Quite a bit of coverage over the increases in law school applications this past year. For a few examples:
- Christine Charnosky, Law School Applications Continue to Reach Record Highs, Law.com, August 20, 2026.
- Julianne Hill, Law School Applications Reach Record High — Again, ABA Journal, August 24, 2026.
- Ma Fatima, Law School Admissions Face a Fierce New Era, JD Supra, August 24, 2026.
- Karen Sloan, US Law School Applicant Pool is Largest Since Great Recession, Reuters, August 2026.
We’re just starting to see predictions for the coming year. Here’s how the ABA Journal described this past year’s cycle with a link to the LSAC data.:
Law school applications are again reaching record high numbers, with applications for fall 2026 up 10.8% over last year and 35.5% over two years ago, according to the latest statistics from the Law School Admission Council. The number of applicants increased 7.9% over last year and 27.4% over two years ago.
