The 2026 Law School Cycle Is BROKEN — 33% More Applicants, Same Seats (Ep. 33)

In this episode, Ben Parker dives into the latest LSAC applicant data showing a massive 32.9% year-over-year increase in law school applications—making the 2026 admissions cycle the most competitive in history. He explains why more applicants and stagnant class sizes mean that even strong candidates will find it harder to secure spots and scholarships. Ben also breaks down LSAT score distribution trends, revealing that while top scores are slightly up in raw numbers, the overall percentile landscape is tightening.

Ben then turns his attention to the misinformation epidemic on Reddit, dissecting a post that claimed to offer “tips” for ea...