Episode Archives

Today is the registration deadline for the June LSAT, and an anonymous listener wonders if they’ll reach their goal score by the test date.

Nathan and Ben dispel the idea of entering “maintenance mode” in the weeks leading up to the official test.

A student writes in to share the news of their acceptance to Georgetown. Ben and Nathan aren’t ready to celebrate.

Kevin and Ala break down how the four stages of competence apply to LSAT study Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 491 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

The guys help write a character and fitness addendum that sticks to the facts Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 490 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Ben and Nathan warn an anonymous listener that personal statements aren’t the place to discuss academic struggles.

LSAT Demon student Omar Zoubeidi joins Francesca to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 488 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Demon student Carlos explains his review process. The guys recommend that you give the LSAT your best hour or two a day, then go do things outside of the

Demon student Bobby has a 3.6 GPA from a very strict school, putting him in the top 15% of his class. Will a law school admissions board care? The guys

Ben and Nathan discuss the scholarship estimator’s accuracy and how to enter into a scholarship negotiation.

An anonymous student has a low GPA due to extenuating circumstances and will be applying as a “splitter.” Can they still get a scholarship at a T-25 school?

Demon tutors Beth and Chris give their best “boomer” advice for non-traditional applicants Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 469 for expert LSAT prep

An anonymous listener shares her LSAT and admissions timeline, including her plan to take the February 2024 official test.

Listener Luisa wants to live in California once graduating from law school. Should she still apply to any out-of-state schools?

Demon tutors Chris and Ala take over the pod to bust common myths about LSAT Reading Comprehension Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 466 for expert

Listener Joe has been studying for four months and raised his score from 141 to 167. Has he hit his “ceiling” on the LSAT?

Listener Sean scored lower than anticipated on his official test. He’s now struggling with a lack of motivation to continue studying.

Demon tutors Delia and Lily attack an admissions question from student Tyler Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 463 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Listener Drew has a diagnostic score of 136. He asks if it’s unrealistic to take the official test this fall and apply for the 2024 cycle.

Demon student David shares admissions data from LSAC’s website. The guys compare LSAT scores to admissions stats at various schools and discuss yield

Demon tutors Kevin and Stew take over the pod to discuss when students should register to take the official LSAT.

Listener Shemeen wonders if he should apply to a binding early-decision program. The guys let Shemeen know that by applying to these programs, you are

Listener Jules works 9 to 5 and wants to know how to make the most of her Demon Live subscription Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 458 for expert

Demon student Charlie Mirsky discusses his journey from 155 to 172 Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 457 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Listener Paul asks how old is “too old” for law school. He is about to graduate with his bachelor’s degree and will be 60 years old this year. Paul would

Demon tutors Beth and Ala take over the pod to discuss what they’re currently reading and share their book recommendations.

Demon student Kenzie is trying to plan her official LSAT around her volleyball schedule. The guys want Kenzie to get the best score she can—when she’s

An anonymous listener scheduled a meeting with their professor in hopes of getting their only A- adjusted to an A. Anonymous was successful and now has a

Demon tutors Ahbi and Francesca answer student Kyle’s question about whether to read all five answer choices on every question. The answer is yes. Focus

Anonymous has built a study plan that includes 25 practice tests split between drilling, timed sections, and full practice tests. Anonymous worries they

LSAT Demon student Pete is taking three full PrepTests per week—Ben and Nathan think that’s too much.

Listener Matt wants to know what LSAT score he needs to offset his low GPA Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 449 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

LSAT Demon student Celine Makhani joins Erik to share her LSAT Success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 448 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Listener Ian considers attending law school part-time in order to accept a promising internship Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 447 for expert LSAT

An anonymous LSAT Demon student asks how to minimize their score variance Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 446 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

UVA Law Admission Dean Natalie Blazer says that multiple LSAT attempts look worse on your application than a single high score.

Ben and Nathan think there’s no reason to rush into law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 444 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Creating a perfect pre-test headspace is neither sufficient nor necessary for LSAT success Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 443 for expert LSAT prep

“How do I get faster at RC?” Ala and Chris get this question all the time, and they want to help students move past it.

Ben and Nathan advise against discussing personal encounters with the law in your personal statement, as you might just come across as naive.

Anonymous has T14 aspirations but a lackluster GPA. Aside from improving their LSAT, how can they become a more attractive applicant?

LSAT Demon student Coy Ozias joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Ben and Nathan assure an anonymous listener that a letter of recommendation from a non-native English speaker shouldn’t be a problem.

Berkeley 3L Jenni Martines talks about her non-traditional path to law school and her reasons for attending Berkeley.

Listener Pedro asks whether pursuing an easy degree at an “easy-A” college might set him up for greater challenges in law school.

Should Bridget aim for highly ranked schools, or is it better to be a big fish in a small pond? Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 435 for expert LSAT

Ben and Nathan think listener Anthony is distracting himself by worrying about his application timeline.

Harvard 2L Sara Kamouni discusses the student culture at Harvard, professors’ different teaching styles, and the benefits of taking a gap year before

Nathan and Ben talk about how to keep learning from questions and games you’ve already attempted Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 432 for expert

Ben and Nathan assure listener Priscila that being an international student shouldn’t disadvantage her in her law school applications.

LSAT Demon tutors Chris and Ala explain how to treat Reading Comprehension like Logic Games by considering the “worlds” created by the passage.

Law schools only care about your highest LSAT score Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 429 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

Don’t ask when applications close. Ask when they open. Applying at the last minute is a surefire way to overpay for law school.

As a URM with great stats, listener Kay was surprised to be rejected from Harvard. What did Kay do wrong on their application?

Multiple majors are unnecessary. Just pick one that interests you Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 426 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Listener Robert worries that he’s lived an unremarkable life and can’t pick an interesting topic for his personal statement.

Harvard 1L Dylan Horwitz talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and finding a supportive community at Harvard Law.

Law school applicants should expect to submit all of their undergraduate transcripts to LSAC Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 423 for expert LSAT

Scores from the January 2023 LSAT were released today. The guys discuss what to do if you scored lower than expected.

Ben and Nathan confirm that LSAC GPAs max out at 4.33, not 4.0 Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 421 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Listener Owen affirms the Demon mantra of accuracy over speed Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 420 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Listener Leah asks how the reputation of her undergraduate institution might impact her applications.

In regards to a dispute over which undergrad transcripts must be sent to LSAC, Ben and Nathan tell listener M to listen to LSAC.

Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener with no academic referrers on how to get professional letters of recommendation.

One LSAT Demon student would like a review page that focuses on question types. The guys warn students to avoid this kind of “statsturbation.”

Who will be the more successful applicant: someone with higher LSAT and GPA, or someone with a better personal statement and resume?

An anonymous listener anticipates receiving accommodations, but they ask whether they should still take their practice tests with standard 35-minute sections.

Ben and Nathan share the newly announced test dates for 2023–2024 and describe how savvy applicants can take the LSAT five times in a single year.

Nathan and Ben assure an anonymous listener that their recent practice test score was not a fluke Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 412 for expert

The guys are skeptical of whether a J.D. provides any value beyond the ability to be a lawyer Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 411 for expert LSAT

Demon teacher Kevin Kissinger joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 410 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Listener Kelly asks if there’s hope for a law school applicant with a 2.9 GPA Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 409 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Ben and Nathan recommend mindfulness practice and thorough review of mistakes as ways to improve self-confidence on test day.

Listener Lauren worries that part-time students at two of her target schools don’t receive the same scholarship offers as full-time students.

Listener Joe wonders whether his career as a police officer is a point in his favor on law school applications.

An anonymous listener asks whether reading books will improve your skills in LSAT Reading Comprehension.

Demon student and current 1L Jacque Gurley joins Matt to share her experience at St. Mary’s University’s online pilot program.

An anonymous listener hesitates to mention their career in the cannabis industry on their applications.

Nathan and Ben discourage any kind of guessing strategy—keep working on the question until you solve it.

Listener Nico suggests that only applicants who write a diversity statement benefit from a URM bump. Nathan and Ben disagree.

On Reading Comprehension, not only is every question a Must Be True, they’re also all Main Point questions, because the entire passage serves to prove the

LSAT Demon student Chris Warren joins Francesca to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 399 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Nathan and Ben believe that better predictions come from attacking the argument Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 398 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Listener Nico wonders how students cover three years of living expenses while in law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 397 for expert LSAT

Listener Agyei asks whether they can get a scholarship to a top law school in the U.S. as an international student.

An anonymous listener appeals a decision to deny funding for LSAT tutoring through the Veteran Readiness and Employment program.

LSAT Demon student Saga worries that impending changes to the Logic Games will render their current prep useless.

LSAT Demon student Paige Gillard joins Matt to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 393 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

LSAT Demon student Maya Davis joins Francesca to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 392 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Ben and Nathan remember some of the hardest logic games in the history of the LSAT and discuss what makes them difficult.

A self-described “LSAT virgin” asks the guys whether to take their diagnostic test time or untimed Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 390 for expert

LSAT Demon student Haley Williams joins Erik to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 389 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Ben and Nathan encourage Demon student Dan to view the LSAT as an opportunity to achieve the best possible outcome for him and his family.

Does applying late in the cycle hurt your scholarship chances? Do law schools look unfavorably on reapplications?

Demon student Ikey misses several questions per section of Logical Reasoning despite finishing with minutes left on the clock.

Demon student Sarah Czochanski joins Demon teacher Matt to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 385 for expert LSAT prep

Demon teachers Francesca and Erik discuss the meaning of “formal logic” and explain why it’s unnecessary for success on the LSAT.

Demon student Veronica Navarro joins Demon teacher Francesca to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 383 for expert LSAT

Nathan and Ben advise Demon student Nicholas to remain flexible with his LSAT study schedule. There’s no hard rule on how much to study every day.

Listener Tom would like to attend law school via an online hybrid program, but he wonders whether such a program would adequately prepare him for a career