Episode Archives
#832
Politics and Personal Statements (Ep. 832)
An anonymous listener asks if their political conservatism will put them at a disadvantage in law school applications.

#831
When Should I Take the LSAT? (Ep. 831)
When should you register for the LSAT? When your practice test scores indicate that you’re ready Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 831 for expert

#830
Focus on the Good Stuff (Ep. 830)
Nathan and Erik advise listener Bri to avoid trauma dumping in her law school applications Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 830 for expert LSAT prep

#829
June or August? (Ep. 829)
Listener Mason asks whether to take the June LSAT or wait until August for his fifth official attempt.

#828
One and Done (Ep. 828)
Nathan and Erik advise listener Ananya to rethink her “one and done” LSAT plan Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 828 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#827
Don't Overthink Your Study Schedule (Ep. 827)
Nathan and Ben advise an anonymous listener not to overthink their study schedule in the weeks before the June LSAT.

#826
Score Variance Is Nothing to Worry About (Ep. 826)
Ben and Nathan urge an anonymous listener to avoid the internet comparison trap and to embrace score variance as their friend.

#825
LSAT Terminology: "Logically Consistent" (Ep. 825)
Nathan and Erik explain the meaning of the phrase “logically consistent” as it appears on the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 825 for expert

#824
Reapply With a New Personal Statement (Ep. 824)
Ben and Nathan encourage listener Marybeth to rewrite her personal statement when she reapplies next cycle.

#823
Anxiety About Proctoring Problems (Ep. 823)
An anonymous listener suffered from test anxiety on the April LSAT. Erik and Nathan advise Anonymous to relieve the pressure by relaxing their LSAT timeline.

#822
K-JD Resume Advice (Ep. 822)
Should an anonymous listener include an achievement from high school on their law school resume? Nathan and Erik weigh in.

#821
Should I Take the June LSAT? (Ep. 821)
Listener Ethan hasn’t reached his target score on his practice tests. Should he still plan to take the June test if LG is his best section?

#820
From 152 to 176: Cole's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 820)
Demon team member Cole joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 820 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#819
Scholarships Favor White People (Ep. 819)
Nathan and Ben react to a new ABA report on demographic trends in law school scholarships Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 819 for expert LSAT prep

#818
Don't Make Excuses for Bad Grades (Ep. 818)
Nathan and Erik discuss how listener Kelli can write a GPA addendum that doesn’t sound like she’s making excuses for bad grades.

#817
Tips for Improving Your Vocabulary (Ep. 817)
Erik and Nathan share some tips for improving your vocabulary for the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 817 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#816
Student Loans are Dangerous (Ep. 816)
A YouTuber romanticizes her $100,000 student loan debt. Nathan and Ben explain why her “investment” is unlikely to pay off.

#815
Too Young for Law School? (Ep. 815)
An anonymous listener worries that their youth and inexperience will hurt their law school admissions chances.

#814
Practice Gratitude (Ep. 814)
Listener Anna worries that she won’t crack 170 before she exhausts her five official attempts. Ben and Nathan encourage Anna to push forward while being

#813
From 157 to 170+: Marvin's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 813)
LSAT Demon student Marvin joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 813 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#812
Diversity Statement and GPA Addendum (Ep. 812)
Ben and Erik advise listener Makeda on how to highlight her strengths in her supplemental materials.

#811
RC Scores Dropping (Ep. 811)
Ben and Nathan tell an anxious listener not to fret over their recent practice test scores Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 811 for expert LSAT prep

#810
We All Have Off Days (Ep. 810)
Not every day of LSAT study will go as planned. That’s OK Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 810 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#809
Prelaw Work Experience (Ep. 809)
Listener Marianella worries that her lack of legal work experience will look bad on her applications.

#808
How Much Do Lawyers Make? (Ep. 808)
Nathan and Ben explain why the average lawyer’s salary is a misleading statistic Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 808 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#807
Best Score vs. Average Score (Ep. 807)
Law schools care about your best LSAT score, not your average LSAT score Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 807 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#806
April LSAT Audits (Ep. 806)
Ben and Nathan debunk a new conspiracy theory that’s grabbing attention on a certain subreddit Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 806 for expert LSAT

#805
Second-Guessing the Right Answer (Ep. 805)
It’s surprising how often LSAT students get spooked by a technicality in the right answer and end up picking a terrible answer instead. Tip: Don’t do that.

#804
How We Reread (Ep. 804)
Nathan and Erik describe how rereading is key to their reading process Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 804 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#803
Job Prospects for Online Law Students (Ep. 803)
Listener Brian wonders how to evaluate the merits of fully online law schools. Will online law students struggle to find jobs compared to their in-person

#802
Curves and Conditional Scholarships (Ep. 802)
Nathan and Erik discuss conditional scholarships, grading curves, and tuition guarantees Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 802 for expert LSAT prep

#801
Law School Do-Over? (Ep. 801)
An anonymous listener was dismissed from law school for poor academic performance. Now they want to try again.

#800
Move the Goalposts (Ep. 800)
You sell yourself short if you settle for “getting in.” Erik and Nathan urge listeners to aim for scholarships, not acceptances.

#798
How to Review LSAT Reading Comprehension (Ep. 798)
Erik and Brayden discuss when and how to review your mistakes in Reading Comprehension Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 798 for expert LSAT prep

#799
From 151 to 173: Joshua's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 799)
LSAT Demon team member Joshua joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 799 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#797
Law School Prestige and Career Opportunities (Ep. 797)
Nathan and Erik discuss lower-ranked schools’ big law placement numbers and why hiring managers care about prestige.

#796
Will Logical Reasoning Change? (Ep. 796)
Erik and Nathan don’t expect any big changes to Logical Reasoning after Logic Games go away Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 796 for expert LSAT

#795
Waiting for Score Release (Ep. 795)
Listener Isidro asks if he should be studying while waiting for score release day. Nathan and Erik question whether he should be studying at all.

#794
Start from Scratch? (Ep. 794)
Nathan and Ben advise an anonymous listener on how to retool their LSAT study following a disappointing April test.

#793
From 159 to 180: Reggie's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 793)
LSAT Demon team member Reggie joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 793 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#792
Falsely Accused (Ep. 792)
Listener J was falsely accused of violating his school’s code of conduct. Does he need to disclose this in his law school applications?

#791
Defer or Withdraw Applications? (Ep. 791)
LSAT Demon student Jacob was disappointed by his scholarship offers. Ben and Nathan encourage Jacob to withdraw and reapply next cycle.

#790
An Addendum Won't Save You (Ep. 790)
Nathan and Erik help listener Chantelle draft a short GPA addendum that highlights an upward trend in her GPA. But they warn Chantelle that an addendum

#789
Wait Until August?
An anonymous listener considers giving up on LG Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 789 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and

#788
Retake and Reapply (Ep. 788)
Erik and Nathan advise an anonymous listener to retake the LSAT and reapply in the fall rather than settle for a mediocre scholarship offer this cycle.

#787
Ignore Your Scores (Ep. 787)
Don’t let fear of practice test scores prevent you from taking timed sections Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 787 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#786
Law School Should Be Online (Ep. 786)
Some law schools oppose the rise of online education. But Nathan and Ben believe that law school would be better online.

#785
Caught Cheating (Ep. 785)
An anonymous listener got caught cheating on a final exam. How badly will this hurt their law school admissions chances?

#784
Will Logic Games Be Tougher in April and June? (Ep. 784)
Nathan and Erik dismiss listener Simon’s fears about upcoming Logic Games sections Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 784 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#783
Your Official LSAT Is Just Another Practice Test (Ep. 783)
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

#782
Splitter's GPA Addendum (Ep. 782)
Erik and Nathan brainstorm ideas for a STEM major’s GPA addendum Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 782 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#781
Don't Sweat Your Score Plateau (Ep. 781)
Nathan and Ben applaud listener Celina for her commitment to accuracy. They assure Celina that her score plateau doesn’t represent her true potential.

#780
Overthinking the Correct Answer (Ep. 780)
An anonymous listener complains that their tendency to overthink the correct answer is costing them points in Logical Reasoning. Nathan and Erik disagree.

#779
Full LSAT Every Day? (Ep. 779)
Lawyers work long hours. But what works for lawyers doesn’t necessarily work for LSAT prep Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 779 for expert LSAT prep

#778
Don't Waste Test Attempts (Ep. 778)
Lawyers work long hours. But what works for lawyers doesn’t necessarily work for LSAT prep Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 778 for expert LSAT prep

#777
Always Read the Passage First (Ep. 777)
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

#776
Treat Logic Games Like Reading Comprehension (Ep. 776)
Erik and Nathan advise listener Sam on how to deal with LG anxiety Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 776 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#775
Picking Target Schools (Ep. 775)
Erik and Cally discuss things to consider when building your list of target schools Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 775 for expert LSAT prep

#774
GPA vs. Undergrad Difficulty (Ep. 774)
Erik and Nathan discuss why law schools care more about your GPA than what classes you took in undergrad.

#773
Bye Bye, Bar Exam (Ep. 773)
Oregon and Washington state no longer require the bar exam. Ben and Nathan think that more states should follow suit.

#772
Dealing with Test Anxiety (Ep. 772)
Cally and Erik share some mindfulness-based suggestions for dealing with test anxiety Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 772 for expert LSAT prep

#771
Acing LG (Ep. 771)
How do you ace the fourth game in a timed section of logic games? Start by crushing the first three games.

#770
Do Masters Degrees Matter? (Ep. 770)
Listener Aeden asks whether his master’s degree will give him an edge in law school admissions Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 770 for expert LSAT

#769
Put Away That Crystal Ball (Ep. 769)
Nathan and Erik chuckle over another prep company’s webinar “preview” of future LSAT content Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 769 for expert LSAT

#768
Setting a Goal Score (Ep. 768)
Erik and Cole discuss how to set an appropriate goal score and when to adjust your expectations Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 768 for expert LSAT

#767
Maximize Your Test Attempts (Ep. 767)
Erik and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener to maximize their test attempts and to apply broadly.

#766
Don't Trust Practice Area Rankings (Ep. 766)
An anonymous listener envisions an in-house legal role at a pharmaceutical company. Nathan and Erik weigh in.

#765
Be Excited to Study (Ep. 765)
Listener Adam considers postponing his LSAT study Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 765 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and

#764
Should I Hire an Admissions Consultant? (Ep. 764)
A stressed-out listener considers hiring an expensive admissions consultant to help with their applications.

#762
Big Law or Bust? (Ep. 762)
An anonymous listener wonders whether it’s worth the risk to enter law school with a “big law or bust” mindset.

#761
From 142 to 172: Brayden's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 761)
Brayden joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 761 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and

#760
Note-Taking in RC (Ep. 760)
Erik and Nathan warn an anonymous LSAT Demon student not to let note-taking become a substitute for actual understanding in Reading Comprehension.

#759
Med School to Law School (Ep. 759)
Listener Hainan considers changing track from med school to law school. Nathan and Ben recommend the book Don’t Go to Law School (Unless).

#758
Will LSAT Study Prepare Me for Law School? (Ep. 758)
An anonymous listener considers prolonging their LSAT prep to better prepare for the rigors of law school.

#757
Understanding Parallel Reasoning Questions (Ep. 757)
Ben and Nathan explain why there aren’t any special tricks to solving Parallel Reasoning questions Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 757 for expert

#756
Should I Take Untimed Practice Tests? (Ep. 756)
Erik and Nathan explain why they don’t recommend taking untimed practice tests Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 756 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#755
Don't Get Locked into Law (Ep. 755)
Nathan and Erik encourage a young listener to keep an open mind regarding his choice of career Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 755 for expert LSAT

#754
Predicting Answers in Three Steps (Ep. 754)
Nathan and Ben break down the multiple phases of predicting answers on the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 754 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#753
LSAT Writing Retake (Ep. 753)
Erik and Nathan advise listener Izzie to retake LSAT Writing Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 753 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#752
An LSAT Demon Milestone (Ep. 752)
Ben and Nathan celebrate an LSAT Demon milestone and share what they’re most excited about for LSAT Demon’s future.

#751
Accuracy Over Speed (Ep. 751)
Accuracy and speed are conflicting priorities. You can only choose to focus on one Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 751 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#750
Don't Leave Points on the Table (Ep. 750)
Ben and Nathan encourage Noah to pursue his full potential by retaking the LSAT and applying broadly.

#749
The LSAT's Most Common Flaw (Ep. 749)
Nathan and Ben discuss the most common flaw in LSAT Logical Reasoning Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 749 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#748
Non-Traditional? No Problem. (Ep. 748)
A “non-traditional” applicant considers part-time and online law schools that would enable her to keep working as a student.

#747
Don't Give Up on LG (Ep. 747)
Nathan and Erik break down the LSAT Demon approach to LG and encourage listener Luisa not to give up on the section.

#746
Tough Advice for a Splitter (Ep. 746)
A listener with serious academic issues faces a tough road to law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 746 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#745
GPA vs. Undergrad Prestige (Ep. 745)
Listener Catherine worries that law schools will discount her excellent GPA because she didn’t attend an elite university for undergrad.

#744
Study Schedule with No LG (Ep. 744)
Nathan and Ben adjust their sample study schedule for students who plan to take the LSAT without Logic Games.

#743
How Many Practice Tests Should I Take? (Ep. 743)
How often should I take a full practice test? Once a week? Once a month? Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 743 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#742
Will LSAT Medians Go Down? (Ep. 742)
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.

#741
Your Resume Doesn't Define You (Ep. 741)
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.

#740
Your Problem Isn't Stamina (Ep. 740)
Nathan and Erik explain why you shouldn’t worry about building stamina in your LSAT prep Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 740 for expert LSAT prep

#739
Should I Buy Score Preview? (Ep. 739)
Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of LSAT Score Preview Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 739 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

#738
Staying Motivated to Study (Ep. 738)
Cally and Erik share some tips for how to stay motivated while studying for the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 738 for expert LSAT prep

#737
24-Point Score Increase: Ashwin's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 737)
LSAT Demon student Aswhin joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 737 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#736
Advice for an International Applicant (Ep. 736)
Ben and Nathan answer an international applicant’s questions about the LSAT and law school admissions.

#735
Disclosing Accommodations (Ep. 735)
Applicants should never disclose LSAT accommodations in their law school applications. But if you took the test without accommodations, should you let law

#734
From Community College to Law School (Ep. 734)
Ben and Nathan applaud listener John for his undergraduate achievements Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 734 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#733
LSAT vs. Work Experience (Ep. 733)
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.

#732
Should I Attend a Non-ABA Law School? (Ep. 732)
Nathan and Ben discuss the pros and cons of attending a non-ABA law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 732 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

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