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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

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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

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Does Reapplying Hurt Your Chances? (Ep. 484)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Your Problem Isn't Time (Ep. 483)

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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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

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

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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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 ...

New York or California? (Ep. 467)

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Luisa wants to live in California once graduating from law school. Should she still apply to any out-of-state schools? The guys advise Luisa ...

RC Mythbusters (Ep. 466)

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Chris and Ala take over the pod to bust common myths about LSAT Reading Comprehension. They discuss everything from using Ctrl+F and high...

What's My Ceiling? (Ep. 465)

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Joe has been studying for four months and raised his score from 141 to 167. Has he hit his “ceiling” on the LSAT? The guys congratulate J...

You Need a Life Outside of the LSAT (Ep. 464)

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Sean scored lower than anticipated on his official test. He’s now struggling with a lack of motivation to continue studying. The guys advis...

Get Greedy with Your GPA (Ep. 463)

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Delia and Lily attack an admissions question from student Tyler. Tyler wants to know whether senior-year grades received after submitting...

Let the Demon Decide (Ep. 462)

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Drew has a diagnostic score of 136. He asks if it’s unrealistic to take the official test this fall and apply for the 2024 cycle. The guys ...

Admissions Stats and Yield Protection (Ep. 461)

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student David shares admissions data from LSAC’s website. The guys compare LSAT scores to admissions stats at various schools and discuss yiel...

When Should I Register? (Ep. 460)

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Kevin and Stew take over the pod to discuss when students should register to take the official LSAT. You should register for the official...

Binding Early Decision (Ep. 459)

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Shemeen wonders if he should apply to a binding early-decision program. The guys let Shemeen know that by applying to these programs, you are...

Making the Most of Demon Live (Ep. 458)

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jules works 9 to 5 and wants to know how to make the most of her Demon Live subscription. The guys recommend that students don’t try to att...

From 155 to 172: Charlie's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 457)

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Charlie Mirsky discusses his journey from 155 to 172. He recounts waking up early to give the LSAT his best hour each day and focusing o...

How Old Is Too Old for Law School? (Ep. 456)

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Paul asks how old is “too old” for law school. He is about to graduate with his bachelor’s degree and will be 60 years old this year. P...

Beth and Ala's Book Club (Ep. 455)

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Beth and Ala take over the pod to discuss what they’re currently reading and share their book recommendations. Reading for pleasure can...

Don't Settle For Your Goal Score (Ep. 454)

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Kenzie is trying to plan her official LSAT around her volleyball schedule. The guys want Kenzie to get the best score she can—when she...

Kissing Ass Pays Off (Ep. 453)

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener scheduled a meeting with their professor in hopes of getting their only A- adjusted to an A. Anonymous was successful and now ha...

Read All the Answer Choices (Ep. 452)

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Ahbi and Francesca answer student Kyle’s question about whether to read all five answer choices on every question. The answer is yes. F...

Planning to Study Isn't Studying (Ep. 451)

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anonymous has built a study plan that includes 25 practice tests split between drilling, timed sections, and full practice tests. Anonymous worries th...

Are You Taking Too Many Practice Tests? (Ep. 450)

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Pete is taking three full practice tests per week—Ben and Nathan think that’s too much. The guys tell Pete to slow down and to ...

Offsetting a Low GPA (Ep. 449)

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Matt wants to know what LSAT score he needs to offset his low GPA. Nathan and Ben refer Matt to the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator. Read mo...

From 144 to 164: Celine's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 448)

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Student Celine Makhani joins Erik to share her LSAT Demon success story. Celine overcame early struggles in Logic Games through consistent drilling. N...

Law School Is a Risky Plan (Ep. 447)

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ian considers attending law school part-time in order to accept a promising internship. Ben and Nathan encourage Ian to delay law school enti...

Score Variance Is Your Friend (Ep. 446)

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law Admission Dean Natalie Blazer says that multiple LSAT attempts look worse on your application than a single high score. LSAT Demon tutors Lily...

Are Multiple Attempts a Red Flag? (Ep. 445)

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UVA Law Admission Dean Natalie Blazer says that multiple LSAT attempts look worse on your application than a single high score. LSAT Demon tutors Lily...

Work Experience vs. KJD (Ep. 444)

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Ashwin wonders if it’s better to get some work experience after undergrad or to go straight into law school. Ben and Nathan think ther...

Don't Obsess Over Routine (Ep. 443)

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ben asks about the importance of establishing a pre-test routine. The guys tell Ben not to obsess over it. Creating a perfect pre-test headsp...

How Do I Get Faster at RC? (Ep. 442)

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“How do I get faster at RC?” Ala and Chris get this question all the time, and they want to help students move past it. They insist that worrying ...

Avoiding Naivety on Your Personal Statement (Ep. 441)

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise against discussing personal encounters with the law in your personal statement, as you might just come across as naive. Read mor...

Focus on the LSAT (Ep. 440)

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anonymous has T14 aspirations but a lackluster GPA. Aside from improving their LSAT, how can they become a more attractive applicant? Nathan and Ben t...

From 161 to 177: Coy's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 439)

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Coy Ozias joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Coy got greedy and did every available logic game and timed section en route ...

LOR from Non-Native English Speaker (Ep. 438)

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan assure an anonymous listener that a letter of recommendation from a non-native English speaker shouldn’t be a problem. Read more on o...

Berkeley 3L Jenni Martines (Ep. 437)

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt is joined by Jenni Martines, a former Fox LSAT teammate and current 3L at Berkeley Law. Jenni talks about her non-traditional path to law school ...

Should I Take Easy Undergrad Classes? (Ep. 436)

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Pedro asks whether pursuing an easy degree at an “easy-A” college might set him up for greater challenges in law school. Nathan and Ben d...

Big Fish in a Small Pond? (Ep. 435)

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Bridget faces a dilemma in deciding which schools to apply to: should she aim for highly ranked schools, or is it better to be a big fish in ...

Give Up Your Timeline (Ep. 434)

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan think listener Anthony is distracting himself by worrying about his application timeline. They tell Anthony to give up his timeline and...

Life at Harvard Law, with Sara Kamouni (Ep. 433)

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erik is joined by Demon tutor and Harvard 2L Sara Kamouni. Sara talks about her work at Harvard’s Immigration and Refugee Advocacy Clinic. She also ...

Repeating Practice Questions (Ep. 432)

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Ikey has run out of questions to drill in the Demon. Nathan and Ben recommend more timed sections and practice tests, and they talk abou...

International Student Grades (Ep. 431)

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan assure listener Priscila that being an international student shouldn’t disadvantage her in her law school applications. They point Pr...

Treat Reading Comprehension like Logic Games (Ep. 430)

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon tutors Chris and Ala explain how to treat Reading Comprehension like Logic Games by considering the “worlds” created by the passage. Th...

Do Multiple Attempts Look Bad? (Ep. 429)

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Victoria was told that law schools look unfavorably on an applicant who takes the LSAT multiple times in consecutive months. Ben and Nathan d...