A listener's college insists on including some failing grades on their transcript despite having granted academic renewal.
Ben and Nathan encourage a Demon student to set higher standards for himself and wait to apply next cycle.
Nathan and Ben advise anonymous listener to stop avoiding practice tests.
Ben and Nathan tell an anonymous Demon student to quit their job as a student ambassador for another prep course.
Nathan and Ben insist that aptitude for the LSAT isn’t necessarily a sign that you should become a lawyer.
Student David wants to try Demon Live, but time zone differences would make it difficult for him to attend any of the live classes. Would a Live subscription be worth it if he can only watch the VODs? Ben and Nathan discuss the value of a non-live Live experience.
LSAT Demon student Rafael fears that he doesn’t have a compelling personal statement topic. He’s a senior in college with limited work experience and some student club involvement. Is he overthinking things?
To climb a mountain, first take one step. To score 170, first answer one question. Nathan and Ben tell listener Dom not to let his long-term goals distract him from the steps he must take to achieve them. Don’t try to score 170. Slow down and get one more question right. Then another. Then another.
Listener Finch knows it’s usually bad to apply early decision. But what if the decision came with a scholarship to his top-choice school? Ben and Nathan discuss their reservations.
Demon student Brandon has his sights set on a top-ten school. He knows it’ll take a lot of work to achieve his target LSAT score, but hard work doesn’t scare him. He’s ready to “embrace the suck,” and Ben and Nathan applaud him for it.
LSAT Demon student Jacob writes in with a bunch of questions about his LSAT study and law school applications. Ben and Nathan discuss why you shouldn’t wait to start taking timed sections and shouldn’t focus on a single section before moving on to the others.
The guys discuss a student's previous law school applications and advice him not to worry about the things he can’t control.
Demon student Kaelan wants to run for office someday and believes that the prestige of an elite law school would be valuable for a career in politics. Is it worth taking on student debt for that prestige?
Former LSAT Demon student Jackson Lanning joins Nathan to discuss his LSAT success story. He scored a 172 after studying with the Demon and will be attending UVA School of Law starting in the fall.
New LSAT Demon Live student Stephan asks the guys for advice on how to work live classes into his study routine. Ben and Nathan make their recommendations and remind listeners that classes should supplement—not replace—self-study.
The guys offer a listener some application and scholarship advice and encourage them to apply only at the beginning of the cycle.
Demon student Damien has been studying for five months in preparation for the August LSAT. He is shooting for a score in the 170s and wants to attack Reading Comprehension head on as his weakest section
An anonymous listener scored an official 172 using only free LSAT prep resources. They’re considering biting the bullet and paying for LSAT prep with the Demon.
Former Demon student Tyler joins Nathan to discuss his LSAT success story. Tyler shares his experience studying with LSAT Demon and the law school scholarships it led him to.
Listener Matthew asks the guys for any “little” strategies they recommend using on test day. Nathan and Ben advise listeners to focus on the bigger picture—actually understanding the test.
The guys take a look at a sample game from the GRE and advise a student on his study plan.
Former LSAT Demon student Jennifer joins Nathan to share her LSAT success story and offer words of encouragement and advice to other students.
Former Demon tutor and rising 2L David stops by to discuss his first year at UT Austin while being in the reserves for the military.
Demon student Jason has a 4.0 GPA and scored 160 on his first practice LSAT. He asks Nathan and Ben if his goal score of 170 is attainable by the September test.
The guys discuss law school applications and rejections.
Demon student Rosalee shares her current stats and goal timeline for Ben and Nathan to review and asks for advice on whether to go to law school straight from undergrad.
The guys discuss law school scammerships and how they affect underrepresented minorities.
Listener Vee is solid on Logic Games but has trouble finishing Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections within the 35-minute time limit. The guys explain that speed comes naturally with improved understanding.
Listener Elijah asks the guys for their thoughts on applying to Harvard Law School’s Junior Deferral Program.
Demon teacher Francesca joins Nathan to discuss a frequently asked question about evaluating arguments on Logical Reasoning.
Demon student Daeisha heard that the number of June LSAT registrants was down 50% compared to last year. Does this mean that the 2022–2023 admission cycle will be less competitive?
Demon teacher Carl joins Ben to discuss LSAT reading strategies.
Listener Jayson asks the guys for advice on his LSAT prep timeline while he currently works full time as a paralegal.
The guys discuss speed vs accuracy and recommend students stay course by developing a better understanding of the test.
An anonymous listener with ADHD expresses frustration with maintaining focus on Reading Comprehension.
Listener Chris shares an article on the realities of working in big law.
Listener Shavar will be 29 this year and wonders if his age will be an issue during the law school application process.
Demon tutors Francesca and Erik take over the pod to discuss a common mistake made by LSAT students.
Listener F is debating whether to apply to law school in the fall of their senior year or to wait until after graduation.
Is it possible to improve by 20+ points by September? The guys weigh in.
Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar take over the pod to answer questions about taking a gap year before law school.
Listener Lexie writes in to share a Reading Comprehension strategy.
Demon student Anthony has been studying for over eight hours every day and is worried that he will soon run out of official LSAT questions to practice.
Listener Rachel purchased score preview, so she has the option to cancel to her score. What should she do? Tune in to find out!
Student Boomer shares two quotes that he finds especially helpful during his LSAT Prep.
Demon student Charles asks for advice on the best way to blind review.
An anonymous listener shares a turd that’s been floating around in an LSAT Facebook group.
Demon teacher Matt is joined by fellow Maryland Law student Michael Gaskell to talk about judicial internships and clerkships.
Listener Darian asks for advice on how to make her law school application stand out.
Demon tutor Ruth recaps her time teaching and offers advice to new LSAT students and teachers.
Not all undergraduate institutions offer the opportunity to earn A+ grades. LSAC addresses this discrepancy by truncating GPAs above 4.0. Is this system fair?
Ben and Nathan offer a student advice on how to advocate for her own LSAT prep.
Ben and Nathan help a listener decide if a fact about their savings should be included in a letter of continued interest.
Demon student Carina asks the guys to weigh in on some dubious advice she received at a law school open house.
Ben and Nathan discuss plateaus in life and give advice on how to overcome them.
Demon teachers and rising 3Ls Rebecca and Matt take over the pod to discuss whether studying for the LSAT prepares students for law school.
Ben and Nathan explain that the LSAT requires a different kind of reading.
How can you squeeze out those last few LSAT points when trying to break the mid 170s to hit the high 170s? By following the 85% rule. Listen to today's episode to find out what the 85% rule is and how to implement it.
Nathan and Ben list six questions that you should always ask yourself when blind-reviewing a question.
Ben and Nathan attack a crooked salesperson’s flawed logic in question 10 from PrepTest 73.
Prestige vs scholarships, which should you choose? Tune in to find out!
Ben and Nathan encourage students to let go of LSAT timelines and, in some cases, make the hard decision to postpone law school.
Listener Jonathan is a DACA recipient who worries whether his status may prevent him from earning a full-ride scholarship. Is this worry valid? Tune in to find out!
The ABA has recently announced a recommendation that would allow law schools the ability to choose whether the LSAT is required for admission to their school or not. So is the LSAT really going away?
Special guest Kyle McEntee, leader of LSAC’s LawHub prelaw division, joins Ben and Nathan to announce two new programs.
Wrong answers on the LSAT often use all the right words and yet make no sense. Tune in to this episode for tips when running into these types of answers.
How do you know when you are ready to take the official test? On todays episode, the guys weigh in on this question.
What should you do if you reach the last passage with only five minutes remaining? LSAT Demon tutor Dylan joins Nathan to answer this question.
Ben and Nathan share tips about your initial setups for logic games.
Are you wondering which LSAT Demon subscription level to start with? Then this is the episode for you!
Why would someone be taking the LSAT if they aren't planning to attend law school? Tune in to find out!
Is there a point of diminishing returns when it comes to your LSAT score? Tune in to find out!
Demon tutor Francesca is joined by student Brandon to share a useful strategy for Reading Comprehension.
This episode serves as a reminder to study every day—even if you have time for only one question.
Nathan and Ben take a look at a student's study habits and explain how to study efficiently to avoid burnout.
Law students are academic gladiators—start becoming one now!
Nathan shares helpful insights from two correspondents about studying with dyslexia.
Nathan and Ben remind listeners that Logic Games is a test of how hard you can work.
Demon tutor and Harvard 1L Sara Kamouni joins Nathan to talk about her law school experience thus far.
Ben and Nathan point out problems with a student's study plan and recommend a more efficient approach.
The guys recommend a number of different tactics to bring up a student's UGPA.
Nathan and Ben remind listeners that the writing sample is not scored and thus not a priority, but it will accompany all your applications, so you should give it your best effort.
The guys run through a checklist and remind students that two items—UGPA and LSAT—outweigh all others.
Does not having a reaction to the passage mean they don’t actually understand it? Tune in to find out!
Join us on Zoom to ask Rachel questions and learn how to find a law job you love!
Is 30 days enough time for him to bring his score up by 14 points? Tune in to find out!
Listener Nicole plans to start studying with LSAT Demon and wonders whether to take practice tests with three or four sections after she builds her LSAT foundation. Ben and Nathan want to make one thing clear: Timed practice tests are part of building your LSAT foundation. All students should start taking timed sections and reviewing them right away.
Listen in as Ben and Nathan advise a listener on how to take the offensive during a job interview.
LSAC has announced a new pilot program to prepare undergraduate students for law school. Might this coursework replace the LSAT, as some dramatic headlines suggest?
U.S. News & World Report has released their 2023 law school rankings. Several schools, including Harvard, have shifted in rank. How might this news affect schools’ reputations and admissions decisions? Spoiler: It won’t. Tune in to hear Nathan’s and Ben’s thoughts!
Listener Brenda has a question about letters of recommendation: Do the dates on these letters matter? The short answer is no—and that’s because the letters themselves don’t matter much to law school admissions. Brenda should focus her attention on what actually matters and apply with her best LSAT score at the beginning of the cycle.
Listener G works full-time for a university while also studying for the LSAT. The daily grind of working plus studying has left G feeling burnt out to the point that they have thought about quitting their job to focus on the LSAT. But would quitting reflect poorly on G when applying to law school at the same university they currently work for? Tune in to hear Ben’s and Nathan’s thoughts!
An anonymous student asks for suggestions on how to improve their concentration on boring Reading Comprehension passages. The guys recommend slowing down and digesting one sentence at a time. They also announce the launch of a new meditation feature designed to improve concentration and promote healthy study breaks while drilling LSAT questions in the Demon.
Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook, joins Ben and Nathan to share wisdom with aspiring lawyers. Tune in to find out why you should start networking before law school and how to figure out what area of the law is the best fit for you.
Anonymous has a rough GPA, a mediocre LSAT score, and a good amount of debt. Listen to Ben and Nathan give Anonymous some honest advice about law school.
Listen in as Ben and Nathan advise a listener with a strong GPA who plans to apply to law school before graduating.
Is a consistent study environment necessary for test-day success? Listener Zach plans to take the April LSAT in a new location. Ben and Nathan advise: Don’t give the LSAT so much power.
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