LSAT Demon Daily

Treating LR Like LG (Ep. 628)

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Erika excels in LSAT Logic Games but struggles with Logical Reasoning. Can she apply her LG brain to LR? Read more on our website!Email daily...

Law School with No Bachelor's Degree? (Ep. 627)

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan debate whether a four-year degree should be a requirement to attend law school. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with...

Solving Unusual Logic Games (Ep. 626)

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ryan struggles with unusual logic games that don’t match a standard game “type.” Nathan and Ben suggest treating every game like a uniq...

Gap Year for "Softs"? (Ep. 625)

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben encourage an anonymous LSAT Demon student to stop fretting over their “softs” and to start building their career. Read more on our ...

A Real-World LSAT Logic Game (Ep. 624)

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Varshini shares an amusing list of legal motions from Fulton County that reads like a real-world LSAT logic game. Read more on our website!Em...

Pass/Fail Grades (Ep. 623)

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan discuss how LSAC treats pass/fail grades when calculating law school candidates’ undergraduate GPAs. Read more on our website!Email d...

Don't Skip Logic Games (Ep. 622)

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advocate for a gimmick-free approach to Logic Games that focuses on carefully solving one game at a time. Read more on our website!Emai...

Going Too Fast Wastes Time (Ep. 621)

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan tell an anonymous listener to slow down and actually solve each question in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...

Personal Statement Errors (Ep. 620)

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener worries that some grammatical errors on their personal statement might ruin their admission chances. But Nathan and Ben know fro...

Reaching the Fourth RC Passage (Ep. 619)

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Beau asks how to speed up in Reading Comprehension so that they can actually attempt the fourth passage. Nathan and Ben recommend a...

One Practice Test Does Not Define You (Ep. 618)

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise listener N to stop putting so much stock in individual practice test scores. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] ...

The "Weird" September LSAT Logic Games (Ep. 617)

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some students have complained that the September LSAT featured an unusually difficult Logic Games section. Ben and Nathan aren’t buying it. Read mor...

LORs for an Older Applicant (Ep. 616)

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan assure listener Rachel that law schools letters of recommendation need not only be written by college professors. Read more on our webs...

Don't Rush into Law School (Ep. 615)

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Zoey’s prelaw advisors are pushing her to apply to law school this fall. Ben and Nathan encourage Zoey to take a gap year or two and not to...

How to Review Logic Games (Ep. 614)

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Erik discuss how to review LSAT Logic Games, whether you struggled with a particular game or aced it. Read more on our website!Email daily@ls...

The Two Categories of LR Questions (Ep. 613)

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan break down the difference between passage-driven and answer-driven question types in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email ...

LSAT vs. Work Experience (Ep. 612)

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Anonymous listener pushes back on the guys’ contention that the new U.S. News ranking methodology won’t necessarily devalue the LSAT in law sch...

Watch Out for Adverbs in RC (Ep. 611)

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben explain why adverbs like “conveniently” and “unfortunately” are often useful in determining the author’s tone in Reading Comp...

Accelerated JD Programs (Ep. 610)

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener not to limit their applications to law schools that offer accelerated JD programs. Two years of law sch...

Don't Try to Finish Timed Sections (Ep. 609)

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Matt discuss how to approach the end of timed sections when you’re running low on time. Don’t try to finish. Stick to the game plan and f...

An Awful LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 608)

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben eviscerate another prep company’s “October LSAT Study Plan.” Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or...

Applying Early Decision to Multiple Schools (Ep. 607)

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous LSAT Demon student asks whether it’s OK to apply early decision to multiple law schools. Nathan and Ben would rather you avoid early de...

Environmental Law Programs (Ep. 606)

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise listener Tani on how to choose between environmental law programs. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with quest...

Is 175 the New 170? (Ep. 605)

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben consider a few possible reasons why more people are scoring 175+ on the LSAT than ever before. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsa...

LSAT Score Preview (Ep. 604)

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why LSAT Score Preview isn’t worth it for most test-takers. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions...

Is a JD Worth it? (Ep. 603)

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jay was surprised to learn that most new lawyers make less than $100k per year. Is law school a worthwhile investment of his time and money? ...

Turn Off the Clock (Ep. 602)

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener J’s accuracy suffers when they rush to finish timed sections. Ben and Nathan assure J that speed will come naturally when they turn off the...

LSAT Score Consistency (Ep. 601)

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student MC asks how to achieve 175+ practice test scores with consistency. Kevin and Erik recommend slowing down to focus on accuracy. They...

Is the LSAT Less Important Now? (Ep. 600)

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Given the recent changes to U.S. News’s ranking methodology, listener Hodari worries that law schools will devalue the LSAT in law school admissions...

Managing Test Anxiety (Ep. 599)

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Marissa share tips on how to manage test anxiety. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or comments.Watch this e...

Stop Reading Between the Lines in RC (Ep. 598)

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ryan shares an excellent tip on how to avoid misreading RC passages. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with questions or com...

Should I Write an LSAT Addendum? (Ep. 597)

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some law schools advise applicants to write addendums to address major LSAT score increases. Kevin and Ala share their experiences with writing LSAT a...

Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast (Ep. 596)

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Alex is surprised by Ben and Nathan’s lack of concern about speed on the LSAT. The guys explain why worrying about speed on the L...

You Don't Need Private Tutoring (Ep. 595)

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ala and Delia compare private tutoring to live group classes and working with study buddies, and they explain why they don’t recommend private tutor...

Don't Leave Answer Choices Open (Ep. 594)

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erik and Kevin discourage listeners from leaving answer choices “open” on the LSAT. Either pick an answer or eliminate it. A noncommittal approach...

Law School Campus Visits (Ep. 593)

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben explain why they don’t recommend campus visits prior to receiving your scholarship offer. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatde...

When You Don't Predict the Answer (Ep. 592)

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ala and Marissa share some tips for how to approach an LSAT question when none of the answer choices match your prediction. Read more on our website!E...

Suggested Approach for Reading Comprehension (Ep. 591)

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben are pleased to find that LSAC’s suggested approach for Reading Comprehension matches their own. Read more on our website!Email daily@...

Family Pressure to Apply (Ep. 590)

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener feels pressured by their family to rush their LSAT study and apply to law school soon. Ben and Nathan encourage Anonymous to hol...

The Blue Sky Flaw (Ep. 589)

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon team member Sam suggests a new way to understand the “flawed argument flaw.” Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with qu...

You Can Master LSAT Logic Games (Ep. 588)

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous LSAT Demon student doubts their ability to master LSAT Logic Games. Marissa and Kevin encourage Anonymous to keep at it and not to put a ...

Should I Take Notes in RC? (Ep. 587)

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why they don’t recommend taking written notes in LSAT Reading Comprehension. Read more on our website!Email [email protected]...

From Good to Great (Ep. 586)

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben show listener Joussef some tough love. They suggest that Joussef isn’t as good at the LSAT as he says he is—and push him to aim hig...

Three Questions to Ask for Every LR Argument (Ep. 585)

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Erik suggest three questions to ask yourself every time you read an argument in LSAT Logical Reasoning: What is the author’s conclusion? ...

LSAT Test Day Advice (Ep. 584)

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beth and Delia answer frequently asked questions about LSAT test day: The week before (0:28) What to expect on test day (5:16) Warm-up question...

Prediction vs. Elimination in Logical Reasoning (Ep. 583)

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Marissa compare two different but complementary approaches to finding the right answer in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website!Email ...

Law School Tiers (Ep. 582)

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Chris discuss why law school rankings and tier lists are inherently ridiculous. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] with que...

Preparedness Eases Anxiety (Ep. 581)

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Nathan discourage listener Bailey against taking the test before they’re truly ready. Read more on our website!Email [email protected] ...

Your GPA Addendum Matters Little (Ep. 580)

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Taylor wonders whether to write a GPA addendum to address a single F from community college. Nathan and Chris help Taylor draft an addendum t...

Expand Your LSAT Timeline (Ep. 579)

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Nathan advise an anonymous listener not to plan their law school applications until after they’ve nailed the LSAT. Read more on our websit...

Don't Fixate on Your Practice Test Scores (Ep. 578)

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A very stressed LSAT Demon student frets over a perceived lack of progress in their practice test scores. Nathan and Chris encourage them not to fixat...

Law School Admissions Predictions (Ep. 577)

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben investigate some discrepancies between the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator and LSAC’s admissions predictor. Read more on our website...

Disclosing a Character and Fitness Issue (Ep. 576)

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener seeks advice on how to address a past arrest on their law school applications. Nathan and Ben tell Anonymous to disclose only wh...

Early Decision Is a Scam (Ep. 575)

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous listener asks whether their unusual situation would make it worth it to apply early decision. The guys answer with an emphatic “no.” ...

Breaking Out of an LSAT Slump (Ep. 574)

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a disappointing June LSAT, listener Molly worries that she isn’t improving fast enough to apply this cycle. Nathan and Ben implore Molly to dr...

Teach for LSAT Demon (Ep. 573)

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon is hiring! If you’d like to teach for LSAT Demon, share a screenshot of your 170+ official score report and a video of you teaching an LR...

Should I Register for the Semptember LSAT? (Ep. 572)

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the deadline to register for the September LSAT looming, Ben and Nathan break down how to decide whether to register for an official test. Read m...

September LSAT Study Plan? (Ep. 571)

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jeff asks for help devising a study schedule that will allow him to achieve his goal score by the September LSAT. Ben and Nathan recommend a ...

How Many Hours of Study per Day? (Ep. 570)

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan caution LSAT Demon student Nora not to sacrifice quality for quantity in her study. Read more on our website! Email [email protected]...

In-Person vs. Online LSAT (Ep. 569)

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Ala break down what to expect if you choose to take the LSAT at an in-person testing center. They share their own experiences from taking th...

Retake a 174? (Ep. 568)

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous LSAT Demon student asks whether they should retake the LSAT after scoring 174 on their second official attempt. Read more on our website!...

Finding LOR Writers (Ep. 567)

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Danielle attended college online—now she worries that she lacks meaningful relationships with professors who could write her letters of rec...

Silence the Haters (Ep. 566)

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An anonymous student was told that they’d never reach 170 on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan advise Anonymous on how to silence the haters. Read more on ou...

JD-MBAs (Ep. 565)

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben discourage listener Jessica from attending a JD-MBA dual degree program. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with quest...

August LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 564)

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Rhiannon seeks guidance on how to structure her study for the August LSAT. Ben and Nathan recommend quality over quantity: fewer full practic...

Gap Year Priorities (Ep. 563)

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan advise LSAT Demon student Elian on what to prioritize in their gap year. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with quest...

From 152 to 168: Meghan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 562)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Meghan Mitchell joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Meghan tried a variety of approaches to LSAT study before finding the r...

Sports Law (Ep. 561)

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben warn listener Joe that emphasizing his interest in sports law on his law school applications might make him sound naive. Read more on o...

It's Not a Trap! (Ep. 560)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The obvious answer isn’t a trap. It’s the correct answer. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch th...

LSAT Score Converter (Ep. 559)

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben explain how and when to use the LSAT Demon Score Converter. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or comme...

Studying with a Busy Schedule (Ep. 558)

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Charles asks for guidance on how best to fit LSAT study into his busy schedule. Nathan and Ben suggest that Charles drop one of his other com...

Authenticity in Law School Applications (Ep. 557)

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan explain why being “open and authentic” on your law school applications doesn’t mean disclosing negative facts about yourself. Rea...

Pencil and Paper vs. Digital (Ep. 556)

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Lexi seems to score better with pencil and paper. Ben and Nathan suspect that the difference is all in Lexi’s head. Some people m...

Intermediate Conclusions (Ep. 555)

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Marissa demystify a topic that confuses many LSAT students: intermediate conclusions. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] wi...

Practice Test Fatigue (Ep. 554)

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Amelia struggles with stamina on full practice tests. Ben and Nathan suspect that Amelia’s fatigue stems from low accuracy. Read more on ou...

From 147 to 166: Nick's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 553)

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Nick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Nick’s journey to law school has not been straightforward, but he crushed the LS...

Internship or GPA? (Ep. 552)

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben help listener Safiya decide between pursuing a dream internship and taking more classes to boost her GPA. Read more on our website! Ema...

Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action in College Admissions (Ep. 551)

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan weigh in on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which bans the consideration of race as a specific...

Sufficient Assumption vs. Necessary Assumption (Ep. 550)

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Francesca explain the difference between Sufficient Assumption questions and Necessary Assumption questions in LSAT Logical Reasoning. Read ...

Quality Over Quantity in LSAT Study (Ep. 549)

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys explain why sometimes less is more in LSAT study. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this ...

Should I Write a Diversity Statement? (Ep. 548)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you write a diversity statement if you aren’t an underrepresented minority? Marissa and Abhi weigh in on the purpose of the diversity stateme...

Will You Quit? (Ep. 547)

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jasmin feels discouraged by friends and family who tell her that she won’t ever reach her LSAT goals. Nathan and Ben share stories of forme...

"Inferred Does Not Mean "Unsaid" (Ep. 546)

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys explain why you shouldn’t avoid an answer choice just because it repeats something that was directly stated in the passage. On Reading Comp...

The Negation Test (Ep. 545)

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Marissa explain why they don’t recommend “the negation test” on Necessary Assumption questions. They suggest a simpler approach: find ...

Don't Half-Ass Your Admissions Strategy (Ep. 544)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ralph asks for help deciding between two regional law schools. One school is clearly superior, but Ben and Nathan don’t think either school...

Revising Chris's Personal Statement (Ep. 543)

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Leslie dust off an early version of Chris’s personal statement and compare it to his final draft. They discuss the edits they made to bett...

Studying While Waiting for Test Results (Ep. 542)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben encourage LSAT Demon student Ashwin to keep studying some every day while he waits for his official test results. Read more on our webs...

How to Approach Supported Questions (Ep. 541)

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stewart and Abhi demonstrate their approach to Supported questions in LSAT Logical Reasoning with a practice question from PrepTest 73. Try the questi...

Requesting Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 540)

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben share some tips for requesting excellent letters of recommendation. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions ...

How to Review with a Study Group (Ep. 539)

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ala and Beth share some best practices for reviewing your mistakes on timed sections with a study group. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatde...

Difficult Vocabulary on the LSAT (Ep. 538)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The LSAT isn’t a vocabulary test, but it sometimes uses words that you might not understand. Nathan and Ben discuss how to approach challenging voca...

Law School Admissions Interviews (Ep. 537)

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delia and Kevin break down what to expect from law school admissions interviews. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questions or...

Breaking into the 160's (Ep. 536)

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listener David asks for advice on how to break into the 160s. Ben and Nathan preach consistent and patient study that focuses on understanding one que...

How to Approach Parallel Flaw Questions (Ep. 535)

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many LSAT students fear Parallel Reasoning and Parallel Flaw questions. Beth and Brandon are here to show you how easy these questions can be. They de...

International Disadvantage? (Ep. 534)

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are international applicants disadvantaged in law school admissions? Ben and Nathan assure listener Sarah that she’s got nothing to worry about. Rea...

Breaking Down a Disagree Question (Ep. 533)

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest J. Try this question yourself here. Then listen to Nathan and Ben’s analysis. Read more o...

Using Outside Knowledge on the LSAT (Ep. 532)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Nathan dispel the myth that you shouldn’t use outside knowledge on the LSAT. Read more on our website! Email [email protected] with questi...

Don't Just Study One Section (Ep. 531)

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan and Ben advise listener Pedro against “mastering” Logical Reasoning before moving on to the other sections of the test. LSAT students shoul...

From 148 to 171: Aila's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 530)

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LSAT Demon student Aila joins Ala to share her LSAT success story. Aila explains why translating tricky language in RC passages into her own words was...

Are Speeding Tickets Character and Fitness Issues? (Ep. 529)

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have to report minor traffic violations in the character and fitness disclosures on your law school applications? Sometimes. Matt and Ben encou...