Recent Episodes

Mia’s score dropped from the low 170s in practice to a 161 official score. Ben and Nathan explain that smarter review, more drilling, and fewer tests would lead to better long-term results.

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of taking the GRE versus the LSAT for law school, especially for applicants like Anissa who are stronger in math. They question whether law school is the right path given her investment banking background and STEM strengths.

Ben and Nathan advise Isha to stop customizing her drill settings. The default setup ensures a balanced mix of old and recent questions for both drilling and tests.

Ben and Nathan break down absolute versus relative claims and explain how careful readers accept stated facts while remaining skeptical of any conclusion the argument attempts to sell.

Alyssa asks whether to focus on her personal transformation or a difficult family situation. Ben and Josh choose door number three and urge her to highlight her leadership and logistics work instead.

Ben and Josh tell Eliza not to bother with a second LSAT writing sample. It adds risk without reward—one is enough unless the first was a disaster.

A listener with a 173 LSAT and a scholarship offer considers deferring law school for a year. Ben and Josh advise reapplying instead, warning that the deferral terms eliminate flexibility and risk losing scholarship money.

A listener asks if the June 2025 LSAT was unusually difficult. Ben and Josh explain that test difficulty is subjective, Reddit is unreliable, and focused prep remains the best strategy.

Demon team member Rachel shares how she transitioned from the world of fashion and TV to a 174 LSAT score and a spot at Wake Forest Law. She talks with Josh about discovering LSAT Demon, studying through long workdays, and using her union negotiation experience to fuel her desire to fight for workers’ rights as a labor and employment lawyer.

A student’s recent LR slump has him doubting his prep. Nathan and Josh urge him to try Demon’s classes for a month to rebuild accuracy and confidence.

Ibrahim worries about a score drop despite improved accuracy. Ben and Nathan say to stay the course—focus on reviewing mistakes, drilling, and pushing accuracy above 90%, and the scores will follow.

Mary asks if guessing at the end of a section falsely inflates her score. Nathan and Josh say no—it’s realistic test behavior. Take credit for any lucky breaks as part of your honest improvement.

Brandon asks whether he should write a GPA addendum to explain his academic turnaround. Ben and Nathan say yes—keep it short, factual, and focused on his straight A performance in the last three years, not his early struggles.

Ashley worries she’s too old for law school at 30, but Nathan and Josh reassure her she’s right on track—and possibly even ahead.

LJ wonders if outside knowledge is hurting their LSAT performance. Ben and Nathan explain that such knowledge can aid comprehension, but must never override the logic of the passage or question.