The 2024 presidential election and broader political climate are playing a notable role in prompting students to apply to law school in record numbers this year, according to a recent survey conducted by Kaplan.
Among the pre-law students surveyed, 53% said the current domestic political climate impacted their decision to apply, and 42% said the results of the 2024 presidential election factored into their decision to pursue law school, Kaplan reported in the study, which was released Thursday. The survey, conducted in February, included responses from 306 Kaplan LSAT students and prospective students.