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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...

Should I Withdraw from the February LSAT? (Ep. 1030)

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ethan considers withdrawing from the February LSAT. Ben and Nathan worry that Ethan is sabotaging his accuracy by shooting for a 175. Read mo...

From 154 to 173: Zach's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1029)

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon team member Zach joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.Read more on ourwebsite!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wa...

Treat Logical Reasoning Like Reading Comprehension (Ep. 1028)

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan discuss how LSAT students can transfer their RC skills to LR. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or com...

Above the Median (Ep. 1027)

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan stress the importance of scoring above your target schools’ LSAT medians. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with que...

Law School Tips: Class Selection (Ep. 1026)

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon team members Hayley, Beth, and Sam share advice on what to consider when picking your classes in law school. Read more on our website!Email...

Rereading in LR and RC (Ep. 1025)

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Erik discuss how they minimize the time they spend rereading passages in Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. Read more on our websi...

You Can Solve the LSAT (Ep. 1024)

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why the LSAT is easier than many people fear. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...

From 151 to 169: Aaminah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1023)

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon team member Aaminah joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or commen...

Score Cancellation Addendum (Ep. 1022)

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik discourage listener Gigi from writing an addendum to address an LSAT score cancellation. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemo...

Distinctions Without Differences (Ep. 1021)

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discuss how to distinguish between imperfect answers and wrong ones. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions ...

Law School Tips: Outlining (Ep. 1020)

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon team members Beth, Sam, and Hayley discuss one of the most important study tools in the law student’s toolbox: the outline. Read more on ...

LSAT Score Jumps (Ep. 1019)

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik discuss LSAT score jumps and their intuitive approach to Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...

Don't Apply Before You're Ready (Ep. 1018)

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Stewart encourage listener Mark to continue his LSAT prep and apply early next cycle. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...

From 143 to 168: Caleb's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1017)

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Caleb joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...

WashU Scholarship Negotiation (Ep. 1016)

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener describes their scholarship meeting with a WashU admissions officer. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with que...

Desperation Doesn't Look Good (Ep. 1015)

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Kenzie views BYU as her only feasible option for law school. Ben and Nathan warn Kenzie that her bargaining power will suffer if she tells th...

Burnout and Score Fluctuations (Ep. 1014)

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Stefan advise an anonymous listener not to read too much into a recent dip in their practice test scores. Read more on our website!Email dail...

Don't Rely on Indicator Words (Ep. 1013)

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 135, and they discuss why you can’t rely on indicator words alone to determine an ...

This Is Why You're Stuck in the 150s (Ep. 1012)

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discuss the biggest adjustment that LSAT students must make to unlock their highest score.Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemo...

From 142 to 171: Stefan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1011)

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon team member Stefan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comment...

Have I Ruined My T14 Chances? (Ep. 1010)

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener worries that their bad grades have ruined their chances of getting into a T14 law school. Read more on our website!Email daily@l...

Boosting GPA with Community College Grades (Ep. 1009)

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan answer some questions about LSAC’s GPA calculations. Read LSAC’s policies for international transcripts here. Read more on our web...

Don't Drill Question Types (Ep. 1008)

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben instruct an anonymous listener not to drill individual question types in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatde...

Am I Wasting Time in LR? (Ep. 1007)

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Caleb worries that he’s taking too long to answer easy questions in Logical Reasoning. Ben and Nathan instruct Caleb to prioritize accuracy...

Don't Skip Leg Day (Ep. 1006)

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT study isn’t that complicated. Show up for an hour of focused study every day, and don’t avoid the stuff you don’t like. Read more on our we...

From 146 to 169: Izah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1005)

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Izah joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watc...

Gap Year Experience (Ep. 1004)

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Esther asks whether to pursue a master’s degree or work experience during her gap year before law school. Read more on our website!Email da...

Undergrad Prestige (Ep. 1003)

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guys assure listener Mariah that her UGPA matters more than the reputation of her undergraduate institution. Read more on our website!Email daily@...

Law School Internship Opportunities (Ep. 1002)

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Erik discuss the process of pursuing judicial internships during law school. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with question...

Difficult Vocabulary (Ep. 1001)

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik outline steps for dealing with difficult vocabulary on the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or ...

The LSAT Demon Origin Story (Ep. 1000)

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan reflect on the history of LSAT Demon, their podcasts, and their friendship. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with que...

From 153 to 173: Cassandra's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 999)

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Cassandra joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments...

Can Older Applicants Get Scholarships? (Ep. 998)

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Hillary asks whether law schools are less likely to award scholarships to older applicants. Beth and Chris discuss the advantages of going to...

How Do I Know When I'm Ready? (Ep. 997)

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your practice tests will tell you when you’re ready to take the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments....

Demons in the Details (Ep. 996)

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you catch the important details in a passage without overthinking irrelevant distinctions? Read more on our website!Email [email protected] w...

My Score Is Dropping (Ep. 995)

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t try to finish sections. Solve one question at a time. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this...

You Can't Skip the Reading (Ep. 994)

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan reject a gimmicky approach to Reading Comprehension. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watc...

From 158 to 174: Milena's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 993)

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Milena joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wa...

Be Careful Using Grammarly (Ep. 992)

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student L used Grammarly while writing their law school application materials. Now they’re worried that their writing will flag as AI-gen...

Overconfidence (Ep. 991)

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben instruct listener DD on how to avoid overconfidence on the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or c...

Don't Bank on a Transfer (Ep. 990)

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan advise a listener to rethink their law school application timeline. They discuss why applicants shouldn’t bank on transferring to a ...

It Pays to Read Slowly (Ep. 989)

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Delaney celebrates a breakthrough in Reading Comprehension. Nathan and Ben reiterate their most important advice for RC. Read more on our web...

GPA and "Early College" (Ep. 988)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik clarifies how AP and “early college” courses affect your undergraduate GPA. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions...

From 143 to 173: Tim's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 987)

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Tim joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch...

Is KJD a Mistake? (Ep. 986)

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guys urge listener William to pump the breaks on his accelerated KJD timeline. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions o...

The Question Is the Lesson (Ep. 985)

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan advise listener Maya not to overcomplicate her LSAT study plan. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or c...

Too Many Practice Tests? (Ep. 984)

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Maya struggles to break out of an LSAT slump. Nathan and Ben worry that Maya is burned out from too many practice tests. Read more on our web...

A Splitter's T50 Chances (Ep. 983)

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do low-GPA splitters fare in T50 law school admissions? Nathan and Erik assess listener Jordyn’s scholarship chances. They also weigh in on Jord...

Rehabilitate Your GPA (Ep. 982)

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ben’s undergraduate GPA is being dragged down by some AP classes that he took in high school. The guys suggest a way for Ben to rehabilitat...

From 154 to 175: Jimmy's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 981)

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Jimmy joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...

No Reading Out Loud (Ep. 980)

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan give a quick PSA for all out-loud readers: There’s no talking during the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wi...

Your LSAT Timeline Is Holding You Back (Ep. 979)

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben implore listener Destiny to heed their repeated advice and to let go of her LSAT timeline. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdem...

RC Main Point Predictions (Ep. 978)

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kaley and Brandon discuss the importance of making a concise and precise main point prediction in Reading Comprehension. Read more on our website!Emai...

A Personal Statement About Video Games? (Ep. 977)

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan help listener Alexander draft a GPA addendum. They also discuss whether Alexander should write a personal statement about his success ...

From STEM to Law School (Ep. 976)

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener on how to craft a law school application that highlights their achievements as a scientist. Read more on o...

From 163 to 178: Logan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 975)

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Logan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...

You Don't Suck at Standardized Tests (Ep. 974)

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan implore listener Michelle to clean up her self-talk and to embrace a growth mindset in her LSAT prep. Read more on our website!Email d...

Don't Sweat Your Score Variance (Ep. 973)

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan assure listener Teddy that LSAT score variance is completely normal. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions ...

Grad School Grades (Ep. 972)

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik advise listener Julia on how to address an F on her grad school transcript. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...

How Many Law Schools Should I Apply to? (Ep. 971)

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener CD applied to 23 law schools. Is that enough? Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this episod...

Why Rush Into Law School? (Ep. 970)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise listener Z not to rush into law school. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this...