LSAC is reporting a very slight increase in total applicants for September/October from the same time last year. Given that LSAT takers are up 6-7% from last year, and that more students are applying later in the cycle, I think it's reasonable to expect that by the end of the season total applicants will be up 3-5% this year compared to last year.
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