Episode Archives

An anonymous listener got caught cheating on a final exam. How badly will this hurt their law school admissions chances?

Nathan and Erik dismiss listener Simon’s fears about upcoming Logic Games sections.

Listener Meg is feeling anxious about taking her first official LSAT. Erik and Nathan remind her that the official test is no different than the dozens of practice tests that she’s already taken.

Erik and Nathan brainstorm ideas for a STEM major’s GPA addendum.

Nathan and Ben applaud listener Celina for her commitment to accuracy. They assure Celina that her score plateau doesn’t represent her true potential.

An anonymous listener complains that their tendency to overthink the correct answer is costing them points in Logical Reasoning. Nathan and Erik disagree.

Lawyers work long hours. But what works for lawyers doesn’t necessarily work for LSAT prep.

Lawyers work long hours. But what works for lawyers doesn’t necessarily work for LSAT prep.

Many LSAT students are taught to read the question first in Logical Reasoning. Nathan and Erik explain why this approach is antithetical to the LSAT Demon philosophy.

Erik and Nathan advise listener Sam on how to deal with LG anxiety.

Erik and Cally discuss things to consider when building your list of target schools.

Erik and Nathan discuss why law schools care more about your GPA than what classes you took in undergrad.

Oregon and Washington state no longer require the bar exam. Ben and Nathan think that more states should follow suit.

Cally and Erik share some mindfulness-based suggestions for dealing with test anxiety.

How do you ace the fourth game in a timed section of logic games? Start by crushing the first three games.

Listener Aeden asks whether his master’s degree will give him an edge in law school admissions.

Nathan and Erik chuckle over another prep company’s webinar “preview” of future LSAT content.

Erik and Cole discuss how to set an appropriate goal score and when to adjust your expectations.

Erik and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener to maximize their test attempts and to apply broadly.

An anonymous listener envisions an in-house legal role at a pharmaceutical company. Nathan and Erik weigh in.

Listener Adam considers postponing his LSAT study.

A stressed-out listener considers hiring an expensive admissions consultant to help with their applications.

Erik speaks with two Reddit users who have first hand experience of LSAT Demon’s shadow ban on r/LSAT.

An anonymous listener wonders whether it’s worth the risk to enter law school with a “big law or bust” mindset.

Brayden joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Erik and Nathan warn an anonymous LSAT Demon student not to let note-taking become a substitute for actual understanding in Reading Comprehension.

Listener Hainan considers changing track from med school to law school. Nathan and Ben recommend the book Don’t Go to Law School (Unless).

An anonymous listener considers prolonging their LSAT prep to better prepare for the rigors of law school.

Ben and Nathan explain why there aren’t any special tricks to solving Parallel Reasoning questions.

Erik and Nathan explain why they don’t recommend taking untimed practice tests.

Nathan and Ben break down the multiple phases of predicting answers on the LSAT.

Nathan and Erik encourage a young listener to keep an open mind regarding his choice of career.

Erik and Nathan advise listener Izzie to retake LSAT Writing.

Ben and Nathan celebrate an LSAT Demon milestone and share what they’re most excited about for LSAT Demon’s future.

Accuracy and speed are conflicting priorities. You can only choose to focus on one.

Ben and Nathan encourage Noah to pursue his full potential by retaking the LSAT and applying broadly.

Nathan and Ben discuss the most common flaw in LSAT Logical Reasoning.

A “non-traditional” applicant considers part-time and online law schools that would enable her to keep working as a student.

Nathan and Erik break down the LSAT Demon approach to LG and encourage listener Luisa not to give up on the section.

A listener with serious academic issues faces a tough road to law school.

Listener Catherine worries that law schools will discount her excellent GPA because she didn’t attend an elite university for undergrad.

Nathan and Ben adjust their sample study schedule for students who plan to take the LSAT without Logic Games.

How often should I take a full practice test? Once a week? Once a month?

Listener Daniel asks whether law schools’ LSAT medians are likely to decrease in the coming years. Nathan and Ben suspect that the opposite might be true.

Erik and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener to get some legal work experience—but not because doing so will look good on a law school resume.

Nathan and Erik explain why you shouldn’t worry about building stamina in your LSAT prep.

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of LSAT Score Preview.

Cally and Erik share some tips for how to stay motivated while studying for the LSAT.

LSAT Demon student Aswhin joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Ben and Nathan answer an international applicant’s questions about the LSAT and law school admissions.

Applicants should never disclose LSAT accommodations in their law school applications. But if you took the test without accommodations, should you let law schools know?

Ben and Nathan applaud listener John for his undergraduate achievements.

Nathan and Ben encourage LSAT Demon student Hodari to get some legal work experience—but not because it’ll look good on a law school resume.

Nathan and Ben discuss the pros and cons of attending a non-ABA law school.

Ben and Nathan explain the difference between “offensive” and “defensive” answers to Strengthen questions in Logical Reasoning.

Ben and Nathan assure listener Dana that their GLAD guide applies to law school applicants of all ages.

Listener Dan points to a Yale Law transfer student as evidence that dreams can come true (for a select few).

Nathan and Ben discuss whether private LSAT tutoring is a good option for students with busy schedules.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Samuel on how to break the habit of reading out loud, which isn’t allowed on the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan explain how LSAT Demon’s Smart Drilling feature learns from your results and helps you target your weaknesses.

Nathan and Ben congratulate an anonymous listener for following their advice to withdraw their applications and reapply next cycle.

Ben and Nathan assess a low-GPA splitter’s chances at getting accepted to an elite law school like Yale.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Arien on who to approach for letters of recommendation.

New student Alanna struggles to comprehend Logic Games. Nathan and Ben recommend that Alanna consider waiting until LG is gone to take the official test.

The guys advise LSAT Demon student Cami on how to withdraw her applications in a polite and professional manner.

Nathan and Ben recommend that Ginny delay her LSAT study and focus on raising her grades.

The guys encourage listener Maddie to retake the LSAT and apply next cycle.

Nathan and Ben counsel LSAT Demon student Jayelynn not to rush their LSAT journey.

Ben and Nathan help LSAT Demon student Joe unravel a tricky Necessary Assumption question.

Ben and Nathan advise LSAT Demon student Harry on his LSAT study plan.

Ben and Nathan assess a low-GPA splitter’s scholarship chances using the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator.

Ben and Nathan urge Theo not to tempt himself with bad offers by applying late in the cycle.

The guys help listener Wagma pick a personal statement topic.

Ben and Nathan advise listener Jackson on how to break out of his score plateau in the 160s.

As an older applicant, listener Gyu feels pressure not to delay their application. But Nathan and Ben see only upside to applying next cycle with a better LSAT score.

Nathan and Ben encourage listener Chris to withdraw from the January 2024 LSAT and to revamp his study with LSAT Demon.

Listener Chase proposes a method to boost his undergraduate GPA.

Should non-native English speakers avoid thinking in their native language while taking the LSAT?

Nathan and Ben urge an anonymous listener not to shy away from scholarship negotiations.

Listener Devon fears that their recent struggles in LR and RC are a sign that they’re getting worse at the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan advise future lawyers to curtail their social media presence.

Are lawyers who seek high salaries doomed to unhappy, unhealthy, and unethical careers in Big Law? Not necessarily.

LSAT Demon student Robert joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

An anonymous listener has been fired from multiple jobs, and now they worry that these blemishes on their resume will hurt their admissions chances.

Law School 3+3 programs offer students an exclusive fast track to a J.D. But such programs come at a great cost to students, who are better off keeping their options open.

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of attending live LSAT classes versus studying independently.

Ben and Nathan discuss how LSAT students should rebalance their study schedules to prioritize Logical Reasoning.

Listener Nate considers a conditional scholarship offer from his top choice law school.

Students should avoid an overly technical approach to Logical Reasoning. There’s no useful distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning on the LSAT.

The guys discuss listener Madison’s plan to petition a community college for a grade change.

Nathan and Ben critique some questionable highlighting strategies.

Ben and Nathan speculate on the future of the “URM bump” in law school admissions.

Ben and Nathan help LSAT students navigate abstract language in Flaw questions in Logical Reasoning.

Nathan and Ben push LSAT Demon student Jenna to strive for 100% accuracy in LG.

Erik and Nathan break down the law school admissions and transfer chances for low-GPA splitters.

Nathan and Ben encourage listener Courtney not to let test anxiety become an excuse for other weaknesses on the LSAT.

Listener Sarah asks how to jumpstart her study after hitting a plateau. The guys instruct Sarah to focus on her mistakes.

Ben and Nathan tell an Anonymous listener not to overthink their personal statement.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Diana to take fewer timed sections and to spend more time in review and untimed drilling.

Listener Jordan was denied admission to their top-choice law school despite having an above-median LSAT score and GPA.