Episode Archives

Nathan and Ben discuss LSAT logic games’ relevance to legal practice and why they plan to keep LG as part of LSAT Demon.

Nathan and Ben advise LSAT Demon student Katherine on how to make the most of her logic games study time.

Ben and Nathan warn listener Michael that his personal statement won’t make up for a sub-optimal LSAT score.

Listener Payton wants to take the LSAT without LG, but worries about pinning their hopes solely on the August test.

Ben and Nathan counsel listener David not to read too much into a recent decline in his practice test scores.

Ben and Nathan endorse listener Chris’s plan to cancel their November test and take an extra year to study.

Listener Taylor asks whether it’s appropriate to write a diversity statement about attending a women’s college.

Nathan and Ben share their one tip for getting faster on the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan explain why it’s counterproductive to set deadlines for your LSAT study.

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 every applicant to apply broadly.

Beginning in August 2024, the Analytical Reasoning section will be removed from the exam and replaced by a second section of Logical Reasoning.

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

Listeners share further thoughts on requesting LSAT accommodations.

Ben and Nathan break some tough news to listener Christine regarding her admissions chances at Harvard.

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 how to begin unlocking LG.

Nathan and Ben recommend checking all the answer choices even after you’ve found one that you like.

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 you're perfect in LG.

Ben and Nathan advise against writing an addendum to explain an LSAT score cancellation.

Nathan and Ben clarify the definition of a commonly misunderstood word.

LSAT Demon student Jacob hasn’t improved his scores despite embracing an accuracy-first approach. Ben and Nathan wonder if Jacob spends too long dismissing wrong answers.

Listener Big A shares some questionable admissions advice from a Harvard Law admissions officer.

LSAT Demon student Ryan unlocks the purpose of building worlds in LG.

Ala & Beth discuss why LSAT study shouldn’t come at the cost of your relationships.

An anonymous listener worries that LSAC won’t grant them testing accommodations. Nathan and Ben are pretty sure that Anonymous will get whatever they ask for.

Listener Anna wonders how to pass the time during the LSAT’s ten minute break. Ben and Nathan recommend meditation.

Nathan and Ben explain why it’s OK to make commonsense assumptions in LSAT Logical Reasoning.

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 recipient.

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.

Plenty of successful LSAT students never take a full practice test. Individual timed sections are often the better option.

Listener Erika excels in LSAT Logic Games but struggles with Logical Reasoning. Can she apply her LG brain to LR?

Ben and Nathan debate whether a four-year degree should be a requirement to attend law school.

Listener Ryan struggles with unusual logic games that don’t match a standard game “type.” Nathan and Ben suggest treating every game like a unique reading comprehension puzzle.

Nathan and Ben encourage an anonymous LSAT Demon student to stop fretting over their “softs” and to start building their career.

Listener Varshini shares an amusing list of legal motions from Fulton County that reads like a real-world LSAT logic game.

Ben and Nathan discuss how LSAC treats pass/fail grades when calculating law school candidates’ undergraduate GPAs.

Nathan and Ben advocate for a gimmick-free approach to Logic Games that focuses on carefully solving one game at a time.

Ben and Nathan tell an anonymous listener to slow down and actually solve each question in Logical Reasoning.

An anonymous listener worries that some grammatical errors on their personal statement might ruin their admission chances.

Nathan and Ben recommend an approach to Reading Comprehension that invests time early and gradually speeds up throughout the passage.

Nathan and Ben advise listener N to stop putting so much stock in individual practice test scores.

Some students have complained that the September LSAT featured an unusually difficult Logic Games section. Ben and Nathan aren’t buying it.

Ben and Nathan encourage listener Rachel that law schools letters of recommendation need not only be written by college professors.

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 rush her applications at the expense of her LSAT study.

Matt and Erik discuss how to review LSAT Logic Games, whether you struggled with a particular game or aced it.

Ben and Nathan break down the difference between passage-drive and answer-driven question types in Logical Reasoning.

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 school admissions.

Nathan and Ben explain why adverbs like “conveniently” and “unfortunately” are often useful in determining the author’s tone in Reading Comprehension.

Ben and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener not to limit their applications to law schools that offer accelerated JD programs. Two years of law school isn’t necessarily cheaper than three.

Erik and Matt discuss how to approach the end of timed sections when you’re running low on time.

Nathan and Ben eviscerate another prep company’s “October LSAT Study Plan.”

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 decision entirely.

Ben and Nathan advise listener Tani on how to choose between environmental law programs.

Nathan and Ben consider a few possible reasons why more people are scoring 175+ on the LSAT than ever before.

Ben and Nathan explain why LSAT Score Preview isn’t worth it for most test-takers.

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?

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 clock and take the time to solve each question.

LSAT Demon student MC asks how to achieve 175+ practice test scores with consistency. Kevin and Erik recommend slowing down to focus on accuracy.

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.

Delia and Marissa share tips on how to manage test anxiety.

Listener Ryan shares an excellent tip on how to avoid misreading RC passages.

Kevin and Ala share their experiences with writing LSAT addendums and why they don’t believe the addendums had any effect on their admissions outcomes.

The guys explain why worrying about speed on the LSAT is counterproductive.

Ala and Delia explain why they don’t recommend private tutoring for most LSAT students.

Erik and Kevin discourage listeners from leaving answer choices “open” on the LSAT.

Nathan and Ben explain why they don’t recommend campus visits prior to receiving your scholarship offer.

Ala and Marissa share some tips for how to approach an LSAT question when none of the answer choices match your prediction.

Nathan and Ben are pleased to find that LSAC’s suggested approach for Reading Comprehension matches their own.

An anonymous listener feels pressured by their family to rush their LSAT study and apply to law school soon.

LSAT Demon team member Sam suggests a new way to understand the “flawed argument flaw.”

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 timeline on their success.

Ben and Nathan explain why they don’t recommend taking written notes in LSAT Reading Comprehension.

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 higher.

Sam and Erik suggest three questions to ask yourself every time you read an argument in LSAT Logical Reasoning.

Beth and Delia answer frequently asked questions about LSAT test day.

Kevin and Marissa compare two different but complementary approaches to finding the right answer in Logical Reasoning.

Nathan and Chris discuss why law school rankings and tier lists are inherently ridiculous.

Chris and Nathan discourage listener Bailey against taking the test before they’re truly ready.

Nathan and Chris help a listener draft a GPA addendum that doesn’t detract from their strengths.

Chris and Nathan advise an anonymous listener not to plan their law school applications until after they’ve nailed the LSAT.

A very stressed LSAT Demon student frets over a perceived lack of progress in their practice test scores.

Nathan and Ben investigate some discrepancies between the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator and LSAC’s admissions predictor.

An anonymous listener seeks advice on how to address a past arrest on their law school applications.

An anonymous listener asks whether their unusual situation would make it worth it to apply early decision. The guys answer with an emphatic “no.”

After a disappointing June LSAT, listener Molly worries that she isn’t improving fast enough to apply this cycle.

LSAT Demon is hiring!

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.

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 caution LSAT Demon student Nora not to sacrifice quality for quantity in her study.

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 the test in person and why they prefer the online LSAT.

An anonymous LSAT Demon student asks whether they should retake the LSAT after scoring 174 on their second official attempt.

Listener Danielle worries that she lacks meaningful relationships with professors who could write her letters of recommendation.

An anonymous student was told that they’d never reach 170 on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan advise Anonymous on how to silence the haters.

Nathan and Ben discourage listener Jessica from attending a JD-MBA dual degree program.

Listener Rhiannon seeks guidance on how to structure her study for the August LSAT.

Ben and Nathan advise LSAT Demon student Elian on what to prioritize in their gap year.

LSAT Demon student Meghan Mitchell joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Nathan and Ben warn listener Joe that emphasizing his interest in sports law on his law school applications might make him sound naive.

The obvious answer isn’t a trap. It’s the correct answer.

Nathan and Ben explain how and when to use the LSAT Demon Score Converter.

Listener Charles asks for guidance on how best to fit LSAT study into his busy schedule.