Episode Archives
#443
Don’t Obsess Over Routine (Ep. 443)
Creating a perfect pre-test headspace is neither sufficient nor necessary for LSAT success.
#442
How Do I Get Faster at RC? (Ep. 442)
“How do I get faster at RC?” Ala and Chris get this question all the time, and they want to help students move past it.
#441
Avoiding Naivety on Your Personal Statement (Ep. 441)
Ben and Nathan advise against discussing personal encounters with the law in your personal statement, as you might just come across as naive.
#440
Focus on the LSAT (Ep. 440)
Anonymous has T14 aspirations but a lackluster GPA. Aside from improving their LSAT, how can they become a more attractive applicant?
#439
From 161 to 177: Coy’s LSAT Success Story (Ep. 439)
LSAT Demon student Coy Ozias joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#438
LOR from a Non-Native English Speaker (Ep. 438)
Ben and Nathan assure an anonymous listener that a letter of recommendation from a non-native English speaker shouldn’t be a problem.
#437
Berkeley 3L Jenni Martines (Ep. 437)
Berkeley 3L Jenni Martines talks about her non-traditional path to law school and her reasons for attending Berkeley.
#436
Should I Take Easy Undergrad Classes? (Ep. 436)
Listener Pedro asks whether pursuing an easy degree at an “easy-A” college might set him up for greater challenges in law school.
#435
Big Fish in a Small Pond? (Ep. 435)
Should Bridget aim for highly ranked schools, or is it better to be a big fish in a small pond?
#434
Give Up Your Timeline (Ep. 434)
Ben and Nathan think listener Anthony is distracting himself by worrying about his application timeline.
#433
Life at Harvard Law, with Sara Kamouni (Ep. 433)
Harvard 2L Sara Kamouni discusses the student culture at Harvard, professors’ different teaching styles, and the benefits of taking a gap year before starting law school.
#432
Repeating Practice Questions (Ep. 432)
Nathan and Ben talk about how to keep learning from questions and games you’ve already attempted.
#431
International Student Grades (Ep. 431)
Ben and Nathan assure listener Priscila that being an international student shouldn’t disadvantage her in her law school applications.
#430
Treat Reading Comprehension Like Logic Games (Ep. 430)
LSAT Demon tutors Chris and Ala explain how to treat Reading Comprehension like Logic Games by considering the “worlds” created by the passage.
#428
Application Deadlines Don’t Matter (Ep. 428)
Don’t ask when applications close. Ask when they open. Applying at the last minute is a surefire way to overpay for law school.
#427
An Unexpected Rejection (Ep. 427)
As a URM with great stats, listener Kay was surprised to be rejected from Harvard. What did Kay do wrong on their application?
#425
Stop Stressing Out About Your Personal Statement (Ep. 425)
Listener Robert worries that he’s lived an unremarkable life and can’t pick an interesting topic for his personal statement.
#424
Harvard 1L, with Dylan Horwitz (Ep. 424)
Harvard 1L Dylan Horwitz talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and finding a supportive community at Harvard Law.
#423
January LSAT Score Release (Ep. 423)
Law school applicants should expect to submit all of their undergraduate transcripts to LSAC.
#422
January LSAT Score Release (Ep. 422)
Scores from the January 2023 LSAT were released today. The guys discuss what to do if you scored lower than expected.
#419
Undergrad Reputation (Ep. 419)
Listener Leah asks how the reputation of her undergraduate institution might impact her applications.
#418
Listen to LSAC (Ep. 418)
In regards to a dispute over which undergrad transcripts must be sent to LSAC, Ben and Nathan tell listener M to listen to LSAC.
#417
Professional Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 417)
Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener with no academic referrers on how to get professional letters of recommendation.
#416
Don’t Statsturbate (Ep. 416)
One LSAT Demon student would like a review page that focuses on question types. The guys warn students to avoid this kind of “statsturbation.”
#415
High Stats vs. Strong Softs (Ep. 415)
Who will be the more successful applicant: someone with higher LSAT and GPA, or someone with a better personal statement and resume?
#414
Studying with Accommodations (Ep. 414)
An anonymous listener anticipates receiving accommodations, but they ask whether they should still take their practice tests with standard 35-minute sections.
#413
New LSAT Dates for 2023–2024 (Ep. 413)
Ben and Nathan share the newly announced test dates for 2023–2024 and describe how savvy applicants can take the LSAT five times in a single year.
#412
Was My Practice Test a Fluke? (Ep. 412)
Nathan and Ben assure an anonymous listener that their recent practice test score was not a fluke.
#411
The Soft Benefits of Law School (Ep. 411)
The guys are skeptical of whether a J.D. provides any value beyond the ability to be a lawyer.
#410
From 153 to 174: Kevin’s LSAT Success Story (Ep. 410)
Demon teacher Kevin Kissinger joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#409
Overcoming a Low GPA (Ep. 409)
Listener Kelly asks if there’s hope for a law school applicant with a 2.9 GPA.
#408
Improving Self-Confidence (Ep. 408)
Ben and Nathan recommend mindfulness practice and thorough review of mistakes as ways to improve self-confidence on test day.
#407
Scholarships for Part-Time Programs (Ep. 407)
Listener Lauren worries that part-time students at two of her target schools don’t receive the same scholarship offers as full-time students.
#406
Soft Factors Are Soft (Ep. 406)
Listener Joe wonders whether his career as a police officer is a point in his favor on law school applications.
#405
Should I Read Books to Improve on RC? (Ep. 405)
An anonymous listener asks whether reading books will improve your skills in LSAT Reading Comprehension.
#404
Online J.D. at St. Mary’s Law (Ep. 404)
Demon student and current 1L Jacque Gurley joins Matt to share her experience at St. Mary’s University’s online pilot program.
#403
From the Cannabis Industry to Law School (Ep. 403)
An anonymous listener hesitates to mention their career in the cannabis industry on their applications.
#402
Guessing Strategy (There Isn't One) (Ep. 402)
Nathan and Ben discourage any kind of guessing strategy—keep working on the question until you solve it.
#401
Diversity Statement and the URM Bump (Ep. 401)
Listener Nico suggests that only applicants who write a diversity statement benefit from a URM bump. Nathan and Ben disagree.
#400
On Reading Comprehension, They're All Main Point Questions (Ep. 400)
On Reading Comprehension, not only is every question a Must Be True, they’re also all Main Point questions, because the entire passage serves to prove the author’s main point.
#399
From 152 to 170: Chris's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 399)
LSAT Demon student Chris Warren joins Francesca to share his LSAT success story.
#398
Predict the Answer by Attacking the Argument (Ep. 398)
Nathan and Ben believe that better predictions come from attacking the argument.
#397
Law School Expenses (Ep. 397)
Listener Nico wonders how students cover three years of living expenses while in law school.
#396
International Student Scholarships (Ep. 396)
Listener Agyei asks whether they can get a scholarship to a top law school in the U.S. as an international student.
#395
Veteran Readiness and Employment Appeal (Ep. 395)
An anonymous listener appeals a decision to deny funding for LSAT tutoring through the Veteran Readiness and Employment program.
#394
The New Logic Games Are Nothing to Worry About (Ep. 394)
LSAT Demon student Saga worries that impending changes to the Logic Games will render their current prep useless.
#393
From 134 to 169: Paige’s LSAT Success Story (Ep. 393)
LSAT Demon student Paige Gillard joins Matt to share her LSAT success story.
#392
From 159 to 175: Maya’s LSAT Success Story (Ep. 392)
LSAT Demon student Maya Davis joins Francesca to share her LSAT success story.
#391
The Hardest Logic Games (Ep. 391)
Ben and Nathan remember some of the hardest logic games in the history of the LSAT and discuss what makes them difficult.
#390
How to Take a Diagnostic (Ep. 390)
A self-described “LSAT virgin” asks the guys whether to take their diagnostic test time or untimed.
#389
From 157 to 177: Haley’s LSAT Success Story (Ep. 389)
LSAT Demon student Haley Williams joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.
#388
The LSAT Is an Opportunity (Ep. 388)
Ben and Nathan encourage Demon student Dan to view the LSAT as an opportunity to achieve the best possible outcome for him and his family.
#387
Late-Cycle Application Questions (Ep. 387)
Does applying late in the cycle hurt your scholarship chances? Do law schools look unfavorably on reapplications?
#386
Respect the Words (Ep. 386)
Demon student Ikey misses several questions per section of Logical Reasoning despite finishing with minutes left on the clock.
#385
From 144 to 161: Sarah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 385)
Demon student Sarah Czochanski joins Demon teacher Matt to share her LSAT success story.
#384
Formal Logic (Ep. 384)
Demon teachers Francesca and Erik discuss the meaning of “formal logic” and explain why it’s unnecessary for success on the LSAT.
#383
From 149 to 171: Veronica's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 383)
Demon student Veronica Navarro joins Demon teacher Francesca to share her LSAT success story.
#382
Don't Over-Engineer Your Study Schedule (Ep. 382)
Nathan and Ben advise Demon student Nicholas to remain flexible with his LSAT study schedule. There’s no hard rule on how much to study every day.
#381
Hybrid Programs Are a Win (Ep. 381)
Listener Tom would like to attend law school via an online hybrid program, but he wonders whether such a program would adequately prepare him for a career as a practicing attorney.
#380
Race and Ethnicity Classifications (Ep. 380)
Demon student Mario shares some primary sources relevant to the guys’ conversation about race and ethnicity on law school applications.
#379
Developing Good Study Habits (Ep. 379)
Nathan and Ben counsel Demon student Caleb on developing good study habits through consistent study and a winner’s mindset.
#378
You Can't Predict the Experimental Section (Ep. 378)
Demon student PY underperformed on the official test because they lost focus on what they mistakenly assumed was the experimental section.
#377
Keep Calm and Study On (Ep. 377)
Demon student Elsa has struggled with burnout and test anxiety, but now after embracing the LSAT Demon mindset she feels confident about the January test.
#376
Anything New on the New PrepTest? (Ep. 376)
Ben and Nathan discuss whether there’s anything new or noteworthy about the latest PrepTest and whether the LSAT has changed over time.
#375
The LSAT Tests Real Skills (Ep. 375)
Listener Matthew thinks that law schools should devalue the LSAT and instead consider applicants' pre-law experiences.
#374
Law School Might Not Be Right for You (Ep. 374)
Listener Hunter claims that a legal career is his only acceptable outcome, but his LSAT struggles make him question his fitness for law school.
#373
From 146 to 164: Asad's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 373)
Demon student Asad Jessani joins Demon teacher Erik to share his LSAT success story.
#372
How Early Can I Request Letters of Recommendation? (Ep. 372)
Listener Hanna asks if it’s a bad idea to request letters of recommendation a year or more before you intend to apply to law school.
#371
Do Law Schools Average LSAT Scores? (Ep. 371)
Nathan and Ben discuss why a law school might claim to consider an applicant's average LSAT score instead of their highest score.
#370
Avoiding Burnout (Ep. 370)
Ben and Nathan advise a Demon student to dial back her LSAT study to avoid burnout.
#369
There's Only One Right Answer (Ep. 369)
Demon student V asks for tips on picking between the two “best” answers on Logical Reasoning.
#368
From 155 to 173: Marissa's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 368)
Former LSAT Demon student and current Demon teacher Marissa Varnado joins Francesca to share her LSAT success story.
#367
Will Law Schools Drop the LSAT? (Ep. 367)
The ABA voted to end law schools' LSAT requirement, but that doesn't mean schools won't still use the test in admissions decisions.
#366
Logical Reasoning: No Rain (Episode 366)
The guys tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73.
#365
Prep for Law School with the LSAT (Ep. 365)
Former LSAT Demon teacher Logan shares a quote from his 1L criminal law textbook which demonstrates the LSAT’s value in preparing you for law school.
#364
Yale, Harvard, and Berkeley Withdraw from U.S. News Rankings (Ep. 364)
Yale, Harvard, and Berkeley have withdrawn from participation in the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings. Nathan and Ben consider these schools’ reasons for doing so and comment on whether it signals a change in how they value the LSAT.
#363
No More Merit Scholarships at CUNY (Ep. 363)
Listener Erika shares an email from CUNY citing decreased funding during the pandemic as their reason for no longer offering merit scholarships. Nathan and Ben discuss what this means for applicants.
#362
Law School Summer Jobs (Ep. 362)
LSAT Demon teachers Matt DuMont and Becca Cumberbatch discuss summer job opportunities available to law students and explain why your 1L summer job is particularly important for starting your legal career.
#361
154 to 170: Megan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 361)
Former LSAT Demon student Megan Ezekannagha joins Demon teacher Erik to share her LSAT Success story.
#360
Undergrad Course Load (Ep. 360)
Listener Taylor wants to reduce his undergrad course load in order to work a full-time job, but worries that law schools might judge this decision unfavorably.
#359
Light Mode vs. Dark Mode (Ep. 359)
Demon student Jacob asks whether he should practice with LSAT Demon’s light mode to better match the look of the official test.
#358
Splitters Get Scholarships (Ep. 358)
The guys discuss why law school admissions data suggests that splitters get scholarships.
#357
Don't Sweat Your Resume (Ep. 357)
An anonymous listener seeks guidance on how to format their resume for law school applications.
#356
Don't Apply Without Your Best LSAT (Ep. 356)
Ben and Nathan implore a listener to withdraw their applications immediately and reapply only when they have their best LSAT on record.
#355
A Letter of Rec No-Go (Ep. 355)
An anonymous listener shares their discovery that current law school applicants are unable to write letters of recommendation for other applicants.
#354
Law School Admission Data (Ep. 354)
The guys examine some law school admissions data which suggests that some schools make admissions decisions almost entirely based on LSAT and UGPA.
#353
Logical Reasoning: Stress (Ep. 353)
The guys tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73.
#352
October LSAT Score Release (Ep. 352)
Ben and Nathan discuss how to interpret your official test score and what it means for your future LSAT prep.
#351
Why Aren't I Improving at Reading Comprehension? (Ep. 351)
The guys give listener Ryan some advice on how to improve on Reading Comprehension.
#350
“Logical Quantifier Terms” (Ep. 350)
Assessing language strength is secondary to a common sense understanding of the argument.
#349
Median LSAT Admissions Chances (Ep. 349)
Listener Tyler wonders whether law schools admit many applicants with UGPAs and LSATs at their medians.
#348
There Is No Perfect Approach to Logic Games (Ep. 348)
An anonymous listener asks for tips on diagramming Logic Games.
#347
Treat Practice Tests Like Drilling (Ep. 347)
Listener Noah worries about a gap between his drilling accuracy and his practice test scores.
#346
151 to 179: Sam's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 346)
Former Demon student Sam Fraser joins Nathan to share his LSAT success story. Sam achieved a 179 by approaching the test with common sense, not gimmicks.
#345
Law School Prices Aren't Real (Ep. 345)
Ben and Nathan discuss why full tuition doesn’t represent the real price of most law schools.
#344
Logical Reasoning: Dragonflies (Ep. 344)
Nathan and Ben attempt a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73.
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