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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...
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]...