Episode Archives

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.

Nathan and Ben help a listener pick a personal statement topic.

Listener Hayden wonders how much to read into a recent drop in his practice test scores.

Listener Jerry aims to work in the federal government. Should he give up his tuition benefits as a Texas resident in order to attend law school in Washington, DC?

Nathan and Erik discuss potential reasons why an LSAT student scores better on RC than LR.

Too many LSAT students obsess over finding patterns in their mistakes. Nathan and Erik advocate a more focused method of review.

Listening to an LSAT podcast doesn’t count as LSAT study.

An anonymous listener received an unexpected denial from their local law school. Ben and Nathan suspect that Anonymous raised red flags in their application.

Erik and Nathan discuss the diminishing returns of retaking the LSAT with a score in the mid 170’s.

An anonymous listener considers applying early decision to Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. One problem: those schools don’t offer early decision. Nathan and Ben explain why.

If you’re short on time at the end of an RC section, should you attempt the fourth passage or double-check the first three? Nathan and Erik advocate a slow-and-steady approach that keeps you moving forward—not back.

Listener Nicola shares two lessons that helped them improve their LSAT score by twenty points in eight weeks.

Listener Sterling worries about his admissions chances at the top law schools.

Erik and Nathan advise checking every answer choice—even when the correct answer seems obvious.

Listener Gab wants to apply to law school in the fall of 2025—has she begun her LSAT prep too late?

Nathan and Erik advise listener Jack on how to bounce back from his recent struggles in Logical Reasoning.

Listener Gianni shares how they successfully removed some F’s from their undergrad transcript.

Erik and Nathan explain why it’s simpler than you might think to predict answers in Reading Comprehension.

Nathan and Erik explain why most applicants shouldn’t apply to law school early decision.

Nathan and Ben explain what they really mean when they tell students to slow down in Reading Comprehension.

Scoring well on the LSAT doesn’t mean that you should go to law school. Take it from Nathan: He scored 179 and hated law school.

Listener Jess considers attending law school part-time while working a nine-to-five job.

Nathan and Ben advise an anonymous listener not to fixate on their timed section scores.

LSAT Demon head teacher Matt joins Erik to share his LSAT and law school success story.

Nathan and Erik answer a high schooler’s questions about the LSAT and law school admissions.

LSAT Demon student Noel wonders if URM applicants still receive an admissions “bump.” Short answer: We don’t know.

LSAT Demon admissions expert Leslie joins Erik to discuss why it’s often dangerous to include a GPA addendum with your law school applications.

Erik and Nathan share tips on how to break down difficult language and pick between confusing answer choices.

Listener Ethan considers withdrawing from the February LSAT. Ben and Nathan worry that Ethan is sabotaging his accuracy by shooting for a 175.

LSAT Demon team member Zach joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Erik and Nathan discuss how LSAT students can transfer their RC skills to LR.

Ben and Nathan stress the importance of scoring above your target schools’ LSAT medians.

LSAT Demon team members Hayley, Beth, and Sam share advice on what to consider when picking your classes in law school.

Kevin and Erik discuss how they minimize the time they spend rereading passages in Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.

Ben and Nathan explain why the LSAT is easier than many people fear.

LSAT Demon team member Aaminah joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Nathan and Erik discourage listener Gigi from writing an addendum to address an LSAT score cancellation.

Nathan and Ben discuss how to distinguish between imperfect answers and wrong ones.

LSAT Demon team members Beth, Sam, and Hayley discuss one of the most important study tools in the law student’s toolbox: the outline.

Nathan and Erik discuss LSAT score jumps and their intuitive approach to Logical Reasoning.

Erik and Stewart encourage listener Mark to continue his LSAT prep and apply early next cycle.

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

An anonymous listener describes their scholarship meeting with a WashU admissions officer.

Listener Kenzie views BYU as her only feasible option for law school. Ben and Nathan warn Kenzie that her bargaining power will suffer if she tells the school that it’s her only choice.

Erik and Stefan advise an anonymous listener not to read too much into a recent dip in their practice test scores.

Nathan and Erik discuss why you can’t rely on indicator words alone to determine an argument’s main conclusion.

Nathan and Ben discuss the biggest adjustment that LSAT students must make to unlock their highest score.

LSAT Demon team member Stefan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

An anonymous listener worries that their bad grades have ruined their chances of getting into a T14 law school.

Erik and Nathan answer some questions about LSAC’s GPA calculations.

Nathan and Ben instruct an anonymous listener not to drill individual question types in Logical Reasoning.

Listener Caleb worries that he’s taking too long to answer easy questions in Logical Reasoning. Ben and Nathan instruct Caleb to prioritize accuracy over speed.

LSAT study isn’t that complicated. Show up for an hour of focused study every day, and don’t avoid the stuff you don’t like.

LSAT Demon student Izah joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Listener Esther asks whether to pursue a master’s degree or work experience during her gap year before law school.

The guys assure listener Mariah that her UGPA matters more than the reputation of her undergraduate institution.

Matt and Erik discuss the process of pursuing judicial internships during law school.

Nathan and Erik outline steps for dealing with difficult vocabulary on the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan reflect on the history of LSAT Demon, their podcasts, and their friendship.

LSAT Demon student Cassandra joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Listener Hillary asks whether law schools are less likely to award scholarships to older applicants. Beth and Chris discuss the advantages of going to law school as an older student.

Your practice tests will tell you when you’re ready to take the LSAT.

How do you catch the important details in a passage without overthinking irrelevant distinctions?

Don’t try to finish sections. Solve one question at a time.

Ben and Nathan reject a gimmicky approach to Reading Comprehension.

LSAT Demon student Milena joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.