LSAT Demon Daily

The Value of Live (Ep. 290)

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student David wants to try Demon Live, but time zone differences would make it difficult for him to attend any of the live classes. Would a Live subsc...

I Don't Have a Good Personal Statement Topic (Ep. 289)

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Rafael fears that he doesn’t have a compelling personal statement topic. He’s a senior in college with limited work experience ...

You've Got to Score 160 Before You Score 170 (Ep. 288)

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To climb a mountain, first take one step. To score 170, first answer one question. Nathan and Ben tell listener Dom not to let his long-term goals dis...

Does Early Decision Ever Make Sense? (Ep. 287)

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Finch knows it’s usually bad to apply early decision. But what if the decision came with a scholarship to his top-choice school? Ben and Na...

Embrace the Suck (Ep. 286)

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Brandon has his sights set on a top-ten school. He knows it’ll take a lot of work to achieve his target LSAT score, but hard work does...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 281-285)

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:24 - Classes Can't Replace Self-Study 7:19 - 155 to 172: Jackson's LSAT Success Story 21:49 - Don't Sweat What You Can't Control 29:50 - Should You ...

The LSAT Shouldn't Dominate Your Life (Ep. 285)

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Jacob writes in with a bunch of questions about his LSAT study and law school applications. Ben and Nathan discuss why you shouldn’...

Should You Pay for Prestige? (Ep. 284)

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Kaelan wants to run for office someday and believes that the prestige of an elite law school would be valuable for a career in politics....

Don't Sweat What You Can't Control (Ep. 283)

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Ty applied to law school late in the cycle with an LSAT score lower than he was capable of. He was predictably disappointed by his offer...

155 to 172: Jackson's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 282)

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former LSAT Demon student Jackson Lanning joins Nathan to discuss his LSAT success story. He scored a 172 after studying with the Demon and will be at...

Classes Can't Replace Self-Study (Ep. 281)

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New LSAT Demon Live student Stephan asks the guys for advice on how to work live classes into his study routine. Ben and Nathan make their recommendat...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 276-280)

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:24 - You Don't Need "Little" Strategies 6:21 - 145 to 163: Tyler's LSAT Success Story 19:31 - Can I Study for Free? 23:07 - Predict the Main Point o...

Make Law Schools Bid on You (Ep. 280)

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Annika is scoring in the mid 150s after two months of studying. She asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on whether a 170 is possible ...

Predict the Main Point on RC (Ep. 279)

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Damien has been studying for five months in preparation for the August LSAT. He is shooting for a score in the 170s and wants to attack ...

Can I Study for Free? (Ep. 278)

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener scored an official 172 using only free LSAT prep resources. They’re considering biting the bullet and paying for LSAT prep wit...

145 to 163: Tyler's LSAT Demon Success Story (Ep. 277)

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Demon student Tyler joins Nathan to discuss his LSAT success story. Tyler shares his experience studying with LSAT Demon and the law school sch...

You Don't Need "Little" Strategies (Ep. 276)

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Matthew asks the guys for any “little” strategies they recommend using on test day. Nathan and Ben advise listeners to focus on the bigge...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 271-275)

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Aim Higher 15:11 - Law School While in the Army Reserve 35:16 - 160 to 177: Jennifer's LSAT Success Story 50:20 - This Is N...

GRE Logic Games? (Ep. 275)

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Jacob has completed almost all the available practice LSATs, but he hasn’t quite perfected his Logic Games score. Would it help to pra...

This Is Not How You Review (Ep. 274)

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Jordan describes his blind-review process and asks for advice on how to ignore the clock and manage test anxiety. Ben and Nathan explain...

160 to 177: Jennifer's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 273)

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former LSAT Demon student Jennifer joins Nathan to share her LSAT success story and offer words of encouragement and advice to other students. Read m...

Law School While in the Army Reserve (Ep. 272)

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Demon tutor and rising 2L David stops by to discuss his first year at UT Austin while being in the reserves for the military. He and Nathan cha...

Aim Higher (Ep. 271)

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Jason has a 4.0 GPA and scored 160 on his first practice LSAT. He asks Nathan and Ben if his goal score of 170 is attainable by the Sept...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 266-270)

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:24 - Treat Every LSAT Section Like Logic Games 07:47 - Timelines and Test Anxiety 19:38 - Diversity Admissions Programs 26:00 - Make Time for the L...

Will Law Schools Consider My Previous Applications? (Ep. 270)

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener H previously applied to graduate programs at some top universities and was rejected. He now plans to apply to law school at these same univer...

Make Time for the LSAT (Ep. 269)

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Diversity Admissions Programs (Ep. 268)

07 Jul 2022

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Timelines and Test Anxiety (Ep. 267)

06 Jul 2022

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Treat Every LSAT Section Like Logic Games (Ep. 266)

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Vee is solid on Logic Games but has trouble finishing Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections within the 35-minute time limit. T...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 261-265)

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:24 - Go Fast by Accident 7:25 - The LSAT Is Like Super Mario 28:41 - Will This Admissions Cycle Be Less Competitive? 33:37 - Evaluating Arguments on...

Harvard's Junior Deferral Program (Ep. 265)

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Elijah asks the guys for their thoughts on applying to Harvard Law School’s Junior Deferral Program. Nathan and Ben explain why the program...

Evaluating Arguments on LR (Ep. 264)

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teacher Francesca joins Nathan to discuss a frequently asked question about evaluating arguments on Logical Reasoning. Learn how to identify and...

Will This Admissions Cycle Be Less Competitive? (Ep. 263)

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Daeisha heard that the number of June LSAT registrants was down 50% compared to last year. Does this mean that the 2022–2023 admission...

The LSAT Is Like Super Mario (Ep. 262)

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teacher Carl joins Ben to discuss LSAT reading strategies. He explains that rushing to the end of a passage without fully understanding it is li...

Go Fast by Accident (Ep. 261)

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous Demon student struggles to finish the last five questions of each section and asks for advice on improving their pace. Ben and Nathan rec...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 256-260)

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:26 - Being "Non-Traditional" Is the Least of Your Concerns 6:04 - Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical 20:50 - Staying Focused on RC 32:15 - Speed Come...

Don't Plan Your Life Around Law School Admissions (Ep. 260)

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jayson asks the guys for advice on his LSAT prep timeline while he currently works full time as a paralegal. Nathan and Ben encourage Jayson ...

Speed Comes from Understanding (Ep. 259)

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous Demon student has nearly perfect accuracy on the questions they attempt, but they still aren’t able to complete every question in a sec...

Staying Focused on RC (Ep. 258)

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener with ADHD expresses frustration with maintaining focus on Reading Comprehension. The guys share their best active reading tips a...

Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical (Ep. 257)

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Chris shares an article on the realities of working in big law. Nathan says it should be required reading for anyone thinking about going to ...

Being "Non-Traditional" Is the Least of Your Concerns (Ep. 256)

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Shavar will be 29 this year and wonders if his age will be an issue during the law school application process. The guys assure Shavar that hi...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 251-255)

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:25 - Paraphrasing RC Passages 6:41 - Should I Take a Gap Year? 15:14 - Can I Improve by 20+ Points in Three Months? 25:43 - Should I Wait to Graduat...

This Is a Big Red Flag (Ep. 255)

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Francesca and Erik take over the pod to discuss a common mistake made by LSAT students: rushing to answer questions without fully underst...

Should I Wait to Graduate Before Applying? (Ep. 254)

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener F is debating whether to apply to law school in the fall of their senior year or to wait until after graduation. Waiting would allow them tim...

Can I Improve by 20+ Points in Three Months? (Ep. 253)

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Gregory took a cold diagnostic test and scored 133. Is it possible to improve by 20+ points and reach his goal score of 157 by September? The...

Should I Take a Gap Year? (Ep. 252)

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar take over the pod to answer questions about taking a gap year before law school. Listener A would like to gain work expe...

Paraphrasing RC Passages (Ep. 251)

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Lexie writes in to share a Reading Comprehension strategy. She suggests reading one paragraph at a time and attempting to rewrite it without ...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 246-250)

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:25 - A Turd from an Angel 5:32 - How to Blind Review 23:38 - Cry in the Dojo, Laugh on the Battlefield 38:15 - Should I Cancel My Score? 44:24 - Wha...

What if I Run Out of Practice Questions? (Ep. 250)

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Anthony has been studying for over eight hours every day and is worried that he will soon run out of official LSAT questions to practice...

Should I Cancel My Score? (Ep. 249)

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Rachel scored 166 on her first official LSAT, but her goal is to break 170. She purchased score preview, so she has the option to cancel. Wha...

Cry in the Dojo, Laugh on the Battlefield (Ep. 248)

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student Boomer describes the rapid progress he has made since joining LSAT Demon Live. He also shares two quotes that he finds especially helpful. Fir...

How to Blind Review (Ep. 247)

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Charles asks for advice on the best way to blind review. Should you flag challenging questions during timed sections and then review the...

A Turd from an Angel (Ep. 246)

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener shares a turd that’s been floating around in an LSAT Facebook group. A commenter—“LSAT Angel”—advised students not to ...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 241-245)

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:25 - Take the Training Wheels Off 7:35 - Is the 4.0 Grading System Unfair? 35:05 - Ruth Is Going to Yale Law School! 51:22 - How Do I Stand Out? 59:...

Judicial Internships and Clerkships (Ep. 245)

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teacher Matt is joined by fellow Maryland Law student Michael Gaskell to talk about judicial internships and clerkships. Matt explains the diffe...

How Do I Stand Out? (Ep. 244)

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Darian asks for advice on how to make her law school application stand out. Ben and Nathan remind listeners that LSAT and GPA are, by far, th...

Ruth Is Going to Yale Law School! (Ep. 243)

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teacher Rebecca interviews departing Demon teacher Ruth before she heads off to Yale. Ruth recaps her time teaching and offers advice to new LSA...

Is the 4.0 Grading System Unfair? (Ep. 242)

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not all undergraduate institutions offer the opportunity to earn A+ grades. LSAC addresses this discrepancy by truncating GPAs above 4.0. Is this syst...

Take the Training Wheels Off (Ep. 241)

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student Liv loves studying with LSAT Demon, but her parents (who are footing the bill) want her to take a Kaplan course instead. How can Liv change he...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 236-240)

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:24 - The LSAT Requires a Different Kind of Reading 36:51 - Does the LSAT Prepare You for Law School? 56:53 - Go Beyond Your Plateau 1:07:33 - Does T...

Find a Better Use for Your Savings (Ep. 240)

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener plans to pay for law school using money they have saved in a 529 account. Would mentioning this fact in a letter of continued in...

Does Taking the LSAT Multiple Times Look Bad? (Ep. 239)

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Carina asks the guys to weigh in on some dubious advice she received at a law school open house. The admissions personnel admonished app...

Go Beyond Your Plateau (Ep. 238)

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Rachel shares a Bruce Lee quote that inspires her to keep pushing forward in her LSAT prep: “There are no limits. There are only plateaus. ...

Does the LSAT Prepare You for Law School? (Ep. 237)

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon teachers and rising 3Ls Rebecca and Matt take over the pod to discuss whether studying for the LSAT prepares students for law school. Rebecca de...

The LSAT Requires a Different Kind of Reading (Ep. 236)

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener M struggles with LSAT Reading Comprehension even though their major requires heavy reading and writing. Ben and Nathan explain that the LSAT ...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 231-235)

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:24 - Hard Choices, Easy Life 22:45 - Chicago Full Ride vs. Harvard Full Price? 36:20 - Super XL 58:43 - Blind Review Strategy 1:10:36 - The 85% Rule...

The 85% Rule (Ep. 235)

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Nikki is eager to push her practice test scores from the mid 170s to the high 170s. How can she squeeze out those last few LSAT points? ...

Blind Review Strategy (Ep. 234)

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Mike thanks the guys for their advice on how to review effectively and avoid burnout (episode 216). Nathan and Ben list six questions that yo...

Super XL (Ep. 233)

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan attack a crooked salesperson’s flawed logic in question 10 from PrepTest 73. Try this question here, and then listen to Ben and Natha...

Chicago Full Ride vs. Harvard Full Price (Ep. 232)

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutor Ruth joins Nathan to discuss a hypothetical dilemma. Listener Pedro asks if it would be wiser to pay full tuition at Harvard or to accept ...

Hard Choices, Easy Life (Ep. 231)

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous Demon student asks for advice on whether full four-section practice tests or individual timed sections are better for practice. Ben and N...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 226-230)

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:26 - Am I Ready to Take the LSAT? 13:03 - Beware of Escher Answers 18:46 - New Prelaw Programs from LSAC LawHub 31:37 - Is the LSAT Going Away? 58:2...

Be Careful Talking to Admissions Officers (Ep. 230)

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jonathan is a DACA recipient who worries whether his status may prevent him from earning a full-ride scholarship. Ben and Nathan advise Jonat...

Is the LSAT Going Away? (Ep. 229)

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Chris asks Ben and Nathan for their take on the ABA’s recent recommendation to make the LSAT optional in law school admissions. Don’t be ...

New Prelaw Programs from LSAC Lawhub (Ep. 228)

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Kyle McEntee, leader of LSAC’s LawHub prelaw division, joins Ben and Nathan to announce two new programs. Admission Unmasked is intend...

Beware of Escher Answers (Ep. 227)

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wrong answers on the LSAT often use all the right words and yet make no sense. Demon tutor Erik calls these trap answers “Escher answers.” Escher ...

Am I Ready to Take the LSAT? (Ep. 226)

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener David asks how close he should be to his goal score of 164 before he sits for the official test. Ben and Nathan encourage David to set his si...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 221-225)

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:29 - Should I Retake with a 177 and 4.28 GPA? 15:18 - What Skills Does the LSAT Test? 25:10 - Where to Start with the LSAT Demon 30:06 - Spend Longe...

Don't Settle for Less on the LSAT (Ep. 225)

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutor Dylan joins Nathan to respond to a student’s concern about running out of time on Reading Comprehension. What should you do if you reach...

Spend Longer on Your Logic Games Setups (Ep. 224)

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous Demon Live student completes untimed logic games with perfect accuracy, but she struggles with the harder games on timed sections. The be...

Where to Start with the LSAT Demon (Ep. 223)

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben respond to a new LSAT Demon student who seeks advice on choosing a subscription level. Time is your most valuable resource. One month o...

What Skills Does the LSAT Test? (Ep. 222)

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Amad shares a reason for taking the LSAT other than admission to law school: Some big consulting firms reportedly treat the LSAT as an aptitu...

Should I Retake with a 177 and 4.28 GPA? (Ep. 221)

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a point of diminishing returns when it comes to your LSAT score? Demon tutor Ruth joins Nathan on today’s show to discuss whether a student...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 216-220)

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:29 - Let’s Talk About Burnout 21:47 - Showing Up Daily 27:11 - One Question to Better Engage with RC Passages 34:07 - Use Common Sense on the LSAT...

Starting Law School in the Spring (Ep. 220)

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous Demon Live student plans to apply in spring 2022 for spring 2023 admission. Is there a downside to applying to law schools that offer spr...

Use Common Sense on the LSAT! (Ep. 219)

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutor Dylan joins Nathan to talk about the most common mistakes students make on the LSAT. Every question has one answer that is objectively cor...

One Question to Better Engage with RC Passages (Ep. 218)

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutor Francesca is joined by student Brandon to share a useful strategy for Reading Comprehension. As he reads a passage, Brandon intermittently...

Showing Up Daily (Ep. 217)

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Nikki shares a graphic to remind fellow LSAT students to study every day—even if you have time for only one question. Some days will be har...

Let’s Talk About Burnout (Ep. 216)

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Angela has been studying since February without seeing a significant improvement in her LSAT score. Her goal is to take the official test in ...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 211-215)

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:29 - Rethinking Your Study Plan 6:04 - Tales from Harvard 1L with Sara Kamouni 21:30 - Mastering Logic Games Setups 29:49 - Advice for Students with...

Become an Academic Gladiator (Ep. 215)

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Marc has T-14 law school dreams but is worried that a low UGPA might hold him back. Ben and Nathan advise him to take a step back from studyi...

Advice for Students with Dyslexia (Ep. 214)

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Alondra requests advice for LSAT students with dyslexia. Nathan shares helpful insights from two correspondents. Aside from requesting needed...

Mastering Logic Games Setups (Ep. 213)

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student Zach struggles with the initial setups while practicing Logic Games and asks how to build a stronger foundation. Nathan and Ben remind listene...

Tales from Harvard 1L with Sara Kamouni (Ep. 212)

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutor and Harvard 1L Sara Kamouni joins Nathan to talk about her law school experience thus far. They discuss Harvard’s public interest law pr...

Rethinking Your Study Plan (Ep. 211)

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student Bilal has revamped his LSAT study plan after struggling to break a score plateau two years ago. He now plans to drill each section for an hour...

LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 206-210)

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

0:31 - How to Get a Law Job You Love 7:43 - Detective Work on Logical Reasoning 18:22 - Your Law School Admissions Checklist 29:26 - LSAT Writing 36:1...

Another Unfortunate UGPA Story (Ep. 210)

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon Live student K graduated with a 3.89 GPA. But because of a few community college credits taken before starting undergrad, her LSAC-calculated UG...

LSAT Writing (Ep. 209)

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student Gabe wonders how much weight the LSAT Writing section has on a law school application and what he can do to prepare for it. Nathan and Ben rem...

Your Law School Admissions Checklist (Ep. 208)

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Annie took Ben and Nathan’s advice to wait a year and apply at the beginning of the next cycle in order to maximize her chances for admissi...

Detective Work on Logical Reasoning (Ep. 207)

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student G has been struggling with some Logical Reasoning questions. Does not having a reaction to the passage mean they don’t actually u...