In this episode, Dr. Kelly Dore and Jenna Downey discuss the evolving landscape of law school admissions, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach that considers non-academic attributes alongside traditional metrics like LSAT scores and GPA. They explore the parallels with medical school admissions, particularly the use of situational judgment tests (SJTs) to assess candidates' interpersonal and professional skills. The conversation highlights the need for law schools to adapt their admissions processes to identify candidates who possess the necessary competencies for success in the legal profession.
Timestamp of our conversation:
01:04 - What do law schools think of holistic admissions?
03:16 - Why are medical schools moving towards SJTs?
06:37 - Can SJTs augment standardized tests to identify better applicants?
10:04 - How can law schools go beyond traditional metrics in their applications?
15:16 - How did the first medical schools integrate SJTs into their admissions?
17:40 - The value of assessing non-academic skills to support student success
18:21 - How can Casper help evolve law school admissions?
Sources
Gharakhanian, A., Rodriguez, N., & Anderson, E. A. (2022). " More than the Numbers": Empirical Evidence of an Innovative Approach to Admissions. Minn. L. Rev., 107, 2431.
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Speakers:
Dr. Kelly Dore, PhD
Co-Founder and VP, Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights
Jenna Downey
Holistic Success Advisor at Acuity Insights
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https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdowney72/
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