Episode Archives
#967
Personal Statement Prompts (Ep. 967)
Nathan and Ben discuss how to adapt their advice about personal statements to law schools’ varying prompts.

#966
Role Questions Are Simple (Ep. 966)
Mastering the Role question type in Logical Reasoning is easier than you might think Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 966 for expert LSAT prep

#965
Score Plateau? Slow Down. (Ep. 965)
Erik and Nathan explain why slowing down is the surest way to overcome a score plateau Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 965 for expert LSAT prep

#964
Nobody Regrets Applying Next Cycle (Ep. 964)
Listener Andria explains why she couldn’t be happier with her decision to delay her law school applications.

#963
From 151 to 172: Matt's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 963)
LSAT Demon student Matt joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 963 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#962
Don't Obsess Over Your Diagnostic Score (Ep. 962)
Diagnostic LSAT scores are less important than you might think. The real value of taking a diagnostic test is in generating mistakes to review.

#961
They Don't Teach This in Law School (Ep. 961)
Ben and Nathan review a recent law review article about law firm dynamics Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 961 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#960
Practice Tests or Timed Sections? (Ep. 960)
Nathan and Ben recommend taking individual timed sections as a productive alternative to full practice tests.

#959
LSAT Clock Management (Ep. 959)
LSAT students—unlike NFL football teams—should always ignore the clock Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 959 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#958
Will I Ever Reach My Goal Score? (Ep. 958)
Listener Nafosat is frustrated by a string of official LSAT scores that fall short of her practice test scores. Ben and Nathan encourage Nafosat to take

#956
LORs and GPA Addendums (Ep. 956)
An anonymous listener asks about when to request LORs and whether to write a GPA addendum Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 956 for expert LSAT prep

#955
Time Change and Healthy Sleep (Ep. 955)
Nathan and Erik share tips for maintaining a healthy sleep schedule in the buildup to the November LSAT.

#954
Seven LSAT Attempts? (Ep. 954)
Listener A was approved for a seventh official LSAT attempt. Should they go ahead with the retake? Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 954 for expert

#953
Studying Through Tough Times (Ep. 953)
An anonymous listener is suffering from heartbreak and struggling to study effectively. Erik and Nathan counsel Anonymous to prioritize their mental

#952
Focus on Understanding (Ep. 952)
Nathan and Ben urge listener Hamzah to slow down, focus on understanding, and stop trying to finish timed sections.

#951
From 150 to 174: Bianca's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 951)
LSAT Demon Student Bianca joins Erik to share her LSAT Success Story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 951 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#950
Do I Need a Professional Letter of Recommendation? (Ep. 950)
Some law schools strongly recommend that applicants with significant work experience submit a professional letter of recommendation. But what counts as

#949
Top-Level Tips for RC (Ep. 949)
Nathan and Erik share their tips for overcoming a score plateau and reaching your pinnacle in LSAT Reading Comprehension.

#948
Cliché Personal Statement? (Ep. 948)
Nathan and Ben advise listener Fabiana to write her personal statement about her work in an immigration law firm.

#947
Out-of-State Law School (Ep. 947)
Listener Ryan weighs the costs and benefits of attending an out-of-state law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 947 for expert LSAT prep
#946
Process of Elimination (Ep. 946)
Sometimes the surest way to pick the right answer is to eliminate the wrong ones Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 946 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#945
From 158 to 179: Nick's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 945)
LSAT Demon team member Nick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 945 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#944
GPA Addendum for Improved Grades (Ep. 944)
An anonymous listener considers writing an addendum to highlight an upward trend in their GPA Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 944 for expert LSAT

#943
Structuring Your LSAT Study Schedule (Ep. 943)
How often should I take practice tests? How should I split my time between LR and RC? Ben and Erik answer a couple common questions about structuring an

#942
Your Numbers Matter Most (Ep. 942)
Nathan and Erik assure an uncertain applicant that LSAT and GPA matter more than any soft factors in their application.

#941
Why Do I Underperform on Practice Tests? (Ep. 941)
Listener Olivia says that she struggles to match her timed section scores on her full practice tests. Is this trend a cause for concern? Or is it all in

#940
LLM to JD (Ep. 940)
Listener Zoe is a practicing lawyer with an LLM, but she believes that getting a JD would expand her work opportunities. Ben and Erik suggest an

#939
From 151 to 174: Kaley's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 939)
LSAT Demon teacher Kaley joins Erik to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 939 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#938
Waiting for Decisions Sucks (ep. 938)
Listener Darren worries that he rushed his applications this cycle. Nathan and Ben suggest retaking the LSAT.

#937
When Should I Start Studying? (Ep. 937)
Listener PG asks when to start studying for the LSAT so that they can apply in the fall of 2025 Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 937 for expert LSAT

#936
How Many Letters of Recommendation Should I Submit? (Ep. 936)
Some law schools accept up to four letters of recommendation. Should applicants submit as many letters as possible, or is there such a thing as too many?

#935
Can I Mention High School in My Applications? (Ep. 935)
An anonymous listener asks if it’s OK to mention high school in their law school applications Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 935 for expert LSAT

#934
Will My C&F Issue Affect My Applications? (Ep. 934)
Erik and Ben help a listener navigate a character and fitness disclosure Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 934 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#933
From 155 to 180: Brandon's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 933)
LSAT Demon teacher Brandon joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 933 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#932
How Do I Minimize Score Variance? (Ep. 932)
Want to minimize score variance? Focus on fixing your mistakes Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 932 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#931
Character and Fitness Disclosure (Ep. 931)
Ben and Nathan encourage listener Hersh to get a misdemeanor expunged from his record Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 931 for expert LSAT prep

#930
Missing Easy Questions (Ep. 930)
Nicole feels like the LSAT is punking her. Why are the “easy” questions sometimes harder than the “hard” questions?

#929
Keep Your Scheduling Options Open (Ep. 929)
Listener Robert asks if it’s too early to target next summer for his first official LSAT. Nathan and Ben urge Robert to keep his options open—he might be

#928
Can a Splitter Reach the T14? (Ep. 928)
Nathan and Erik assess listener Isaac’s admissions chances Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 928 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#927
From 150 to 178: Sean's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 927)
LSAT Demon student Sean joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 927 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#926
You Still Shouldn't Apply Binding ED (Ep. 926)
Ben and Nathan double down on their advice not to apply binding early decision Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 926 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#925
GPA Addendums Don't Excuse Bad Grades (Ep. 925)
Ben and Nathan caution an anonymous listener not to overshare in their GPA addendum Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 925 for expert LSAT prep

#924
Predictable LR Question Types (Ep. 924)
Erik and Nathan discuss why you should always predict the answer on some LR question types Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 924 for expert LSAT prep

#923
Judicial Clerkships 101 (Ep. 923)
LSAT Demon teacher Matt shares everything you need to know about judicial clerkships Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 923 for expert LSAT prep

#922
Should I Address a Resume Gap? (Ep. 922)
Ben and Nathan counsel an anonymous listener not to obsess over a gap in their employment history Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 922 for expert

#921
From 166 to 180: Micah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 921)
LSAT Demon student Micah joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 921 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#920
Don't Force a Diversity Statement (Ep. 920)
Don’t write a diversity statement if you don’t have anything real to write about Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 920 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#919
How to Level Up Your LSAT (Ep. 919)
Listener Jayden has made good early progress—now they ask how to further level up their LSAT study. Ben and Nathan instruct Jayden to stay the course and

#919
Law Schools for Environmental Law (Ep. 918)
Nathan and Ben advise listener Yeri to ignore the rankings for environmental law programs and to attend the best law school they can for free.

#917
Don't Skip the Hard Questions (Ep. 917)
Erik and Nathan encourage listener Kyle to review every missed question Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 917 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#916
Approach Admissions Like a Lawyer (Ep. 916)
Nathan and Ben advise listener R to apply next cycle Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 916 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

#915
From 148 to 171: Ryan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 915)
LSAT Demon student Ryan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 915 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#914
Study Tips from a Musician (Ep. 914)
LSAT Demon student Alisha joins Erik to discuss the similarities between LSAT study and practicing a musical instrument.

#913
Solve Each Question (Ep. 913)
Treat the official test just like your practice tests Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 913 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

#912
Don't Worry About Yield Protection (Ep. 912)
Nathan and Erik urge listener Jordan to retake the LSAT and apply broadly Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 912 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

911
Practice Tests vs. Drilling (Ep. 911)
Ben and Nathan push back on listener Kevin’s preference for drilling over practice tests Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 911 for expert LSAT prep

#910
Applying with Different LSAT Scores (Ep. 910)
Erik and Nathan consider Parker's plan to apply early to some schools and later to others Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 910 for expert LSAT prep

#909
From 156 to 173: Beatriz's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 909)
LSAT Demon teacher Beatriz joins Erik to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 909 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#908
Full Ride Early Decision? (Ep. 908)
Nathan and Ben urge an anonymous listener not to apply binding early decision Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 908 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#907
Bouncing Back from a Low Score (Ep. 907)
Nathan and Erik encourage listener Robin to stay the course after a disappointing August LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 907 for expert LSAT

#906
Law Schools for Public Interest Law (Ep. 906)
Law students who want to work in the public interest should graduate with as little debt as possible.

#905
Setting SMART Goals (Ep. 905)
Erik’s dad follows up with tips on how to set SMART goals Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 905 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#904
Highlight Your Employability (Ep. 904)
An anonymous listener is all but guaranteed a job after law school. Nathan and Ben discuss how Anonymous can highlight their employability in their law

#903
Don't Stress Out on Test Day (Ep. 903)
Listener Taylor wasn’t able to schedule the LSAT for their ideal time. Erik and Nathan challenge Taylor to find the upside.

#902
The Week Before the LSAT (Ep. 902)
Nathan and Erik advise listener Briana not to overdo her study in the week before the official test.

#901
Tips for Reviewing Wrong Answers (Ep. 901)
Listener Dianna asks: “How should I review my mistakes?” Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 901 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#900
Two Common Logical Reasoning Flaws (Ep. 900)
Nathan and Ben explain the difference between two of the most common flaws in LSAT Logical Reasoning.

#899
The Value of Work Experience (Ep. 899)
Erik and Nathan discuss the weight that law schools give to an applicants’ work experience Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 899 for expert LSAT prep

#898
Don't Save Questions, Don't Waste Questions (Ep. 898)
Ben and Nathan recommend drilling any questions left over after timed sections Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 898 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#897
Passage Four: The Final Frontier (Ep. 897)
An anonymous listener asks how to get faster to reach the final passage in RC. Nathan and Erik tell Anonymous to pump the breaks.

#896
JAG Applicant (Ep. 896)
Nathan and Ben encourage an applicant with a military background to apply broadly Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 896 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#895
Picking a Target Score (Ep. 895)
Erik and Nathan advise students not to settle on a rigid goal score Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 895 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#894
Review Your Mistakes (Ep. 894)
Want to improve at the LSAT? Prioritize reviewing your mistakes Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 894 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#893
How Do I Build Speed? (Ep. 893)
Ben and Nathan explain why you don’t get faster on the LSAT by trying to go faster Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 893 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#892
Should I Keep Studying? (Ep. 892)
Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener to keep pushing for a higher LSAT score Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 892 for expert LSAT prep

#891
Splitter-Friendly Law Schools (Ep. 891)
Listener Alex asks for a list of splitter-friendly law schools Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 891 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#890
Am I Cut Out to Be a Lawyer? (Ep. 890)
Listener Andrew questions whether he’s cut out to be a lawyer Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 890 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#889
Why Rush Your Applications? (Ep. 889)
In a follow-up to Ep. 876: Our Most Important LSAT Advice, an anonymous listener explains their reasons for wanting to rush their LSAT study. Nathan and

#888
The LSAT Is a Quest (Ep. 888)
Nathan and Ben advocate a proactive approach to the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 888 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#887
There's Always More to Learn (Ep. 887)
Listener Noah worries that he’s reached his maximum potential on the LSAT. Robert and Erik assure Noah that there are always opportunities to improve.

#886
Tracking LSAT Stats (Ep. 886)
Erik and Nathan don’t recommend obsessing over LSAT stats. They also discuss study schedules and a review-focused approach to drilling.

#885
Rethink Your Reasons for Law School (Ep. 885)
Nathan and Ben urge listener Nathan not to rush into law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 885 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#884
Predatory Law Schools (Ep. 884)
Nathan and Ben advise listener Caleb to remain skeptical of the advice that they receive from law schools.
883
Is 175 the New 170? (Ep. 883)
Ben and Nathan discuss the level of competition for admission to T14 law schools Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 175 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#882
You Can't Force Progress (Ep. 882)
Erik and Nathan advise listener Amen to prioritize quality over quantity in his LSAT study Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 882 for expert LSAT prep

#881
Learn from Your Mistakes (Ep. 881)
Nathan and Erik instruct listener Lilian on how to learn from her mistakes Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 881 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#880
Why X Essays (Ep. 880)
Leslie and Erik share some tips on how to write a winning “Why X” essay Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 880 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#879
Reasonable Assumptions (Ep. 879)
Ben and Nathan explain when it’s OK to make reasonable assumptions in Logical Reasoning Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 879 for expert LSAT prep

#878
From 139 to 171: Ethan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 878)
LSAT Demon student Ethan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 878 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#877
Diminishing Returns on High Scores? (Ep. 877)
Erik and Nathan discuss the value of raising your LSAT score above your target school’s 75th percentile.

#876
Our Most Important LSAT Advice (Ep. 876)
Forget your LSAT timeline Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 876 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and real strategies to help

#875
A Disappointing Cycle (Ep. 875)
After a disappointing admissions cycle, an anonymous listener asks whether to reapply next year or accept their best offer right now.

#874
Insider's Guide to Surviving 1L (Ep. 874)
LSAT Demon team members Chris, Hayley, and Kevin join Erik to discuss lessons learned from surviving their first year of law school.

#873
Don't Skip Questions (Ep. 873)
Nathan and Ben debunk a dubious skipping strategy Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 873 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and

#872
From 157 to 178: Patrick's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 872)
LSAT Demon student Patrick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 872 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#871
LSAT Scores Without Logic Games (Ep. 871)
Listener John wonders if law schools will view LSAT scores differently now that logic games are gone.

#870
ADHD and Law School (Ep. 870)
An anonymous listener worries that their ADHD will put them at a disadvantage in law school and legal practice. Nathan and Ben are more concerned about

#869
Test-Optional Admission (Ep. 869)
Ben and Nathan discuss GW Law’s recently announced limited test-optional admissions process for JD admissions.

#868
Preparing for Law School Interviews (Ep. 868)
Erik and Nathan advise applicants on how to prepare for law school admissions interviews Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 868 for expert LSAT prep

#867
Expand Your List of Target Schools (Ep. 867)
Listener Max dreams of practicing law in Philadelphia. Nathan and Ben encourage Max to apply broadly.

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