Episode Archives

Ala and Beth share tips from their own experience as study buddies: how to find a study buddy, the benefits of group study, and some common pitfalls to avoid.

Ben and Nathan help listener Jacob draft a concise addendum that highlights the upward trend in his GPA.

Harvard Law School says that its tuition only covers 43% of the real cost to educate its students.

Demon teachers Ala and Francesca discuss the special challenges and benefits of being an ESL student.

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.

The guys help write a character and fitness addendum that sticks to the facts.

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.

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 LSAT to recharge. Nathan then shares some tips on how to review properly.

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 encourage Bobby to write an addendum. It might be a soft factor that bodes in his favor.

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.

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.

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.

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 protection.

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 giving up on other opportunities for scholarships and scholarship negotiation. Create your own early-decision program by applying early and broadly.

Listener Jules works 9 to 5 and wants to know how to make the most of her Demon Live subscription.

Demon student Charlie Mirsky discusses his journey from 155 to 172.

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 be far from the oldest law student ever. The guys discuss the pros and cons of applying to law school at an older age.

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 ready. Once her practice test scores are in the range she wants her official score to be, then she can make plans for when to take the official test.

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 4.0. You miss every shot you don’t take!

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 on accuracy and understanding, not on the time that it takes to read the answer choices.

Anonymous has built a study plan that includes 25 practice tests split between drilling, timed sections, and full practice tests. Anonymous worries they may need to take more tests to score a 173. The guys encourage Anonymous to focus less on the number of practice tests they plan to take and more on understanding one question at a time

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.

LSAT Demon student Celine Makhani joins Erik to share her LSAT Success story.

Listener Ian considers attending law school part-time in order to accept a promising internship.

An anonymous LSAT Demon student asks how to minimize their score variance.

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.

Creating a perfect pre-test headspace is neither sufficient nor necessary for LSAT success.

“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?

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 starting law school.

Nathan and Ben talk about how to keep learning from questions and games you’ve already attempted.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Listener Owen affirms the Demon mantra of accuracy over speed.

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.

The guys are skeptical of whether a J.D. provides any value beyond the ability to be a lawyer.

Demon teacher Kevin Kissinger joins Erik to share his LSAT success story.

Listener Kelly asks if there’s hope for a law school applicant with a 2.9 GPA.

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 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.