Episode Archives

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

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

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.

Tune in as Ben and Nathan answer an anonymous listener's questions about qualifying as an underrepresented minority on their law school applications.

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,

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

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

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

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

Listener Angela asks for advice on how to study for the LSAT effectively and efficiently while also working a full-time job.

Former Demon student Austin wonders if he should update his resume after he already applied to multiple law schools.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Tune in to hear advice on getting ready for law school, increasing your typing speed, and prepping for law school exams.

Ben and Nathan talk about how often schools offer stipends to overqualified applicants—and where that extra money comes from.

Is attending a T-14 school even necessary to make it into big law? Ben and Nathan share their thoughts.

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

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

Ben and Nathan answer two students’ questions about LSAC fee waivers and discounts that LSAT Demon offers to students who qualify.

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

What exactly makes a law school “national”? Are national law schools worth paying for? Tune in to find out!

Nathan and Ben remind listeners that scholarship negotiation is easy! They also discuss need-based scholarships and whether you should apply for one.

Nathan lists four key questions that an aspiring lawyer ought to answer before deciding whether to pursue a legal career.

Ben and Nathan instruct listeners on how to gauge their chances at various schools using the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator.

Student Beth usually skips the dreaded rule-substitution question on Logic Games. Should she start attempting this question type?

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.

Listener Brandon maintains that it’s harder to get into Canadian law schools. Demon tutors Michael and Francesca think otherwise.

An anonymous listener shares research they’ve compiled on law school character and fitness considerations in different states.

LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar discuss big-law job qualifications, interviews, starting salaries, hours, and more.

Nathan and Ben weigh in on scholarship and school rank considerations. They also recommend comparing law school stats at lawschooltransparency.com.

New Demon student Andres wants help building a solid LSAT study plan. The guys recommend a mix of drilling, time sections, and timed tests.

The guys discuss the relevance of old undergraduate records and the importance of getting your best LSAT score.

Ben and Nathan respond to a recent YouTube comment and explain why you should never read the question first on Logical Reasoning.

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

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

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,

Ben and Nathan discuss international GPA conversions Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 138 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips,

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

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

Demon tutors Francesca and Michael respond to a listener’s email about Canadian law schools. Then, they discuss their experiences as Canadian law school

An anonymous listener writes in to relay some ProctorU complaints that have been floating around on message boards like Reddit.

Listener Manny asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on the salary medians reported by “publiclegal.”

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,

Ben and Nathan discuss a few examples of sufficient vs. Necessary and offer some helpful tactics to use when approaching these question types.

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

Demon teacher Matt discusses what it means when a law school requests an interview and how to set yourself up for success.

Ben and Nathan discuss the importance of consistency and how it can affect both your test scores and your overall motivation.

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

A Demon student has some questions about how to review after taking practice tests and how to get faster.

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.

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

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

Nathan and Kevin discuss an ABA Journal article about the competitiveness of recent law school admissions cycles.

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

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

Nathan and Katie discuss law school admissions timelines, scholarship negotiation, and how to communicate with admissions officers.

They guys discuss scholarship negotiation and the differences between U.S. and Canadian law school scholarships.

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

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

Demon student Olivia is looking for some clarification on the required essays for public interest fellowships.

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.

An anonymous listener asks for advice on his future law career Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 113 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Demon student J has a few issues with his undergraduate grades and is wondering just how much information ought to be included in his GPA addendum.

Demon student Sia took Nathan and Ben’s advice to wait until next September to apply. Now she’s wondering whether it’s worth her time to start studying

Nathan and Kevin discuss an email from Demon student Spencer, who wants to be more consistent on his practice tests.

Listener Joshua writes in to ask Nathan’s opinion on WashU offering applicants the option to redact their GPA or LSAT score.

Listener Gage is wondering whether to disclose a medical condition to explain his low undergraduate GPA.

Nathan and Mike discuss what yield protection is and why lower-ranked schools sometimes turn away overqualified applicants.

Student Felisia ran into some technical issues while taking the November LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 106 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Nathan and Demon teacher Lorena respond to student Marcos’s email about getting recommenders to jump through the CAS’s hoops.

Student LM is wondering whether T-14 law schools look down on community colleges. Ben and Nathan respond.

Nathan and Demon substitute teacher Jon offer a listener some diversity statement advice Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 103 for expert LSAT prep

Nathan and Demon teacher Tanya respond to student Lily’s questions about how law schools may view Pass/Fail grades during the pandemic.

Ben and Nathan respond to a law school's email where the dean recommended funding your legal education by taking out loans, private savings, and even

Demon teacher Michael joins Nathan to answer listener G’s questions about starting a law career in their 40s.

Listener Ian shares words of encouragement for his wife and other students Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 99 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Listener Heather attended a non-ABA law school for two semesters and wonders how to address this on her law school application to an ABA accredited law school.

Demon teacher Tanya joins Nathan to answer listener questions about ABA Standard 509 reports Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 97 for expert LSAT

An anonymous listener reports that several law school applications ask for the exact date they took the LSAT.

Nathan and Demon teacher Logan respond to student Kassia’s question: Is an unsolicited scholarship offer from New England Law legit?

Nathan and Demon teacher Tasha respond to student Skyler’s email about creating a balanced study schedule.

Demon tutor Matt discusses why it’s sometimes better to be the big fish in a smaller pond, especially when you’re going for free.

Nathan asks Demon teacher and former student Francesca about her LSAT study journey Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 92 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Demon teacher Logan joins Nathan to discuss L’s question: Are recent practice tests harder than older ones?

Demon teacher Tasha shares her LSAT and law school applications journey with Nathan Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 90 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Student Megan wonders how to navigate law school admissions with family and military considerations.

Student Thomas sends in LSAC’s explanation of how the LSAT score bands work, and Ben and Nathan dig in.

Student Annie wants to break the 170s and wonders whether she should take an official test before her practice test scores reflect that goal.

Ben and Nathan answer listener Eve’s email Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 86 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and real

The guys discuss Demon student Baker’s low UGPA and give Baker advice on how to overcome this limitation.

Listener Jay argues that the LSAT is easy and shares three pithy and Demon-approved LSAT tips Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 84 for expert LSAT

The guys discuss how law school debt disproportionately harms students of color, why paying for law school can ruin your life, and how students can avoid

The guys briefly rant about some admissions offices’ flawed processes before discussing best practices for applying to law school.

The guys remind students to focus on the things they can control Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 81 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Ben and Nathan respond to two Logical Reasoning questions Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 80 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

Wyatt is wondering how to get bad grades stricken from his record Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 79 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school