Episode Archives

Listener Jordan is concerned about how a past criminal record might affect his law school prospects. The guys weigh in on Jordan’s next steps and explain why he should contact his state’s bar association.

Nathan and Ben share another Demon Live success story.

Ben and Nathan discuss international GPA conversions.

Nathan and Ben tackle another Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73 and discuss one of the LSAT’s most common flaws: inferring causation from mere correlation.

Ben and Nathan work through a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73.

Demon tutors Francesca and Michael respond to a listener’s email about Canadian law schools. Then, they discuss their experiences as Canadian law school applicants.

An anonymous listener writes in to relay some ProctorU complaints that have been floating around on message boards like Reddit.

Listener Manny asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on the salary medians reported by “publiclegal.”

The guys discuss the fairness of schools handing out merit-based full scholarships.

Ben and Nathan discuss a few examples of sufficient vs. Necessary and offer some helpful tactics to use when approaching these question types.

The guys discuss their thoughts on privacy concerns while taking the LSAT.

Demon teacher Matt discusses what it means when a law school requests an interview and how to set yourself up for success.

Ben and Nathan discuss the importance of consistency and how it can affect both your test scores and your overall motivation.

Demon student Steph wants to know how important it is to do full-length practice tests.

A Demon student has some questions about how to review after taking practice tests and how to get faster.

Nathan and Ben help a listener decide whether to apply late to some higher-ranked schools or to withdraw all of their applications and apply next cycle.

A new Demon student asks Ben and Nathan when she should apply to law school.

Nathan and Ben discuss how the Demon’s approach to the test is different and reminisce about their journey of creating explanations for over 9,000 LSAT questions.

Nathan and Kevin discuss an ABA Journal article about the competitiveness of recent law school admissions cycles.

Listener F asks for advice on how to improve their writing skills before law school.

Demon student Dante has some concerns about ProctorU and private documents on his laptop.

Nathan and Katie discuss law school admissions timelines, scholarship negotiation, and how to communicate with admissions officers.

They guys discuss scholarship negotiation and the differences between U.S. and Canadian law school scholarships.

Ben and Nathan explain how the Demon’s AI drilling algorithm works.

Listener Angie emailed the show to share that students have the option to print out a letter of recommendation form for their recommenders to submit via snail mail.

Demon student Olivia is looking for some clarification on the required essays for public interest fellowships.

Demon student Beth has a great GPA, but she’s wondering whether schools will look down on the fact that she went to a mid-level school with an easy major.

An anonymous listener asks for advice on his future law career.

Demon student J has a few issues with his undergraduate grades and is wondering just how much information ought to be included in his GPA addendum.

Demon student Sia took Nathan and Ben’s advice to wait until next September to apply. Now she’s wondering whether it’s worth her time to start studying for the LSAT again even though she already has a great GPA and a decent LSAT score on record.

Nathan and Kevin discuss an email from Demon student Spencer, who wants to be more consistent on his practice tests.

Listener Joshua writes in to ask Nathan’s opinion on WashU offering applicants the option to redact their GPA or LSAT score.

Listener Gage is wondering whether to disclose a medical condition to explain his low undergraduate GPA.

Nathan and Mike discuss what yield protection is and why lower-ranked schools sometimes turn away overqualified applicants.

Student Felisia ran into some technical issues while taking the November LSAT.

Nathan and Demon teacher Lorena respond to student Marcos’s email about getting recommenders to jump through the CAS’s hoops.

Student LM is wondering whether T-14 law schools look down on community colleges. Ben and Nathan respond.

Nathan and Demon substitute teacher Jon offer a listener some diversity statement advice.

Nathan and Demon teacher Tanya respond to student Lily’s questions about how law schools may view Pass/Fail grades during the pandemic.

Ben and Nathan respond to a law school's email where the dean recommended funding your legal education by taking out loans, private savings, and even crowdfunding.

Demon teacher Michael joins Nathan to answer listener G’s questions about starting a law career in their 40s.

Listener Ian shares words of encouragement for his wife and other students.

Listener Heather attended a non-ABA law school for two semesters and wonders how to address this on her law school application to an ABA accredited law school.

Demon teacher Tanya joins Nathan to answer listener questions about ABA Standard 509 reports.

An anonymous listener reports that several law school applications ask for the exact date they took the LSAT.

Nathan and Demon teacher Logan respond to student Kassia’s question: Is an unsolicited scholarship offer from New England Law legit?

Nathan and Demon teacher Tasha respond to student Skyler’s email about creating a balanced study schedule.

Demon tutor Matt discusses why it’s sometimes better to be the big fish in a smaller pond, especially when you’re going for free.

Nathan asks Demon teacher and former student Francesca about her LSAT study journey.

Demon teacher Logan joins Nathan to discuss L’s question: Are recent practice tests harder than older ones?

Demon teacher Tasha shares her LSAT and law school applications journey with Nathan.

Student Megan wonders how to navigate law school admissions with family and military considerations.

Student Thomas sends in LSAC’s explanation of how the LSAT score bands work, and Ben and Nathan dig in.

Student Annie wants to break the 170s and wonders whether she should take an official test before her practice test scores reflect that goal.

Ben and Nathan answer listener Eve’s email.

The guys discuss Demon student Baker’s low UGPA and give Baker advice on how to overcome this limitation.

Listener Jay argues that the LSAT is easy and shares three pithy and Demon-approved LSAT tips.

The guys discuss how law school debt disproportionately harms students of color, why paying for law school can ruin your life, and how students can avoid this hot mess.

The guys briefly rant about some admissions offices’ flawed processes before discussing best practices for applying to law school.

The guys remind students to focus on the things they can control.

Ben and Nathan respond to two Logical Reasoning questions.

Wyatt is wondering how to get bad grades stricken from his record.

The guys discuss when you should apply to law school.

The guys explain what "softs" are and how you should present them in your law school application.

Ben and Nathan reply to listener Brandon’s question about how to write an addendum explaining an LSAT score increase.

The guys explain if and when you should cancel an official LSAT score.

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of taking the LSAT or the GRE.

Student Reese updates us on her progress since switching over to the Demon.

Ben and Nathan share listener K’s advice as a successfully accommodated and fee-waived applicant.

The guys dive into what students should and shouldn’t do on the day of the official test.

Listener Joshua asks Ben and Nathan about their law school experiences.

Ben and Nathan respond to listener Brandon’s happy news.

Ben and Nathan answer listener Staff Sergeant Edmonds’s question about whether he should take 3-section or 4-section practice tests.

Listener Ronnie shares his happy news—a full-ride scholarship to Penn State Dickinson Law!

Listener Frank wonders whether he should withdraw from an official test date he’s already signed up for.

Ben and Nathan dig into a common question: Should students only apply where I want to practice law?

Ben and Nathan discuss a Redditor’s question about applying with a Character & Fitness issue.

Ben and Nathan dive into Early Decision and argue that it’s never a good idea.

Ben and Nathan respond to Jay’s email about his target schools.

Listener Aubrey asks how the LSAC fee waiver works.

Ben and Nathan guide listener Jacob on what personal statement topic to choose.

Ben and Nathan dig into an email from listener Margot who just took the official test and had a terrible experience.

The guys answer a listener questions about whether they can work in a law firm without getting certified as a paralegal or a legal secretary.

Ben and Nathan respond to an anonymous listener’s question about whether they should cancel their LSAT score.

Ben and Nathan respond to an email from one of Ben’s former students who took Ben’s advice and didn’t pay for law school.

Ben and Nathan dig into Lou’s email about the mindset you should use to tackle different question types on the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan dig into Bryan Garner’s article in the ABA Journal about good writing.

Ben and Nathan answer Dez’s questions about technical degree GPAs, military benefits, and law school scholarships.

Ben and Nathan respond to Sophie’s question about score decreases and LSAT score cancellations.

Listener Cole writes in to ask for Ben and Nathan’s advice about ignoring their advice and applying with the October LSAT as opposed to applying in September or waiting out the cycle. Ben and Nathan respond unanimously: don’t do it!

Listener Jess has been doing well on her practice questions without following specific “rules” for question types. She wonders if she should memorize question types and their rules or if she should ignore them since she is scoring well without them. The guys advise Jess to maintain her intuitive approach to the test.

Listener Madison shares an email from LSAC about the 10-minute break that is being added along with the experimental section on the upcoming official LSAT.

Listener Francie has asked her professor, a well-known novelist, for a letter of recommendation. The guys discuss whether the reputation of your recommender matters.

An anonymous listener entered their LSAT prep with a sink-or-swim mindset. The guys discuss how to dive into your LSAT prep the right way.

Demon team member Annalisa joins Nathan on the pod today to discuss the Demon’s drilling feature.

Listener A is debating who they should ask for a letter of recommendation. The guys encourage A to ask both of the people they’re considering. Most law schools will ask for at least two letters of recommendation.

Listener and Demon student B asks the guys for advice on how to boost his law school application. Should he apply for a legal internship to boost his resume, or should he use that time to focus on the LSAT? The two things law schools care about most are your GPA and your LSAT score. B should do the internship if he wants to explore this area of law—not just to boost his resume.

Ben and Nathan discuss some wrong ways that students use the Demon. They then explain how you should use the Demon—including how to effectively review the questions you miss.

The guys offer advice to listener Melissa, who is worried she has nothing to write about for her personal statement. Ben and Nathan point out a few things that she should talk about and remind Melissa to focus on her wins.

Demon student Arturo is struggling with both Reading Comprehension and Logic Games. Should he focus on perfecting one section over the other to reach his LSAT goals? The guys recommend that he focus on both.