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Is Private Tutoring Worth It? (Ep. 728)

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discuss whether private LSAT tutoring is a good option for students with busy schedules. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon...

Thinking Out Loud (Ep. 727)

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise listener Samuel on how to break the habit of reading out loud, which isn’t allowed on the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email...

Smart Drilling with LSAT Demon (Ep. 726)

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain how LSAT Demon’s Smart Drilling feature learns from your results and helps you target your weaknesses. Read more on our websi...

I Withdrew My Apps. What Next? (Ep. 725)

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben congratulate an anonymous listener for following their advice to withdraw their applications and reapply next cycle. Read more on our w...

Splitter to HYS? (Ep. 724)

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan assess a low-GPA splitter’s chances at getting accepted to an elite law school like Yale. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatde...

Academic vs. Professional Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 723)

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise listener Arien on who to approach for letters of recommendation. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questio...

Logic Games Struggles (Ep. 722)

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New student Alanna struggles to comprehend Logic Games. Nathan and Ben recommend that Alanna consider waiting until LG is gone to take the official te...

How to Withdraw Applications (Ep. 721)

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guys advise LSAT Demon student Cami on how to withdraw her applications in a polite and professional manner. Read more on our website!Email daily@...

Grades First, LSAT Later (Ep. 720)

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben recommend that Ginny delay her LSAT study and focus on raising her grades. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ques...

Don't Apply This Cycle (Ep. 719)

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guys encourage listener Maddie to retake the LSAT and apply next cycle. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comme...

Slow Down to Speed Up (Ep. 718)

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben counsel LSAT Demon student Jayelynn not to rush their LSAT journey. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions o...

Necessary Assumption (Ep. 717)

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan help LSAT Demon student Joe unravel a tricky Necessary Assumption question. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with que...

LSAT Study Plan Advice (Ep. 716)

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise LSAT Demon student Harry on his LSAT study plan. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.W...

Scholarship Chances for Splitters (Ep. 715)

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan assess a low-GPA splitter’s scholarship chances using the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsat...

The Perils of Applying Late (Ep. 714)

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan urge Theo not to tempt himself with bad offers by applying late in the cycle. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with q...

"Interesting" Personal Statements (Ep. 713)

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The guys help listener Wagma pick a personal statement topic. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this...

160s Score Plateau (Ep. 712)

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise listener Jackson on how to break out of his score plateau in the 160s. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with q...

Apply Now or Next Cycle? (Ep. 711)

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As an older applicant, listener Gyu feels pressure not to delay their application. But Nathan and Ben see only upside to applying next cycle with a be...

Should I Withdraw from the January LSAT? (Ep. 710)

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben encourage listener Chris to withdraw from the January 2024 LSAT and to revamp his study with LSAT Demon. Read more on our website!Email...

Boost Your GPA with This One Trick! (Ep. 709)

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Chase proposes a method to boost his undergraduate GPA. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch t...

LSAT Translation (Ep. 708)

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should non-native English speakers avoid thinking in their native language while taking the LSAT? Read more on our website!Email [email protected] w...

Law School Prices Are Unfair (Ep. 707)

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben urge an anonymous listener not to shy away from scholarship negotiations. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with quest...

Can You Get Worse at the LSAT? (Ep. 706)

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Devon fears that their recent struggles in LR and RC are a sign that they’re getting worse at the LSAT. Ben and Nathan suggest ways for Dev...

Social Media and Law School Admissions (Ep. 705)

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise future lawyers to curtail their social media presence. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comm...

Big Law, Big Paycheck? (Ep. 704)

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are lawyers who seek high salaries doomed to unhappy, unhealthy, and unethical careers in Big Law? Not necessarily. Read more on our website!Email dai...

From 137 to 176: Robert's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 703)

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Robert joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Robert credits his perspective for his performance—by remembering his ultimate...

Addressing Resume Concerns (Ep. 702)

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener has been fired from multiple jobs, and now they worry that these blemishes on their resume will hurt their admissions chances. N...

Law School 3+3 Programs (Ep. 701)

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Law School 3+3 programs offer students an exclusive fast track to a J.D. But such programs come at a great cost to students, who are better off keepin...

Live Classes vs. Independent Study (Ep. 700)

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of attending live LSAT classes versus studying independently. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Prioritizing Logical Reasoning (Ep. 699)

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan discuss how LSAT students should rebalance their study schedules to prioritize Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email daily@...

Should I Accept a Conditional Scholarship? (Ep. 698)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Nate considers a conditional scholarship offer from his top choice law school. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questi...

Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning (Ep. 697)

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Students should avoid an overly technical approach to Logical Reasoning. There’s no useful distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning on ...

Appealing for a Grade Change (Ep. 696)

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys discuss listener Madison’s plan to petition a community college for a grade change. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...

The Highlighting Trap (Ep. 695)

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben critique some questionable highlighting strategies. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch...

Is There Still a URM Bump? (Ep. 694)

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan speculate on the future of the “URM bump” in law school admissions. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questio...

Abstract Answer Choices (Ep. 693)

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan help LSAT students navigate abstract language in Flaw questions in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Crack the LG Code (Ep. 692)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben push LSAT Demon student Jenna to strive for 100% accuracy in LG. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or c...

Admissions Chances for Splitters (Ep. 691)

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Nathan break down the law school admissions and transfer chances for low-GPA splitters. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wi...

Don't Let Test Anxiety Become an Excuse (Ep. 690)

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben encourage listener Courtney not to let test anxiety become an excuse for other weaknesses on the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email d...

The LSAT Will Show You Your Weaknesses (Ep. 689)

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Sarah asks how to jumpstart her study after hitting a plateau. The guys instruct Sarah to focus on her mistakes. Read more on our website!Ema...

Do Law Schools Really Care About Your Personal Statement? (Ep. 688)

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan tell an Anonymous listener not to overthink their personal statement. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions...

Don't Overvalue Timed Sections (Ep. 687)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise listener Diana to take fewer timed sections and to spend more time in review and untimed drilling. Read more on our website!Emai...

Denied Because of Character and Fitness Issues? (Ep. 686)

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jordan was denied admission to their top-choice law school despite having an above-median LSAT score and GPA. Ben and Nathan suspect that Jor...

Common Patterns in LSAT Reading Comprehension (Ep. 685)

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Erik identify some common patterns in LSAT Reading Comprehension. They suggest ways for students to apply their strengths in Logic Games or...

Staying Sharp in LG (Ep. 684)

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben recommend scaling back your Logic Games practice if you’re already perfect on the games. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdem...

Our #1 Tip for Scholarship Negotiation (Ep. 683)

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You must be willing to walk away from bad scholarship offers. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this...

Attack the Argument (Ep. 682)

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An LSAT Demon student struggles with Strengthen and Weaken questions in Logical Reasoning. Ben and Nathan explain why to master any question type you ...

How Important Are Law School Rankings? (Ep. 681)

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Law school rankings may be inevitable. But that doesn’t mean you have to take them seriously. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wit...

From 134 to 160: Zahraa's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 680)

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zahraa is a former LSAT Demon student and current 1L at the University of Toledo College of Law. She joins Erik to share the story of her 26-point LSA...

How Quickly Should I Finish a Logic Game? (Ep. 679)

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise LSAT students to ignore the clock in LG and focus on solving each game with high accuracy. Read more on our website!Email daily@...

Can You Take the LSAT Too Early? (Ep. 678)

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys applaud listener John for planning to take the LSAT well in advance of his application cycle. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon....

Parallel Reasoning vs. Parallel Flaw (Ep. 677)

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just because an LR question doesn’t mention a flaw in the argument doesn’t mean that the argument isn’t flawed. Read more on our website!Email d...

Never Read the Question First (Ep. 676)

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan share one of their most important pieces of advice for LSAT Logical Reasoning: always read the passage first. Read more on our website!...

Should I Stop Studying LG? (Ep. 675)

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan urge an anonymous listener not to give up on Logic Games. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments...

Retakes and Application Timing (Ep. 674)

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why your application timeline is secondary to your pursuit of a higher LSAT score. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdem...

Personal Statements Aren't Career Plans (Ep. 673)

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan help listener Big A choose a personal statement topic. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wa...

You Don't Need "Softs" for Scholarships (Ep. 672)

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener M worries that their lack of work experience will hurt their chances of getting law school scholarship offers. Read more on our website!Emai...

Updating Applications with New Grades (Ep. 671)

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise a listener on how to update law schools about a GPA increase. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions ...

Apply Now or Retake? (Ep. 670)

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Kate asks whether to apply now or hold out for a higher LSAT score. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comm...

LOR Guidance (Ep. 669)

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Sol asks what guidance to give to the people writing their letters of recommendation. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...

LSAT vs. GMAT (Ep. 668)

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Kate asks whether it’s worth it to include her GMAT score in her law school applications. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Retake a 176? (Ep. 667)

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Robert scored 176 on the October LSAT, but his practice tests indicate that he could score even higher. Should he retake? Read more...

What Skills Should I Highlight on My Resume? (Ep. 666)

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Zack seeks guidance on building his resume. Ben and Nathan believe that your resume is a relatively unimportant part of your law school appli...

Where Do I Start? (Ep. 665)

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben push listener Marlie to master LG before the games leave the test. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or...

Trust the Process (Ep. 664)

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan encourage an LSAT Demon student to trust the process and not to read too much into a drop in their practice test scores. Read more on o...

From 148 to 165: Gabrielle's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 663)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gabrielle is a former LSAT Demon student and current 1L at St. John’s University. She joins Erik to share the story of her 17-point LSAT score impro...

Don't Quit Your Job for the LSAT (Ep. 662)

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. T asks whether he should quit his job to make more time for LSAT study. Nathan and Ben argue that Mr. T should be studying for fewer hours per wee...

You Can Solve Every Logic Game (Ep. 661)

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Liam is discouraged by his inconsistent performance in LG. Ben and Nathan suggest some changes to Liam’s approach. Read more on our website...

Don't Limit Yourself in LG (Ep. 660)

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Sierra asks how to choose which logic games to attempt on her official test. The guys encourage Sierra not to impose limits on her LG potenti...

Apply Next Cycle (Ep. 659)

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise an Anonymous listener not to sabotage their applications by rushing to apply late this cycle. Read more on our website!Email dai...

From 155 to 173: Braden's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 658)

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Braden joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Braden improved his score by 18 points by adopting LSAT Demon’s intuitive and ...

Are the Logic Games Still Worth Studying? (Ep. 657)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discuss LSAT logic games’ relevance to legal practice and why they plan to keep LG as part of LSAT Demon. Read more on our website!Em...

LG Study Habits (Ep. 656)

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise LSAT Demon student Katherine on how to make the most of her logic games study time. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdem...

A Strong Personal Statement Isn't Enough (Ep. 655)

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan warn listener Michael that his personal statement won’t make up for a sub-optimal LSAT score. Read more on our website!Email daily@ls...

LG or No LG? (Ep. 654)

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Payton wants to take the LSAT without LG, but worries about pinning their hopes solely on the August test. Read more on our website!Email dai...

Score Slumps Are Normal (Ep. 653)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan counsel listener David not to read too much into a recent decline in his practice test scores. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...

Should I Cancel My November LSAT Registration? (Ep. 652)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan endorse listener Chris’s plan to cancel their November test and take an extra year to study. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...

Atypical Diversity Statements (Ep. 651)

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Taylor asks whether it’s appropriate to write a diversity statement about attending a women’s college. Read more on our website!Email dai...

One Tip for LSAT Speed (Ep. 650)

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben share their one tip for getting faster on the LSAT. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch...

Study Schedules Don't Have Deadlines (Ep. 649)

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why it’s counterproductive to set deadlines for your LSAT study. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ques...

Law School Tiers and Applications (Ep. 648)

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan encourage listener Chris not to sell himself short when applying to law schools. The guys break down their law school tiers and advise ...

Logic Games Are Going Away (Ep. 647)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Love ’em or hate ’em, LSAT logic games are not long for this world. Beginning in August 2024, the Analytical Reasoning section will be removed fro...

From 147 to 179: Madison's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 646)

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Madison joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Madison improved her score by 32 points by embracing a worlds-first approach t...

Accommodations Requirements (Ep. 645)

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners share further thoughts on requesting LSAT accommodations. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watc...

Harvard Law Long Shot (Ep. 644)

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan break some tough news to listener Christine regarding her admissions chances at Harvard. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon...

Advice for an LG Beginner (Ep. 634)

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben assure LSAT Demon student Gavin that it’s normal for beginners to feel overwhelmed by LSAT Logic Games. The guys share some tips for ...

Can I Skip Answer Choices? (Ep. 642)

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben recommend checking all the answer choices even after you’ve found one that you like. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

Avoiding Test Anxiety (Ep. 641)

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan suggest two ways for Katherine to ease her test anxiety. Don’t pin all your hopes on a single test. And don’t take the LSAT until y...

Should I Write a Score Cancellation Addendum? (Ep. 640)

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise against writing an addendum to explain an LSAT score cancellation. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with quest...

"Qualify" (Ep. 639)

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben clarify the definition of a commonly misunderstood word. See it for yourself in Test J, Passage 4, Question 27. Read more on our websit...

Not Getting Faster (Ep. 638)

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Jacob hasn’t improved his scores despite embracing an accuracy-first approach. Ben and Nathan wonder if Jacob spends too long dis...

Admissions Advice from Harvard Law (Ep. 637)

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Big A shares some questionable admissions advice from a Harvard Law admissions officer. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wi...

The Purpose of Worlds in LG (Ep. 636)

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Ryan unlocks the purpose of building worlds in LG. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Wa...

LSAT Relationship Advice (Ep. 635)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ala & Beth discuss why LSAT study shouldn’t come at the cost of your relationships. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with ques...

Accommodation Denials? (Ep. 634)

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener worries that LSAC won’t grant them testing accommodations. Nathan and Ben are pretty sure that Anonymous will get whatever the...

The 10-Minute Break (Ep. 633)

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Anna wonders how to pass the time during the LSAT’s ten minute break. Ben and Nathan recommend meditation. Read more on our website!Email d...

Reasonable Assumptions in LR (Ep. 632)

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben explain why it’s OK to make commonsense assumptions in LSAT Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] wit...

Should I Withdraw? (Ep. 631)

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Emily isn’t ready to take the October LSAT, but she doesn’t want to withdraw and lose one of her free attempts as an LSAC fee waiver reci...

Should I Apply to HYS? (Ep. 630)

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elite law schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Yale don’t give merit scholarships. Ben and Nathan think that it might still be worth it to apply. Rea...

Timed Sections vs. Practice Tests (Ep. 629)

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of successful LSAT students never take a full practice test. Individual timed sections are often the better option. Read more on our website!Em...