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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...

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]...