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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...
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...