Am I Ready to Take the LSAT? (Ep. 464)
The LSAT is a rigorous test of reading comprehension and critical reasoning. Do you understand the information on the page? And do you know what must be true on the basis of that information? Also on the show, Nathan and Ben discuss GPA addendums, supplemental essays, and law school price discrimination.
3:24 - When Am I Ready?
Don’t register for the LSAT until you’re happy with your practice test scores.
15:43 - Logical Opposites
Are success and failure logical opposites? Does “unlikely” simply mean “not likely”? It depends.
25:01 - Two Fundamental Skills
Ben and Nathan break down two critical skills that form the foundation of LSAT mastery.
40:26 - Master’s Degree
Nathan and Ben question an anonymous listener’s decision to pursue a master’s degree.
44:41 - GPA Addendum
Nobody wants to hear excuses for your bad grades.
50:47 - Supplemental Essays
If a supplemental essay allows you to write something positive about yourself, write the essay. Otherwise, skip it.
53:19 - The LAST Is Easy
An anonymous listener embraces LSAT Demon’s intuitive approach to the LSAT.
57:49 - Price Discrimination
Many businesses employ price discrimination. Law schools are no different. Ben and Nathan urge applicants to take advantage of an unfair system.
1:08:33 - Word of the Week
Student loan policies fail to consider that schools might behave like knaves.