Episode Archives

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 author’s main point.

LSAT Demon student Chris Warren joins Francesca to share his LSAT success story.

Nathan and Ben believe that better predictions come from attacking the argument.

Listener Nico wonders how students cover three years of living expenses while in law school.

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.

LSAT Demon student Maya Davis joins Francesca to share her LSAT success story.

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.

LSAT Demon student Haley Williams joins Erik to share her LSAT success story.

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.

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.

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 as a practicing attorney.

Demon student Mario shares some primary sources relevant to the guys’ conversation about race and ethnicity on law school applications.

Nathan and Ben counsel Demon student Caleb on developing good study habits through consistent study and a winner’s mindset.

Demon student PY underperformed on the official test because they lost focus on what they mistakenly assumed was the experimental section.

Demon student Elsa has struggled with burnout and test anxiety, but now after embracing the LSAT Demon mindset she feels confident about the January test.

Ben and Nathan discuss whether there’s anything new or noteworthy about the latest PrepTest and whether the LSAT has changed over time.

Listener Matthew thinks that law schools should devalue the LSAT and instead consider applicants' pre-law experiences.

Listener Hunter claims that a legal career is his only acceptable outcome, but his LSAT struggles make him question his fitness for law school.

Demon student Asad Jessani joins Demon teacher Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Listener Hanna asks if it’s a bad idea to request letters of recommendation a year or more before you intend to apply to law school.

Nathan and Ben discuss why a law school might claim to consider an applicant's average LSAT score instead of their highest score.

Ben and Nathan advise a Demon student to dial back her LSAT study to avoid burnout.

Demon student V asks for tips on picking between the two “best” answers on Logical Reasoning.

Former LSAT Demon student and current Demon teacher Marissa Varnado joins Francesca to share her LSAT success story.

The ABA voted to end law schools' LSAT requirement, but that doesn't mean schools won't still use the test in admissions decisions.

The guys tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73.

Former LSAT Demon teacher Logan shares a quote from his 1L criminal law textbook which demonstrates the LSAT’s value in preparing you for law school.

Yale, Harvard, and Berkeley have withdrawn from participation in the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings. Nathan and Ben consider these schools’ reasons for doing so and comment on whether it signals a change in how they value the LSAT.

Listener Erika shares an email from CUNY citing decreased funding during the pandemic as their reason for no longer offering merit scholarships. Nathan and Ben discuss what this means for applicants.

LSAT Demon teachers Matt DuMont and Becca Cumberbatch discuss summer job opportunities available to law students and explain why your 1L summer job is particularly important for starting your legal career.

Former LSAT Demon student Megan Ezekannagha joins Demon teacher Erik to share her LSAT Success story.

Listener Taylor wants to reduce his undergrad course load in order to work a full-time job, but worries that law schools might judge this decision unfavorably.

Demon student Jacob asks whether he should practice with LSAT Demon’s light mode to better match the look of the official test.

The guys discuss why law school admissions data suggests that splitters get scholarships.

An anonymous listener seeks guidance on how to format their resume for law school applications.

Ben and Nathan implore a listener to withdraw their applications immediately and reapply only when they have their best LSAT on record.

An anonymous listener shares their discovery that current law school applicants are unable to write letters of recommendation for other applicants.

The guys examine some law school admissions data which suggests that some schools make admissions decisions almost entirely based on LSAT and UGPA.

The guys tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73.

Ben and Nathan discuss how to interpret your official test score and what it means for your future LSAT prep.

The guys give listener Ryan some advice on how to improve on Reading Comprehension.

Assessing language strength is secondary to a common sense understanding of the argument.

Listener Tyler wonders whether law schools admit many applicants with UGPAs and LSATs at their medians.

An anonymous listener asks for tips on diagramming Logic Games.

Listener Noah worries about a gap between his drilling accuracy and his practice test scores.

Former Demon student Sam Fraser joins Nathan to share his LSAT success story. Sam achieved a 179 by approaching the test with common sense, not gimmicks.

Ben and Nathan discuss why full tuition doesn’t represent the real price of most law schools.

Nathan and Ben attempt a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73.

Ben and Nathan discuss what it means to have “swagger” on the LSAT.

Former Demon student Chris Murphy joins Nathan to share his LSAT success story.

Demon student Adrienne asks about scholarships to hybrid and part-time programs. Nathan and Ben uncover more inconsistencies on ABA 509 reports.

LSAT Demon teacher Brandon Beaver joins Nathan to advise an anonymous listener on their personal statement.

Nathan and Ben continue their discussion about who qualifies as “African American” on law school applications.

Ben and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener to take a gap year and forget about law school applications until they have their best LSAT score on record.

An anonymous listener shares a prophetic dream about seashells. Nathan and Ben remind Anonymous that feeling confident doesn’t mean you stop studying.

Ben and Nathan dissuade listener Anthony from pursuing a “target” score and advise him to focus on school before the LSAT.

Demon student "Frances" improved her LSAT score to 176. Now she can apply at the beginning of the cycle with an LSAT score that won’t make her UGPA sad.

Nathan and Ben give advice on staying focused while reading difficult Reading Comprehension passages.

Ben and Nathan advise listener Erika not to register for future tests until she’s happy with her practice test scores.

An anonymous listener wonders how to address a minor possession charge on their law school applications.

Former LSAT Demon student Sam Chen joins Nathan to discuss her LSAT success story. Sam improved her LSAT from 139 to 164.

Ben and Nathan respond to Taranpreet's question about objectivity on the LSAT.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Noah to withdraw his applications, earn a better LSAT score, and pursue better offers next cycle.

Ben and Nathan wrestle with an Egyptian listener's question regarding their URM status.

Nathan welcomes guest and former student, Hannah, to share her LSAT success story.

The guys answer an anonymous email about how to build confidence on the LSAT.

The guys explain to listener Nick just how rarely students transfer to higher-ranking schools.

The guys give listener Stacy some advice for Logical Reasoning.

Nathan and Ben tell student Daisy to err on the side of disclosure when it comes to character and fitness issues.

Ben and Nathan explain the methodology for the scholarship estimator's URM bump.

Beth joins Nathan to tell her LSAT success story.

Uziel asks if he should apply now with his 170 in the hopes of scoring higher on the October test. The guys advise him to reconsider.

Ben and Nathan answer listener Shawn's question about improving vocabulary.

Nathan and Ben discuss California's Legal Apprentice Program.

Ben and Nathan encourage listener Ryan to apply with his best LSAT score to have the best scholarship opportunities.

Nathan welcomes former Demon student, Kristy, to tell her LSAT success story.

Sara and Brandon answer a listener's question about how their international transcripts might affect their undergraduate GPA.

The guys advise an anonymous listener to take time to solve the question.

The guys reminisce over a classic Thinking LSAT Podcast moment where they tried Halo Top.

Ben and Nathan weigh in on taking notes on Reading Comprehension.

Ben and Nathan answer Anonymous' email about negotiating conditional law school scholarships.

Ben and Nathan discuss a questionable strategy for tackling comparative reading passages.

Ben and Nathan explain how to use the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator to identify target schools.

The guys encourage a student to ask more specific questions aimed at understanding one question at a time.

International student Ayanna could be forced to leave the United States if she doesn’t enroll in law school immediately after she completes her undergraduate degree.

Nathan and Ben preach patience to a listener who wonders how to speed up on Reading Comprehension.

Ben and Nathan counsel a student not to apply this cycle and only register for the official test when they're ready.

Don’t argue for answer choices. Argue against them.

Nathan and Ben advise a student to focus on school before studying for the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan suspect a Demon student is reinforcing some bad habits.

LSAT Demon teacher Matthew explains the limitations of academic renewal.