What Is Holistic Admission? A Better Way Into Law School

March 12, 2025

In this episode of The Holistic Success Show, Dr. Kelly Dore and Jenna Downey discuss how law schools can modernize their admissions process by looking beyond LSAT scores and GPAs. 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.