LSAT Demon Daily

Success Starts With Reading (Ep. 1130)

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan argue the LSAT is easy if approached the right way. It tests reading and reasoning, not speed. They urge students to slow down, focus o...

Blind Review Done Right (Ep. 1129)

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh and Nathan respond to John, who began his LSAT journey with an impressive 166 diagnostic, by encouraging him to stick with intuitive practice rat...

Pre-med to Pre-law (Ep. 1128)

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh and Nathan advise “Medicine Matt” to slow down, take a gap year (or more), get legal-adjacent experience in healthcare, and focus on earning ...

Practice Tests Don't Lie (Ep. 1127)

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben explain that nearly all LSAT practice questions are real past test questions, so practice tests closely mirror the official exam. The o...

Perfect on Problems, Not Sections (Ep. 1126)

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan coach a high-achieving student through the emotional toll of LSAT mistakes, urging a shift from perfectionism to learning. They recomme...

Real World Value (Ep. 1125)

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan reassure Evan, a low-income student, that working through college is a strength, not a weakness, in law school admissions. They emphasi...

LSAT Question Difficulty (Ep. 1124)

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain that LSAT question difficulty levels don’t matter. Students should focus on reading carefully, solving each question accurate...

Common Sense Conditionality (Ep. 1123)

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why you don’t need diagrams or technical terms to master conditional logic—just focus on intuitively understanding the argu...

Test Day Disappointment (Ep. 1122)

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia took the LSAT before she was ready and scored below her practice range because she treated the official test differently. Josh and Nathan advis...

Enjoy Studying (Ep. 1121)

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ava feels burnt out and unsure whether to postpone her LSAT. Ben and Nathan stress the importance of enjoying the test and letting go of artificial de...

Part-Time Outcomes (Ep. 1120)

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It seems likely that Matt is misreading employment stats for part-time programs. Ben and Nathan clarify how to read 509 reports and red flags to look ...

Applications Should Wait (Ep. 1119)

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chloe is worried that taking a summer off to study for the LSAT after graduation might hurt her law school applications due to a short resume gap. Ben...

Folly of Finishing (Ep. 1118)

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dion consistently misses only the hardest LR questions. Ben and Nathan explain that rushing to finish kills accuracy and that slowing down will boost ...

The Irrelevant Myth (Ep. 1117)

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A student questions whether most of the reading comprehension passage is irrelevant. Josh and Nathan dismantle that myth and explain why understanding...

Driver's Seat Admissions (Ep. 1116)

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elena wonders whether to delay law school another year due to a competitive cycle and economic uncertainty. Ben and Nathan explain why you're alwa...

Stop Chasing Scores (Ep. 1115)

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A student expresses frustration that they have regressed back to the 140s. Ben and Nathan speculate that he is taking practice tests for the sake of s...

Don't Romanticize the JD (Ep. 1114)

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack loves English and wants to go to law school. Ben and Nathan say that’s necessary but not sufficient to dive into law school. You need to know w...

From 157 to 174: Nikki's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1113)

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki decided to apply to law school after a weekend visit with a friend, studied for about six weeks using LSAT Demon while working full-time, and im...

Don't Fear the Clock (Ep. 1112)

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan warn against making 70-minute sections a regular habit. Instead, you should practice under real conditions to treat the official test l...

Don't Fix What Works (Ep. 1111)

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t stress as test day gets closer. Stick with the study routine that’s been working and focus on refining your skills, not changing your approa...

From 161 to 176: Connor’s Success Story (Ep. 1110)

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Connor joins the show to share how he reached a 176. He explains how his approach transformed over the course of his studies. The strategy that scored...

Fix the GPA First (Ep. 1109)

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Josh tell Olivia that her triple major and multiple minors won’t impress law schools, and she should focus entirely on raising her GPA by...

Slow Down, Score Up (Ep. 1108)

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Josh tell Danny that if he wants to break out of the 150s, he needs to stop rushing, slow down, and focus on truly understanding each quest...

Okay Isn't Good Enough (Ep. 1107)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan encourage Reagan to pass on the “okay” offer, reapply early next cycle, and see if a few more LSAT points are possible, because bet...

Picking Your Law School (Ep. 1106)

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley, Beth, and Sam share advice on picking a law school once your offers are in. Producer's Note: At the time of recording, the 2025 rankings ...

Start Your Legal Career Now (Ep. 1105)

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan emphasize that legal experience is valuable not for admissions, but to help you explore the profession and make informed career decisio...

Law School Pricing Game (Ep. 1104)

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain that while recent updates to the LSAT Demon scholarship estimator may seem discouraging, they’re just rough projections. They...

Read Like A Lawyer (Ep. 1103)

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Josh advise JP to approach Reading Comprehension with the same active, critical mindset used in Logical Reasoning—treating each passage l...

Why You're Seeing Repeats (Ep. 1102)

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why students sometimes see repeat questions in LSAT Demon, clarify when and why it’s fine to redo them, and emphasize that th...

Holistic—After the LSAT (Ep. 1101)

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain that for Yale, Harvard, and Stanford, the holistic review only matters after you clear the high GPA and LSAT bar—and with Eri...

The Real Test Ratio (Ep. 1100)

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your studying needs to reflect the realities of the official test. Overemphasizing or avoiding section types won’t translate to success on test day....

Leveraging Live (Ep. 1099)

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Josh highlight the resources included with a Demon Live account and how to use them effectively.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsat...

Legal Experience Required? (Ep. 1098)

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley is concerned her resume lacks legal experience, but a quick review shows she has strong overall work experience that doesn't require a lega...

Highlight Your Skills (Ep. 1097)

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your letters of recommendation and personal statements need to reflect your skills. The goal is to demonstrate why you will be a successful law studen...

Use the Employment Data (Ep. 1096)

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Going to a school with strong employment outcomes for the right price can outweigh even the prestige of a T-14 designation. Read more on our website....

Is Aviation Law for the Birds? (Ep. 1095)

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Specialty programs (like a certificate in aviation law) are marketing ploys that don’t translate to improved employment outcomes. Read more on our ...

Legal Career Check (Ep. 1094)

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Getting legal experience isn’t about building a resume. It’s about finding the legal career that you are going to enjoy, if law is right for you a...

The Test Teaches Best (Ep. 1093)

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Solving questions, reviewing your mistakes, and using the ask button are the best teachers. Lessons and other Demon resources are there to supplement ...

Sufficient vs. Necessary Conditions (Ep. 1092)

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you take an intuitive approach to conditional logic, the questions become straightforward and clear. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsat...

Don't Rely on the Search Function (Ep. 1091)

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The search function, at best, becomes a substitute for understanding that hinders your reading comprehension abilities. At worst, it can throw you off...

Competing as a "Non-Traditional" Applicant (Ep. 1090)

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When applying as a non-traditional applicant, leverage your personal statement and letters of recommendation as opportunities to highlight your profes...

Building Good Habits Is Easy (Ep. 1089)

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Madison wants to know how to build good habits as she embarks on her LSAT journey. Nathan and Josh assure her that it is easier than she thinks. Read...

Take Care of Yourself (Ep. 1088)

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan remind students to take time to exercise, sleep, and spend time with others. Your physical and mental health play a direct role in your...

Focus on What You Can Control (Ep. 1087)

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your undergraduate institution isn’t going to be what holds you back from a T-14. It will be the GPA you earn at that institution. Focus on scoring ...

Never "Push the Pace" (Ep. 1086)

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caleb has increased his accuracy to 95% and wants to know how to push the pace. Josh and Nathan warn him that pushing the pace will pull his score dow...

To Pay or Not to Pay Seat Deposits? (Ep. 1085)

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise listeners on a few different strategies as seat deposit deadlines quickly approach. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsat...

Buzzer Beater Guesses (Ep. 1084)

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Josh help Hailey handle guessing as time expires on timed sections.  Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions ...

No GPA? No Problem. (Ep. 1083)

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Casper’s undergraduate university didn’t give GPAs. Ben and Nathan assure him that it won’t negatively affect his application but does put an in...

How Late Is Too Late? (Ep. 1082)

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which LSAT administration is too late in the cycle to adhere to the Demon advice of “apply early and apply broadly?”Read more on our website. Ema...

Your LSAT Must Carry A Mediocre GPA  (Ep. 1081)

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik wants to attend a T14 school but is worried about his GPA. Josh and Nathan encourage him to get a score high enough on the LSAT to carry his GPA ...

Burnout Versus Breakthrough (Ep. 1080)

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hunter took six months off from the test and feels that he is better at it now than he was before. The guys hypothesize that Hunter’s poor study sch...

Proven by the Passage (Ep. 1079)

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reading comprehension questions are primarily variations of must be true, and the answer choices will always be proven by the passage. Read more on o...

A Pivot to Law (Ep. 1078)

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A listener wants to leave her Teach For America contract to work as a paralegal before going to law school. Ben and Nathan encourage her to get experi...

GPA Farming (Ep. 1077)

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taking easy classes to boost your GPA is a savvy move that can increase your scholarship chances. Read more on our website. Email [email protected]...

No Harm in a Retake (Ep. 1076)

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While there may be a point of diminishing returns, there is rarely a downside in choosing to retake the LSAT if you believe you can get a higher score...

Full Ride or Bust (Ep. 1075)

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adele has backed herself into a corner due to her academic history and geographic limitations for law school. Ben and Nathan offer her a straightforwa...

The Scholarship Hustle (Ep. 1074)

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An article sent in by listener Elijah highlights how the scholarship game draws a sharp line between the haves and have-nots. Ben and Nathan remind li...

LSAT Recycling (Ep. 1073)

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A student has exhausted all their LSAT practice tests and is now reusing them. Ben and Nathan encourage her to continue drilling and reviewing them ju...

Starting Over with the Demon (Ep. 1072)

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank, like a lot of students, is coming to the Demon from another prep company. Nathan and Josh give advice on starting over with the Demon to do the...

Take the Money! (Ep. 1071)

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Craig is unsure whether to prioritize prestige or money when choosing a law school. Ben and Nathan encourage him to take the money!Read more on our we...

Leveling Up LR (Ep. 1070)

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A student wants to understand the difference between lower-level and higher-level questions. Ben and Nate explain that the logic remains consistent. I...

Win Your Scholarship Negotiation (Ep. 1069)

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t negotiate against yourself. You can and should wait to hear all of your options, even when offers come in early. Read more on our website. Em...

Drilling with the Demon (Ep. 1068)

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan give listeners some insight into the Demon Drilling platform. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or c...

Poised for a Breakthrough (Ep. 1067)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben reassure a student that as she continues to prioritize accuracy, her timed sections scores will inevitably increase. Read more on our w...

Accommodations According to Your Needs (Ep. 1066)

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There isn’t an objective best when it comes to accommodations. They should be according to your individualized needs based on medical advice and you...

Wait Another Year (Ep. 1065)

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn’t matter your circumstances, here at the Demon we will always encourage you to go to law school for free, even if that means taking another...

Take the LSAT with Swagger (Ep. 1064)

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An attitude of swagger is the best game plan for test day curveballs. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments...

A Systematic Approach to RC (Ep. 1063)

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dallin, a computer science major, wants to learn RC with a similar approach as he took with logic games. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatd...

Should I Review Questions I Get Right? (Ep. 1062)

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joshua asks whether it’s worth his time to review questions he gets right. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or c...

Am I Ruined By My Below Median GPA? (Ep. 1061)

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan reassure a listener that an above median LSAT can carry your application, even with a less than stellar GPA. Read more on our website....

Variance is Your Friend (Ep. 1060)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan explain why LSAT score variance is nothing to be concerned about. They also discuss how to build a resilient mindset that allows you t...

Fatigue in Logical Reasoning (Ep. 1059)

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A careful approach to LR should leave you feeling energized—not fatigued.Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comm...

Locking in for the LSAT (Ep. 1058)

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you lock in to achieve your best on test day? Treat the official test like any other practice test.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatd...

Avoid Controversy in Your Personal Statement (Ep. 1057)

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben help a listener pick a personal statement topic.Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch ...

PT Score Drop (Ep. 1056)

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Hayden wonders how much to read into a recent drop in his practice test scores. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with que...

Texas or DC? (Ep. 1055)

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jerry aims to work in the federal government. Should he give up his tuition benefits as a Texas resident in order to attend law school in Was...

Why am I Better at RC? (Ep. 1054)

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik discuss potential reasons why an LSAT student scores better on RC than LR.

Stop Looking for Patterns in Your Mistakes (Ep. 1053)

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Too many LSAT students obsess over finding patterns in their mistakes. Nathan and Erik advocate a more focused method of review.Read more on our websi...

Focus on Individual LSAT Questions (Ep. 1052)

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listening to an LSAT podcast doesn’t count as LSAT study.Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this ep...

Don't Overshare on Your Applications (Ep. 1051)

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener received an unexpected denial from their local law school. Ben and Nathan suspect that Anonymous raised red flags in their appli...

Should I Retake a 175? (Ep. 1050)

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan discuss the diminishing returns of retaking the LSAT with a score in the mid 170’s.Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Why Top Law Schools Don't Offer Early Decision (Ep. 1049)

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener considers applying early decision to Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. One problem: those schools don’t offer early decision. Natha...

Go Slower Instead of Double-Checking (Ep. 1048)

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re short on time at the end of an RC section, should you attempt the fourth passage or double-check the first three? Nathan and Erik advocate...

20 Points in 8 Weeks (Ep. 1047)

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Nicola shares two lessons that helped them improve their LSAT score by twenty points in eight weeks.Read more on our website!Email daily@lsat...

What Are My Chances at HYS? (Ep. 1046)

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Sterling worries about his admissions chances at the top law schools. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or co...

Read Every Answer (Ep. 1045)

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan advise checking every answer choice—even when the correct answer seems obvious. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] w...

Did I Start Studying Too Late? (Ep. 1044)

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Gab wants to apply to law school in the fall of 2025—has she begun her LSAT prep too late? Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Fixing an LR Slump (Ep. 1043)

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik advise listener Jack on how to bounce back from his recent struggles in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatde...

Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Grade Changes (Ep. 1042)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Gianni shares how they successfully removed some F’s from their undergrad transcript. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wi...

Predicting Answers in RC (Ep. 1041)

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan explain why it’s simpler than you might think to predict answers in Reading Comprehension. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsat...

Reconsider Before Applying Early Decision (Ep. 1040)

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik explain why most applicants shouldn’t apply to law school early decision. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...

Stop and Think in RC (Ep. 1039)

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben explain what they really mean when they tell students to slow down in Reading Comprehension. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatd...

A High LSAT Doesn’t Mean You Should Go to Law School (Ep. 1038)

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scoring well on the LSAT doesn’t mean that you should go to law school. Take it from Nathan: He scored 179 and hated law school. Read more on our we...

Part-Time Law School (Ep. 1037)

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jess considers attending law school part-time while working a nine-to-five job. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with quest...

Don't Overthink Your Section Scores (Ep. 1034)

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise an anonymous listener not to fixate on their timed section scores. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with quest...

From 152 to 171: Matt's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1035)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon head teacher Matt joins Erik to share his LSAT and law school success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questi...

Law School Advice for a High Schooler (Ep. 1034)

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik answer a high schooler’s questions about the LSAT and law school admissions. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...

URM Bump in 2024? (Ep. 1033)

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Noel wonders if URM applicants still receive an admissions “bump.” Short answer: We don’t know. Read more on our website!Emai...

The Perils of GPA Addendums (Ep. 1032)

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon admissions expert Leslie joins Erik to discuss why it’s often dangerous to include a GPA addendum with your law school applications. Read...

Deciphering Confusing Answer Choices (Ep. 1031)

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan share tips on how to break down difficult language and pick between confusing answer choices. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...