Episode Archives

LSAT Demon teacher Brandon joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Want to minimize score variance? Focus on fixing your mistakes.

Ben and Nathan encourage listener Hersh to get a misdemeanor expunged from his record.

Nicole feels like the LSAT is punking her. Why are the “easy” questions sometimes harder than the “hard” questions?

Listener Robert asks if it’s too early to target next summer for his first official LSAT. Nathan and Ben urge Robert to keep his options open—he might be ready sooner than he thinks.

Nathan and Erik assess listener Isaac’s admissions chances.

LSAT Demon student Sean joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Ben and Nathan double down on their advice not to apply binding early decision.

Ben and Nathan caution an anonymous listener not to overshare in their GPA addendum.

Erik and Nathan discuss why you should always predict the answer on some LR question types.

LSAT Demon teacher Matt shares everything you need to know about judicial clerkships.

Ben and Nathan counsel an anonymous listener not to obsess over a gap in their employment history.

LSAT Demon student Micah joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Don’t write a diversity statement if you don’t have anything real to write about.

Listener Jayden has made good early progress—now they ask how to further level up their LSAT study. Ben and Nathan instruct Jayden to stay the course and to keep solving one question at a time.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Yeri to ignore the rankings for environmental law programs and to attend the best law school they can for free.

Erik and Nathan encourage listener Kyle to review every missed question.

Nathan and Ben advise listener R to apply next cycle.

LSAT Demon student Ryan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

LSAT Demon student Alisha joins Erik to discuss the similarities between LSAT study and practicing a musical instrument.

Treat the official test just like your practice tests.

Nathan and Erik urge listener Jordan to retake the LSAT and apply broadly.

Ben and Nathan push back on listener Kevin’s preference for drilling over practice tests.

Erik and Nathan consider Parker's plan to apply early to some schools and later to others.

LSAT Demon teacher Beatriz joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Nathan and Ben urge an anonymous listener not to apply binding early decision.

Nathan and Erik encourage listener Robin to stay the course after a disappointing August LSAT.

Law students who want to work in the public interest should graduate with as little debt as possible.

Erik’s dad follows up with tips on how to set SMART goals.

An anonymous listener is all but guaranteed a job after law school. Nathan and Ben discuss how Anonymous can highlight their employability in their law school applications.

Listener Taylor wasn’t able to schedule the LSAT for their ideal time. Erik and Nathan challenge Taylor to find the upside.

Nathan and Erik advise listener Briana not to overdo her study in the week before the official test.

Listener Dianna asks: “How should I review my mistakes?”

Nathan and Ben explain the difference between two of the most common flaws in LSAT Logical Reasoning.

Erik and Nathan discuss the weight that law schools give to an applicants’ work experience.

Ben and Nathan recommend drilling any questions left over after timed sections.

An anonymous listener asks how to get faster to reach the final passage in RC. Nathan and Erik tell Anonymous to pump the breaks.

Nathan and Ben encourage an applicant with a military background to apply broadly.

Erik and Nathan advise students not to settle on a rigid goal score.

Want to improve at the LSAT? Prioritize reviewing your mistakes.

Ben and Nathan explain why you don’t get faster on the LSAT by trying to go faster.

Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener to keep pushing for a higher LSAT score.

Listener Alex asks for a list of splitter-friendly law schools.

Listener Andrew questions whether he’s cut out to be a lawyer.

In a follow-up to Ep. 876: Our Most Important LSAT Advice, an anonymous listener explains their reasons for wanting to rush their LSAT study. Nathan and Erik weigh in.

Nathan and Ben advocate a proactive approach to the LSAT.

Listener Noah worries that he’s reached his maximum potential on the LSAT. Robert and Erik assure Noah that there are always opportunities to improve.

Erik and Nathan don’t recommend obsessing over LSAT stats. They also discuss study schedules and a review-focused approach to drilling.

Nathan and Ben urge listener Nathan not to rush into law school.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Caleb to remain skeptical of the advice that they receive from law schools.

Ben and Nathan discuss the level of competition for admission to T14 law schools.

Erik and Nathan advise listener Amen to prioritize quality over quantity in his LSAT study.

Nathan and Erik instruct listener Lilian on how to learn from her mistakes.

Leslie and Erik share some tips on how to write a winning “Why X” essay.

Ben and Nathan explain when it’s OK to make reasonable assumptions in Logical Reasoning.

LSAT Demon student Ethan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Erik and Nathan discuss the value of raising your LSAT score above your target school’s 75th percentile.

Forget your LSAT timeline.

After a disappointing admissions cycle, an anonymous listener asks whether to reapply next year or accept their best offer right now.

LSAT Demon team members Chris, Hayley, and Kevin join Erik to discuss lessons learned from surviving their first year of law school.

Nathan and Ben debunk a dubious skipping strategy.

LSAT Demon student Patrick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Listener John wonders if law schools will view LSAT scores differently now that logic games are gone.

An anonymous listener worries that their ADHD will put them at a disadvantage in law school and legal practice. Nathan and Ben are more concerned about whether Anonymous will enjoy being a lawyer.

Ben and Nathan discuss GW Law’s recently announced limited test-optional admissions process for JD admissions.

Erik and Nathan advise applicants on how to prepare for law school admissions interviews.

Listener Max dreams of practicing law in Philadelphia. Nathan and Ben encourage Max to apply broadly.

LSAT Demon student Raven joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

LSAT Demon student Camila worries that she’s stuck in a 150’s score plateau. Erik and Nathan diagnose her problem: she’s sacrificing accuracy in the pursuit of speed.

Nathan and Erik advise LSAT Demon student Damien to wait until after he’s retaken the LSAT to submit his law school applications.

Nathan and Ben assure LSAT Demon student Morgan that LSAT score variance is totally normal.

There’s only one surefire way to overcome fatigue on the LSAT. Get better at the test.

Law schools hate to “negotiate” scholarships. Nathan and Ben recommend that listener Curtis present his request as a “conversation.”

Ryan, Brandon, and Kaley encourage a high-scoring applicant to turn off the clock and to carefully solve one question at a time.

Reggie and Robert tell an impatient student that there are no shortcuts into the 170’s.

Nathan and Erik advise listener Gavin not over-analyze his performance on specific question types in Logical Reasoning.

How do you get faster on the LSAT? Forget your timing strategies and focus on understanding.

Law school scholarships aren’t always a good deal.

Nathan and Ben urge an anonymous listener not to undersell their achievements.

Nathan and Erik explain the concepts of false positives and negatives in medical testing and why they’re important to understand for the LSAT.

Erik and Nathan discuss online law school options for a rural student.

Don’t be distracted by analytics and “trends” in your LSAT study. Focus on thoroughly reviewing one question at a time.

Nathan and Erik explain why writing a GPA addendum might hurt you rather than help you.

We don’t take timed practice tests to check in on our score. We take them to practice ignoring the clock.

An anonymous listener asks whether it’s worth it to take a gap year to try bettering their 172. Erik and Nathan weigh in.

Ben and Nathan advise listener Damon not to write an addendum explaining an LSAT score increase.

LSAT Demon student Sina joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

Nathan and Erik explain why there’s only upside to taking a gap year.

Ben discusses how to stay flexible with your predictions in Logical Reasoning.

In a long-winded email, listener Dion welcomes feedback on his writing. Nathan and Erik oblige. The guys also discuss LSAT study plans, low GPAs, and law school transfers.

Erik and Nathan encourage listener Julia to write a personal statement that highlights her professional and academic achievements.

Ben gives new student Jayden some pointers on how to make the most of his LSAT study.

Nathan and Ben assess a listener’s chances for admission to Stanford Law School.

Nathan and Ben share some tips for advancing from the 160’s to the 170’s.

Ben and Nathan implore an anonymous listener to expand their list of target schools.

Nathan and Erik help an anonymous listener draft a GPA addendum to address grade deflation at their undergraduate institution.

Listener Adrian worries that his GPA will be too low for T14 scholarships. Nathan and Erik tell Adrian to focus on getting straight A’s and to worry about law school later.

Listener Lindsey asks if it’s appropriate to write a diversity statement about overcoming major medical issues.

LSAT Demon teacher Ryan joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Listener Nernemsaa asks how to get better at predicting the right answer on the LSAT.