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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...
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’...