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June or August? (Ep. 829)

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Mason asks whether to take the June LSAT or wait until August for his fifth official attempt. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon....

One and Done (Ep. 828)

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik advise listener Ananya to rethink her “one and done” LSAT plan. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions ...

Don't Overthink Your Study Schedule (Ep. 827)

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise an anonymous listener not to overthink their study schedule in the weeks before the June LSAT. Read more on our website!Email da...

Score Variance Is Nothing to Worry About (Ep. 826)

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan urge an anonymous listener to avoid the internet comparison trap and to embrace score variance as their friend. Read more on our websit...

LSAT Terminology: "Logically Consistent" (Ep. 825)

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik explain the meaning of the phrase “logically consistent” as it appears on the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon...

Reapply with a New Personal Statement (Ep. 824)

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan encourage listener Marybeth to rewrite her personal statement when she reapplies next cycle. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatd...

Anxiety About Proctoring Problems (Ep. 823)

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener suffered from test anxiety on the April LSAT. Erik and Nathan advise Anonymous to relieve the pressure by relaxing their LSAT ti...

K-JD Resume Advice (Ep. 822)

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should an anonymous listener include an achievement from high school on their law school resume? Nathan and Erik weigh in. Read more on our website!Em...

Should I Take the June LSAT? (Ep. 821)

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should an anonymous listener include an achievement from high school on their law school resume? Nathan and Erik weigh in. Read more on our website!Em...

From 152 to 176: Cole's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 820)

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Scholarships Favor White People (Ep. 819)

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben react to a new ABA report on demographic trends in law school scholarships. The results are shocking, but not surprising: people of col...

Don't Make Excuses for Bad Grades (Ep. 818)

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik discuss how listener Kelli can write a GPA addendum that doesn’t sound like she’s making excuses for bad grades. Read more on our ...

Tips for Improving Your Vocabulary (Ep. 817)

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan share some tips for improving your vocabulary for the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comme...

Student Loans Are Dangerous (Ep. 816)

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A YouTuber romanticizes her $100,000 student loan debt. Nathan and Ben explain why her “investment” is unlikely to pay off. Read more on our websi...

Too Young for Law School? (Ep. 815)

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener worries that their youth and inexperience will hurt their law school admissions chances. Read more on our website!Email daily@ls...

Practice Gratitude (Ep. 814)

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Anna worries that she won’t crack 170 before she exhausts her five official attempts. Ben and Nathan encourage Anna to push forward while b...

From 157 to 170+: Marvin's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 813)

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Diversity Statement and GPA Addendum (Ep. 812)

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Erik advise listener Makeda on how to highlight her strengths in her supplemental materials. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

RC Scores Dropping (Ep. 811)

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan tell an anxious listener not to fret over their recent practice test scores. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...

We All Have Off Days (Ep. 810)

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not every day of LSAT study will go as planned. That’s OK. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this ...

Prelaw Work Experience (Ep. 809)

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Marianella worries that her lack of legal work experience will look bad on her applications. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

How Much Do Lawyers Make? (Ep. 808)

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben explain why the average lawyer’s salary is a misleading statistic. NALP salary distribution curves: https://www.nalp.org/salarydist...

Best Score vs. Average Score (Ep. 807)

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Law schools care about your best LSAT score, not your average LSAT score. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comment...

April LSAT Audits (Ep. 806)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan debunk a new conspiracy theory that’s grabbing attention on a certain subreddit. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] w...

Second-Guessing the Right Answer (Ep. 805)

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s surprising how often LSAT students get spooked by a technicality in the right answer and end up picking a terrible answer instead. Tip: Don’t...

How We Reread (Ep. 804)

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik describe how rereading is key to their reading process. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments....

Job Prospects for Online Law Students (Ep. 803)

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Brian wonders how to evaluate the merits of fully online law schools. Will online law students struggle to find jobs compared to their in-per...

Curves and Conditional Scholarships (Ep. 802)

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik discuss conditional scholarships, grading curves, and tuition guarantees. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ques...

Law School Do-Over (Ep. 801)

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener was dismissed from law school for poor academic performance. Now they want to try again. Read more on our website!Email daily@ls...

Move the Goalposts (Ep. 800)

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You sell yourself short if you settle for “getting in.” Erik and Nathan urge listeners to aim for scholarships, not acceptances. Read more on our ...

From 151 to 173: Joshua's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 799)

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to Review LSAT Reading Comprehension (Ep. 798)

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Brayden discuss when and how to review your mistakes in Reading Comprehension. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questi...

Law School Prestige and Career Opportunities (Ep. 797)

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik discuss lower-ranked schools’ big law placement numbers and why hiring managers care about prestige. Read more on our website!Email ...

Will Logical Reasoning Change? (Ep. 796)

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan don’t expect any big changes to Logical Reasoning after Logic Games go away. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...

Waiting for Score Release (Ep. 795)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Isidro asks if he should be studying while waiting for score release day. Nathan and Erik question whether he should be studying at all. Read...

Start from Scratch? (Ep. 794)

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise an anonymous listener on how to retool their LSAT study following a disappointing April test. Read more on our website!Email dai...

From 159 to 180: Reggie's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 793)

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Falsely Accused (Ep. 792)

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener J was falsely accused of violating his school’s code of conduct. Does he need to disclose this in his law school applications? Read more on...

Defer or Withdraw Applications? (Ep. 791)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Jacob was disappointed by his scholarship offers. Ben and Nathan encourage Jacob to withdraw and reapply next cycle. Read more on o...

An Addendum Won't Save You (Ep. 790)

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik help listener Chantelle draft a short GPA addendum that highlights an upward trend in her GPA. But they warn Chantelle that an addendu...

Wait Until August? (Ep. 789)

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener considers giving up on LG. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this episode on Y...

Retake and Reapply (Ep. 788)

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan advise an anonymous listener to retake the LSAT and reapply in the fall rather than settle for a mediocre scholarship offer this cycle...

Ignore Your Scores (Ep. 787)

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t let fear of practice test scores prevent you from taking timed sections. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or ...

Law School Should Be Online (Ep. 786)

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some law schools oppose the rise of online education. But Nathan and Ben believe that law school would be better online. Read more on our website!Emai...

Caught Cheating (Ep. 785)

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener got caught cheating on a final exam. How badly will this hurt their law school admissions chances? Read more on our website!Emai...

Will Logic Games Be Tougher in April and June? (Ep. 784)

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik dismiss listener Simon’s fears about upcoming Logic Games sections. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with question...

Your Official LSAT Is Just Another Practice Test (Ep. 783)

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Meg is feeling anxious about taking her first official LSAT. Erik and Nathan remind her that the official test is no different than the dozen...

Splitter's GPA Addendum (Ep. 782)

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan brainstorm ideas for a STEM major’s GPA addendum. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watc...

Don't Sweat Your Score Plateau (Ep. 781)

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben applaud listener Celina for her commitment to accuracy. They assure Celina that her score plateau doesn’t represent her true potentia...

Overthinking the Correct Answer (Ep. 780)

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener complains that their tendency to overthink the correct answer is costing them points in Logical Reasoning. Nathan and Erik disag...

Full LSAT Every Day? (Ep. 779)

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyers work long hours. But what works for lawyers doesn’t necessarily work for LSAT prep. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ...

Don't Waste Test Attempts (Ep. 778)

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener James doubts he’ll be ready in time for the June LSAT, but he wants to gain the experience of an official test attempt. Erik and Nathan urg...

Always Read the Passage First (Ep. 777)

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many LSAT students are taught to read the question first in Logical Reasoning. Nathan and Erik explain why this approach is antithetical to the LSAT D...

Treat Logic Games Like Reading Comprehension (Ep. 776)

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan advise listener Sam on how to deal with LG anxiety. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watc...

Picking Target Schools (Ep. 775)

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Cally discuss things to consider when building your list of target schools. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions...

GPA vs. Undergrad Difficulty (Ep. 774)

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan discuss why law schools care more about your GPA than what classes you took in undergrad. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdem...

Bye Bye, Bar Exam (Ep. 773)

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oregon and Washington state no longer require the bar exam. Ben and Nathan think that more states should follow suit. Read more on our website!Email d...

Dealing with Test Anxiety (Ep. 772)

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cally and Erik share some mindfulness-based suggestions for dealing with test anxiety. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questio...

Acing LG (Ep. 771)

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you ace the fourth game in a timed section of logic games? Start by crushing the first three games. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatde...

Do Masters Degrees Matter? (Ep. 770)

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Aeden asks whether his master’s degree will give him an edge in law school admissions. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] w...

Put Away That Crystal Ball (Ep. 769)

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik chuckle over another prep company’s webinar “preview” of future LSAT content. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Setting a Goal Score (Ep. 768)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Cole discuss how to set an appropriate goal score and when to adjust your expectations. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wi...

Maximize Your Test Attempts (Ep. 767)

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener to maximize their test attempts and to apply broadly. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Don't Trust Practice Area Rankings (Ep. 766)

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener envisions an in-house legal role at a pharmaceutical company. Nathan and Erik weigh in. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...

Be Excited to Study (Ep. 766)

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Adam considers postponing his LSAT study. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this episode on...

Should I Hire an Admissions Consultant? (Ep. 764)

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A stressed-out listener considers hiring an expensive admissions consultant to help with their applications. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsat...

Big Law or Bust? (Ep. 762)

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener wonders whether it’s worth the risk to enter law school with a “big law or bust” mindset. Read more on our website!Email d...

From 142 to 172: Brayden's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 761)

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brayden joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Over two and a half years of LSAT study, Brayden refused to settle for less than his best. He dela...

Note-Taking in RC (Ep. 760)

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan warn an anonymous LSAT Demon student not to let note-taking become a substitute for actual understanding in Reading Comprehension. Rea...

Med School to Law School (Ep. 759)

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Hainan considers changing track from med school to law school. Nathan and Ben recommend the book Don’t Go to Law School (Unless). Read more...

Will LSAT Study Prepare Me for Law School? (Ep. 758)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener considers prolonging their LSAT prep to better prepare for the rigors of law school. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatde...

Understanding Parallel Reasoning Questions (Ep. 757)

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why there aren’t any special tricks to solving Parallel Reasoning questions. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon....

Should I Take Untimed Practice Tests? (Ep. 756)

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan explain why they don’t recommend taking untimed practice tests. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or...

Don't Get Locked into Law (Ep. 755)

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik encourage a young listener to keep an open mind regarding his choice of career. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wit...

Predicting Answers in Three Steps (Ep. 754)

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben break down the multiple phases of predicting answers on the LSAT. Try it for yourself on PrepTest J, Section 3, Question 6. Read more o...

LSAT Writing Retake (Ep. 753)

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan advise listener Izzie to retake LSAT Writing. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this...

An LSAT Demon Milestone (Ep. 752)

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan celebrate an LSAT Demon milestone and share what they’re most excited about for LSAT Demon’s future. Read more on our website!Email...

Accuracy Over Speed (Ep. 751)

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Accuracy and speed are conflicting priorities. You can only choose to focus on one. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions ...

Don't Leave Points on the Table (Ep. 750)

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan steer listener Noah away from a dual-degree program and an accelerated law school timeline. They encourage Noah to pursue his full pote...

The LSAT's Most Common Flaw (Ep. 749)

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discuss the most common flaw in LSAT Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.W...

Non-Traditional? No Problem. (Ep. 748)

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A “non-traditional” applicant considers part-time and online law schools that would enable her to keep working as a student. Read more on our web...

Don't Give Up on LG (Ep. 747)

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik break down the LSAT Demon approach to LG and encourage listener Luisa not to give up on the section. Read more on our website!Email da...

Tough Advice for a Splitter (Ep. 746)

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A listener with serious academic issues faces a tough road to law school. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comment...

GPA vs. Undergrad Prestige (Ep. 745)

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Catherine worries that law schools will discount her excellent GPA because she didn’t attend an elite university for undergrad. Read more o...

Study Schedule with No LG (Ep. 744)

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben adjust their sample study schedule for students who plan to take the LSAT without Logic Games. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...

How Many Practice Tests Should I Take? (Ep. 743)

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How often should I take a full practice test? Once a week? Once a month? Erik and Cally tackle this common question by discussing the reasons to take ...

Will LSAT Medians Go Down? (Ep. 742)

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Daniel asks whether law schools’ LSAT medians are likely to decrease in the coming years. Nathan and Ben suspect that the opposite might be...

Your Resume Doesn't Define You (Ep. 741)

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener to get some legal work experience—but not because doing so will look good on a law school resume. Re...

Your Problem Isn't Stamina (Ep. 740)

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik explain why you shouldn’t worry about building stamina in your LSAT prep. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...

Should I Buy Score Preview? (Ep. 739)

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of LSAT Score Preview. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this...

Staying Motivated to Study (Ep. 738)

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cally and Erik share some tips for how to stay motivated while studying for the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with question...

24-Point Score Increase: Ashwin's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 737)

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Aswhin joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Ashwin improved his score from 153 to 177 by mastering LSAT Demon’s worlds-fir...

Advice for an International Applicant (Ep. 736)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan answer an international applicant’s questions about the LSAT and law school admissions. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemo...

Disclosing Accommodations (Ep. 735)

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Applicants should never disclose LSAT accommodations in their law school applications. But if you took the test without accommodations, should you let...

From Community College to Law School (Ep. 734)

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan applaud listener John for his undergraduate achievements. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments...

LSAT vs. Work Experience (Ep. 733)

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben encourage LSAT Demon student Hodari to get some legal work experience—but not because it’ll look good on a law school resume. Read ...

Should I Attend a Non-ABA Law School? (Ep. 732)

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discuss the pros and cons of attending a non-ABA law school. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comme...

Two Approaches to Strengthen Questions (Ep. 731)

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain the difference between “offensive” and “defensive” answers to Strengthen questions in Logical Reasoning. Read more on o...

The GLAD Timeline for Law School Admissions (Ep. 730)

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan assure listener Dana that their GLAD guide applies to law school applicants of all ages. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon...

Transfer to Yale? (Ep. 729)

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Dan points to a Yale Law transfer student as evidence that dreams can come true (for a select few). Read more on our website!Email daily@lsat...