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From 157 to 175: Laura's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 969)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon student Laura joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...
The LSAT Is Solvable (Ep. 968)
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik discuss why the key to improving on the LSAT is to slow down and solve each question. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...
Personal Statement Prompts (Ep. 967)
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben discuss how to adapt their advice about personal statements to law schools’ varying prompts. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...
Role Questions Are Simple (Ep. 966)
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering the Role question type in Logical Reasoning is easier than you might think. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with question...
Score Plateau? Slow Down. (Ep. 965)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan explain why slowing down is the surest way to overcome a score plateau. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questi...
Nobody Regrets Applying Next Cycle (Ep. 964)
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Andria explains why she couldn’t be happier with her decision to delay her law school applications. Read more on our website!Email daily@ls...
From 151 to 172: Matt's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 963)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon student Matt joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watc...
Don't Obsess Over Your Diagnostic Score (Ep. 962)
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnostic LSAT scores are less important than you might think. The real value of taking a diagnostic test is in generating mistakes to review. Read m...
They Don't Teach This in Law School (Ep. 961)
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan review a recent law review article about law firm dynamics.Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comment...
Practice Tests or Timed Sections? (Ep. 960)
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben recommend taking individual timed sections as a productive alternative to full practice tests. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...
LSAT Clock Management (Ep. 959)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT students—unlike NFL football teams—should always ignore the clock. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comme...
Will I Ever Reach My Goal Score? (Ep. 958)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Nafosat is frustrated by a string of official LSAT scores that fall short of her practice test scores. Ben and Nathan encourage Nafosat to ta...
LORs and GPA Addendums (Ep. 956)
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener asks about when to request LORs and whether to write a GPA addendum. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with que...
Time Change and Healthy Sleep (Ep. 955)
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik share tips for maintaining a healthy sleep schedule in the buildup to the November LSAT. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemo...
Seven LSAT Attempts? (Ep. 954)
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener A was approved for a seventh official LSAT attempt. Should they go ahead with the retake? Read more on our website!Email [email protected] ...
Studying Through Tough Times (Ep. 953)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener is suffering from heartbreak and struggling to study effectively. Erik and Nathan counsel Anonymous to prioritize their mental h...
Focus on Understanding (Ep. 952)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben urge listener Hamzah to slow down, focus on understanding, and stop trying to finish timed sections. Read more on our website!Email dai...
From 150 to 174: Bianca's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 951)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon Student Bianca joins Erik to share her LSAT Success Story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wa...
Do I Need a Professional Letter of Recommendation? (Ep. 950)
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some law schools strongly recommend that applicants with significant work experience submit a professional letter of recommendation. But what counts a...
Top-Level Tips for RC (Ep. 949)
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik share their tips for overcoming a score plateau and reaching your pinnacle in LSAT Reading Comprehension. Read more on our website!Ema...
Cliché Personal Statement? (Ep. 948)
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben advise listener Fabiana to write her personal statement about her work in an immigration law firm. Read more on our website!Email daily...
Out-of-State Law School (Ep. 947)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Ryan weighs the costs and benefits of attending an out-of-state law school. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions...
Process of Elimination (Ep. 946)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the surest way to pick the right answer is to eliminate the wrong ones. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or...
From 158 to 179: Nick's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 945)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon team member Nick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments....
GPA Addendum for Improved Grades (Ep. 944)
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener considers writing an addendum to highlight an upward trend in their GPA. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...
Structuring Your LSAT Study Schedule (Ep. 943)
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How often should I take practice tests? How should I split my time between LR and RC? Ben and Erik answer a couple common questions about structuring ...
Your Numbers Matter Most (Ep. 942)
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik assure an uncertain applicant that LSAT and GPA matter more than any soft factors in their application. Read more on our website!Email...
Why Do I Underperform on Practice Tests? (Ep. 941)
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Olivia says that she struggles to match her timed section scores on her full practice tests. Is this trend a cause for concern? Or is it all ...
LLM to JD (Ep. 940)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Zoe is a practicing lawyer with an LLM, but she believes that getting a JD would expand her work opportunities. Ben and Erik suggest an alter...
From 151 to 174: Kaley's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 939)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon teacher Kaley joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...
Waiting for Decisions Sucks (Ep. 938)
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Darren worries that he rushed his applications this cycle. Nathan and Ben suggest retaking the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...
When Should I Start Studying? (Ep. 937)
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener PG asks when to start studying for the LSAT so that they can apply in the fall of 2025. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wi...
How Many Letters of Recommendation Should I Submit? (Ep. 936)
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some law schools accept up to four letters of recommendation. Should applicants submit as many letters as possible, or is there such a thing as too ma...
Can I Mention High School in My Applications? (Ep. 935)
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener asks if it’s OK to mention high school in their law school applications. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wi...
Will My C&F Issue Affect My Applications? (Ep. 934)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Ben help a listener navigate a character and fitness disclosure. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comment...
From 155 to 180: Brandon's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 933)
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon teacher Brandon joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.W...
How Do I Minimize Score Variance? (Ep. 932)
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to minimize score variance? Focus on fixing your mistakes. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch th...
Character and Fitness Disclosure (Ep. 931)
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan encourage listener Hersh to get a misdemeanor expunged from his record. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questio...
Missing Easy Questions | LSAT Demon Daily, Ep. 930
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole feels like the LSAT is punking her. Why are the “easy” questions sometimes harder than the “hard” questions? Read more on our website!E...
Keep Your Scheduling Options Open (Ep. 929)
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Robert asks if it’s too early to target next summer for his first official LSAT. Nathan and Ben urge Robert to keep his options open—he m...
Can a Splitter Reach the T14? (Ep. 928)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik assess listener Isaac’s admissions chances. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this...
From 150 to 178: Sean's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 927)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon student Sean joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watc...
You Still Shouldn't Apply Binding Early Decision (Ep. 926)
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan double down on their advice not to apply binding early decision. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or c...
GPA Addendums Don't Excuse Bad Grades (Ep. 925)
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan caution an anonymous listener not to overshare in their GPA addendum. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions...
Predictable LR Question Types (Ep. 924)
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan discuss why you should always predict the answer on some LR question types. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...
Judicial Clerkships 101 (Ep. 923)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve likely heard of judicial clerkships as a desirable and prestigious job for law school graduates. But how do you get a clerkship? And what do ...
Should I Address a Resume Gap? (Ep. 922)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan counsel an anonymous listener not to obsess over a gap in their employment history. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] ...
From 166 to 180: Micah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 921)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon student Micah joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...
Don't Force a Diversity Statement (Ep. 920)
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t write a diversity statement if you don’t have anything real to write about. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with question...
How to Level Up Your LSAT (Ep. 919)
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Jayden has made good early progress—now they ask how to further level up their LSAT study. Ben and Nathan instruct Jayden to stay the cours...
Law Schools for Environmental Law (Ep. 918)
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben advise listener Yeri to ignore the rankings for environmental law programs and to attend the best law school they can for free. Read mo...
Don't Skip the Hard Questions (Ep. 917)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan encourage listener Kyle to review every missed question. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments...
Approach Admissions Like a Lawyer (Ep. 916)
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben advise listener R to apply next cycle. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this episode...
From 148 to 171: Ryan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 915)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon student Ryan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watc...
Study Tips from a Musician (Ep. 914)
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon student Alisha joins Erik to discuss the similarities between LSAT study and practicing a musical instrument. Read more on our website!Emai...
Solve Each Question (Ep. 913)
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Treat the official test just like your practice tests. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this episod...
Don't Worry About Yield Protection (Ep. 912)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik urge listener Jordan to retake the LSAT and apply broadly. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or commen...
Practice Tests vs. Drilling (Ep. 911)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan push back on listener Kevin’s preference for drilling over practice tests. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...
Applying with Different LSAT Scores (Ep. 910)
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan consider Parker's plan to apply early to some schools and later to others. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...
From 156 to 173: Beatriz's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 909)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon teacher Beatriz joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.W...
Full Ride Early Decision? (Ep. 908)
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben urge an anonymous listener not to apply binding early decision. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or co...
Bouncing Back from a Low Score (Ep. 907)
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik encourage listener Robin to stay the course after a disappointing August LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...
Law Schools for Public Interest Law (Ep. 906)
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Law students who want to work in the public interest should graduate with as little debt as possible. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...
Setting SMART Goals (Ep. 905)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik’s dad follows up with tips on how to set SMART goals. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this ...
Highlight Your Employability (Ep. 904)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener is all but guaranteed a job after law school. Nathan and Ben discuss how Anonymous can highlight their employability in their la...
Don't Stress Out on Test Day (Ep. 903)
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Taylor wasn’t able to schedule the LSAT for their ideal time. Erik and Nathan challenge Taylor to find the upside. Read more on our website...
The Week Before the LSAT (Ep. 902)
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik advise listener Briana not to overdo her study in the week before the official test. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...
Tips for Reviewing Wrong Answers (Ep. 901)
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Dianna asks: “How should I review my mistakes?” Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this ...
Two Common Logical Reasoning Flaws (Ep. 900)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben explain the difference between two of the most common flaws in LSAT Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...
The Value of Work Experience (Ep. 899)
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan discuss the weight that law schools give to an applicants’ work experience. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ...
Don't Save Questions, Don't Waste Questions (Ep. 898)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan recommend drilling any questions left over after timed sections. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or c...
Passage Four: The Final Frontier (Ep. 897)
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener asks how to get faster to reach the final passage in RC. Nathan and Erik tell Anonymous to pump the breaks. Read more on our web...
JAG Applicant (Ep. 896)
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben encourage an applicant with a military background to apply broadly. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions o...
Picking a Target Score (Ep. 895)
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan advise students not to settle on a rigid goal score. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...
Review Your Mistakes (Ep. 894)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to improve at the LSAT? Prioritize reviewing your mistakes. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch t...
How Do I Build Speed? (Ep. 893)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan explain why you don’t get faster on the LSAT by trying to go faster. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with question...
Should I Keep Studying? (Ep. 892)
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener to keep pushing for a higher LSAT score. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions...
Splitter-Friendly Schools (Ep. 891)
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Alex asks for a list of splitter-friendly law schools. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch th...
Am I Cut Out to Be a Lawyer? (Ep. 890)
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Andrew questions whether he’s cut out to be a lawyer. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch t...
Why Rush Your Applications? (Ep. 889)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a follow-up to Ep. 876: Our Most Important LSAT Advice, an anonymous listener explains their reasons for wanting to rush their LSAT study. Nathan a...
The LSAT Is a Quest (Ep. 888)
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben advocate a proactive approach to the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this epi...
There's Always More to Learn (Ep. 887)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Noah worries that he’s reached his maximum potential on the LSAT. Robert and Erik assure Noah that there are always opportunities to improv...
Tracking LSAT Stats (Ep. 886)
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan don’t recommend obsessing over LSAT stats. They also discuss study schedules and a review-focused approach to drilling. Read more on...
Rethink Your Reasons for Law School (Ep. 885)
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben urge listener Nathan not to rush into law school. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch t...
Predatory Law Schools (Ep. 884)
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben advise listener Caleb to remain skeptical of the advice that they receive from law schools. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatde...
Is 175 the New 170? (Ep. 883)
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan discuss the level of competition for admission to T14 law schools. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or...
You Can't Force Progress (Ep. 882)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan advise listener Amen to prioritize quality over quantity in his LSAT study. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...
Learn from Your Mistakes (Ep. 881)
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Erik instruct listener Lilian on how to learn from her mistakes. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comme...
Why X Essays (Ep. 880)
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie and Erik share some tips on how to write a winning “Why X” essay. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comm...
Reasonable Assumptions (Ep. 879)
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan explain when it’s OK to make reasonable assumptions in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with que...
From 139 to 171: Ethan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 878)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon student Ethan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wat...
Diminishing Returns on High Scores? (Ep. 877)
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik and Nathan discuss the value of raising your LSAT score above your target school’s 75th percentile. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatde...
Our Most Important LSAT Advice (Ep. 876)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forget your LSAT timeline. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this episode on YouTube.
A Disappointing Cycle (Ep. 875)
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a disappointing admissions cycle, an anonymous listener asks whether to reapply next year or accept their best offer right now. Read more on our...
Insider's Guide to Surviving 1L (Ep. 874)
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon team members Chris, Hayley, and Kevin join Erik to discuss lessons learned from surviving their first year of law school. Read more on our ...
Don't Skip Questions (Ep. 873)
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Ben debunk a dubious skipping strategy. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this episode on...
From 157 to 178: Patrick's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 872)
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT Demon student Patrick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.W...
LSAT Scores Without Logic Games (Ep. 871)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener John wonders if law schools will view LSAT scores differently now that logic games are gone. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...
ADHD and Law School (Ep. 870)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An anonymous listener worries that their ADHD will put them at a disadvantage in law school and legal practice. Nathan and Ben are more concerned abou...
Test-Optional Admission (Ep. 869)
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan discuss GW Law’s recently announced limited test-optional admissions process for JD admissions. Read more on our website!Email daily@...