Episode Archives

Ala and Delia explain why they don’t recommend private tutoring for most LSAT students Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 595 for expert LSAT prep

Erik and Kevin discourage listeners from leaving answer choices “open” on the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 594 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Nathan and Ben explain why they don’t recommend campus visits prior to receiving your scholarship offer.

Ala and Marissa share some tips for how to approach an LSAT question when none of the answer choices match your prediction.

Nathan and Ben are pleased to find that LSAC’s suggested approach for Reading Comprehension matches their own.

An anonymous listener feels pressured by their family to rush their LSAT study and apply to law school soon.

LSAT Demon team member Sam suggests a new way to understand the “flawed argument flaw.” Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 589 for expert LSAT prep

An anonymous LSAT Demon student doubts their ability to master LSAT Logic Games. Marissa and Kevin encourage Anonymous to keep at it and not to put a

Ben and Nathan explain why they don’t recommend taking written notes in LSAT Reading Comprehension Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 587 for expert

Nathan and Ben show listener Joussef some tough love. They suggest that Joussef isn’t as good at the LSAT as he says he is—and push him to aim higher.

Sam and Erik suggest three questions to ask yourself every time you read an argument in LSAT Logical Reasoning.

Beth and Delia answer frequently asked questions about LSAT test day Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 584 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Kevin and Marissa compare two different but complementary approaches to finding the right answer in Logical Reasoning.

Nathan and Chris discuss why law school rankings and tier lists are inherently ridiculous Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 582 for expert LSAT prep

Chris and Nathan discourage listener Bailey against taking the test before they’re truly ready Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 581 for expert LSAT

Nathan and Chris help a listener draft a GPA addendum that doesn’t detract from their strengths Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 580 for expert LSAT

Chris and Nathan advise an anonymous listener not to plan their law school applications until after they’ve nailed the LSAT.

A very stressed LSAT Demon student frets over a perceived lack of progress in their practice test scores.

Nathan and Ben investigate some discrepancies between the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator and LSAC’s admissions predictor.

An anonymous listener seeks advice on how to address a past arrest on their law school applications.

An anonymous listener asks whether their unusual situation would make it worth it to apply early decision. The guys answer with an emphatic “no.”

After a disappointing June LSAT, listener Molly worries that she isn’t improving fast enough to apply this cycle.

LSAT Demon is hiring! Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 573 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and real strategies to help you

With the deadline to register for the September LSAT looming, Ben and Nathan break down how to decide whether to register for an official test.

Listener Jeff asks for help devising a study schedule that will allow him to achieve his goal score by the September LSAT.

Ben and Nathan caution LSAT Demon student Nora not to sacrifice quality for quantity in her study Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 570 for expert

Kevin and Ala break down what to expect if you choose to take the LSAT at an in-person testing center. They share their own experiences from taking the

An anonymous LSAT Demon student asks whether they should retake the LSAT after scoring 174 on their second official attempt.

Listener Danielle worries that she lacks meaningful relationships with professors who could write her letters of recommendation.

An anonymous student was told that they’d never reach 170 on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan advise Anonymous on how to silence the haters.

Nathan and Ben discourage listener Jessica from attending a JD-MBA dual degree program Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 565 for expert LSAT prep

Listener Rhiannon seeks guidance on how to structure her study for the August LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 564 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Ben and Nathan advise LSAT Demon student Elian on what to prioritize in their gap year Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 563 for expert LSAT prep

LSAT Demon student Meghan Mitchell joins Erik to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 562 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Nathan and Ben warn listener Joe that emphasizing his interest in sports law on his law school applications might make him sound naive.

The obvious answer isn’t a trap. It’s the correct answer Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 560 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

Nathan and Ben explain how and when to use the LSAT Demon Score Converter Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 559 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Listener Charles asks for guidance on how best to fit LSAT study into his busy schedule Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 558 for expert LSAT prep

Ben and Nathan explain why being “open and authentic” on your law school applications doesn’t mean disclosing negative facts about yourself.

LSAT Demon student Lexi seems to score better with pencil and paper. Ben and Nathan suspect that the difference is all in Lexi’s head.

Delia and Marissa demystify a topic that confuses many LSAT students: intermediate conclusions Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 555 for expert LSAT

Listener Amelia struggles with stamina on full practice tests. Ben and Nathan suspect that Amelia’s fatigue stems from low accuracy.

LSAT Demon student Nick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 553 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Nathan and Ben help listener Safiya decide between pursuing a dream internship and taking more classes to boost her GPA.

Ben and Nathan weigh in on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which bans the consideration of race as a specific

Delia and Francesca explain the difference between Sufficient Assumption questions and Necessary Assumption questions in LSAT Logical Reasoning.

The guys explain why sometimes less is more in LSAT study Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 549 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

Marissa and Abhi weigh in on the purpose of the diversity statement and how to decide whether it’s appropriate to include one in your applications.

Nathan and Ben share stories of former students who refused to quit and made huge improvements after years of study.

The guys explain why you shouldn’t avoid an answer choice just because it repeats something that was directly stated in the passage.

Delia and Marissa explain why they don’t recommend “the negation test” on Necessary Assumption questions.

Listener Ralph asks for help deciding between two regional law schools Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 544 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Chris and Leslie dust off an early version of Chris’s personal statement and compare it to his final draft.

Nathan and Ben encourage LSAT Demon student Ashwin to keep studying some every day while he waits for his official test results.

Stewart and Abhi demonstrate their approach to Supported questions in LSAT Logical Reasoning with a practice question from PrepTest 73.

Nathan and Ben share some tips for requesting excellent letters of recommendation Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 540 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Ala and Beth share some best practices for reviewing your mistakes on timed sections with a study group.

The LSAT isn’t a vocabulary test, but it sometimes uses words that you might not understand. Nathan and Ben discuss how to approach challenging vocabulary

Delia and Kevin break down what to expect from law school admissions interviews Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 537 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Listener David asks for advice on how to break into the 160s Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 536 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

Many LSAT students fear Parallel Reasoning and Parallel Flaw questions. Beth and Brandon are here to show you how easy these questions can be.

Are international applicants disadvantaged in law school admissions? Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 534 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

The guys tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest J Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 533 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

Ben and Nathan dispel the myth that you shouldn’t use outside knowledge on the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 532 for expert LSAT prep

Nathan and Ben advise listener Pedro against “mastering” Logical Reasoning before moving on to the other sections of the test.

LSAT Demon student Aila joins Ala to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 530 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Do you have to report minor traffic violations in the character and fitness disclosures on your law school applications? Sometimes.

Listener Sean is confused why he only seems to miss the easy questions in Reading Comprehension Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 528 for expert LSAT

Beth and Abhi encourage an anonymous LSAT Demon student not to skip Parallel Reasoning questions in Logical Reasoning.

LSAT Demon student Maggie asks whether full ride scholarships are reserved for applicants with GPAs and LSAT scores above law schools’ 75th percentiles.

Nathan and Ben advise a student athlete on how to tell his story in a way that softens the impact of his low GPA on his applications.

LSAT Demon student Michael Stewart joins Francesca to share his LSAT Success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 524 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Ben and Nathan counsel an anonymous listener not to sacrifice their well-being in pursuit of marginal improvements to their GPA.

Ben and Erik share some tips for how to approach LSAT Writing Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 522 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Nathan and Ben discuss the upside to attending a lower-ranked school: better scholarship offers and less competition for a spot at the top of the class.

Listener B finds it time-consuming to review Reading Comprehension after taking a practice test Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 520 for expert LSAT

Listener L worries that a two-year “black hole” on her resume will weigh down her chances at a great scholarship.

LSAT Demon student Leron joins Leslie to discuss how they transformed Leron’s personal statement Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 517 for expert

Ben and Nathan give some advice on how to make the jump from the high 160s into the 170s Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 516 for expert LSAT prep

Should you use in-out or circle-slash for your Logic Games diagrams? Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 515 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Kevin and Ala open up about the many challenges they faced during their multi-year LSAT journeys, and they discuss why grit is crucial to LSAT success.

An anonymous listener worries that they sold themselves short by applying early decision Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 513 for expert LSAT prep

Matt and Sara break down what to expect in your first year of law school and share some tips on how to approach your 0L summer and first year classes.

The guys implore Spencer not to rush into the 2023–2024 application cycle if doing so means compromising on his LSAT.

LSAT Demon student Anna feels like her Logic Games progress has stalled Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 510 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Demon student Cole shares a draft of his GPA addendum. The guys suggest some major cuts Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 509 for expert LSAT prep

LSAT Demon student Kian Sohrabi joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 508 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Listener Esther blames burnout and LSAT prep for a recent drop in her undergraduate GPA Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 507 for expert LSAT prep

Chris and Ala return for part four of their series on LSAT Reading Comprehension Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 506 for expert LSAT prep advice,

You don’t have to attend a T14 law school to have a successful legal career Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 505 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

LSAT Demon student Carol joins Beth to share her LSAT journey Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 504 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Demon student Tom asks whether some character and fitness issues will affect his admissions and scholarship offers from top law schools. The guys review

LSAT Demon student Eric admits that he’s making a bad decision in rushing to apply to law school this fall.

Leslie joins Erik to share the three most common revisions she makes to first drafts of personal statements.

Nathan and Ben assure LSAT Demon student Fernando that he won't study "too long." Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 500 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Listener Big G considers accepting a great job offer but worries that law schools will look down on non-legal work experience.

Ala and Beth share tips from their own experience as study buddies: how to find a study buddy, the benefits of group study, and some common pitfalls to avoid.

Ben and Nathan help listener Jacob draft a concise addendum that highlights the upward trend in his GPA.

Harvard Law School says that its tuition only covers 43% of the real cost to educate its students Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 496 for expert

Demon teachers Ala and Francesca discuss the special challenges and benefits of being an ESL student.