Episode Archives

Ben and Nathan explain the difference between “offensive” and “defensive” answers to Strengthen questions in Logical Reasoning.

Ben and Nathan assure listener Dana that their GLAD guide applies to law school applicants of all ages.

Listener Dan points to a Yale Law transfer student as evidence that dreams can come true (for a select few).

Nathan and Ben discuss whether private LSAT tutoring is a good option for students with busy schedules.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Samuel on how to break the habit of reading out loud, which isn’t allowed on the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan explain how LSAT Demon’s Smart Drilling feature learns from your results and helps you target your weaknesses.

Nathan and Ben congratulate an anonymous listener for following their advice to withdraw their applications and reapply next cycle.

Ben and Nathan assess a low-GPA splitter’s chances at getting accepted to an elite law school like Yale.

Nathan and Ben advise listener Arien on who to approach for letters of recommendation Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 723 for expert LSAT prep

New student Alanna struggles to comprehend Logic Games. Nathan and Ben recommend that Alanna consider waiting until LG is gone to take the official test.

The guys advise LSAT Demon student Cami on how to withdraw her applications in a polite and professional manner.

Nathan and Ben recommend that Ginny delay her LSAT study and focus on raising her grades Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 720 for expert LSAT prep

The guys encourage listener Maddie to retake the LSAT and apply next cycle Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 719 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Nathan and Ben counsel LSAT Demon student Jayelynn not to rush their LSAT journey Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 718 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Ben and Nathan help LSAT Demon student Joe unravel a tricky Necessary Assumption question Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 717 for expert LSAT prep

Ben and Nathan advise LSAT Demon student Harry on his LSAT study plan Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 716 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Ben and Nathan assess a low-GPA splitter’s scholarship chances using the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator.

Ben and Nathan urge Theo not to tempt himself with bad offers by applying late in the cycle Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 714 for expert LSAT

The guys help listener Wagma pick a personal statement topic Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 713 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

Ben and Nathan advise listener Jackson on how to break out of his score plateau in the 160s Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 712 for expert LSAT

As an older applicant, listener Gyu feels pressure not to delay their application. But Nathan and Ben see only upside to applying next cycle with a better

Nathan and Ben encourage listener Chris to withdraw from the January 2024 LSAT and to revamp his study with LSAT Demon.

Listener Chase proposes a method to boost his undergraduate GPA Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 709 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Should non-native English speakers avoid thinking in their native language while taking the LSAT? Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 708 for expert

Nathan and Ben urge an anonymous listener not to shy away from scholarship negotiations Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 707 for expert LSAT prep

Listener Devon fears that their recent struggles in LR and RC are a sign that they’re getting worse at the LSAT.

Ben and Nathan advise future lawyers to curtail their social media presence Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 705 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Are lawyers who seek high salaries doomed to unhappy, unhealthy, and unethical careers in Big Law? Not necessarily.

LSAT Demon student Robert joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 703 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

An anonymous listener has been fired from multiple jobs, and now they worry that these blemishes on their resume will hurt their admissions chances.

Law School 3+3 programs offer students an exclusive fast track to a J.D. But such programs come at a great cost to students, who are better off keeping

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of attending live LSAT classes versus studying independently.

Ben and Nathan discuss how LSAT students should rebalance their study schedules to prioritize Logical Reasoning.

Listener Nate considers a conditional scholarship offer from his top choice law school Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 698 for expert LSAT prep

Students should avoid an overly technical approach to Logical Reasoning. There’s no useful distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning on the LSAT.

The guys discuss listener Madison’s plan to petition a community college for a grade change Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 696 for expert LSAT

Nathan and Ben critique some questionable highlighting strategies Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 695 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Ben and Nathan speculate on the future of the “URM bump” in law school admissions Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 694 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Ben and Nathan help LSAT students navigate abstract language in Flaw questions in Logical Reasoning.

Nathan and Ben push LSAT Demon student Jenna to strive for 100% accuracy in LG Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 692 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Erik and Nathan break down the law school admissions and transfer chances for low-GPA splitters Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 691 for expert LSAT

Nathan and Ben encourage listener Courtney not to let test anxiety become an excuse for other weaknesses on the LSAT.

Listener Sarah asks how to jumpstart her study after hitting a plateau. The guys instruct Sarah to focus on her mistakes.

Ben and Nathan tell an Anonymous listener not to overthink their personal statement Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 688 for expert LSAT prep

Nathan and Ben advise listener Diana to take fewer timed sections and to spend more time in review and untimed drilling.

Listener Jordan was denied admission to their top-choice law school despite having an above-median LSAT score and GPA.

Nathan and Erik identify some common patterns in LSAT Reading Comprehension Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 685 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Nathan and Ben recommend scaling back your Logic Games practice if you’re already perfect on the games.

You must be willing to walk away from bad scholarship offers Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 683 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions

Ben and Nathan explain why to master any LR question type you must first attack the argument Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 682 for expert LSAT

Law school rankings may be inevitable. But that doesn’t mean you have to take them seriously Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 681 for expert LSAT

LSAT Demon student Zahraa joins Erik to share the story of her 26-point LSAT score improvement and of her experience so far in law school.

Nathan and Ben advise LSAT students to ignore the clock in LG and focus on solving each game with high accuracy.

The guys applaud listener John for planning to take the LSAT well in advance of his application cycle.

Just because an LR question doesn’t mention a flaw in the argument doesn’t mean that the argument isn’t flawed.

Ben and Nathan urge an anonymous listener not to give up on Logic Games Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 675 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Ben and Nathan explain why your application timeline is secondary to your pursuit of a higher LSAT score.

Ben and Nathan help listener Big A choose a personal statement topic Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 673 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Listener M worries that their lack of work experience will hurt their chances of getting law school scholarship offers.

Nathan and Ben advise a listener on how to update law schools about a GPA increase Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 671 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Listener Kate asks whether to apply now or hold out for a higher LSAT score Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 670 for expert LSAT prep advice, law

Listener Sol asks what guidance to give to the people writing their letters of recommendation Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 669 for expert LSAT

Listener Kate asks whether it’s worth it to include her GMAT score in her law school applications Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 668 for expert

LSAT Demon student Robert scored 176 on the October LSAT, but his practice tests indicate that he could score even higher. Should he retake?

Listener Zack seeks guidance on building his resume. Ben and Nathan believe that your resume is a relatively unimportant part of your law school applications.

Nathan and Ben push listener Marlie to master LG before the games leave the test Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 665 for expert LSAT prep advice,

Ben and Nathan encourage an LSAT Demon student to trust the process and not to read too much into a drop in their practice test scores.

Gabrielle joins Erik to share the story of her 17-point LSAT score improvement and to explain how studying for the LSAT helped to prepare her for law school.

Mr. T asks whether he should quit his job to make more time for LSAT study. Nathan and Ben argue that Mr. T should be studying for fewer hours per week,

Listener Liam is discouraged by his inconsistent performance in LG. Ben and Nathan suggest some changes to Liam’s approach.

Listener Sierra asks how to choose which logic games to attempt on her official test. The guys encourage Sierra not to impose limits on her LG potential.

Nathan and Ben advise an Anonymous listener not to sabotage their applications by rushing to apply late this cycle.

LSAT Demon student Braden joins Erik to share his LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 658 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Nathan and Ben discuss LSAT logic games’ relevance to legal practice and why they plan to keep LG as part of LSAT Demon.

Nathan and Ben advise LSAT Demon student Katherine on how to make the most of her logic games study time.

Ben and Nathan warn listener Michael that his personal statement won’t make up for a sub-optimal LSAT score.

Listener Payton wants to take the LSAT without LG, but worries about pinning their hopes solely on the August test.

Ben and Nathan counsel listener David not to read too much into a recent decline in his practice test scores.

Ben and Nathan endorse listener Chris’s plan to cancel their November test and take an extra year to study.

Listener Taylor asks whether it’s appropriate to write a diversity statement about attending a women’s college.

Nathan and Ben share their one tip for getting faster on the LSAT Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 650 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Ben and Nathan explain why it’s counterproductive to set deadlines for your LSAT study Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 649 for expert LSAT prep

Ben and Nathan encourage listener Chris not to sell himself short when applying to law schools. The guys break down their law school tiers and advise

Beginning in August 2024, the Analytical Reasoning section will be removed from the exam and replaced by a second section of Logical Reasoning.

LSAT Demon student Madison joins Erik to share her LSAT success story Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 646 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Listeners share further thoughts on requesting LSAT accommodations Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 645 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Ben and Nathan break some tough news to listener Christine regarding her admissions chances at Harvard.

Nathan and Ben assure LSAT Demon student Gavin that it’s normal for beginners to feel overwhelmed by LSAT Logic Games. The guys share some tips for how to

Nathan and Ben recommend checking all the answer choices even after you’ve found one that you like Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 642 for expert

Ben and Nathan suggest two ways for Katherine to ease her test anxiety. Don’t pin all your hopes on a single test. And don’t take the LSAT until you're

Ben and Nathan advise against writing an addendum to explain an LSAT score cancellation Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 640 for expert LSAT prep

Nathan and Ben clarify the definition of a commonly misunderstood word Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 639 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

LSAT Demon student Jacob hasn’t improved his scores despite embracing an accuracy-first approach. Ben and Nathan wonder if Jacob spends too long

Listener Big A shares some questionable admissions advice from a Harvard Law admissions officer Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 637 for expert LSAT

LSAT Demon student Ryan unlocks the purpose of building worlds in LG Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 636 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school

Ala & Beth discuss why LSAT study shouldn’t come at the cost of your relationships Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 635 for expert LSAT prep advice,

An anonymous listener worries that LSAC won’t grant them testing accommodations. Nathan and Ben are pretty sure that Anonymous will get whatever they ask for.

Listener Anna wonders how to pass the time during the LSAT’s ten minute break. Ben and Nathan recommend meditation.

Nathan and Ben explain why it’s OK to make commonsense assumptions in LSAT Logical Reasoning Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 632 for expert LSAT

Listener Emily isn’t ready to take the October LSAT, but she doesn’t want to withdraw and lose one of her free attempts as an LSAC fee waiver recipient.