LSAT Logic Games Changes and Updates

In August 2024, Logic Games was removed from the LSAT. In its place, there will be an additional scored Logical Reasoning section. 

Why Was Logic Games Removed From the LSAT?

The  changes are the result of a lawsuit filed by Angelo Binno and Shelesha Taylor in Michigan federal court against the LSAC, claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act. Binno and Taylor are both legally blind, and Binno requested that the Analytical Reasoning section be waived for his LSAT administration, which the LSAC denied.

Most students solved LSAT logic games by drawing diagrams, something Binno argued he was unable to do, putting him at a disadvantage. While LSAC did approve several accommodations for Binno, it stopped short at waiving the Logic Games section altogether.

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The parties reached an agreement in October 2019, with LSAC announcing that it would research and develop alternative ways to assess analytical reasoning skills over the next four years, resulting in a new Analytical Reasoning section.

Here’s what the LSAC said to Kaplan: “Should there be any significant changes to format, extensive research and development, followed by several stages of pilot testing and data analysis would be required to ensure the continued validity, reliability, and fairness of the test. Therefore, it is too early in the process to speculate on how the test will evolve as a result of our ongoing research.”

Finally, in August 2024, Logic Games was untimely removed from the LSAT and in its replacement, and second Logical Reasoning section was added.

How Does the LSAT Logic Games Updates Affect Me?

Having Logic Games removed from the LSAT means you do not need to include them as part of your LSAT study plan. The LSAT is still made up of 5 sections but the amount of questions you can expect during each section has changed slightly. Below is a list of each LSAT section including how long you have during test day to complete each section and how many questions you should expect during each section. 

lsat section	Testing Time	# of Questions
Logical Reasoning	35 minutes	24–26
Logical Reasoning	35 minutes	24–26
Reading Comprehension	35 minutes	26–28
Experimental Section	35 minutes	24–28
Argumentative Writing	50 minutes	Written Response Only

Did the Removal of Logic Games Affect LSAT Scoring?

No, the removal of Logic Games did not affect how the LSAT is scored. The LSAT is still scored in an overall range from 120–180.

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