Status Check with Spivey Predicting the 2024-25 Law Admissions Cycle with Northwestern Law Admissions Dean Don Rebstock
Oct 23, 2024
Don Rebstock, Associate Dean at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of law school admissions. The conversation dives into the latest applicant data for 2024-25, predicting trends like potential declines in applications and the implications of high LSAT scores. They discuss the effects of economic fluctuations on applicant decisions, offer tips for standing out during the admissions process, and reassure listeners that there's no need to panic about early statistics.
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Early Data Volatility
- Early application data is volatile and not very predictive of final outcomes.
- Don Rebstock trusts that application numbers will decrease, but not drastically.
LSAT Changes and Application Timing
- The LSAT's removal of the logic games section has changed application timing.
- Applicants rushed to take the June or August LSAT, inflating early application numbers.
Caution on Class Size Increases
- Law schools may be cautious about increasing class sizes despite high application numbers.
- Softening hiring markets and emphasis on employment outcomes may limit enrollment growth.