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Finding LOR Writers (Ep. 567)

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Danielle attended college online—now she worries that she lacks meaningful relationships with professors who could write her letters of rec...

Silence the Haters (Ep. 566)

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous student was told that they’d never reach 170 on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan advise Anonymous on how to silence the haters. Read more on ou...

JD-MBAs (Ep. 565)

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discourage listener Jessica from attending a JD-MBA dual degree program. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with quest...

August LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 564)

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Rhiannon seeks guidance on how to structure her study for the August LSAT. Ben and Nathan recommend quality over quantity: fewer full practic...

Gap Year Priorities (Ep. 563)

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise LSAT Demon student Elian on what to prioritize in their gap year. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with quest...

From 152 to 168: Meghan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 562)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Meghan Mitchell joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Meghan tried a variety of approaches to LSAT study before finding the r...

Sports Law (Ep. 561)

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben warn listener Joe that emphasizing his interest in sports law on his law school applications might make him sound naive. Read more on o...

It's Not a Trap! (Ep. 560)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The obvious answer isn’t a trap. It’s the correct answer. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch th...

LSAT Score Converter (Ep. 559)

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben explain how and when to use the LSAT Demon Score Converter. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or comme...

Studying with a Busy Schedule (Ep. 558)

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Charles asks for guidance on how best to fit LSAT study into his busy schedule. Nathan and Ben suggest that Charles drop one of his other com...

Authenticity in Law School Applications (Ep. 557)

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why being “open and authentic” on your law school applications doesn’t mean disclosing negative facts about yourself. Rea...

Pencil and Paper vs. Digital (Ep. 556)

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Lexi seems to score better with pencil and paper. Ben and Nathan suspect that the difference is all in Lexi’s head. Some people m...

Intermediate Conclusions (Ep. 555)

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Marissa demystify a topic that confuses many LSAT students: intermediate conclusions. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] wi...

Practice Test Fatigue (Ep. 554)

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Amelia struggles with stamina on full practice tests. Ben and Nathan suspect that Amelia’s fatigue stems from low accuracy. Read more on ou...

From 147 to 166: Nick's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 553)

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Nick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Nick’s journey to law school has not been straightforward, but he crushed the LS...

Internship or GPA? (Ep. 552)

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben help listener Safiya decide between pursuing a dream internship and taking more classes to boost her GPA. Read more on our website! Ema...

Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action in College Admissions (Ep. 551)

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan weigh in on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which bans the consideration of race as a specific...

Sufficient Assumption vs. Necessary Assumption (Ep. 550)

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Francesca explain the difference between Sufficient Assumption questions and Necessary Assumption questions in LSAT Logical Reasoning. Read ...

Quality Over Quantity in LSAT Study (Ep. 549)

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys explain why sometimes less is more in LSAT study. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this ...

Should I Write a Diversity Statement? (Ep. 548)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you write a diversity statement if you aren’t an underrepresented minority? Marissa and Abhi weigh in on the purpose of the diversity stateme...

Will You Quit? (Ep. 547)

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jasmin feels discouraged by friends and family who tell her that she won’t ever reach her LSAT goals. Nathan and Ben share stories of forme...

"Inferred Does Not Mean "Unsaid" (Ep. 546)

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys explain why you shouldn’t avoid an answer choice just because it repeats something that was directly stated in the passage. On Reading Comp...

The Negation Test (Ep. 545)

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Marissa explain why they don’t recommend “the negation test” on Necessary Assumption questions. They suggest a simpler approach: find ...

Don't Half-Ass Your Admissions Strategy (Ep. 544)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ralph asks for help deciding between two regional law schools. One school is clearly superior, but Ben and Nathan don’t think either school...

Revising Chris's Personal Statement (Ep. 543)

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Leslie dust off an early version of Chris’s personal statement and compare it to his final draft. They discuss the edits they made to bett...

Studying While Waiting for Test Results (Ep. 542)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben encourage LSAT Demon student Ashwin to keep studying some every day while he waits for his official test results. Read more on our webs...

How to Approach Supported Questions (Ep. 541)

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stewart and Abhi demonstrate their approach to Supported questions in LSAT Logical Reasoning with a practice question from PrepTest 73. Try the questi...

Requesting Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 540)

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben share some tips for requesting excellent letters of recommendation. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions ...

How to Review with a Study Group (Ep. 539)

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ala and Beth share some best practices for reviewing your mistakes on timed sections with a study group. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatde...

Difficult Vocabulary on the LSAT (Ep. 538)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The LSAT isn’t a vocabulary test, but it sometimes uses words that you might not understand. Nathan and Ben discuss how to approach challenging voca...

Law School Admissions Interviews (Ep. 537)

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Kevin break down what to expect from law school admissions interviews. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or...

Breaking into the 160's (Ep. 536)

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener David asks for advice on how to break into the 160s. Ben and Nathan preach consistent and patient study that focuses on understanding one que...

How to Approach Parallel Flaw Questions (Ep. 535)

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many LSAT students fear Parallel Reasoning and Parallel Flaw questions. Beth and Brandon are here to show you how easy these questions can be. They de...

International Disadvantage? (Ep. 534)

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are international applicants disadvantaged in law school admissions? Ben and Nathan assure listener Sarah that she’s got nothing to worry about. Rea...

Breaking Down a Disagree Question (Ep. 533)

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest J. Try this question yourself here. Then listen to Nathan and Ben’s analysis. Read more o...

Using Outside Knowledge on the LSAT (Ep. 532)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan dispel the myth that you shouldn’t use outside knowledge on the LSAT. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questi...

Don't Just Study One Section (Ep. 531)

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise listener Pedro against “mastering” Logical Reasoning before moving on to the other sections of the test. LSAT students shoul...

From 148 to 171: Aila's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 530)

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Aila joins Ala to share her LSAT success story. Aila explains why translating tricky language in RC passages into her own words was...

Are Speeding Tickets Character and Fitness Issues? (Ep. 529)

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have to report minor traffic violations in the character and fitness disclosures on your law school applications? Sometimes. Matt and Ben encou...

Missing the Easy Questions on RC (Ep. 528)

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Sean is confused why he only seems to miss the easy questions in Reading Comprehension. Ben and Erik suggest some ways for Sean to lock in at...

Should I Skip Parallel Reasoning Questions? (Ep. 527)

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beth and Abhi encourage an anonymous LSAT Demon student not to skip Parallel Reasoning questions in Logical Reasoning, but to embrace a growth mindset...

Full Rides and LSAT Percentiles (Ep. 526)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Maggie asks whether full ride scholarships are reserved for applicants with GPAs and LSAT scores above law schools’ 75th percenti...

A Student Athlete's GPA Addendum (Ep. 525)

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an elite student athlete, listener Devin focused more on baseball than on academics—and it showed in his grades. Nathan and Ben advise Devin on h...

From 140 to 161: Michael's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 524)

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Michael Stewart joins Francesca to share his LSAT Success story. Michael studied while juggling a full time job and childcare, but ...

Are A+'s Worth it? (Ep. 523)

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan counsel an anonymous listener not to sacrifice their well-being in pursuit of marginal improvements to their GPA. Read more on our webs...

Tips for LSAT Writing (Ep. 522)

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Erik share some tips for how to approach LSAT Writing. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch t...

The LSAT and Law School Class Rank (Ep. 521)

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discuss the upside to attending a lower-ranked school: better scholarship offers and less competition for a spot at the top of the clas...

Should I Reread RC Passages in My Review? (Ep. 520)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener B finds it time-consuming to review Reading Comprehension after taking a practice test. Nathan and Ben suggest that B takes fewer full practi...

Explaining a Resume Gap (Ep. 519)

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener L worries that a two-year “black hole” on her resume will weigh down her chances at a great scholarship. Nathan and Ben assure L that her...

From 149 to 172: Joey's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 518)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Joey Chen joins Ala to share her LSAT success story. Joey reworked her study approach to focus on drilling and reviewing individual...

Leron's Personal Statement Success Story (Ep. 517)

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Leron joins Leslie to discuss how they transformed Leron’s personal statement from a glorified resume into a focused narrative th...

Breaking into the 170s (Ep. 516)

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan give some advice on how to make the jump from the high 160s into the 170s. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with que...

In-Out vs. Circle-Slash (Ep. 515)

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you use in-out or circle-slash for your Logic Games diagrams? The guys discuss why you might prefer one method over the other in some situation...

Patrons of the Long Shot and True Grit (Ep. 514)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Ala both crushed the LSAT, but they wouldn’t have done so without a tremendous amount of grit. In this episode, they open up about the man...

Early Decision Regrets? (Ep. 513)

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener was accepted to Northwestern with a $120k scholarship through their early decision program. Now they’re worried that they sold...

What to Expect in Your 1L Year (Ep. 512)

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Sara break down what to expect in your first year of law school and share some tips on how to approach your 0L summer and first year classes....

It's Never a Mistake to Wait (Ep. 511)

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben assess listener Spencer’s scholarship chances as a low-GPA splitter. The guys implore Spencer not to rush into the 2023–2024 applic...

Overcoming a Plateau in Logic Games (Ep. 510)

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Anna feels like her Logic Games progress has stalled. Ben and Nathan encourage Anna not to give up and suggest replaying games tryi...

Keep Your GPA Addendum Short (Ep. 509)

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Cole shares a draft of his GPA addendum. The guys suggest some major cuts. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with ques...

From 153 to 177: Kian's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 508)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Kian Sohrabi joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Kian compares his LSAT study to college football practice and talks about ...

Grades Come First (Ep. 507)

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Esther blames burnout and LSAT prep for a recent drop in her undergraduate GPA. Nathan and Ben want Esther to drop the LSAT for now and focus...

Staying in the Saddle on RC (Ep. 506)

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Ala return for part four of their series on LSAT Reading Comprehension. This time they talk about how to “stay in the saddle” on RC pass...

Should I Attend a Non-T14 Law School? (Ep. 505)

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben clarify their position on the T14. You don’t have to attend a T14 law school to have a successful legal career. The guys frequently r...

Carol's LSAT Journey (Ep. 504)

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Carol joins Beth to share her LSAT journey. Carol is pursuing a career in law to advocate for persons with disabilities and victims...

Reviewing a Character and Fitness Addendum (Ep. 503)

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Tom asks whether some character and fitness issues will affect his admissions and scholarship offers from top law schools. The guys revi...

Do Anything Else (Ep. 502)

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Eric admits that he’s making a bad decision in rushing to apply to law school this fall. Ben and Nathan implore Eric to wait anot...

Top Three Personal Statement Revisions (Ep. 501)

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leslie Blodgett has seen a lot of rough drafts in her time as personal statement editor at LSAT Demon. Today she joins Erik to share the three most co...

You Can't Study for Too Long (Ep. 500)

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Fernando has increased his score by more than twenty points and is gunning for the 170s. But his lawyer friends tell him that he’...

Non-Legal Work Experience (Ep. 499)

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Big G considers accepting a great job offer but worries that law schools will look down on non-legal work experience. Nathan and Ben dispel B...

Study Buddies (Ep. 498)

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the right study group can help you get the most out of your LSAT prep. Ala and Beth share tips from their own experience as study buddies: how...

Highlighting an Improved GPA (Ep. 497)

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan help listener Jacob draft a concise addendum that highlights the upward trend in his GPA. Read more on our website!  Email daily@lsat...

The "Real" Cost of Law School (Ep. 496)

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harvard Law School says that its tuition only covers 43% of the real cost to educate its students. The guys break down this outrageous claim and doubl...

Tips for ESL Students (Ep. 495)

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teachers Ala and Francesca discuss the special challenges and benefits of being an ESL student. They give some general and LSAT-specific advice ...

Will I Be Ready by June? (Ep. 494)

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the registration deadline for the June LSAT, and an anonymous listener wonders if they’ll reach their goal score by the test date. Ben and ...

Maintenance Mode (Ep. 493)

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben dispel the idea of entering “maintenance mode” in the weeks leading up to the official test. Reduce your study hours if you’re fe...

Unlucky to Get In (Ep. 492)

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A student writes in to share the news of their acceptance to Georgetown. Ben and Nathan aren’t ready to celebrate. Read more on our website!  Emai...

The Four Stages of LSAT Competence (Ep. 491)

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Ala break down how the four stages of competence apply to LSAT study. The four stages are unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, ...

A Hazy Character and Fitness Issue (Ep. 490)

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jackson faced disciplinary action in college for the possession of an illegal drug—even though that drug was legally prescribed medical can...

Academic Issues and Personal Statements (Ep. 489)

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan warn an anonymous listener that personal statements aren’t the place to discuss academic struggles. Read more on our website!  Emai...

From 133 to 163: Omar's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 488)

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Omar Zoubeidi joins Francesca to share his LSAT success story. Omar improved his practice test scores dramatically after reducing h...

Withdraw and Avoid Disaster (Ep. 487)

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more on our website!  Email [email protected] with questions or comments.  Watch this episode on YouTube.

Cycle Recap with Lily and Marissa (Ep. 486)

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teachers Lily & Marissa recap their admissions cycles. They talk about how they approached their applications, share their scholarship offer...

Are More Older Americans Returning to School? (Ep. 485)

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more on our website!  Email [email protected] with questions or comments.  Watch this episode on YouTube.

Does Reapplying Hurt Your Chances? (Ep. 484)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more on our website!  Email [email protected] with questions or comments.  Watch this episode on YouTube.

Your Problem Isn't Time (Ep. 483)

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more on our website!  Email [email protected] with questions or comments.  Watch this episode on YouTube.

What's Important in Law School (Ep. 482)

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more on our website!  Email [email protected] with questions or comments.  Watch this episode on YouTube.

Conditional Scholarship Trends (Ep. 481)

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conditional scholarship trends: https://www.lawschooltransparency.com/trends/costs/conditional-scholarships Read more on our website!  Email daily@...

Don't Second Guess Your Answers (Ep. 480)

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more on our website!  Email [email protected] with questions or comments.  Watch this episode on YouTube.

In-Person Testing Returns for 2023–2024 (Ep. 479)

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read more on our website!  Email [email protected] with questions or comments.  Watch this episode on YouTube.

Walk Away From Low Scholarship Offers (Ep. 478)

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get your best score with LSAT Demon. Sign up here: https://www.lsatdemon.com Choose from over 30 hours of live LSAT classes every week with a Demon ...

Ask For What You Want (Ep. 477)

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get your best score with LSAT Demon. Sign up here: https://www.lsatdemon.com Choose from over 30 hours of live LSAT classes every week with a Demon ...

Parents' Night Recap (Ep. 476)

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get your best score with LSAT Demon. Sign up here: https://www.lsatdemon.com Choose from over 30 hours of live LSAT classes every week with a Demon L...

Determine Your Priorities Before Law School (Ep. 475)

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get your best score with LSAT Demon. Sign up here: https://www.lsatdemon.com Choose from over 30 hours of live LSAT classes every week with a Demon ...

Review Every Mistake (Ep. 474)

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get your best score with LSAT Demon. Sign up here: https://www.lsatdemon.com Choose from over 30 hours of live LSAT classes every week with a Demon L...

Your Review Is Where You Learn (Ep. 473)

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Carlos explains his review process. The guys recommend that you give the LSAT your best hour or two a day, then go do things outside of ...

A Good Reason to Write a GPA Addendum, Ep. 472

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Bobby has a 3.6 GPA from a very strict school, putting him in the top 15% of his class. Will a law school admissions board care? The guy...

Compare the Cost of Tuition (Ep. 471)

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Sarah follows up with the guys after being on a previous episode to share her current admissions data. Ben and Nathan discuss the schola...

Can a Splitter Get a Scholarship? Ep. 470

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous student has a low GPA due to extenuating circumstances and will be applying as a “splitter.” Can they still get a scholarship at a T-...

Advice from Non-Traditional Applicants (Ep. 469)

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Beth and Chris give their best “boomer” advice for non-traditional applicants. Though studying and applying will be a little bit diff...

Distracted by Planning (Ep. 468)

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener shares her LSAT and admissions timeline, including her plan to take the February 2024 official test. Ben and Nathan stress that ...