Law School Applications Up 7% Nationwide

The National Law Journal ran an interesting article yesterday focusing on the continuing rise in law school applications. Law school applications increased by 7% and the number of applicants by 3% nationwide for this year's incoming class compared to last year, according to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). A handful of law schools saw their applicant pools swell by 30% or more. Alabama led the way with a 70% rise in applications.