LSAT Demon Daily

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...

Application Deadlines Don't Matter (Ep. 428)

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t ask when applications close. Ask when they open. Applying at the last minute is a surefire way to overpay for law school. Read more on our web...

An Unexpected Rejection (Ep. 427)

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a URM with great stats, listener Kay was surprised to be rejected from Harvard. What did Kay do wrong on their application? Ben and Nathan remind l...

Multiple Majors (Ep. 426)

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben warn listener James against biting off more than he can chew in undergrad. Multiple majors are unnecessary. Just pick one that interest...

Stop Stressing Out About Your Personal Statement (Ep. 425)

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Robert worries that he’s lived an unremarkable life and can’t pick an interesting topic for his personal statement. Ben and Nathan tell R...

Harvard 1L, with Dylan Horwitz (Ep. 424)

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erik is joined by former LSAT Demon team member and current Harvard 1L Dylan Horwitz. Dylan talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and finding a sup...

Update: Listen to LSAC* (Ep. 423)

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In light of new information, the guys correct their advice from Episode 418. Law school applicants should expect to submit all of their undergraduate ...

January LSAT Score Release (Ep. 422)

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scores from the January 2023 LSAT were released today. The guys discuss what to do if you scored lower than expected. Read more on our website!  ...

LSAC GPA Conversion (Ep. 421)

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan confirm that LSAC GPAs max out at 4.33, not 4.0. The guys recommend asking your college to include A+ grades on your transcript. Read m...

Accuracy Beats Speed (Ep. 420)

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Owen affirms the Demon mantra of accuracy over speed. On his latest RC timed section, Owen turned off the clock, slowed down, and improved hi...

Undergrad Reputation (Ep. 419)

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Leah asks how the reputation of her undergraduate institution might impact her applications. Can she still get a full ride from a top law sch...

Listen to LSAC (Ep. 418)

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In regards to a dispute over which undergrad transcripts must be sent to LSAC, Ben and Nathan tell listener M to listen to LSAC. Read more on our webs...

Professional Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 417)

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener with no academic referrers on how to get professional letters of recommendation. The guys also recommend R...

Don't Statsturbate (Ep. 416)

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben review an exit survey from a departing LSAT Demon student who’d like a review page that focuses on question types. The guys warn stud...

High Stats vs. Strong Softs (Ep. 415)

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who will be the more successful applicant: someone with higher LSAT and GPA, or someone with a better personal statement and resume? Ben and Nathan th...

Studying with Accommodations (Ep. 414)

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener anticipates receiving accommodations, but they ask whether they should still take their practice tests with standard 35-minute s...

New LSAT Dates for 2023–2024 | LSAT Demon Daily, Ep. 413

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan share the newly announced test dates for 2023–2024 and describe how savvy applicants can take the LSAT five times in a single year. R...

Was My Practice Test a Fluke? (Ep. 412)

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben assure an anonymous listener that their recent practice test score was not a fluke. The guys encourage Anonymous to believe that they’...

The Soft Benefits of Law School (Ep. 411)

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Hodari wonders if law school provides any soft benefits for careers that don’t require a J.D. Ben and Nathan think that law school can impr...

From 153 to 174: Kevin's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 410)

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teacher Kevin Kissinger joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Kevin raised his LSAT score from 153 to 175 after three years of study and s...

Overcoming a Low GPA (Ep. 409)

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Kelly asks if there’s hope for a law school applicant with a 2.9 GPA. Nathan and Ben answer simply: yes, as long as you crush the LSAT. Rea...

Improving Self-Confidence (Ep. 408)

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite scoring 175 on a recent practice test, listener Ed doubts that he can reliably score above 170 due to test anxiety and second-guessing his ans...

Scholarships for Part-Time Programs (Ep. 407)

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Lauren worries that part-time students at two of her target schools don’t receive the same scholarship offers as full-time students. Nathan...

Soft Factors Are Soft (Ep. 406)

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Joe wonders whether his career as a police officer is a point in his favor on law school applications. Ben and Nathan encourage Joe to focus ...

Should I Read Books to Improve on RC? (Ep. 405)

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener asks a series of questions—among them, whether reading books will improve your skills in LSAT Reading Comprehension. Ben and N...

Online J.D. at St. Mary's Law (Ep. 404)

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student and current 1L Jacque Gurley joins Matt to share her experience at St. Mary’s University’s online pilot program, the first ever full...

From the Cannabis Industry to Law School (Ep. 403)

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener hesitates to mention their career in the cannabis industry on their applications. Will law schools look down on that work? Ben a...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 398–402)

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:15 - Predict the Answer by Attacking the Argument 8:08 - From 152 to 170: Chris’s LSAT Success Story 33:04 - On Reading Comprehension, They’re A...

Guessing Strategy (There Isn't One) | LSAT Demon Daily, Ep. 402

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener proposes a strategy for guessing between two answers. Nathan and Ben discourage any kind of guessing strategy—keep working on ...

Diversity Statements and the URM Bump (Ep. 401)

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Nico suggests that only applicants who write a diversity statement benefit from a URM bump. Nathan and Ben disagree, since a diversity statem...

On Reading Comprehension, They're All Main Point Questions (Ep. 400)

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Derek claims to struggle on Tone and Purpose questions in RC. Ben and Nathan think Derek might be over-complicating his approach to the LSAT....

From 152 to 170: Chris's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 399)

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Chris Warren joins Francesca to share his LSAT success story. Chris overcame a score plateau in the 160s and scored 170 by embracin...

Predict the Answer by Attacking the Argument (Ep. 398)

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student VW strives to predict the answer more reliably on LR and RC. Nathan and Ben believe that better predictions come from attacking the argu...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 393–397)

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Introduction  0:15 - From 134 to 169: Paige's LSAT Success Story  24:13 - The New Logic Games Are Nothing to Worry About  28:28 ...

Law School Expenses (Ep. 397)

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Nico wonders how students cover three years of living expenses while in law school. Ben and Nathan double down on the importance of scholarsh...

International Student Scholarships (Ep. 396)

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Agyei asks whether an international student can get a scholarship to a top law school in the United States. Nathan and Ben assure Agyei that ...

Veteran Readiness and Employment Appeal (Ep. 395)

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener plans to appeal a decision to deny funding for LSAT tutoring through the Veteran Readiness and Employment program. Ben and Natha...

The New Logic Games Are Nothing to Worry About (Ep. 394)

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Saga worries that impending changes to the Logic Games will render their current prep useless. Nathan and Ben reassure Saga that th...

From 134 to 169: Paige's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 393)

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Paige Gillard joins Matt to share her LSAT success story. Paige scored 169 on her official test—a whopping 35-point improvement o...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 388–392)

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - The LSAT Is an Opportunity 11:21 - From 157 to 177: Haley’s LSAT Success Story 26:54 - How to Take a Diagnostic 31:08 - T...

From 159 to 175: Maya's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 392)

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Maya Davis joins Francesca to share her LSAT success story. Maya overcame test anxiety and improved her score by 16 points. She rec...

The Hardest Logic Games (Ep. 391)

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan look back on some of the hardest logic games in the history of the LSAT and discuss what makes them difficult. Read more on our website...

How to Take a Diagnostic (Ep. 390)

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A self-described “LSAT virgin” asks the guys whether to take their diagnostic test timed or untimed. Nathan and Ben recommend taking all practice ...

From 157 to 177: Haley's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 389)

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Haley Williams joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Haley believes that the LSAT rewards consistency and willingness to pres...

The LSAT Is an Opportunity (Ep. 388)

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Dan could pay for law school with his GI Bill benefits—or he could crush the LSAT, earn a full scholarship, and transfer those be...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 383–387)

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:15 - From 149 to 171: Veronica's LSAT Success Story 10:13 - Formal Logic 17:46 - From 144 to 161: Sarah's LSAT Success Story 42:30 - Respect the Wor...

Late-Cycle Application Questions (Episode 387)

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Sarah Czochanski joins Demon teacher Matt to share her LSAT success story. Sarah almost abandoned her LSAT study after early struggles, ...

Respect the Words (Ep. 386)

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Ikey misses several questions per section of Logical Reasoning despite finishing with minutes left on the clock. Ben and Nathan see a pr...

From 144 to 161: Sarah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 385)

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Sarah Czochanski joins Demon teacher Matt to share her LSAT success story. Sarah almost abandoned her LSAT study after early struggles, ...

Formal Logic (Ep. 384)

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teachers Francesca and Erik discuss the meaning of “formal logic” and explain why it’s unnecessary for success on the LSAT. Read more on o...

From 149 to 171: Veronica's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 383)

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Veronica Navarro joins Demon teacher Francesca to share her LSAT success story. Veronica recommends a flexible study schedule and positi...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 378–382)

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:15 - You Can’t Predict the Experimental Section 6:40 - Developing Good Study Habits 17:58 - Race and Ethnicity Classifications 23:43 - Hybrid Prog...

Don't Over-Engineer Your Study Schedule (Ep. 382)

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise Demon student Nicholas to remain flexible with his LSAT study schedule. There’s no hard rule on how much to study every day. R...

Hybrid Programs Are a Win (Ep. 381)

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Tom would like to attend law school via an online hybrid program, but he wonders whether such a program would adequately prepare him for a ca...

Race and Ethnicity Classifications (Ep. 380)

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Mario shares some primary sources relevant to the guys’ conversation about race and ethnicity on law school applications. Reporting Ra...

Developing Good Study Habits (Ep. 379)

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben counsel Demon student Caleb on developing good study habits through consistent study and a winner’s mindset. Read more on our website...

You Can't Predict the Experimental Section (Ep. 378)

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student PY underperformed on the official test because they lost focus on what they mistakenly assumed was the experimental section. Ben and Nat...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 373–377)

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube. 0:15 - From 146 to 164: Asad's LSAT Su...

Keep Calm and Study On (Ep. 377)

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Elsa has struggled with burnout and test anxiety, but after embracing the LSAT Demon mindset, she now feels confident about the January ...

Anything New on the New PrepTest? (Ep. 376)

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAC recently released PrepTest 93. Ben and Nathan comment on whether there’s anything new or noteworthy about the latest PT and discuss how little ...

The LSAT Tests Real Skills (Ep. 375)

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Matthew thinks that law schools should devalue the LSAT and instead consider applicants’ pre-law experiences. His suggestion stems from a b...

Law School Might Not Be Right for You (Ep. 374)

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Hunter claims that a legal career is his only acceptable outcome, but his LSAT struggles make him question his fitness for law school. Nathan...