance with public health authorities and using all necessary health and safety measures.

For more information about the online, remotely proctored LSAT-Flex, including technical requirements, see our LSAT-Flex page:

https://www.lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat/lsat-flex

Test Dates, Changes, and Cancellations

·What is the status of the July 13 LSAT?

Given the COVID-19 emergency, LSAC announced May 27 the decision to offer the online, remotely proctored LSAT-Flex in July, and cancel the in-person LSAT that was scheduled for July 13 in the U.S. and Canada.

The July LSAT-Flex will be administered during the week of July 11. Candidates registered for the July 13, 2020, LSAT have been automatically registered to take the July LSAT-Flex unless they opted out and chose to receive a coupon to use for a different LSAT date.

·What is the status of the August 29 LSAT?

Given the continued uncertainty over how the COVID-19 emergency will evolve, we have made the decision to offer the online, remotely proctored LSAT-Flex in August, and cancel the in-person LSAT that was scheduled for August 29 in the U.S. and Canada.

The August LSAT-Flex will be administered during the week of August 29. Candidates registered for the August 29, 2020, LSAT will be automatically registered to take the August LSAT-Flex unless they choose to receive a coupon to use for a different LSAT date.

We are committed to broad access and will work with all test takers with disabilities to see that their accommodation needs are met under the circumstances. We will also work with any candidates who may need our assistance with access to computer equipment, a reliable internet connection, or a quiet place to test.

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Test Day Experience and Instructions

·What steps are being taken to protect health and well-being at LSAT test sites in response to the Coronavirus outbreak?

In response to the growing COVID-19 public health crisis, LSAC has made the difficult decision to cancel the March-July LSATs in all locations worldwide. LSAC will continue to operate in accordance with the guidance provided by the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other public health agencies. Canceling these tests was a difficult step, but we believe it was the most responsible course of action to protect test takers, test center personnel, and the broader community.

To address the needs of candidates who want to test this spring and summer, we will be providing an online, remotely proctored version of the LSAT, called LSAT-Flex, for affected test registrants. We will only return to administering the standard LSAT when conditions allow, with rigorous adherence to the guidance and direction of public health authorities.

Please know that prior to each administration, all of LSAC’s testing equipment is sanitized. In addition, test takers are deliberately separated from one another while taking the test.

We have amended our test taker rules to allow in-person test takers to wear masks that cover their nose and mouth if they wish, and to allow test takers to bring an appropriate-sized container of hand sanitizer to the test.

We will continue to work with public health authorities to explore additional recommendations on test administration.

·Can I wear a face mask at my in-person LSAT test?

We recognize that in the current Coronavirus situation, some test takers may feel more comfortable wearing a mask while taking the LSAT in a public setting with other people.

Beginning with the August LSAT and until further notice, in-person LSAT takers who wish to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth to the test center are permitted to do so, with the following provisions:

1. Test takers may be asked to briefly remove their masks during the checking of government-issued photo IDs. This is necessary for testing staff to make a positive identification.

2. Test takers will be allowed to wear their masks while testing.

3. Test takers may also be asked to briefly remove their masks when their identification is checked following the break after test section 3 or after any restroom break.

Please note that test centers will not be responsible for providing masks or disposing of them for test takers.

·Can I bring hand sanitizer to my LSAT test?

Beginning with the August LSAT and until further notice, test takers will be allowed to have a small container of hand sanitizer (preferably travel size, but no larger than an 8 oz. container) on their desktops or in their ziplock bags (subject to inspection).

·Is it safe to take a standardized test in a large group setting, given concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus?

We are monitoring the COVID-19 virus situation carefully and paying close attention to the guidance of public health authorities. Throughout this process, our highest priority will be the health and well-being of test takers, test center personnel, and the public.

In response to the growing COVID-19 emergency, health officials are urging businesses, organizations, and individuals to limit travel or activities that could accelerate the spread of the disease and cause our health systems to become overwhelmed. Because of this, LSAC has made the difficult decision to cancel the March-July LSATs in all locations worldwide, and to replace these canceled in-person tests with the online LSAT-Flex to assist with the social distancing that public health authorities are urging in order to slow the spread of this disease. We believe this is the most responsible course of action to protect test takers, test center personnel, and the broader community.

We will only return to administering the standard LSAT when conditions allow, with rigorous adherence to the guidance and direction of public health authorities.

We will continuously monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

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General Qs on the Admission Process

·Will schools extend their application/commitment deadlines?

This is up to each school, and you should check schools’ websites to see if they have announced any global extensions. You can also email the admissions offices to ask this question. An informal survey conducted in mid-March found that more than 60% of law schools who responded had extended deadlines or were planning to, either for all applicants or on a case-by-case basis, and that percentage has probably increased since the time the survey was conducted.

·How will schools view Pass/Fail grades?

Law schools are fully aware of and understand that virtually all students enrolled during the spring 2020 COVID-19 pandemic experienced significant disruption in their living and learning arrangements. Law schools are also aware that many undergraduate and graduate schools changed their grading systems to allow or require Pass/Fail grades in lieu of their traditional grading systems and will not penalize any applicant for presenting Pass/Fail grades. LSAC will place a letter in the CAS report of every applicant enrolled during spring 2020, reminding law schools of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the population and on higher education.

·How will schools look at the fact that my summer internship was canceled?

Again, law schools understand that COVID-19 pandemic forced many changes that affect students’ summer plans. If your summer internship has been canceled, you should explain that when you apply to law school, and you should also discuss how you adjusted to the unexpected developments resulting from the pandemic.

https://www.lsac.org/update-coronavirus-and-lsat

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