Pennsylvania Law Schools Are Seeing Double-Digit Boosts in 2025 Applications Temple Law is one of three PA law schools experiencing more than a 50% increase in applications over last year.While leaders cited a variety of factors from changes on the LSAT to political issues, they agreed that admissions would be more competitive across the board. “It’s definitely going to be more competitive,” said Asst. Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid Johanne Johnston.”Applicants know … there are more applicants to law schools, so they in turn are submitting more applications to try to hedge their bets.”