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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@...

Preparing for Law School Interviews (Ep. 868)

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan advise applicants on how to prepare for law school admissions interviews. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ques...

Expand Your List of Target Schools (Ep. 867)

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Max dreams of practicing law in Philadelphia. Nathan and Ben encourage Max to apply broadly. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

From 137 to 170: Raven's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 866)

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Stop Trying to Finish Timed Sections (Ep. 865)

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Camila worries that she’s stuck in a 150’s score plateau. Erik and Nathan diagnose her problem: she’s sacrificing accuracy in...

Should I Apply Before I Retake the LSAT? (Ep. 864)

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik advise LSAT Demon student Damien to wait until after he’s retaken the LSAT to submit his law school applications. Read more on our w...

Score Variance Is Normal (Ep. 863)

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben assure LSAT Demon student Morgan that LSAT score variance is totally normal. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...

LSAT Fatigue (Ep. 862)

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s only one surefire way to overcome fatigue on the LSAT. Get better at the test. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with quest...

Don't Call it a Scholarship "Negotiation" (Ep. 861)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Law schools hate to “negotiate” scholarships. Nathan and Ben recommend that listener Curtis present his request as a “conversation.” Read more...

Ignore the Clock (Ep. 860)

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan, Brandon, and Kaley encourage a high-scoring applicant to turn off the clock and to carefully solve one question at a time. Read more on our webs...

You Have to Earn 170 (Ep. 859)

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reggie and Robert tell an impatient student that there are no shortcuts into the 170’s. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ques...

Don't Obsess Over Question Types (Ep. 858)

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik advise listener Gavin not over-analyze his performance on specific question types in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email...

LSAT Timing Strategies Don't Work (Ep. 857)

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get faster on the LSAT? Forget your timing strategies and focus on understanding. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with q...

Law School Tuitions Are Bogus (Ep. 856)

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Law school scholarships aren’t always a good deal. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this episode ...

False Positives and False Negatives (Ep. 854)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik explain the concepts of false positives and negatives in medical testing and why they’re important to understand for the LSAT. Read ...

Don't Undersell Your Softs (Ep. 855)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben urge an anonymous listener not to undersell their achievements. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or co...

Online Law School (Ep. 853)

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan discuss online law school options for a rural student. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.W...

Analytics Are a Distraction (Ep. 852)

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t be distracted by analytics and “trends” in your LSAT study. Focus on thoroughly reviewing one question at a time. Read more on our website...

GPA Addendums Are Dangerous (Ep. 851)

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik explain why writing a GPA addendum might hurt you rather than help you. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questi...

The Purpose of Taking Practice Tests (Ep. 850)

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t take timed practice tests to check in on our score. We take them to practice ignoring the clock. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatd...

Retake a 172? (Ep. 849)

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener asks whether it’s worth it to take a gap year to try bettering their 172. Erik and Nathan weigh in. Read more on our website!E...

Score Release and LSAT Addendums (Ep. 848)

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise listener Damon not to write an addendum explaining an LSAT score increase. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wi...

From 146 to 172: Sina's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 847)

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Should I Take a Gap Year? (Ep. 846)

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik explain why there’s only upside to taking a gap year. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments....

Make Flexible Predictions (Ep. 845)

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses how to stay flexible with your predictions in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or co...

Long-Winded Pedantry (Ep. 844)

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a long-winded email, listener Dion welcomes feedback on his writing. Nathan and Erik oblige. The guys also discuss LSAT study plans, low GPAs, and ...

Write a Winning Personal Statement (Ep. 843)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan encourage listener Julia to write a personal statement that highlights her professional and academic achievements. Read more on our we...

Advice for a New Student (Ep. 842)

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben gives new student Jayden some pointers on how to make the most of his LSAT study. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with question...

Can I Get Into Stanford Law School? (Ep. 841)

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben assess a listener’s chances for admission to Stanford Law School. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions o...

Tips for Breaking 170 (Ep. 840)

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben share some tips for advancing from the 160’s to the 170’s. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or com...

Apply Broadly (Ep. 839)

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan implore an anonymous listener to expand their list of target schools. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions...

Grade Deflation (Ep. 838)

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik help an anonymous listener draft a GPA addendum to address grade deflation at their undergraduate institution. Read more on our websit...

Is My GPA Too Low for the T14? (Ep. 837)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Adrian worries that his GPA will be too low for T14 scholarships. Nathan and Erik tell Adrian to focus on getting straight A’s and to worry...

Medical Issues and Diversity Statements (Ep. 836)

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Lindsey asks if it’s appropriate to write a diversity statement about overcoming major medical issues. Read more on our website!Email daily...

From 150 to 174: Ryan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 835)

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Improve Your Predictions (Ep. 834)

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Nernemsaa asks how to get better at predicting the right answer on the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with question...

Asking Professors for Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 833)

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan advise listener Grace on how to ask professors for letters of recommendation. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ...

Politics and Personal Statements (Ep. 832)

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener asks if their political conservatism will put them at a disadvantage in law school applications. Read more on our website!Email ...

When Should I Take the LSAT? (Ep. 831)

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When should you register for the LSAT? When your practice test scores indicate that you’re ready. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Focus on the Good Stuff (Ep. 830)

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik advise listener Bri to avoid trauma dumping in her law school applications. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...