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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...
How to Get a Law Job You Love (Ep. 206)
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener J requests an update on the previously mentioned free class with Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook. The class will be held o...
LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 201-205)
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:12 - The New Law School Rankings Are Here, And Nothing’s Different 7:27 - LSAC’s New Legal Education Program vs. the LSAT 17:20 - Job Interview ...
You Can't Cram for the LSAT (Ep. 205)
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Owen reports taking his first official LSAT with only one week of prep and scoring 154. He’s now registered for the June test and plans to ...
Practice Tests Are Foundational to Your LSAT Study (Ep. 204)
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Nicole plans to start studying with LSAT Demon and wonders whether to take practice tests with three or four sections after she builds her LS...
Job Interview Advice (Ep. 203)
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student Maggie is preparing to interview for a job at a research center affiliated with a law school she wishes to apply to in the future. Should she ...
LSAC’s New Legal Education Program vs. the LSAT (Ep. 202)
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LSAC has announced a new pilot program to prepare undergraduate students for law school. Might this coursework replace the LSAT, as some dramatic head...
The New Law School Rankings Are Here and Nothing’s Different (Ep. 201)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. News & World Report has released their 2023 law school rankings. Several schools, including Harvard, have shifted in rank. How might this new...
LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 196-200)
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
0:30 - Start Networking with Lawyers Now (featuring Rachel Gezerseh) 15:32 - Improving Concentration on Reading Comprehension 24:46 - Should I Quit My...
Tips for a Test-Taker with ADHD (Ep. 200)
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student Ben asks the guys if they have any advice for LSAT students with ADHD. Nathan recommends reading ADHD 2.0. The book explains that people who h...
Focus on What Actually Matters (Ep. 199)
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Brenda has a question about letters of recommendation: Do the dates on these letters matter? The short answer is no—and that’s because th...
Should I Quit My Job to Study for the LSAT? (Ep. 198)
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener G works full time for a university while also studying for the LSAT. The daily grind of working plus studying has left G feeling burnt out to...
Improving Concentration on Reading Comprehension (Ep. 197)
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous student asks for suggestions on how to improve their concentration on boring Reading Comprehension passages. The guys recommend slowing d...
Start Networking with Lawyers Now (featuring Rachel Gezerseh) (Ep. 196)
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook, joins Ben and Nathan to share wisdom with aspiring lawyers. Tune in to find out why you should sta...
Brutal, Honest Advice (Ep. 195)
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener has a GPA below 2.5 and is struggling to break 150 on the LSAT. They also owe $50,000 in undergraduate student loans. Understand...
UGPA and Final Semester Grades (Ep. 194)
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Dinesh currently has a 3.98 GPA and plans to submit his transcripts to LSAC before he graduates. He intends to finish his last semester with ...
Should I Keep a Consistent Test Environment? (Ep. 193)
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is a consistent study environment necessary for test-day success? Listener Zach plans to take the April LSAT in a new location. Ben and Nathan advise:...
Diversity Statement Style Guide (Ep. 192)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Al asks the guys for tips on how to style a law school diversity statement. Should it be written like a personal statement? Or should it be m...
You Might Want to Give Up (Ep. 191)
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Sharonique has yet to break 140 on a practice LSAT—despite having studied for over nine months. When is it time to throw in the towel? Shar...
Decode the LSAT One Question at a Time (Ep. 190)
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous Demon Live student asks the team for advice on how many classes to attend and how to approach drilling and review. Ben and Nathan recomme...
Some Reading Comprehension Advice (Ep. 189)
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student John is averaging around 167 on practice tests. But he still struggles with Reading Comprehension. Why is he scoring worse on RC than on other...
Your Goal Is Not to Get In (Ep. 188)
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa scored an official 134 after prepping with other companies. Now a Demon student, she is starting to understand the test better. She plans to ta...
Law Schools for Big Law (Ep. 187)
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar offer advice to two anonymous listeners who are interested in big law. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how to int...
Can I Get Away With a Sub-Median LSAT Score? (Ep. 186)
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener A is a third-year undergraduate student with a 4.0 GPA and a 140 LSAT diagnostic. Their target school has a median LSAT score of 166. A would...
A 170 Just Ain’t What It Used to Be (Ep. 185)
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Tuong-Vi has a 170 on record and a 3.85 GPA. While she is a strong applicant, her stats won’t cut it at the very top schools. Tuong-Vi has ...
Waitlists, Deposits, and Fees, Oh My! (Ep. 184)
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener J is on the waitlist at some top-ranked schools and hoping to hear from them soon. But a school that J has already been accepted to wants a s...
Correcting a Brutal GPA Error (Ep. 183)
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Bene asks the guys for advice on a GPA predicament. Bene thought he had withdrawn from his first semester of undergrad in 2014, but the schoo...
Nathan Calls BS on Your Score Decrease (Ep. 182)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New student Jess is frustrated because her scores are “decreasing.” Are they, though? Nathan calls BS. Jess has taken only three practice tests si...
Your GPA Comes First (Ep. 181)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student Rosa asks the guys for advice on whether to take a gap year before law school to add volunteer work to her resume. Email [email protected] w...
You Don't Need a 180 (Ep. 180)
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student Gabe aims to score 180 on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan explain why no one actually needs a perfect score. They recommend plugging your undergradua...
Dreams Do Come True If You Work Your Ass Off (Ep. 179)
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Volodymyr is a first-generation immigrant who studied with LSAT Demon for six months and increased his score by 27 points. He applied early and broadl...
Forget Your LSAT “Timeframe” (Ep. 178)
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Jennifer asks whether to take the April LSAT and apply for Fall 2022 admission or to take the June LSAT and apply for Fall 2023 admission. Th...
Success Won’t Come Overnight (Ep. 177)
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Demon student Taylor asks how to know when she’s reached her full potential on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan take a look at Taylor’s stats and encourag...
Lawyers Can't Say “Excuse the Typos” (Ep. 176)
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Hayley writes in to ask Nathan and Ben for advice. Before they even get to her question, the guys notice several typos in her email. Their fi...
Do I Qualify as URM? (Ep. 175)
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener commends the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator as a really helpful resource. But they’re usure whether they qualify as an under...
Overthinking Resume Gaps (Ep. 174)
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Nathan B has an upper-170s LSAT score and a competitive GPA to boot. But he took nine months off to study for the LSAT and is worried that la...
Am I Getting Worse at the LSAT? (Ep. 173)
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student Tyler says he usually gets the first 15 logical reasoning questions correct, but he has recently started missing 2 or 3 questions out of the f...
Don’t Worry About Running Out of Practice Questions (Ep. 172)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Demon Student Jane wonders whether drilling too much might lead her to run out of study material. Nathan and Ben advise her not to worry. There are ne...
Making a Great Application Even Greater (Ep. 171)
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Ben scored 177 on the LSAT, but his GPA is below the median at most of the schools he’s interested in. He asks the guys for advice on what ...
Learn to Love the LSAT (Ep. 170)
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Stewart shares an anecdote about logic games and learning to love the LSAT. Ben and Nathan encourage students to view logic games as fun puzz...