Do you think we will see a Computerized LSAT in the near future?
Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 12:52 pm
With the LSAT being one of the last major graduate exams in a paper format, do you think we will see a change into a computerized format?
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You're probably remembering one of my posts about this topic since I frequently read LSAC's research reports and their twice a year LSAC newsletter reports.Louis1127 wrote:Someone said one these forums a while back said that LSAT considered making the test computerized (but obviously decided against it), and it just kind of stuck in my mind. I think it was maybe Jeffort, Steve from LSAT Blog, or Graeme from LSAT Hacks, someone like that, probably one of those three. Maybe search around and see if u can find that nugget.
Even though the development of these mixture or dynamic RT models is still in its infancy, these models seem to fit the data quite well.
Since one of LSAC's current big initiatives is to upgrade/modernize their own internal technology and computer systems since all their current technology (for designing and assembling the LSAT, for the online applications and CAS system, for their internal operations, and for all online and other services they provide to test takers, LS applicants and member law schools and organizations they provide services to) is coded and operates on the old Microsoft .NET Visual Basic platform, they have a long ways to go to even modernize their own computer systems, let alone design, produce and deploy a computerized LSAT that takes advantage of current evolving technologies.“Oh, I’d give anything to get out of Oz altogether; but which is the way back to Kansas? I can’t go the way I came!”
LSAC also is working hard to escape Oz with various program initiatives and plans for the future.
Like the journey our Wizard of Oz friends took across the poppy fields, into the Emerald City, and through the dark forest, the work of LSAC and member law schools will not take place overnight and without some challenges. Unlike the journey to Oz, we’re not dreaming up these challenges; they are very real.
http://www.lsac.org/lsacreport/december ... er2016.pdf (Page 5)I am particularly excited about the progress of the research on the possibility of offering a tablet-based Digital LSAT. We anticipate moving into the field-testing phase of this research in spring 2017.
no please.jw316 wrote:Looks like there's a new update on a computerized/tablet version of the LSAT.
This is from Athornia Steele, the interim LSAC president:
http://www.lsac.org/lsacreport/december ... er2016.pdf (Page 5)I am particularly excited about the progress of the research on the possibility of offering a tablet-based Digital LSAT. We anticipate moving into the field-testing phase of this research in spring 2017.
That was before they had competition from the GRE. LSAC is a monopoly with little incentive to change unless pushed hard by external forces.Hordfest wrote:Usually I wouldn't necro a post in a forum but this seems relevant based on the transition to digital occurring this year. Amazing how only four years ago, most people thought it would be a long time before the test went digital.