"Khan Academy and LSAC share a goal of expanding opportunity for all students no matter who they are, where they are from, or their ability to pay. "When you decrease barriers to education and increase access to free resources and tools, all students can really thrive," said Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy. Unlike commercial test prep, which can cost hundreds of dollars to more than $2,000, LSAC and Khan Academy have partnered to ensure that Official LSAT Prep by Khan Academy is free. Increasing opportunity for all students will, over time, ensure that our legal system truly reflects the diverse needs of society."
"Our long-standing commitment to equity motivated us to help level the playing field by creating wide access to a top-notch program that develops the critical thinking skills required for success in law school and a wide range of careers," said Kellye Testy, president and CEO of LSAC. "We are excited that so many students are taking advantage of the free tools that LSAC and Khan Academy are offering together. In comparison, 43% of White/Caucasian students and 41% of male respondents report using Khan Academy Official LSAT Prep.
38% of Asian respondents reported using Khan Academy to prepare. 41% of Hispanic respondents report using Khan Academy to prepare. 42% of Native American/Alaska Native respondents report using Khan Academy to prepare. 46% of women respondents report using Khan Academy to prepare. 47% of Puerto Rican respondents report using Khan Academy to prepare. 52% of African American respondents report using Khan Academy Official LSAT Prep to prepare for the exam. Today, 40,000 students use Khan Academy Official LSAT Prep every month.Ī survey 1 of students who took the LSAT for the first time in November 2018 found: Since launching in June 2018, Khan Academy Official LSAT Prep use has grown steadily. The new survey data underscores the importance of free tools and resources that, over time, could help create greater opportunity and stimulate more diversity in the legal profession that is more reflective of the society it serves. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Less than a year after launching the first free and official online prep for the LSAT, the nonprofit organizations Khan Academy and the Law School Admission Council released new data showing rapid growth in use of Khan Academy Official LSAT Prep by aspiring law students, particularly among African Americans, women, and economically disadvantaged students. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and NEWTOWN, Pa., Feb.
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