Thinking LSAT
Episodes
Episode 58: Bloody Nipples, Free Money, and WRITING THINGS IN ALL CAPS MAKE THEM VERY IMPORTANT THINGS, or Making the Most of Scholarship Offers and an Update on LSAC Photo Requirements
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Two old dudes leave the jogging to the kids while they rhapsodize over the benefits of swimming slow laps—it’s so easy on the joints! Nathan reall...
Episode 57: Leveraging Scholarship Offers, When to Start Law School, and Tips for Campus Visits
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After a bad test day and a “questionable” prep guide got him a 147 on the LSAT, Torvald* uses the Thinking LSAT podcast to jump his retake score t...
Episode 56: Are Law Schools Responsible for Assuring You Have a Job After Graduation?
15 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan recommends adding something unusual to your morning coffee. Try it and look like a badass at your next brunch. (2:30) David, a listener who gra...
Episode 55: Ann Levine Talks Meditation and Studying for the LSAT
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Ann Levine, law school admissions expert, author and yoga teacher. Ann counsels us on the importance of meditation in creating a clear mi...
Episode 54: LSAT Test-Day Horror Stories, Tips for Attending LSAC Law School Forums and an Interview with a Criminal Defense Lawyer
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fire alarms, marching bands and mice … oh my! Listeners Ayung and Lauren share their LSAT test day horror stories. We discuss what to do when you en...
Episode 53: How Do You Pace Yourself During the Logical Reasoning Section?
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan finally saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and we find the flaws in the film like it’s Question #16 from Section 2 of the June 2007 LSAT. (Spo...
Episode 52: Questions From Listeners and a Conversation With Immigration Attorney Nikki Black
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold took the LSAT in October and December 2015, and ended up raising his score to 174. We talk about retaking the LSAT, the third Logic Game on the...
Episode 51: Money, Internships, Volunteering and Letters of Rec: Do They Help Get You Into Law School?
07 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Curtis is 33 years old, has an associate’s degree and wants to be an attorney. He is enrolled in a bachelor’s program and received a 146 on the Ju...
Episode 50: Implications of the Number of LSAT Test-Takers and Reflections on our 50th Podcast
23 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Emma just took the December LSAT. She's trying to decide if she should apply to law schools this year or wait until next year. Most of the schools she...
Episode 49: Should a Student Retake the LSAT After Getting a Score of 171?
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One listener has a full-time job, a diagnostic score of 165 and wants to take the June LSAT. She plans to study now, take a break during her busy seas...
Episode 48: Logic Game 3 of the Oct. LSAT and Should This Student Skip the Dec. LSAT?
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A student asks if she should take the December LSAT if she's currently scoring in the 130s on practice tests. Her GPA is a 3.3 and she has three "F" g...
Episode 47: LSAT Accommodations, LSAT Test-Day Score Drops and Whether to Drill Specific Question Types
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the current state of LSAT accommodations since the topic was discussed in episode 43. We tackle Logical Reasoning question 10 (Section 2) ...
Episode 46: What To Do If You Got Disappointing October LSAT Results
29 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The October LSAT scores are out. Should you retake the LSAT? And what's the first thing you should do when you get your actual results back? Paul ask...
Episode 45: Law School Early Decision Programs and an October LSAT Horror Story
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Levine, Law School Expert, talks about whether law school early decision programs are worth exploring. She also addresses whether law schools can ...
Episode 44: Help, My LSAT Score Is Going Down! (And Other Questions Before the October LSAT)
29 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This student's practice LSAT score is stuck in the mid 140s, despite the fact she has been studying for quite some time using several different prep m...
Episode 43: Applying for LSAT Disability Accommodations
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mika talks about applying for LSAT accommodations for persons with disabilities, and what the LSAC decided in her case. She discusses the process of s...
Episode 42: Heather Jarvis, Student Loan Expert, Talks About Law School Debt
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Student Loan Expert Heather Jarvis addresses the following topics: What are need-based versus merit-based scholarships? How does tuition discountin...
Episode 41: Ann Levine, Law School Expert, Shares Tips for Law School Admission
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Levine, Law School Expert, shares advice and answers questions about law school admission. What do law school admissions committees do with LSA...
Episode 40: Should You Focus on the Overall Score or Learning From Your Mistakes When Taking Practice LSAT Tests?
26 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew asks if he has enough time to study for the December 2015 LSAT or should he wait until the February 2016 test. He also asks if he will be at ...
Episode 39: Will Legal Experience and Letters of Recommendation from Lawyers Get You Into Law School?
12 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what we talk about in this week’s Thinking LSAT podcast: Andrew asks what we think his chances are of admission to the University of Iowa...
Episode 38: Should You Select a Law School Based on Bar Exam Passage Rates or Tuition Costs?
28 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, we answer the following LSAT questions and whether to select a law school based on bar exam passage rates: Mike asks how...
Episode 37: Should You Retake the LSAT?
15 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, we answer the following questions about retaking the LSAT: Dylan has a 3.5 GPA and scored a 163 on the LSAT, yet he got ...
Episode 36: Do You Need a 170 LSAT Score to Practice Medical Marijuana Law?
30 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, we answer the following LSAT and law school questions from students across the country: Alex asks if he needs to score a 1...
Episode 35: June 2015 LSAT Anomalies, Proctor Mistakes and Difficulty Level
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, we talk about the June 2015 LSAT and answer a listener's question about when and how he should study for the LSAT. Here's a ...
Episode 34: How to Handle Panic Before the June LSAT
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, which commemorates our one year anniversary of the Thinking LSAT Podcast, we share an update on the Thinking LSAT Logic Ga...
Episode 33: Can an Opera Singer or Television Show Assistant Get Into Law School?
20 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, we discuss issues relating to the upcoming June 2015 LSAT and answer questions from listeners. We then work through questi...
Episode 32: More Sex Means More Money?
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, we discuss the following questions and work through a Logical Reasoning question from the June 2007 LSAT: How can you use...
Episode 31: Will My Summer Job Help Me Get Into Law School?
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, we work through Logical Reasoning questions from the June 2007 LSAT and we'll share an update on our upcoming Thinking LSA...
Episode 30: Graeme Blake Talks About Retaking the LSAT and the Future of the Exam
31 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT teacher and author Graeme Blake joins us to answer a few questions from the Reddit LSAT forum and reflects on the current state of the LSAT and ...
Episode 29: Law School Expert Ann Levine Helps You Decide Which Law School to Attend
17 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Levine, law school admissions expert, answers your questions about how to decide which law school to attend. Some of the topics Ann addresses a...
Episode 28: What Type of LSAT Prep Program Should You Take?
05 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, we answer questions about the different types of LSAT prep programs, and which one is best for you. Here’s a look at our ...
Episode 27: How Important is Blind Review When Taking LSAT Practice Tests?
25 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, we answer three LSAT questions and help a prospective law student decide between multiple admission and scholarship ...
Episode 26: What Should I Do If My LSAT Practice Scores are Dropping?
12 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, we answer some great questions from listeners, including: The LSAT is coming up soon and I've had a last-minute drop in m...
Episode 25: LSAT Questions from Listeners
28 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We're back from winter break with answers to LSAT questions from listeners, and some exciting news about an upcoming project! This year, we are w...
Episode 24: Law School Admissions Q&A with Gerald Heppler
11 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Gerald Heppler, Associate Director of Admissions at Golden Gate University School of Law, spoke to Nathan's San Francisco LSAT class for a "Nobod...
Episode 23: An Interview with Matt Sherman of Manhattan LSAT
25 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Sherman with Manhattan LSAT in San Diego joins Nathan and Ben to answer listener questions about the LSAT. Some of the topics they addr...
Episode 22: An Interview with the Founders of LawSchooli
18 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan interview Evan Jones and Joshua Craven, founders of LawSchooli, one of the largest LSAT and law school admissions blogs. Evan and ...
Episode 21: Dave Hall of Velocity Test Prep Answers Your Questions
07 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Hall of Velocity Test Prep joins Nathan and Ben to answer listeners' questions about the LSAT. Some of the topics they address are...
Episode 20: Can Meditation Help You With the LSAT (and Other LSAT Prep Questions)?
27 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan welcome to the podcast John Hankey, a meditation expert who shares how meditation can help you prepare for the LSAT and conqu...
Episode 19: Improving Your LSAT Score
13 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan share thoughts about the September LSAT, and answer the following questions from two tutoring students about improving your LSAT s...
Episode 18: Law School Admissions Q&A with Ann Levine
30 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Levine, law school admissions expert and author of "Law School Admissions Game," attended one of Nathan's San Francisco LSAT classes to answe...
Episode 17: Parallel Reasoning, Games and the Sept. LSAT
17 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan talk about several LSAT topics, including: Strategies to approach parallel reasoning questions Creating different scenarios in gam...
Episode 16: Strategies for LSAT Practice Success
04 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan has a follow-up tutoring session with Ebony, a student from Dallas, Texas. When we were first introduced to Ebony, she was struggling...
Episode 15: Studying for the LSAT with a Learning Disability
29 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan talks one-on-one with a student in Dallas, Texas. Topics include: Can you still go to law school if you have low GPA and a learnin...
Episode 14: LSAT vs. GPA
19 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan respond to listener questions, including "Is it possible to overstudy for the LSAT," "How much time should I invest into my GPA vs. my ...
Episode 13: Graeme Blake
13 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
LSAT teacher and author Graeme Blake joins us from Montreal to discuss five things he learned while writing thousands of LSAT explanations, the Reddit...
Episode 12: Nnamdi Nwaezeapu
05 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A rising senior from Columbia University, currently scoring 165 on the LSAT, asks us tons of great questions. Examples include: "If I'm testing a...
Episode 11: Improving 10 LSAT points in 2 weeks with Nate Willis
28 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Willis made the leap from 141 to 151 on his practice LSATs in less than two weeks. How did he do it? Strategy discussion includes necessary and s...
Episode 10: Second week of LSAT class
22 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a starting LSAT score that's too low to justify continuing? What's the best way to learn Logic Games? What types of Logical Reasoning questio...
Episode 9: First week of LSAT class
18 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Nathan discuss lesson plans for Week 1 of their new classes, including Logic Games and the LSAT's most common (sufficient vs. necess...
Episode 8: Reading Comp strategy; admissions talk with Professor Zachary Calo
15 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Three totally awesome tips for improving your Reading Comprehension score. Plus law school and admissions talk with Valparaiso University law pro...
Episode 7: Should you retake the LSAT? With Ann Levine
02 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We start with a discussion of what a bad strategy it is to read the question stem first. (If you're a Blueprint instructor, we'd love to hear you...
Episode 6: Can we bridge the LSAT diversity gap?
01 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben and I analyze UVA professor Alex Johnson's "African-Americans, Law Schools and the LSAT," a surprisingly candid look behind the s...
Episode 5: Evaluating law school offers
26 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We start with a discussion about the value of skepticism while taking the LSAT, then look at one applicant's decision for the fall of 2014. UC Davi...
Episode 4: 180 degrees LSAT with Larkin Robson
23 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest is Larkin Robson, owner of 180 Degrees LSAT in Brooklyn, New York. Topics include how to prepare for an unusually difficult logic game, good...
Episode 3: Should I cancel my LSAT score?
13 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and I mildly disagree on whether to bring a watch to test day, then vehemently agree that you should almost never cancel your LSAT score. On the i...
Episode 2: Test Day
04 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tips, tricks, and pitfalls for June 2014 LSAT test day. What to do in the last few days of prep. On the issue of "what to do if the logic games start ...
Episode 1: Replace a Rule
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Our maiden voyage. Ben and Nathan introduce themselves, then brave the waters of the LSAT's fearsome new "Replace a Rule" logic games question. Unplan...