The LSAT has been the law school entrance exam of choice for nearly 70 years. It’s a rite of passage for lawyers, the first step they took in their legal career. But that is changing. Seven law schools — Harvard Law, Columbia, Northwestern, Georgetown, Arizona Law School, Hawaiiand Washington University in St. Louis School of Law — now accept the GRE in lieu of the LSAT as a component of admissions, and even more say they are looking to accept the alternative test.
Widespread acceptance of the GRE seems like an inevitability. Law schools believe they may be able to entice more students with STEM backgroundsand well, more students in general if they provide this option. The versatility of a good GRE score, and the convenience…
