The LSAT Simplified: A Hey Future Lawyer Podcast
Episodes
Strengtheners and Weakeners on the LSAT (Ep. 56)
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 56, Ben talks about why strengtheners and weakeners are some of the hardest question types on the LSAT.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee...
What LSAT Should You Take for 2025? (Ep. 55)
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 55, Ben talks about why planning to take the October LSAT is not ideal for this upcoming admissions cycle.Check out everything I do: linktr...
What Should You Write Your Personal Statement About? (Ep. 54)
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 54, Ben talks about what to write your law school personal statement about.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
Should You Retake the LSAT? (Ep. 53)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 53, Ben talks through an LSAT score release email and talks about why applying early decision to law school is a bad idea.Check out everyth...
Accuracy Beats Speed on the LSAT (Ep. 52)
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 52, Ben talks about how important going slow is on the LSAT and how accuracy is better than speed.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsas...
What To Lead With on a Law School Resume (Ep. 51)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 51, Ben talks through a law school resume. He talks about the order in which you should structure your law school resume, as well as some t...
An Angry Personal Statement (Ep. 50)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 50, Ben talks through a personal statement that focuses on anger, and talks about the high risk/high reward payoff of such a strategy.Check...
Law School Application Resumes Part 2 (Ep. 49)
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 49, Ben goes through another law school resume.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
Visiting r/LSAT (Ep. 48)
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 48, Ben goes to Reddit to talk through some questions posed on the sub and gives his unsolicited advice.Check out everything I do: linktr.e...
Law School Resume for Applications (Ep. 47)
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 47, Ben breaks down a listener submitted law school resume and gives advice on how to form a law school resume.Check out everything I do: l...
LSAT Accommodations Question (Ep. 46)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 46, Ben breaks down a listener email about LSAT accommodations.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
A Teacher's Personal Statement (Ep. 45)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 45, Ben breaks down a teacher's personal statement and gives recommendations to make it better.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimp...
Scoring Below 165? Listen to This (Ep. 44 with Madeline Jesson)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 44, Ben and Madeline talk about how you should not finish sections if you are scoring low.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifie...
The Financial Implications of the LSAT (Ep. 43 with Madeline Jesson)
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 43, Ben and Madeline break down how financially important the LSAT is.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifiedMadeline's WebsiteM...
Studying for the LSAT as a Parent (Father's Day Episode Ep. 42)
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 42, Ben and Madeline talk about studying for the LSAT while you are a parent.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifiedMadeline's W...
Why Studying Everyday Matters for the LSAT (Ep. 41 with Madeline Jesson)
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 41, Ben and Madeline talk about how important it is to study consistently for the LSAT.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifiedMa...
Top 10 Law Schools in the World (with Madeline Jesson Ep. 40)
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 40, Ben and Madeline break down the top 10 law schools in the world according to a list published on the interwebs.Check out everything I d...
LSAT Score Ranges (Ep. 39)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 39, Ben advises an LSAT taker worried about her LSAT range.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
LSAT Prep Red Flags (Ep. 38)
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 38, Ben talks about red flags that should lead you to switching LSAT prep.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
Midsummer LSAT Check-In (Ep. 37)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 37, Ben checks in with the listeners about how their study should be going over the summer.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplifi...
Lawyers Don't Make That Much $$$ (Ep. 36)
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36, Ben breaks down exactly how many lawyers make $225k per year. To see the visuals, check out the LSA Simplified Youtube channel.Check ou...
Law Students Read a Lot (Ep. 35)
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 35, Ben talks about how law students and lawyers read a lot.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimplified
Paying for Law School is Financial Suicide (Ep. 34)
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 34, Ben talks about how "normalizing student debt" is dumb and why viewing law school as a guarantee is a silly way to think.Check out ever...
Everyone Can Score a 155 on the LSAT (Ep. 33)
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 33, Ben expands upon his opinion that everyone can score an LSAT score of at least the high 150s.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasi...
Does Everyone Need to Study for the LSAT? (Ep. 32)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 32, Ben talks about how some people can naturally be good at the LSAT, and how this might be emphasized with LG being removed.Check out eve...
Where Will You End Up Based on Your LSAT Diagnostic? (Ep. 31)
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 31, Ben talks about where people can reasonably expect to end up based on their diagnostic score, and how this might change as the test cha...
How To Start Studying for the LSAT Now! (Ep. 30)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 30, Ben talks about how he would start studying for the LSAT in June if he was just starting.Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/lsasimpli...
The Silliness of Soft Tiers (Ep. 29)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 29, Ben talks about positive ways to differentiate yourself in your admissions essays. He then devolves into a discussion about the lsd.law...
Don't Do This in Your Personal Statement (Ep. 28)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 28, Ben talks through a few emails from folks in his LSAT classes, as well as goes through a personal statement that makes a few mistakes.C...
How to Get LSAT Accomodations (Ep. 27)
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben talks about how easy it is to get accommodations, how overpowered they are. Ben then talks through a few Reddit questions and the most impressive ...
Will Israel Protests Affect Hiring? and Chatting LSAT with Shireen Salam (Ep. 26)
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 26, Ben goes through the spiciness of Israel Palestine and how it will affect legal hiring. He speculates about what this will lead to and ...
How to Improve Your LSAT Score + Interview with Syracuse JDi Participant Malorie Gage (Ep. 24)
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 24, Ben talks through some listener Qs, Reddit Qs, and then talks with Malorie who's at Syracuse about how her program is going.Check out e...
Getting a Full Ride to Law School (with Casey Schiebner of The Legal Girl Pod Ep. 23)
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 23, Ben talks with fellow podcast host Casey Schiebner about her time at Wayne State Law, the application process, and other tidbits about ...
What to Read Before 1L (Interview with Ope Adebanjo Ep. 22)
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 22, Ben talks with Ope Adebanjo, a Harvard law grad who has written a book for incoming 1Ls that communicates doctrinal classes in a clear ...
Should You Do Reading Comp in Order? (Ep. 21 with Madeline Jesson)
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 21 of the LSAT Simplified podcast, Ben and Madeline talk about various LSAT topics, such as doing the LSAT in order, what tutoring is for, ...
Untimed LSAT Prep? (Ep. 20)
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20, Ben talks through various posts on r/LSAT by LSAT takers and addresses how he would proceed in their situations.Check out everything I ...
The Best Way to Stand out in Your Law School Admissions Essays (Ep. 19)
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20, Ben talks about the best way to stand out in your admissions essays, who should take the LSAT with Logic Games, and gives some tough lo...
Should You Take the LSAT with Logic Games? (with Madeline Jesson Ep. 17)
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 17 of the LSAT Simplified podcast, Ben and Madeline talk about various LSAT questions from listeners. Check out everything I do: linktr.ee/...
LSAT with LSATWithJack (Ep. 16)
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 16, Ben talks with Jack Newby of LSAT with Jack about his viral LSAT/lawyer videos and Jack's aspirations to continue building his online p...
Six LSAT Tips to Break into the 160s on the LSAT (Ep. 15)
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 15 of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks through listener questions, some online tips about how to break into the 160s, and breaks down...
Transferring from St. Johns Law to NYU Law (Interview with Stacy Hsu, NYU 2L) Ep. 14
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 14 of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks to NYU 2L Stacy Hsu about the admissions process, the transfer process, and her experiences in...
29 Point LSAT Improvement and Other Score Release Questions (Ep. 13)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13 of the podcast, Ben talks through emails from listeners. He covers a 29 point LSAT improvement, whether or not to cancel a test, and var...
26 LSAT Points in 6 Weeks (Interview With Annalena Zinati-Milon of Florida State Law) Ep. 12
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12, Ben talks with former LSAT student Anna. Anna is now attending Florida State Law and paying $0 in tuition. She talks about how law scho...
Madeline Jesson and Ben Talk LSAT (Ep. 11)
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 11 of the LSAT Simplified podcast, Ben talks to Madeline Jesson, who also teaches LSAT. They talk about how to study, LSAT mistakes, and so...
Law School Diversity Statements from Live Zoom Session (Ep. 9)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 of the LSAT Simplified Podcast features Ben going through diversity statements (and a few personal statements) including one diversity state...
Blind Reviewing the LSAT? (Ep. 8)
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8, Ben talks about blind reviewing the LSAT, talks about Orwell's rules for writing, and visits r/LSAT for LSAT questions.Timestamps1:10 Bl...
Critiques of Miriam and Kristi's Admissions Podcast (Ep. 7)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks about his gripes with the Miriam and Kristi podcast (even though he respects what they do and t...
Interview with Gonzaga 1L Chloe Birkmaier (Ep. 6)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6 of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks to Chloe about her experience at Gonzaga Law, her LSAT journey, and all the joys of being a 1L ...
Logical Reasoning Approaches and Affirmative Action (Ep. 5)
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5, Ben talks about how to approach LR, how affirmative action is changing admissions (or not) and goes through a personal statement.Timesta...
LSAT Reading Comprehension Tips (Ep. 4)
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 of the LSAT Simplified podcast, Ben talks about how to do LSAT Reading Comprehension. Ben then addresses a piece of law school admissions...
Logic Games Going Away?! (Ep. 3)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3, Ben talks about the LSAT Logic Games going away. He also talks about how to approach weaken questions and takes a few listener questions...
Interview with Syracuse JDi 1L Malorie Gage and GPA Addendums (Ep. 2)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2, Ben talks about how to write a good GPA addendum, review LSAT mistakes, and interviews Malorie Gage, a current 1L at Syracuse's JDi prog...
The Scary Monster of Law School Loans (Ep. 1)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 1 of the LSAT Simplified Podcast, Ben talks about the math behind law school loans, what that means for applicants, and how to avoid it.Ben...