Episode Archives
#315
International Transcripts (Ep. 315)
Sara and Brandon answer a listener's question about how their international transcripts might affect their undergraduate GPA.

#314
Take Time to Solve the Question (Ep. 314)
The guys advise an anonymous listener to take time to solve the question Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 314 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#313
Halo Top Hate | LSAT Demon Daily, Ep. 313
The guys reminisce over a classic Thinking LSAT Podcast moment where they tried Halo Top Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 313 for expert LSAT prep

#312
Taking Notes on Reading Comprehension (Ep. 312)
Ben and Nathan weigh in on taking notes on Reading Comprehension Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 312 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#311
Negotiating Conditional Scholarships (Ep. 311)
Ben and Nathan answer Anonymous' email about negotiating conditional law school scholarships Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 311 for expert LSAT

#310
Gimmicks Won't Help on Reading Comprehension (Ep. 310)
Ben and Nathan discuss a questionable strategy for tackling comparative reading passages Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 310 for expert LSAT prep

#309
Target Schools and Scholarship Estimates (Ep. 309)
Ben and Nathan explain how to use the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator to identify target schools Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 309 for expert

#308
We Don't Know What You Don't Know (Ep. 308)
The guys encourage a student to ask more specific questions aimed at understanding one question at a time.

#307
Law School or Leave the Country? (Ep. 307)
International student Ayanna could be forced to leave the United States if she doesn’t enroll in law school immediately after she completes her

#306
Speed Comes with Practice (Ep. 306)
Nathan and Ben preach patience to a listener who wonders how to speed up on Reading Comprehension Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 306 for expert

#305
Don't Think About Deadlines (Ep. 305)
Ben and Nathan counsel a student not to apply this cycle and only register for the official test when they're ready.

#304
Stuck Between Two Answer Choices (Ep. 304)
Don’t argue for answer choices. Argue against them Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 304 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and

#303
School Comes First (Ep. 303)
Nathan and Ben advise a student to focus on school before studying for the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 303 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#302
Don't Reinforce Your Plateaus (Ep. 302)
Ben and Nathan suspect a Demon student is reinforcing some bad habits Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 302 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#301
Academic Renewal Explained (Ep. 301)
LSAT Demon teacher Matthew explains the limitations of academic renewal Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 301 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#300
Online vs. In-Person LSAT Classes (Ep. 300)
Nathan and Ben explain that when it comes to LSAT prep, online learning is superior to in-person classes.

#299
"Unless" (Ep. 299)
Ben and Nathan discuss the word "unless" and why you shouldn't have to analyze what you can understand intuitively.

#298
LSAT Score Preview Expanded (Ep. 298)
LSAT Score Preview is now available to all test-takers Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 298 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

#297
What to Expect on Law School Applications (Ep. 297)
LSAT Demon’s own Rebecca Cumberbatch and Matt DuMont break down what to expect on law school applications.

#296
154 to 178: Alex's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 296)
Former Demon Live student Alex Mavrikos joins Nathan to discuss his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 296 for expert LSAT prep

#295
Academic Renewal Reneged? (Ep. 295)
A listener's college insists on including some failing grades on their transcript despite having granted academic renewal.

#294
Set Higher Standards for Yourself (Ep. 294)
Ben and Nathan encourage a Demon student to set higher standards for himself and wait to apply next cycle.

#293
Practice Tests Shouldn't Be a Big Deal (Ep. 293)
Nathan and Ben advise anonymous listener to stop avoiding practice tests Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 293 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#292
An LSAT Double Agent (Ep. 292)
Ben and Nathan tell an anonymous Demon student to quit their job as a student ambassador for another prep course.

#291
Scoring 175 Doesn't Mean You Have to Be a Lawyer (Ep. 291)
Nathan and Ben insist that aptitude for the LSAT isn’t necessarily a sign that you should become a lawyer.

#290
The Value of Live (Ep. 290)
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

#289
I Don’t Have a Good Personal Statement Topic (Ep. 289)
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

#288
You’ve Got to Score 160 Before You Score 170 (Ep. 288)
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

#287
Does Early Decision Ever Make Sense? (Ep. 287)
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

#286
Embrace the Suck (Ep. 286)
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

#285
The LSAT Shouldn’t Dominate Your Life (Ep. 285)
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

#283
Don’t Sweat What You Can’t Control (Ep. 283)
The guys discuss a student's previous law school applications and advice him not to worry about the things he can’t control.

#284
Should You Pay for Prestige? (Ep. 284)
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

#282
155 to 172: Jackson’s LSAT Success Story (Ep. 282)
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

#281
Classes Can’t Replace Self-Study (Ep. 281)
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

#280
Make Law Schools Bid on You (Ep. 280)
The guys offer a listener some application and scholarship advice and encourage them to apply only at the beginning of the cycle.

#279
Predict the Main Point on RC (Ep. 279)
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

#278
Can I Study for Free? (Ep. 278)
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.

#277
145 to 163: Tyler's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 277)
Former Demon student Tyler joins Nathan to discuss his LSAT success story. Tyler shares his experience studying with LSAT Demon and the law school

#276
You Don’t Need “Little” Strategies (Ep. 276)
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

#275
GRE Logic Games? (Ep. 275)
The guys take a look at a sample game from the GRE and advise a student on his study plan Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 275 for expert LSAT prep

#274
This Is Not How You Review (Ep. 274)
Ben and Nathan explain how to review more effectively Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 274 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

#273
160 to 177: Jennifer’s LSAT Success Story (Ep. 273)
Former LSAT Demon student Jennifer joins Nathan to share her LSAT success story and offer words of encouragement and advice to other students.

#272
Law School While in the Army Reserve (Ep. 272)
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.

#271
Aim Higher (Ep. 271)
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

#270
Will Law Schools Consider My Previous Applications? (Ep. 270)
The guys discuss law school applications and rejections Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 270 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#269
Make Time for the LSAT (Ep. 269)
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

#268
Diversity Admissions Programs (Ep. 268)
The guys discuss law school scammerships and how they affect underrepresented minorities Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 268 for expert LSAT prep

#267
Timelines and Test Anxiety (Ep. 267)
Ben and Nathan offer advice on how to ease test anxiety Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 267 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#266
Treat Every LSAT Section Like Logic Games (Ep. 266)
Listener Vee is solid on Logic Games but has trouble finishing Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections within the 35-minute time limit. The

#265
Harvard Law’s Junior Deferral Program (Ep. 265)
Listener Elijah asks the guys for their thoughts on applying to Harvard Law School’s Junior Deferral Program.

#264
Evaluating Arguments on LR (Ep. 264)
Demon teacher Francesca joins Nathan to discuss a frequently asked question about evaluating arguments on Logical Reasoning.

#263
Will This Admissions Cycle Be Less Competitive? (Ep. 263)
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

#262
The LSAT Is Like Super Mario (Ep. 262)
Demon teacher Carl joins Ben to discuss LSAT reading strategies Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 262 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#261
Go Fast by Accident (Ep. 261)
Ben and Nathan discuss the importance of accuracy vs. speed Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 261 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#260
Don't Plan Your Life Around Law School Admissions (Ep. 260)
Listener Jayson asks the guys for advice on his LSAT prep timeline while he currently works full time as a paralegal.

#259
Speed Comes from Understanding (Ep. 259)
The guys discuss speed vs accuracy and recommend students stay course by developing a better understanding of the test.

#258
Staying Focused on RC (Ep. 258)
An anonymous listener with ADHD expresses frustration with maintaining focus on Reading Comprehension.

#257
Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical (Ep. 257)
Listener Chris shares an article on the realities of working in big law Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 257 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#256
Being "Non-Traditional" Is the Least of Your Concerns (Ep. 256)
Listener Shavar will be 29 this year and wonders if his age will be an issue during the law school application process.

#255
This Is a Big Red Flag (Ep. 255)
Demon tutors Francesca and Erik take over the pod to discuss a common mistake made by LSAT students.

#254
Should I Wait to Graduate Before Applying? (Ep. 254)
Listener F is debating whether to apply to law school in the fall of their senior year or to wait until after graduation.

#253
Can I Improve by 20+ Points in Three Months? (Ep. 253)
Is it possible to improve by 20+ points by September? The guys weigh in Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 253 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#252
Should I Take a Gap Year? (Ep. 252)
Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar take over the pod to answer questions about taking a gap year before law school.

#251
Paraphrasing RC Passages (Ep. 251)
Listener Lexie writes in to share a Reading Comprehension strategy Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 251 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#250
What If I Run Out of Practice Questions? (Ep. 250)
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.

#249
Should I Cancel My Score? (Ep. 249)
Listener Rachel purchased score preview, so she has the option to cancel to her score. What should she do? Tune in to find out!

#248
Cry in the Dojo, Laugh on the Battlefield (Ep. 248)
Student Boomer shares two quotes that he finds especially helpful during his LSAT Prep Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 248 for expert LSAT prep

#247
How to Blind Review (Ep. 247)
Demon student Charles asks for advice on the best way to blind review Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 247 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#246
A Turd from an Angel (Ep. 246)
An anonymous listener shares a turd that’s been floating around in an LSAT Facebook group Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 246 for expert LSAT prep

#245
Judicial Internships and Clerkships (Ep. 245)
Demon teacher Matt is joined by fellow Maryland Law student Michael Gaskell to talk about judicial internships and clerkships.

#244
How Do I Stand Out? (Ep. 244)
Listener Darian asks for advice on how to make her law school application stand out Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 244 for expert LSAT prep

#243
Ruth Is Going to Yale Law School! (Ep. 243)
Demon tutor Ruth recaps her time teaching and offers advice to new LSAT students and teachers Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 243 for expert LSAT

#242
Is the 4.0 Grading System Unfair? (Ep. 242)
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?

#241
Take the Training Wheels Off (Ep. 241)
Ben and Nathan offer a student advice on how to advocate for her own LSAT prep Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 241 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#240
Find a Better Use for Your Savings (Ep. 240)
Ben and Nathan help a listener decide if a fact about their savings should be included in a letter of continued interest.

#239
Does Taking the LSAT Multiple Times Look Bad? (Ep. 239)
Demon student Carina asks the guys to weigh in on some dubious advice she received at a law school open house.

#238
Go Beyond Your Plateau (Ep. 238)
Ben and Nathan discuss plateaus in life and give advice on how to overcome them Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 238 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#237
Does the LSAT Prepare You for Law School? (Ep. 237)
Demon teachers and rising 3Ls Rebecca and Matt take over the pod to discuss whether studying for the LSAT prepares students for law school.

#236
The LSAT Requires a Different Kind of Reading (Ep. 236)
Ben and Nathan explain that the LSAT requires a different kind of reading Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 236 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#235
The 85% Rule (Ep. 235)
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

#234
Blind Review Strategy (Ep. 234)
Nathan and Ben list six questions that you should always ask yourself when blind-reviewing a question.

#233
Super XL (Ep. 233)
Ben and Nathan attack a crooked salesperson’s flawed logic in question 10 from PrepTest 73 Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 233 for expert LSAT prep

#232
Chicago Full Ride vs. Harvard Full Price? (Ep. 232)
Prestige vs scholarships, which should you choose? Tune in to find out! Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 232 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#231
Hard Choices, Easy Life (Ep. 231)
Ben and Nathan encourage students to let go of LSAT timelines and, in some cases, make the hard decision to postpone law school.

#230
Be Careful Talking to Admissions Officers (Ep. 230)
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

#229
Is the LSAT Going Away? (Ep. 229)
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

#228
New Prelaw Programs from LSAC LawHub (Ep. 228)
Special guest Kyle McEntee, leader of LSAC’s LawHub prelaw division, joins Ben and Nathan to announce two new programs.

#227
Beware of Escher Answers (Ep. 227)
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.

#226
Am I Ready to Take the LSAT? (Ep. 226)
How do you know when you are ready to take the official test? On todays episode, the guys weigh in on this question.

#225
Don’t Settle for Less on the LSAT (Ep. 225)
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.

#224
Spend Longer on Your Logic Games Setups (Ep. 224)
Ben and Nathan share tips about your initial setups for logic games Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 224 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#223
Where to Start with LSAT Demon (Ep. 223)
Are you wondering which LSAT Demon subscription level to start with? Then this is the episode for you!

#222
What Skills Does the LSAT Test? (Ep. 222)
Why would someone be taking the LSAT if they aren't planning to attend law school? Tune in to find out!

#221
Should I Retake with a 177 and 4.28 GPA? (Ep. 221)
Is there a point of diminishing returns when it comes to your LSAT score? Tune in to find out! Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 221 for expert LSAT

#218
One Question to Better Engage with RC Passages (Ep. 218)
Demon tutor Francesca is joined by student Brandon to share a useful strategy for Reading Comprehension.

#217
Showing Up Daily (Ep. 217)
This episode serves as a reminder to study every day—even if you have time for only one question Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 217 for expert

#216
Let's Talk About Burnout (Ep. 216)
Nathan and Ben take a look at a student's study habits and explain how to study efficiently to avoid burnout.

#215
Become an Academic Gladiator (Ep. 215)
Law students are academic gladiators—start becoming one now! Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 215 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#214
Advice for Students with Dyslexia (Ep. 214)
Nathan shares helpful insights from two correspondents about studying with dyslexia Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 214 for expert LSAT prep

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