Episode Archives

LJ wonders if outside knowledge is hurting their LSAT performance. Ben and Nathan explain that such knowledge can aid comprehension, but must never override the logic of the passage or question.

Nathan and Josh warn Grace that canceling is almost never worth it. Law schools only care about your highest score, and multiple cancels look worse than lower scores.

Don’t rush law school. Val should wait to apply until after hitting her goal LSAT score on timed practice tests—no matter the year—and plan to take the test multiple times for the best results.

Austin asks whether to choose a local school or a higher-ranked one farther away. Nathan and Josh say most law schools are regional, rankings beyond the top 14 don’t matter much, and paying anything close to full price is a terrible deal regardless of location.

It’s fine if your reasoning differs from the explanation—wrong answers can be wrong for multiple reasons. Just make sure your logic holds up, especially with written explanations, and use the Ask Button to clarify and keep learning.

Tasha doesn’t need new accomplishments to reapply—she just needs a higher LSAT score and a refreshed essay focused on her experience.

A listener asks if being eligible for the GI Bill might reduce his merit aid. Ben and Nathan say it’s possible schools assume GI benefits mean guaranteed payment, but it shouldn’t stop him from getting great offers if he applies broadly with a strong LSAT.

Darren started with a 152 and ended with a 174 after a year of steady, focused LSAT prep. When he prioritized honest review in lieu of gimmicks or shortcuts, he found his confidence skyrocket.

Joshua worries about running out of questions before reaching 170+, but Ben and Nathan explain that real progress comes from meaningful review, not volume. With proper review and LSAT Demon’s ever-expanding library, running out isn’t a real concern.

Ovidia struggles to meaningfully review RC. Nathan and Josh explain it usually comes down to poor passage comprehension. Slow down, read carefully, and make sure you understand the passage before ever looking at the questions.

Ben and Nathan advise against using gimmicks to gain an edge on the LSAT. The test consistently measures careful reading and argument understanding, so your preparation should focus on those skills.

Annika asks how to best use the LSAT’s ten-minute break. Josh and Nathan encourage her not to overthink it—eating, stretching, or meditating are all good options. Just be sure to follow the rules.

Sydney scored in the 170s but is now unsure about law school. Ben and Nathan reassure her that pausing isn’t failure—it’s smart. They suggest exploring careers, gaining work experience, and talking with lawyers. Law school can wait if it doesn’t feel right.

​​Josh and Nathan advise June LSAT takers to keep studying and plan for August, regardless of how the June test felt. Treat every official test like another practice run and keep working toward your goal score.

Jack, a former professional rugby player, shares how he went from a 141 to a 172 on the LSAT by embracing understanding over speed, committing to consistent study, and overcoming the mental hurdles of failure and self-doubt.

If your LSAT score is stuck, you’re likely doing too much too fast. Slow down, focus on accuracy, and review every mistake carefully.

Preet asks about appealing for a sixth LSAT attempt. Nathan and Josh offer Preet some advice, but suggest that the main takeaway is to wait until your scores indicate you're ready before signing up.

​​Caleb’s plan to take pass/fail classes senior year to protect a stellar GPA is smart—so long as LSAC excludes them from GPA calculation.

Writing too strong of “Why X” essay can hurt your scholarship chances if it reveals desperation or lack of alternative options. Law schools use every data point, including your essays, to determine the lowest amount they can offer while still securing your enrollment. Applicants should show sincere interest without signaling they’re locked in—negotiate like someone with choices.

Josh and Nathan advise Angelice to begin with one focused, high-quality hour each day. That hour should incorporate a mix of drilling, timed sections, and thoroughly reviewing mistakes. Build on that foundation, but never trade consistent questions for any other form of study.

The LSAT includes one unscored experimental section that tests future questions—but you can’t identify it, so don’t try. Just do your best on all sections. Trying to game the test by guessing the unscored section can backfire. Focus on accuracy, not speculation.

Haley is crushing the first 15–17 questions of each LR section but stumbles after that, likely due to subtle rushing and a mistaken focus on doing just a few more. Nathan and Josh explain that accuracy, not speed, should always be the goal. Instead of pushing to reach later questions, Haley should slow down and focus on solving each one correctly.

Ben and Nathan encourage Carolyn to keep exploring law with eyes wide open. They admire excellent legal writing and intense work ethic but warn that most legal practice is detail-heavy, isolating, and often unfulfilling.

Applying early means applying in September with your best LSAT score already on record. Rushing the process risks worse scores, weaker offers, and unnecessary debt.

Nathan and Josh praise Susan’s shift from frequent practice tests to timed sections, emphasizing that mastering one question at a time and reviewing immediately leads to deeper learning and better results.

Nathan and Josh tell Carrie not to worry about score variance, since law schools only look at her highest LSAT score. They suggest she focus on accuracy, learn from every mistake, and trust the process of solving one question at a time.

Nathan and Josh encourage Luna to retake the LSAT despite her strong 176, emphasizing that a few more points could open doors to top schools and bigger scholarships.

Ben and Nathan argue the LSAT is easy if approached the right way. It tests reading and reasoning, not speed. They urge students to slow down, focus on understanding each question, and learn from mistakes instead of rushing through practice tests or fixating on study schedules.

Josh and Nathan respond to John, who began his LSAT journey with an impressive 166 diagnostic, by encouraging him to stick with intuitive practice rather than overanalyzing question types or obsessing over timing. They explain how the Demon’s one-question blind review method reinforces deep understanding and warn against inefficient habits like full-section blind review and flagging questions.

Josh and Nathan advise “Medicine Matt” to slow down, take a gap year (or more), get legal-adjacent experience in healthcare, and focus on earning a high LSAT. His STEM background can be a strength if paired with a clear career path and strong application.

Nathan and Ben explain that nearly all LSAT practice questions are real past test questions, so practice tests closely mirror the official exam. The only real difference on test day is how students treat it—panic and pressure, not content, derail performance.

Ben and Nathan coach a high-achieving student through the emotional toll of LSAT mistakes, urging a shift from perfectionism to learning. They recommend slowing down, focusing on accuracy, and doing more targeted drilling instead of timed sections.

Ben and Nathan reassure Evan, a low-income student, that working through college is a strength, not a weakness, in law school admissions. They emphasize that GPA and LSAT matter far more than unpaid internships or prelaw clubs—and that with straight A’s and a great LSAT, Evan could go to law school for free or even get paid.

Ben and Nathan explain that LSAT question difficulty levels don’t matter. Students should focus on reading carefully, solving each question accurately, and prioritizing “easier” questions to improve their score.

Ben and Nathan explain why you don’t need diagrams or technical terms to master conditional logic—just focus on intuitively understanding the argument.

Amelia took the LSAT before she was ready and scored below her practice range because she treated the official test differently. Josh and Nathan advise Amelia to wait until her practice scores match her goal and approach the official test like a regular practice test.

Ava feels burnt out and unsure whether to postpone her LSAT. Ben and Nathan stress the importance of enjoying the test and letting go of artificial deadlines.

It seems likely that Matt is misreading employment stats for part-time programs. Ben and Nathan clarify how to read 509 reports and red flags to look for when evaluating 509 reports.

Chloe is worried that taking a summer off to study for the LSAT after graduation might hurt her law school applications due to a short resume gap. Ben and Nathan reassure her that a three-month employment gap is irrelevant compared to GPA and LSAT score, and caution her against rushing the application timeline.

Dion consistently misses only the hardest LR questions. Josh and Nathan explain that rushing to finish kills accuracy and that slowing down will boost both score and understanding.

A student questions whether most of the reading comprehension passage is irrelevant. Josh and Nathan dismantle that myth and explain why understanding everything—even the weird bits—is essential.

Elena wonders whether to delay law school another year due to a competitive cycle and economic uncertainty. Ben and Nathan explain why you're always in control—apply when ready, but only attend if the offer is right.

A student expresses frustration that they have regressed back to the 140s. Ben and Nathan speculate that he is taking practice tests for the sake of seeing a score and not properly reviewing mistakes.

Jack loves English and wants to go to law school. Ben and Nathan say that’s necessary but not sufficient to dive into law school. You need to know what lawyers actually do.

Nikki decided to apply to law school after a weekend visit with a friend, studied for about six weeks using LSAT Demon while working full-time, and improved her score from a diagnostic 157 to a 174 on the January LSAT. She joins Erik to talk about her study process and what it's like as a Canadian applicant.

Ben and Nathan warn against making 70-minute sections a regular habit. Instead, you should practice under real conditions to treat the official test like any other practice test.

Don’t stress as test day gets closer. Stick with the study routine that’s been working and focus on refining your skills, not changing your approach.

Connor joins the show to share how he reached a 176. He explains how his approach transformed over the course of his studies. The strategy that scored him the 176: focus on reading each sentence, connect it to the previous one, and understand the passage well enough to anticipate any question.

Nathan and Josh tell Olivia that her triple major and multiple minors won’t impress law schools, and she should focus entirely on raising her GPA by getting straight A’s.

Nathan and Josh tell Danny that if he wants to break out of the 150s, he needs to stop rushing, slow down, and focus on truly understanding each question, because those “silly mistakes” are the real reason he’s stuck.

Ben and Nathan encourage Reagan to pass on the “okay” offer, reapply early next cycle, and see if a few more LSAT points are possible, because better timing and a stronger score could lead to way better deals.

Hayley, Beth, and Sam share advice on picking a law school once your offers are in.

Ben and Nathan emphasize that legal experience is valuable not for admissions, but to help you explore the profession and make informed career decisions before committing to law school.

Ben and Nathan explain that while recent updates to the LSAT Demon scholarship estimator may seem discouraging, they’re just rough projections. They urge Sean to apply broadly, noting that law schools practice individualized pricing and real scholarship offers will only come once applications are submitted.

Nathan and Josh advise JP to approach Reading Comprehension with the same active, critical mindset used in Logical Reasoning—treating each passage like a legal document and engaging with it aggressively to better understand and enjoy it.

Ben and Nathan explain why students sometimes see repeat questions in LSAT Demon, clarify when and why it’s fine to redo them, and emphasize that the real value of practice tests lies in learning, not getting a “perfect” score.

Ben and Nathan explain that for Yale, Harvard, and Stanford, the holistic review only matters after you clear the high GPA and LSAT bar—and with Erica’s strong resume, they ask the real question: why law school at all?

Your studying needs to reflect the realities of the official test. Overemphasizing or avoiding section types won’t translate to success on test day.

Nathan and Josh highlight the resources included with a Demon Live account and how to use them effectively.

Ashley is concerned her resume lacks legal experience, but a quick review shows she has strong overall work experience that doesn't require a legal internship to be competitive.

Your letters of recommendation and personal statements need to reflect your skills. The goal is to demonstrate why you will be a successful law student and, eventually, a successful attorney.

Going to a school with strong employment outcomes for the right price can outweigh even the prestige of a T-14 designation.

Specialty programs (like a certificate in aviation law) are marketing ploys that don’t translate to improved employment outcomes.

Getting legal experience isn’t about building a resume. It’s about finding the legal career that you are going to enjoy, if law is right for you at all.

Solving questions, reviewing your mistakes, and using the ask button are the best teachers. Lessons and other Demon resources are there to supplement questions, not to serve as prerequisites to drilling.

When you take an intuitive approach to conditional logic, the questions become straightforward and clear.

The search function, at best, becomes a substitute for understanding that hinders your reading comprehension abilities. At worst, it can throw you off the right path, causing you to miss questions. The alternative is to slow down and comprehend the passage while reading.

When applying as a non-traditional applicant, leverage your personal statement and letters of recommendation as opportunities to highlight your professional experience.

Madison wants to know how to build good habits as she embarks on her LSAT journey. Nathan and Josh assure her that it is easier than she thinks.

Ben and Nathan remind students to take time to exercise, sleep, and spend time with others. Your physical and mental health play a direct role in your LSAT scores.

Your undergraduate institution isn’t going to be what holds you back from a T-14. It will be the GPA you earn at that institution. Focus on scoring the best you can on the LSAT and earning the highest GPA possible to increase your admission chances.

Caleb has increased his accuracy to 95% and wants to know how to push the pace. Josh and Nathan warn him that pushing the pace will pull his score down.

Ben and Nathan advise listeners on a few different strategies as seat deposit deadlines quickly approach.

Nathan and Josh help Hailey handle guessing as time expires on timed sections.

Casper’s undergraduate university didn’t give GPAs. Ben and Nathan assure him that it won’t negatively affect his application but does put an increased emphasis on his LSAT score.

Which LSAT administration is too late in the cycle to adhere to the Demon advice of “apply early and apply broadly?”

Erik wants to attend a T14 school but is worried about his GPA. Josh and Nathan encourage him to get a score high enough on the LSAT to carry the GPA if he wants a shot at top schools.

Hunter took six months off from the test and feels that he is better at it now than he was before. The guys hypothesize that Hunter’s poor study schedule may have been contributing to a combination of burnout and less-than-ideal learning opportunities that obscured his actual abilities.

Reading comprehension questions are primarily variations of must be true and the answer choices will always be proven by the passage.

A listener wants to leave her Teach For America contract to work as a paralegal before going to law school. Ben and Nathan encourage her to get experience in law to confirm that is what she wants to do before investing time and money in law school.

Taking easy classes to boost your GPA is a savvy move that can increase your scholarship chances.

While there may be a point of diminishing returns, there is rarely a downside in choosing to retake the LSAT if you believe you can get a higher score.

Adele has backed herself into a corner due to her academic history and geographic limitations for law school. Ben and Nathan offer her a straightforward choice: full ride or nothing.

An article sent in by listener Elijah highlights how the scholarship game draws a sharp line between the haves and have-nots. Ben and Nathan remind listeners that a high LSAT score is the surest path to free law school.

A student has exhausted all their LSAT practice tests and is now reusing them. Ben and Nathan encourage her to continue drilling and reviewing them just as thoroughly as if she were seeing them for the first time.

Frank, like a lot of students, is coming to the Demon from another prep company. Nathan and Josh give advice on starting over with the Demon to do the LSAT the right way.

Craig is unsure whether to prioritize prestige or money when choosing a law school. Ben and Nathan encourage him to take the money!

A student wants to understand the difference between lower-level and higher-level questions.

Don’t negotiate against yourself. You can and should wait to hear all of your options, even when offers come in early.

Ben and Nathan give listeners some insight into the Demon Drilling platform.

Nathan and Ben reassure a student that as she continues to prioritize accuracy, her timed sections scores will inevitably increase.

There isn’t an objective best when it comes to accommodations. They should be according to your individualized needs based on medical advice and your studying experience.

It doesn’t matter your circumstances, here at the Demon we will always encourage you to go to law school for free, even if that means taking another year to study the LSAT.

An attitude of swagger is the best game plan for test day curveballs.

Dallin, a computer science major, wants to learn RC with a similar approach as he took with logic games.

Joshua asks whether it’s worth his time to review questions he gets right.

Ben and Nathan reassure a listener that an above median LSAT can carry your application, even with a less than stellar GPA.

Erik and Nathan explain why LSAT score variance is nothing to be concerned about. They also discuss how to build a resilient mindset that allows you to quickly move on from your mistakes.

A careful approach to LR should leave you feeling energized—not fatigued.

How do you lock in to achieve your best on test day? Treat the official test like any other practice test.