Episode Archives

LSAT Demon head teacher Matt joins Erik to share his LSAT and law school success story.

Nathan and Erik answer a high schooler’s questions about the LSAT and law school admissions.

LSAT Demon student Noel wonders if URM applicants still receive an admissions “bump.” Short answer: We don’t know.

LSAT Demon admissions expert Leslie joins Erik to discuss why it’s often dangerous to include a GPA addendum with your law school applications.

Erik and Nathan share tips on how to break down difficult language and pick between confusing answer choices.

Listener Ethan considers withdrawing from the February LSAT. Ben and Nathan worry that Ethan is sabotaging his accuracy by shooting for a 175.

LSAT Demon team member Zach joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Erik and Nathan discuss how LSAT students can transfer their RC skills to LR.

Ben and Nathan stress the importance of scoring above your target schools’ LSAT medians.

LSAT Demon team members Hayley, Beth, and Sam share advice on what to consider when picking your classes in law school.

Kevin and Erik discuss how they minimize the time they spend rereading passages in Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.

Ben and Nathan explain why the LSAT is easier than many people fear.

LSAT Demon team member Aaminah joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Nathan and Erik discourage listener Gigi from writing an addendum to address an LSAT score cancellation.

Nathan and Ben discuss how to distinguish between imperfect answers and wrong ones.

LSAT Demon team members Beth, Sam, and Hayley discuss one of the most important study tools in the law student’s toolbox: the outline.

Nathan and Erik discuss LSAT score jumps and their intuitive approach to Logical Reasoning.

Erik and Stewart encourage listener Mark to continue his LSAT prep and apply early next cycle.

LSAT Demon student Caleb joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

An anonymous listener describes their scholarship meeting with a WashU admissions officer.

Listener Kenzie views BYU as her only feasible option for law school. Ben and Nathan warn Kenzie that her bargaining power will suffer if she tells the school that it’s her only choice.

Erik and Stefan advise an anonymous listener not to read too much into a recent dip in their practice test scores.

Nathan and Erik discuss why you can’t rely on indicator words alone to determine an argument’s main conclusion.

Nathan and Ben discuss the biggest adjustment that LSAT students must make to unlock their highest score.

LSAT Demon team member Stefan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

An anonymous listener worries that their bad grades have ruined their chances of getting into a T14 law school.

Erik and Nathan answer some questions about LSAC’s GPA calculations.

Nathan and Ben instruct an anonymous listener not to drill individual question types in Logical Reasoning.

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.

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.

LSAT Demon student Izah joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Listener Esther asks whether to pursue a master’s degree or work experience during her gap year before law school.

The guys assure listener Mariah that her UGPA matters more than the reputation of her undergraduate institution.

Matt and Erik discuss the process of pursuing judicial internships during law school.

Nathan and Erik outline steps for dealing with difficult vocabulary on the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan reflect on the history of LSAT Demon, their podcasts, and their friendship.

LSAT Demon student Cassandra joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

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.

Your practice tests will tell you when you’re ready to take the LSAT.

How do you catch the important details in a passage without overthinking irrelevant distinctions?

Don’t try to finish sections. Solve one question at a time.

Ben and Nathan reject a gimmicky approach to Reading Comprehension.

LSAT Demon student Milena joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

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.

Nathan and Ben instruct listener DD on how to avoid overconfidence on the LSAT.

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.

Listener Delaney celebrates a breakthrough in Reading Comprehension. Nathan and Ben reiterate their most important advice for RC.

Erik clarifies how AP and “early college” courses affect your undergraduate GPA.

LSAT Demon student Tim joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

The guys urge listener William to pump the breaks on his accelerated KJD timeline.

Erik and Nathan advise listener Maya not to overcomplicate her LSAT study plan.

Listener Maya struggles to break out of an LSAT slump. Nathan and Ben worry that Maya is burned out from too many practice tests.

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.

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.

LSAT Demon student Jimmy joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Erik and Nathan give a quick PSA for all out-loud readers: There’s no talking during the LSAT.

Nathan and Ben implore listener Destiny to heed their repeated advice and to let go of her LSAT timeline.

Kaley and Brandon discuss the importance of making a concise and precise main point prediction in Reading Comprehension.

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.

Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener on how to craft a law school application that highlights their achievements as a scientist.

LSAT Demon student Logan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Erik and Nathan implore listener Michelle to clean up her self-talk and to embrace a growth mindset in her LSAT prep.

Ben and Nathan assure listener Teddy that LSAT score variance is completely normal.

Nathan and Erik advise listener Julia on how to address an F on her grad school transcript.

Listener CD applied to 23 law schools. Is that enough?

Nathan and Ben advise listener Z not to rush into law school.

LSAT Demon student Laura joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Nathan and Erik discuss why the key to improving on the LSAT is to slow down and solve each question.

Nathan and Ben discuss how to adapt their advice about personal statements to law schools’ varying prompts.

Mastering the Role question type in Logical Reasoning is easier than you might think.

Erik and Nathan explain why slowing down is the surest way to overcome a score plateau.

Listener Andria explains why she couldn’t be happier with her decision to delay her law school applications.

LSAT Demon student Matt joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Diagnostic LSAT scores are less important than you might think. The real value of taking a diagnostic test is in generating mistakes to review.

Ben and Nathan review a recent law review article about law firm dynamics.

Nathan and Ben recommend taking individual timed sections as a productive alternative to full practice tests.

LSAT students—unlike NFL football teams—should always ignore the clock.

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.

LSAT Demon student Levi joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

An anonymous listener asks about when to request LORs and whether to write a GPA addendum.

Nathan and Erik share tips for maintaining a healthy sleep schedule in the buildup to the November LSAT.

Listener A was approved for a seventh official LSAT attempt. Should they go ahead with the retake?

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.

Nathan and Ben urge listener Hamzah to slow down, focus on understanding, and stop trying to finish timed sections.

LSAT Demon Student Bianca joins Erik to share her LSAT Success Story.

Some law schools strongly recommend that applicants with significant work experience submit a professional letter of recommendation. But what counts as “significant”?

Nathan and Erik share their tips for overcoming a score plateau and reaching your pinnacle in LSAT Reading Comprehension.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Fabiana to write her personal statement about her work in an immigration law firm.

Listener Ryan weighs the costs and benefits of attending an out-of-state law school.

Sometimes the surest way to pick the right answer is to eliminate the wrong ones.

LSAT Demon team member Nick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

An anonymous listener considers writing an addendum to highlight an upward trend in their GPA.

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.

Nathan and Erik assure an uncertain applicant that LSAT and GPA matter more than any soft factors in their application.

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?

Listener Zoe is a practicing lawyer with an LLM, but she believes that getting a JD would expand her work opportunities. Ben and Erik suggest an alternative approach: start networking.

LSAT Demon teacher Kaley joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Listener Darren worries that he rushed his applications this cycle. Nathan and Ben suggest retaking the LSAT.

Listener PG asks when to start studying for the LSAT so that they can apply in the fall of 2025.

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?