Episode Archives
#213
Mastering Logic Games Setups (Ep. 213)
Nathan and Ben remind listeners that Logic Games is a test of how hard you can work Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 213 for expert LSAT prep

#212
Tales from Harvard 1L with Sara Kamouni (Ep. 212)
Demon tutor and Harvard 1L Sara Kamouni joins Nathan to talk about her law school experience thus far.

#211
Rethinking Your Study Plan (Ep. 211)
Ben and Nathan point out problems with a student's study plan and recommend a more efficient approach.

#210
Another Unfortunate UGPA Story (Ep. 210)
The guys recommend a number of different tactics to bring up a student's UGPA Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 210 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#209
LSAT Writing (Ep. 209)
Nathan and Ben remind listeners that the writing sample is not scored and thus not a priority, but it will accompany all your applications, so you should

#208
Your Law School Admissions Checklist (Ep. 208)
The guys run through a checklist and remind students that two items—UGPA and LSAT—outweigh all others.

#207
Detective Work on Logical Reasoning (Ep. 207)
Does not having a reaction to the passage mean they don’t actually understand it? Tune in to find out!

#206
How to Get a Law Job You Love (Ep. 206)
Join us on Zoom to ask Rachel questions and learn how to find a law job you love! Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 206 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#205
You Can’t Cram for the LSAT (Ep. 205)
Is 30 days enough time for him to bring his score up by 14 points? Tune in to find out! Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 205 for expert LSAT prep

#204
Practice Tests Are Foundational to Your LSAT Understanding (Ep. 204)
Listener Nicole plans to start studying with LSAT Demon and wonders whether to take practice tests with three or four sections after she builds her LSAT

#203
Job Interview Advice (Ep. 203)
Listen in as Ben and Nathan advise a listener on how to take the offensive during a job interview Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 203 for expert

#202
LSAC's New Legal Education Program (Ep. 202)
LSAC has announced a new pilot program to prepare undergraduate students for law school. Might this coursework replace the LSAT, as some dramatic

#201
The New Law School Rankings Are Here, And Nothing’s Different (Ep. 201)
U.S. News & World Report has released their 2023 law school rankings. Several schools, including Harvard, have shifted in rank. How might this news affect

#200
Tips for a Test-Taker with ADHD (Ep. 200)
Listen in as the guys give listener, Ben, advice about studying for the LSAT with ADHD Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 200 for expert LSAT prep

#199
Focus on What Actually Matters (Ep. 199)
Listener Brenda has a question about letters of recommendation: Do the dates on these letters matter? The short answer is no—and that’s because the

#198
Should I Quit My Job to Study for the LSAT? (Ep. 198)
Listener G works full-time for a university while also studying for the LSAT. The daily grind of working plus studying has left G feeling burnt out to the

#197
Improving Concentration on Reading Comprehension (Ep. 197)
An anonymous student asks for suggestions on how to improve their concentration on boring Reading Comprehension passages. The guys recommend slowing down

#196
Start Networking with Lawyers Now (featuring Rachel Gezerseh) (Ep. 196)
Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook, joins Ben and Nathan to share wisdom with aspiring lawyers. Tune in to find out why you should start

#195
Brutal, Honest Advice (Ep. 195)
Anonymous has a rough GPA, a mediocre LSAT score, and a good amount of debt. Listen to Ben and Nathan give Anonymous some honest advice about law school.

#194
UGPA and Final Semester Grades (Ep. 194)
Listen in as Ben and Nathan advise a listener with a strong GPA who plans to apply to law school before graduating.

#193
Should I Keep a Consistent Test Environment? (Ep. 193)
Is a consistent study environment necessary for test-day success? Listener Zach plans to take the April LSAT in a new location. Ben and Nathan advise:

#192
Diversity Statement Style Guide (Ep. 192)
Tune in as Ben and Nathan give a listener their best advice about diversity statements Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 192 for expert LSAT prep

#191
You Might Want to Give Up (Ep. 191)
Listener Sharonique has yet to break 140 on a practice LSAT—despite having studied for over nine months. When is it time to throw in the towel? Sharonique

#190
Decode the LSAT One Question at a Time (Ep. 190)
An anonymous Demon Live student asks the team for advice on how many classes to attend and how to approach drilling and review. Ben and Nathan recommend

#189
Some Reading Comprehension Advice (Ep. 189)
Tune in to hear the guys dish out advice on how to approach reading passages on the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 189 for expert LSAT prep

#188
Your Goal Is Not to Get In (Ep. 188)
Ben and Nathan break down a Demon student's misguided plan to apply late in the cycle. Your goal should not be to get in. It should be attending law school for free.

#187
Law Schools for Big Law (Ep. 187)
LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar offer advice to two anonymous listeners who are interested in big law.

#186
Can I Get Away With a Sub-Median LSAT Score? (Ep. 186)
Tune in to hear what LSAT Demon tutors Mike and Francesca have to say about applying with a sub-median LSAT score.

#185
A 170 Just Ain't What It Used to Be (Ep. 185)
Listener Tuong-Vi has a 170 on record and a 3.85 GPA. While she is a strong applicant, her stats won’t cut it at the very top schools. Listen to why Ben

#184
Waitlists, Deposits, and Fees, Oh My! (Ep. 184)
Listen as Ben and Nathan advise Listener J on seat deposits and advise them to go to law school for free.

#183
Correcting a Brutal GPA Error (Ep. 183)
Listen to Ben and Nathan's advice for navigating a listener's brutal undergraduate GPA mistake Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 183 for expert LSAT

#182
Nathan Calls BS on Your Score Decrease (Ep. 182)
New student Jess is frustrated because her scores are “decreasing.” Are they, though? Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 182 for expert LSAT prep

#181
Your GPA Comes First (Ep. 181)
Listen as Ben and Nathan explain why your undergraduate GPA comes first Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 181 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#180
You Don't Need a 180 (Ep. 180)
Student Gabe aims to score 180 on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan explain why no one actually needs a perfect score.

#179
Dreams Do Come True If You Work Your Ass Off (Ep. 179)
Listen in as Ben and Nathan walk through an LSAT Demon success story detailing how putting in the work can make your dreams come true.

#178
Forget Your LSAT Timeline (Ep. 178)
Listen in as Ben and Nathan debunk the notion of an LSAT timeline Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 178 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#177
Success Won't Come Overnight (Ep. 177)
Demon student Taylor asks how to know when she’s reached her full potential on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan take a look at Taylor’s stats and encourage her

#176
Lawyers Can't Say “Excuse the Typos” (Ep. 176)
Today's advice: Proofread your writing. Ben and Nathan explain why, if you're going to be a lawyer, you need to practice careful communication.

#175
Do I Qualify as URM? (Ep. 175)
Tune in as Ben and Nathan answer an anonymous listener's questions about qualifying as an underrepresented minority on their law school applications.

#174
Overthinking Resume Gaps (Ep. 174)
The guys remind listeners that the LSAT and GPA matter far more than anything else Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 174 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#173
Am I Getting Worse at the LSAT? (Ep. 173)
Student Tyler says he usually gets the first 15 logical reasoning questions correct, but he has recently started missing 2 or 3 questions out of the first

#172
Don’t Worry About Running Out of Practice Questions (Ep. 172)
Demon Student Jane wonders whether drilling too much might lead her to run out of study material Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 172 for expert

#171
Making a Great Application Even Greater (Ep. 171)
Listener Ben scored 177 on the LSAT, but his GPA is below the median at most of the schools he’s interested in. He asks the guys for advice on what he

#170
Learn to Love the LSAT (Ep. 170)
Ben and Nathan encourage students to view logic games as fun puzzles Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 170 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#169
The Myth of Full-Time Study (Ep. 169)
Listener Angela asks for advice on how to study for the LSAT effectively and efficiently while also working a full-time job.

#168
Should I Update My Resume After I’ve Applied? (Ep. 168)
Former Demon student Austin wonders if he should update his resume after he already applied to multiple law schools.

#167
Top Law Schools Are Reporting GRE Scores (Ep. 167)
Ben and Nathan have noticed that some schools now have a GRE section on the ABA 509 report, but they expect that the vast majority of law school

#166
Advice from an Actual Economist (Ep. 166)
Ben and Nathan interview economist and New York Times best-selling author Laurence Kotlikoff Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 166 for expert LSAT

#165
Part-Time and Working During Law School (Ep. 165)
LSAT Demon tutor Matt interviews fellow UMD Law student Tanzi, who attends law school part time while working full time as an OBGYN. They discuss working

#164
How Much Study Is Too Much Study? (Ep. 164)
Tune in to hear Ben’s and Nathan’s recommendations on how long to study and how to decide whether law school is actually the best path for you.

#163
How to Negotiate Law School Scholarships (Ep. 163)
Matt and Rebecca are both going to law school for free, and they want to help you do the same. Tune in to hear their key negotiating tips.

#162
Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource (Ep. 162)
Ben and Nathan advise a student to not to let a sunk cost guide their decision Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 162 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#161
Advice for Incoming Law Students (Ep. 161)
Tune in to hear advice on getting ready for law school, increasing your typing speed, and prepping for law school exams.

#160
Are Law School Stipends Real? (Ep. 160)
Ben and Nathan talk about how often schools offer stipends to overqualified applicants—and where that extra money comes from.

#159
Is a T-14 School Necessary for Big Law? (Ep. 159)
Is attending a T-14 school even necessary to make it into big law? Ben and Nathan share their thoughts.

#158
Conditional Scholarships (Ep. 158)
LSAT Demon team members Erik and Kevin talk about the downsides of conditional scholarships. Tune in and learn where to find data on students who lost

#157
Just Get Over the Small Stuff (Ep. 157)
Listener MZ has decided to delay applying to law school in order to serve in the Peace Corps. They’d like to know how to start preparing their application

#156
Some Tough Advice for a Low-Scoring Applicant (Ep. 156)
Ben and Nathan answer two students’ questions about LSAC fee waivers and discounts that LSAT Demon offers to students who qualify.

#155
Comparing Schools for Patent Law (Ep. 155)
Ben and Nathan talk about patent law programs and employment outcomes Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 155 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#154
“National” vs. “Regional” Law Schools (Ep. 154)
What exactly makes a law school “national”? Are national law schools worth paying for? Tune in to find out!

#153
$20,000 Saved with One Email (Ep. 153)
Nathan and Ben remind listeners that scholarship negotiation is easy! They also discuss need-based scholarships and whether you should apply for one.

#152
Necessary Conditions for Law School (Ep. 152)
Nathan lists four key questions that an aspiring lawyer ought to answer before deciding whether to pursue a legal career.

#151
Can I Get Into a Top School With a Bad GPA? (Ep. 151)
Ben and Nathan instruct listeners on how to gauge their chances at various schools using the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator.

#150
To Skip or Not to Skip? (Ep. 150)
Student Beth usually skips the dreaded rule-substitution question on Logic Games. Should she start attempting this question type?

#149
A Devil’s Advocate for Debt (Ep. 149)
An anonymous listener asks Ben and Nathan to weigh the pros and cons of paying full price at a top-20 school against attending a lower-ranked school for free.

#148
Is it Really Easier to Get into Law School in Canada? (Ep. 148)
Listener Brandon maintains that it’s harder to get into Canadian law schools. Demon tutors Michael and Francesca think otherwise.

#147
Character and Fitness Considerations (Ep. 147)
An anonymous listener shares research they’ve compiled on law school character and fitness considerations in different states.

#146
What is Big Law? (Ep. 146)
LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar discuss big-law job qualifications, interviews, starting salaries, hours, and more.

#145
Full Ride or Higher Rank? (Ep. 145)
Nathan and Ben weigh in on scholarship and school rank considerations. They also recommend comparing law school stats at lawschooltransparency.com.

#144
Making an LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 144)
New Demon student Andres wants help building a solid LSAT study plan. The guys recommend a mix of drilling, time sections, and timed tests.

#143
Advice for an Older Applicant (Ep. 143)
The guys discuss the relevance of old undergraduate records and the importance of getting your best LSAT score.

#142
Why You Should Never Read the Question Stem First (Ep. 142)
Ben and Nathan respond to a recent YouTube comment and explain why you should never read the question first on Logical Reasoning.

#!41
Filling Out the FAFSA (Ep. 141)
LSAT Demon tutors and current law students Matt and Sara talk about all things FAFSA Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 141 for expert LSAT prep

#140
Applying to Law School With a Criminal Record (Ep. 140)
Listener Jordan is concerned about how a past criminal record might affect his law school prospects. The guys weigh in on Jordan’s next steps and explain

#139
Overcoming a Score Plateau (Ep. 139)
Nathan and Ben share another Demon Live success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 139 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

#138
Do Law Schools Count GPAs From Foreign Universities? (Ep. 138)
Ben and Nathan discuss international GPA conversions Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 138 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

#137
LR Question — Test 73, Section 4, Q3 (Ep. 137)
Nathan and Ben tackle another Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73 and discuss one of the LSAT’s most common flaws: inferring causation from mere

#136
LR Question — Test 73, Section 4, Q2 (Ep. 136)
Ben and Nathan work through a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73 Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 136 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#135
Canadian Law Schools (Ep. 135)
Demon tutors Francesca and Michael respond to a listener’s email about Canadian law schools. Then, they discuss their experiences as Canadian law school

#134
ProctorU Conspiracy Theories (Ep. 134)
An anonymous listener writes in to relay some ProctorU complaints that have been floating around on message boards like Reddit.

#133
Lies, Damned Lies, and Salary Statistics (Ep. 133)
Listener Manny asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on the salary medians reported by “publiclegal.”

#132
Should Law Schools Give Fewer Scholarships? (Ep. 132)
The guys discuss the fairness of schools handing out merit-based full scholarships Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 132 for expert LSAT prep advice,

#131
Examples of Sufficient vs. Necessary (Ep. 131)
Ben and Nathan discuss a few examples of sufficient vs. Necessary and offer some helpful tactics to use when approaching these question types.

#130
ProctorU Privacy Follow-Up (Ep. 130)
The guys discuss their thoughts on privacy concerns while taking the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 130 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#129
Law School Interviews (Ep. 129)
Demon teacher Matt discusses what it means when a law school requests an interview and how to set yourself up for success.

#128
The Importance of Consistent Study (Ep. 128)
Ben and Nathan discuss the importance of consistency and how it can affect both your test scores and your overall motivation.

#127
Do I Really Have to Take Practice Tests? (Ep. 127)
Demon student Steph wants to know how important it is to do full-length practice tests Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 127 for expert LSAT prep

#126
Don’t Overthink Your Study “Strategy” (Ep. 126)
A Demon student has some questions about how to review after taking practice tests and how to get faster.

#125
Should I Withdraw My Applications? (Ep. 125)
Nathan and Ben help a listener decide whether to apply late to some higher-ranked schools or to withdraw all of their applications and apply next cycle.

#124
Put Your Best Foot Forward (Ep. 124)
A new Demon student asks Ben and Nathan when she should apply to law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 124 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

#123
Studying for the LSAT Can Be Fun! (Ep. 123)
Nathan and Ben discuss how the Demon’s approach to the test is different and reminisce about their journey of creating explanations for over 9,000 LSAT

#122
Are Law Schools Rejecting More High-Scoring Applicants? (Ep. 122)
Nathan and Kevin discuss an ABA Journal article about the competitiveness of recent law school admissions cycles.

#121
How to Improve Your Writing Before Law School (Ep. 121)
Listener F asks for advice on how to improve their writing skills before law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 121 for expert LSAT prep

#120
ProctorU Privacy Concerns? (Ep. 120)
Demon student Dante has some concerns about ProctorU and private documents on his laptop Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 120 for expert LSAT prep

#119
How long do law school admissions decisions take? (Ep. 119)
Nathan and Katie discuss law school admissions timelines, scholarship negotiation, and how to communicate with admissions officers.

#118
U.S.A. vs. Canada Law School Scholarships (Ep. 118)
They guys discuss scholarship negotiation and the differences between U.S. and Canadian law school scholarships.

#117
You Don't Need Analytics (Ep. 117)
Ben and Nathan explain how the Demon’s AI drilling algorithm works Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 117 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

#116
More Letters of Recommendation Advice (Ep. 116)
Listener Angie emailed the show to share that students have the option to print out a letter of recommendation form for their recommenders to submit via

#115
Public Interest Law Scholarships (Ep. 115)
Demon student Olivia is looking for some clarification on the required essays for public interest fellowships.

#114
Does My Undergrad Degree Matter for Law School? (Ep. 114)
Demon student Beth has a great GPA, but she’s wondering whether schools will look down on the fact that she went to a mid-level school with an easy major.

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