Episode Archives
#1008
Don't Drill Question Types (Ep. 1008)
Nathan and Ben instruct an anonymous listener not to drill individual question types in Logical Reasoning.
#1007
Am I Wasting Time in LR? (Ep. 1007)
Listener Caleb worries that he’s taking too long to answer easy questions in Logical Reasoning. Ben and Nathan instruct Caleb to prioritize accuracy over speed.
#1006
Don't Skip Leg Day (Ep. 1006)
LSAT study isn’t that complicated. Show up for an hour of focused study every day, and don’t avoid the stuff you don’t like.
#1005
From 146 to 169: Izah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1005)
LSAT Demon student Izah joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.
#1004
Gap Year Experience (Ep. 1004)
Listener Esther asks whether to pursue a master’s degree or work experience during her gap year before law school.
#1003
Undergrad Prestige (Ep. 1003)
The guys assure listener Mariah that her UGPA matters more than the reputation of her undergraduate institution.
#1002
Law School Internship Opportunities (Ep. 1002)
Matt and Erik discuss the process of pursuing judicial internships during law school.
#1001
Difficult Vocabulary (Ep. 1001)
Nathan and Erik outline steps for dealing with difficult vocabulary on the LSAT.
#1000
The LSAT Demon Origin Story (Ep. 1000)
Ben and Nathan reflect on the history of LSAT Demon, their podcasts, and their friendship.
#999
From 153 to 173: Cassandra's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 999)
LSAT Demon student Cassandra joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.
#998
Can Older Applicants Get Scholarships (Ep. 998)
Listener Hillary asks whether law schools are less likely to award scholarships to older applicants. Beth and Chris discuss the advantages of going to law school as an older student.
#997
How Do I Know When I'm Ready? (Ep. 997)
Your practice tests will tell you when you’re ready to take the LSAT.
#996
Demons in the Details (Ep. 996)
How do you catch the important details in a passage without overthinking irrelevant distinctions?
#994
You Can't Skip the Reading (Ep. 994)
Ben and Nathan reject a gimmicky approach to Reading Comprehension.
#993
From 158 to 174: Milena's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 993)
LSAT Demon student Milena joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.
#992
Be Careful Using Grammarly (Ep. 992)
LSAT Demon student L used Grammarly while writing their law school application materials. Now they’re worried that their writing will flag as AI-generated.
#991
Overconfidence (Ep. 991)
Nathan and Ben instruct listener DD on how to avoid overconfidence on the LSAT.
#990
Don't Bank on a Transfer (Ep. 990)
Erik and Nathan advise a listener to rethink their law school application timeline. They discuss why applicants shouldn’t bank on transferring to a higher-ranked law school.
#989
It Pays to Read Slowly (Ep. 989)
Listener Delaney celebrates a breakthrough in Reading Comprehension. Nathan and Ben reiterate their most important advice for RC.
#988
GPA and "Early College" (Ep. 988)
Erik clarifies how AP and “early college” courses affect your undergraduate GPA.
#987
From 143 to 173: Tim's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 987)
LSAT Demon student Tim joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#986
Is KJD a Mistake? (Ep. 986)
The guys urge listener William to pump the breaks on his accelerated KJD timeline.
#985
The Question Is the Lesson (Ep. 985)
Erik and Nathan advise listener Maya not to overcomplicate her LSAT study plan.
#984
Too Many Practice Tests? (Ep. 984)
Listener Maya struggles to break out of an LSAT slump. Nathan and Ben worry that Maya is burned out from too many practice tests.
#983
A Splitter's T50 Chances (Ep. 983)
How do low-GPA splitters fare in T50 law school admissions? Nathan and Erik assess listener Jordyn’s scholarship chances. They also weigh in on Jordyn’s GPA addendum and advise her to clarify her reasons for pursuing law school.
#982
Rehabilitate Your GPA (Ep. 982)
Listener Ben’s undergraduate GPA is being dragged down by some AP classes that he took in high school. The guys suggest a way for Ben to rehabilitate his GPA.
#981
From 154 to 174: Jimmy's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 981)
LSAT Demon student Jimmy joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#980
No Reading Out Loud (Ep. 980)
Erik and Nathan give a quick PSA for all out-loud readers: There’s no talking during the LSAT.
#979
Your LSAT Timeline Is Holding You Back (Ep. 979)
Nathan and Ben implore listener Destiny to heed their repeated advice and to let go of her LSAT timeline.
#978
RC Main Point Predictions (Ep. 978)
Kaley and Brandon discuss the importance of making a concise and precise main point prediction in Reading Comprehension.
#977
A Personal Statement About Video Games? (Ep. 977)
Erik and Nathan help listener Alexander draft a GPA addendum. They also discuss whether Alexander should write a personal statement about his success in competitive gaming.
#976
From STEM to Law School (Ep. 976)
Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener on how to craft a law school application that highlights their achievements as a scientist.
#975
From 163 to 178: Logan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 975)
LSAT Demon student Logan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#974
You Don't Suck at Standardized Tests (Ep. 974)
Erik and Nathan implore listener Michelle to clean up her self-talk and to embrace a growth mindset in her LSAT prep.
#973
Don't Sweat Your Score Variance (Ep. 937)
Ben and Nathan assure listener Teddy that LSAT score variance is completely normal.
#972
Grad School Grades (Ep. 972)
Nathan and Erik advise listener Julia on how to address an F on her grad school transcript.
#971
How Many Law Schools Should I Apply to? (Ep. 971)
Listener CD applied to 23 law schools. Is that enough?
#970
Why Rush Into Law School? (Ep. 970)
Nathan and Ben advise listener Z not to rush into law school.
#969
From 157 to 175: Laura's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 969)
LSAT Demon student Laura joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.
#968
The LSAT Is Solvable (Ep. 968)
Nathan and Erik discuss why the key to improving on the LSAT is to slow down and solve each question.
#967
Personal Statement Prompts (Ep. 967)
Nathan and Ben discuss how to adapt their advice about personal statements to law schools’ varying prompts.
#966
Role Questions Are Simple (Ep. 966)
Mastering the Role question type in Logical Reasoning is easier than you might think.
#965
Score Plateau? Slow Down. (Ep. 965)
Erik and Nathan explain why slowing down is the surest way to overcome a score plateau.
#964
Nobody Regrets Applying Next Cycle (Ep. 964)
Listener Andria explains why she couldn’t be happier with her decision to delay her law school applications.
#963
From 151 to 162: Matt's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 963)
LSAT Demon student Matt joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#962
Don't Obsess Over Your Diagnostic Score (Ep. 962)
Diagnostic LSAT scores are less important than you might think. The real value of taking a diagnostic test is in generating mistakes to review.
#961
They Don't Teach This in Law School (Ep. 961)
Ben and Nathan review a recent law review article about law firm dynamics.
#960
Practice Tests or Timed Sections? (Ep. 960)
Nathan and Ben recommend taking individual timed sections as a productive alternative to full practice tests.
#959
LSAT Clock Management (Ep. 959)
LSAT students—unlike NFL football teams—should always ignore the clock.
#958
Will I Ever Reach My Goal Score? (Ep. 958)
Listener Nafosat is frustrated by a string of official LSAT scores that fall short of her practice test scores. Ben and Nathan encourage Nafosat to take the LSAT again.
#957
From 153 to 177: Levi's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 957)
LSAT Demon student Levi joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#956
LORs and GPA Addendums (Ep. 956)
An anonymous listener asks about when to request LORs and whether to write a GPA addendum.
#955
Time Change and Healthy Sleep (Ep. 955)
Nathan and Erik share tips for maintaining a healthy sleep schedule in the buildup to the November LSAT.
#954
Seven LSAT Attempts? (Ep. 954)
Listener A was approved for a seventh official LSAT attempt. Should they go ahead with the retake?
#953
Studying Through Tough Times (Ep. 953)
An anonymous listener is suffering from heartbreak and struggling to study effectively. Erik and Nathan counsel Anonymous to prioritize their mental health over LSAT study.
#952
Focus on Understanding (Ep. 952)
Nathan and Ben urge listener Hamzah to slow down, focus on understanding, and stop trying to finish timed sections.
#951
From 150 to 174: Bianca's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 951)
LSAT Demon Student Bianca joins Erik to share her LSAT Success Story.
#950
Do I Need a Professional Letter of Recommendation? (Ep. 950)
Some law schools strongly recommend that applicants with significant work experience submit a professional letter of recommendation. But what counts as “significant”?
#949
Top-Level Tips for RC (Ep. 949)
Nathan and Erik share their tips for overcoming a score plateau and reaching your pinnacle in LSAT Reading Comprehension.
#948
Cliché Personal Statement? (Ep. 948)
Nathan and Ben advise listener Fabiana to write her personal statement about her work in an immigration law firm.
#947
Out-of-State Law School (Ep. 947)
Listener Ryan weighs the costs and benefits of attending an out-of-state law school.
#946
Process of Elimination (Ep. 946)
Sometimes the surest way to pick the right answer is to eliminate the wrong ones.
#945
From 158 to 179: Nick's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 945)
LSAT Demon team member Nick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#944
GPA Addendum for Improved Grades (Ep. 944)
An anonymous listener considers writing an addendum to highlight an upward trend in their GPA.
#943
Structuring Your LSAT Study Schedule (Ep. 943)
How often should I take practice tests? How should I split my time between LR and RC? Ben and Erik answer a couple common questions about structuring an LSAT study schedule.
#942
Your Numbers Matter Most (Ep. 942)
Nathan and Erik assure an uncertain applicant that LSAT and GPA matter more than any soft factors in their application.
#941
Why Do I Underperform on Practice Tests? (Ep. 941)
Listener Olivia says that she struggles to match her timed section scores on her full practice tests. Is this trend a cause for concern? Or is it all in Olivia’s head?
#939
From 151 to 174: Kaley's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 939)
LSAT Demon teacher Kaley joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.
#938
Waiting for Decisions Sucks (ep. 938)
Listener Darren worries that he rushed his applications this cycle. Nathan and Ben suggest retaking the LSAT.
#937
When Should I Start Studying? (Ep. 937)
Listener PG asks when to start studying for the LSAT so that they can apply in the fall of 2025.
#936
How Many Letters of Recommendation Should I Submit? (Ep. 936)
Some law schools accept up to four letters of recommendation. Should applicants submit as many letters as possible, or is there such a thing as too many?
#935
Can I Mention High School in My Applications? (Ep. 935)
An anonymous listener asks if it’s OK to mention high school in their law school applications.
#934
Will My C&F Issue Affect My Applications? (Ep. 934)
Erik and Ben help a listener navigate a character and fitness disclosure.
#933
From 155 to 180: Brandon's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 933)
LSAT Demon teacher Brandon joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#932
How Do I Minimize Score Variance? (Ep. 932)
Want to minimize score variance? Focus on fixing your mistakes.
#931
Character and Fitness Disclosure (Ep. 931)
Ben and Nathan encourage listener Hersh to get a misdemeanor expunged from his record.
#930
Missing Easy Questions (Ep. 930)
Nicole feels like the LSAT is punking her. Why are the “easy” questions sometimes harder than the “hard” questions?
#929
Keep Your Scheduling Options Open (Ep. 929)
Listener Robert asks if it’s too early to target next summer for his first official LSAT. Nathan and Ben urge Robert to keep his options open—he might be ready sooner than he thinks.
#928
Can a Splitter Reach the T14? (Ep. 928)
Nathan and Erik assess listener Isaac’s admissions chances.
#927
From 150 to 178: Sean's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 927)
LSAT Demon student Sean joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#926
You Still Shouldn't Apply Binding ED (Ep. 926)
Ben and Nathan double down on their advice not to apply binding early decision.
#925
GPA Addendums Don't Excuse Bad Grades (Ep. 925)
Ben and Nathan caution an anonymous listener not to overshare in their GPA addendum.
#924
Predictable LR Question Types (Ep. 924)
Erik and Nathan discuss why you should always predict the answer on some LR question types.
#923
Judicial Clerkships 101 (Ep. 923)
LSAT Demon teacher Matt shares everything you need to know about judicial clerkships.
#922
Should I Address a Resume Gap? (Ep. 922)
Ben and Nathan counsel an anonymous listener not to obsess over a gap in their employment history.
#921
From 166 to 180: Micah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 921)
LSAT Demon student Micah joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#920
Don't Force a Diversity Statement (Ep. 920)
Don’t write a diversity statement if you don’t have anything real to write about.
#919
How to Level Up Your LSAT (Ep. 919)
Listener Jayden has made good early progress—now they ask how to further level up their LSAT study. Ben and Nathan instruct Jayden to stay the course and to keep solving one question at a time.
#919
Law Schools for Environmental Law (Ep. 918)
Nathan and Ben advise listener Yeri to ignore the rankings for environmental law programs and to attend the best law school they can for free.
#917
Don't Skip the Hard Questions (Ep. 917)
Erik and Nathan encourage listener Kyle to review every missed question.
#916
Approach Admissions Like a Lawyer (Ep. 916)
Nathan and Ben advise listener R to apply next cycle.
#915
From 148 to 171: Ryan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 915)
LSAT Demon student Ryan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#914
Study Tips from a Musician (Ep. 914)
LSAT Demon student Alisha joins Erik to discuss the similarities between LSAT study and practicing a musical instrument.
#912
Don't Worry About Yield Protection (Ep. 912)
Nathan and Erik urge listener Jordan to retake the LSAT and apply broadly.
911
Practice Tests vs. Drilling (Ep. 911)
Ben and Nathan push back on listener Kevin’s preference for drilling over practice tests.
#910
Applying with Different LSAT Scores (Ep. 910)
Erik and Nathan consider Parker's plan to apply early to some schools and later to others.
#909
From 156 to 173: Beatriz's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 909)
LSAT Demon teacher Beatriz joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.
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