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The Myth of Full-Time Study (Ep. 169)

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Angela asks for advice on how to study for the LSAT effectively and efficiently while also working a full-time job. Ben and Nathan encourage ...

Should I Update My Resume After I’ve Applied? (Ep. 168)

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Demon student Austin submitted his applications at the beginning of the cycle but is still waiting to hear back from a few schools. He recently...

Top Law Schools Are Reporting GRE Scores (Ep. 167)

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Fiona shares some information on reporting GRE scores, as described on Harvard Law’s website. If an applicant chooses to report their GRE s...

Advice from an Actual Economist (Ep. 166)

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan interview economist and New York Times best-selling author Laurence Kotlikoff. Tune in to hear their advice on setting yourself up for ...

Part-Time and Working During Law School (Ep. 165)

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon tutor Matt interviews fellow UMD Law student Tanzi, who attends law school part time while working full time as an OBGYN. They discuss work...

How Much Study Is Too Much Study? (Ep. 164)

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Kiran asks how long is too long to study for the LSAT. Everyone’s timeline is different. Tune in to hear Ben’s and Nathan’s recommendat...

How to Negotiate Law School Scholarships (Ep. 163)

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Rebecca respond to multiple emails from listeners wondering how to approach scholarship negotiation. Matt and Rebecca are b...

Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource (Ep. 162)

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener writes in with a predicament: Before finding the Demon, they spent a big chunk of change on a different prep company’s LSAT co...

Advice for Incoming Law Students (Ep. 161)

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon tutor Matt hosts special guest Michael Hill, a 2L at George Washington Law. Tune in to hear their advice on getting ready for law school, i...

Are Law School Stipends Real? (Ep. 160)

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Victoria asks the guys for more information about the “more than full tuition” category that appears on the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estima...

Is a T-14 School Necessary for Big Law? (Ep. 159)

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Abi has big-law dreams but only a 3.25 undergraduate GPA. Is a T-14 scholarship in the cards for Abi? Is attending a T-14 school even necessa...

Conditional Scholarships (Ep. 158)

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon team members Erik and Kevin talk about the downsides of conditional scholarships. Tune in and learn where to find data on students who lost...

Just Get Over the Small Stuff (Ep. 157)

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener MZ has decided to delay applying to law school in order to serve in the Peace Corps. They’d like to know how to start preparing their appli...

Some Tough Advice for a Low-Scoring Applicant (Ep. 156)

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan answer two students’ questions about LSAC fee waivers and discounts that LSAT Demon offers to students who qualify. The guys also off...

Comparing Schools for Patent Law (Ep. 155)

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aspiring patent attorney Steve asks the guys for advice on choosing a law school. Should he attend Santa Clara which is ranked 4th in IP law but 126th...

“National” vs. “Regional” Law Schools (Ep. 154)

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener M wants to know whether there’s a major difference between regional and national law schools. What exactly makes a law school “national”...

$20,000 Saved with One Email (Ep. 153)

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Brandon will be attending his top-choice law school for free after negotiating his scholarship using offers from comparable schools as levera...

Necessary Conditions for Law School (Ep. 152)

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Alé is interested in law but is also considering the downsides of becoming an attorney. Ben offers some positive insight, and Nathan lists f...

Can I Get Into a Top School With a Bad GPA? (Ep. 151)

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Aaron wonders how likely he is to get into a top law school with a lower GPA. Ben and Nathan instruct listeners on how to gauge their ch...

To Skip or Not to Skip? (Ep. 150)

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student Beth usually skips the dreaded rule-substitution question on Logic Games. Should she start attempting this question type? Or should she skip i...

A Devil’s Advocate for Debt (Ep. 149)

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener asks Ben and Nathan to weigh the pros and cons of paying full price at a top-20 school against attending a lower-ranked school f...

Is it Really Easier to get into Law School in Canada? (Ep. 148)

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Student Brandon reaches out to debate some comments made on episode 135. Brandon maintains that it’s harder to get into Canadian law schools. Demon ...

Character and Fitness Considerations (Ep. 147)

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener shares research they’ve compiled on law school character and fitness considerations in different states. Anonymous offers some...

What is Big Law? (Ep. 146)

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jimmy wants to know more about “big law.” LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar discuss big-law job qualifications, interviews, starting sal...

Full Ride or Higher Rank? (Ep. 145)

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Long-time listener Jimbo is trying to decide between a full-ride offer at a lower-ranked school and a partial scholarship at a higher-ranked school. N...

Making an LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 144)

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Demon student Andres wants help building a solid LSAT study plan. The guys recommend a mix of drilling, time sections, and timed tests. Email dail...

Advice for an Older Applicant (Ep. 143)

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener asks Ben and Nathan what advice they’d give to applicants who have been out of school for decades. The guys discuss the releva...

Why You Should Never Read the Question Stem First (Ep. 142)

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan respond to a recent YouTube comment and explain why you should never read the question first on Logical Reasoning. Email daily@lsatdemo...

Filling Out the FAFSA (Ep. 141)

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon tutors and current law students Matt and Sara talk about all things FAFSA. Tune in to hear why it’s necessary to submit this form to law ...

Applying to Law School With a Criminal Record (Ep. 140)

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jordan is concerned about how a past criminal record might affect his law school prospects. The guys weigh in on Jordan’s next steps and ex...

Overcoming a Score Plateau (Ep. 139)

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben share another Demon Live success story. Student Bonnie recounts starting with a score in the 140s, overcoming a high-150s “plateau,”...

Do Law Schools Count GPAs From Foreign Universities? (Ep. 138)

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International student Jessica is wondering how her GPA from a foreign university will factor into her law school applications. Ben and Nathan discuss ...

LR Question — Test 73, Section 4, Q3 (Ep. 137)

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben tackle another logical reasoning question from Prep Test 73, Section 4, Q3 and discuss one of the LSAT’s most common flaws: inferring...

LR Question — Test 73, Section 4, Q2 (Ep. 136)

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan work through a logical reasoning question from PrepTest 73, Section 4, Q2. They demonstrate how taking time to attack the argument prep...

Canadian Law Schools (Ep. 135)

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutors Francesca and Michael respond to a listener’s email about Canadian law schools. Then, they discuss their experiences as Canadian law sc...

ProctorU Conspiracy Theories (Ep. 134)

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener writes in to relay some ProctorU complaints that have been floating around on message boards like Reddit. They’re concerned ab...

Lies, Damned Lies, and Salary Statistics (Ep. 133)

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Manny asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on the salary medians reported by “publiclegal.” Is there any justification here for paying ...

Should law schools give fewer scholarships? (Ep. 132)

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Manny has an LSAT score 12 points above the 75th percentile at his top school, but his GPA is lower. He was offered a partial scholarshi...

Examples of Sufficient vs. Necessary (Ep.131)

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Oz is frequently confused by questions that test the difference between necessary and sufficient conditions. Ben and Nathan discuss a few exa...

ProctorU Privacy Follow-Up (Ep. 130)

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan share an email from Demon student Spencer, following up on a previous student’s concern about ProctorU and privacy. Spencer shares do...

Law School Interviews (Ep.129)

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon tutor and teacher Matt reads an email from student F regarding law school interviews and how to prepare. Matt discusses what it means when a law...

The Importance of Consistent Study (Ep. 128)

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Addy shares a great analogy between studying for the LSAT and running track. Ben and Nathan discuss the importance of consistency and how it ...

Do I Really Have to Take Practice Tests? (Ep. 127)

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Steph wants to know how important it is to do full-length practice tests. She finds that drilling and doing timed sections allows her to...

Don’t Overthink Your Study “Strategy” (Ep. 126)

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous Demon student has some questions about how to review after taking practice tests and how to get faster. Ben and Nathan encourage this stu...

Should I Withdraw My Applications? (Ep. 125)

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener P scored 173 on his most recent official LSAT, but he already applied to several regional law schools with a score of 158. Now that T-14 scho...

Put Your Best Foot Forward (Ep. 124)

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new Demon student asks Ben and Nathan when she should apply to law school. The guys rehash their usual advice: Apply at the beginning of the admissi...

Studying for the LSAT Can be Fun (Ep. 123)

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Student Gregg reaches out to announce his recent official LSAT score of 172 (up from 153)! He thanks the Demon team for making the test fun. Nathan an...

Are Law Schools Rejecting More High-Scoring Applicants? (Ep. 122)

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Kevin discuss an ABA Journal article about the competitiveness of recent law school admissions cycles. They also speculate about why LSAT s...

How to Improve Your Writing Before Law School (Ep. 121)

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener F asks for advice on how to improve their writing skills before law school. Ben and Nathan make some recommendations, including the books Leg...

ProctorU Privacy Concerns? (Ep. 120)

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Dante has some concerns about ProctorU and private documents on his laptop. Nathan and Tasha discuss his concern and give Dante some adv...

How long do law school admissions decisions take? (Ep. 119)

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Katie discuss law school admissions timelines, scholarship negotiation, and how to communicate with admissions officers. Email daily@lsatde...

U.S.A. vs. Canada Law School Scholarships (Ep. 118)

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Francesca read an email from listener A, who provides more information regarding the optional “redaction” of GPA and LSAT scores that W...

You Don't Need Analytics (Ep. 117)

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain how the Demon’s AI drilling algorithm works. They also discuss why students need to focus on practice—and not worry about a...

More Letters of Recommendation Advice (Ep. 116)

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Angie emailed the show to share that students have the option to print out a letter of recommendation form for their recommenders to submit v...

Public Interest Law Scholarships (Ep. 115)

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Olivia is looking for some clarification on the required essays for public interest fellowships. Nathan and Katie discuss what these sch...

Does My Undergrad Degree Matter for Law School? (Ep. 114)

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Beth has a great GPA, but she’s wondering whether schools will look down on the fact that she went to a mid-level school with an easy ...

Do you really want to be a lawyer? (Ep. 113)

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener asks for advice on his future law career. He says he needs to go into “something meaningful and helpful (not corporate law),”...

GPA Addendums for Dual Credit Grades (Ep. 112)

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student J has a few issues with his undergraduate grades and is wondering just how much information ought to be included in his GPA addendum. Na...

Restarting LSAT Study After a Break (Ep. 111)

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Demon student Sia took Nathan and Ben’s advice to wait until next September to apply. Now she’s wondering whether it’s worth her time to start s...

Don’t Worry About “Consistency” on Your PT Scores (Ep. 110)

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Kevin discuss an email from Demon student Spencer, who wants to be more consistent on his practice tests. Nathan explains why Spencer doesn...

Applying with a Redacted GPA or LSAT Score (Ep. 109)

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Joshua writes in to ask Nathan’s opinion on WashU offering applicants the option to redact their GPA or LSAT score. A quick look at WashU’...

Don't Disclose Medical Issues on Your Application (Ep. 108)

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Gage is wondering whether to disclose a medical condition to explain his low undergraduate GPA. Short answer: No. Ben and Nathan advise him t...

Yield Protection (Ep. 107)

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Student Brandon has received several full-ride offers from schools ranked in the 20s–50s. So he was surprised to find out he was waitlisted at a “...

Technical Issues on the November Test (Ep. 106)

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Student Felisia ran into some technical issues while taking the November LSAT. While this situation is understandably frustrating, the guys advise Fel...

Submitting Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 105)

19 Nov 2021

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Do law schools look down on community college? (Ep.104)

18 Nov 2021

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Diversity Statement Advice (Ep. 103)

17 Nov 2021

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Addendums for Pass/Fail Grades (Ep. 102)

16 Nov 2021

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Law Schools Give Bad Admissions Advice (Ep. 101)

15 Nov 2021

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Is Age a Disadvantage When Starting a Law Career? (Ep. 100)

12 Nov 2021

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Support from an LSAT Spouse (Ep. 99)

11 Nov 2021

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Non-ABA Law Schools (Ep. 98)

10 Nov 2021

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Scholarship Disclosures on ABA 509 Reports (Ep. 97)

09 Nov 2021

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Why do law schools ask for your test date? (Ep. 96)

08 Nov 2021

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Is This Scholarship Offer Legit? (Ep. 95)

05 Nov 2021

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Drilling vs Practice Tests (Ep. 94)

04 Nov 2021

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Applying Outside the T14 (Ep. 93)

03 Nov 2021

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Learning from Logic Games (Ep. 92)

02 Nov 2021

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Is The LSAT Getting Harder? (Ep. 91)

01 Nov 2021

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Optional Essays on Law School Applications (Ep. 90)

29 Oct 2021

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Law School with a Family (Ep. 89)

28 Oct 2021

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LSAT Score Bands (Ep. 88)

27 Oct 2021

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Taking the LSAT Five Times (Ep. 87)

26 Oct 2021

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Don’t Settle for Less than Your Best (Ep. 86)

25 Oct 2021

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Six-Year LSAT Journey (Ep. 85)

22 Oct 2021

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Three LSAT Tips from a Listener (Ep. 84)

21 Oct 2021

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Law School Debt Is a Disaster (Ep. 83)

20 Oct 2021

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Full-Ride Scholarship to Penn State Law (Ep. 82)

19 Oct 2021

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The October LSAT Mishap (Ep. 81)

18 Oct 2021

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A Conversation on Reasoning Questions (Ep. 80)

15 Oct 2021

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Expunging Undergrad Grades (Ep. 79)

14 Oct 2021

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Waiting to Apply (Ep. 78)

13 Oct 2021

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What are Softs and Do They Help? (Ep. 77)

12 Oct 2021

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A Score Increase Question Answered (Ep. 76)

11 Oct 2021

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LSAT Score Cancellations Are Only for Emergencies (Ep. 75)

08 Oct 2021

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LSAT or GRE? (Ep. 74)

07 Oct 2021

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139 to 170 (Ep. 73)

06 Oct 2021

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LSAC Fee Waivers and Accommodations (Ep. 72)

05 Oct 2021

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Don’t Change Strategies on Test Day (Ep. 71)

04 Oct 2021

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Ben’s and Nathan’s Law School Stories (Ep. 70)

01 Oct 2021

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