Episode Archives

The guys share updates about the LSAT Demon. We get to hear some warm and fuzzy stories from your fellow listeners. Plus, Nathan and Ben take a look at a

During this show, the guys: share their plans for the next Thinking LSAT Live, give an update on the LSAT Demon, talk about a last-minute scholarship

In this episode, you’ll learn about the LSAT Demon: the new A.I. LSAT-tutoring platform developed by Ben and Nathan. Plus, the guys answer a bunch of

Is it worth taking the GRE over the LSAT? Is it OK to take the LSAT like ten times to try and get your best score, or does that look bad? Do you need to

The guys have a quick philosophical discussion about the important things in life.

Today on the show the guys cover a ton of ground. You’ll hear the latest news from LSAC about some changes coming to the test next year, and you’ll get

Today the guys are joined by LSAT expert Graeme Blake to answer some listener mail from Canada.

Today, the guys settle in for an episode of law school news and listener mail.

Today on the show, Nathan and Ben review two personal statements back to back, take a look at some wretched writing coming out of the Antonin Scalia Law

The guys talk everything from test technicalities, test strategies and pre-test regimens to law school and Ben’s brief career as a “practicing” lawyer.

Ben and Nathan discuss their favorite aspects about teaching the LSAT, then they cover an article about efficacious LSAT prep methods, and, of course,

The guys talk about their upcoming Thinking LSAT live class in NYC on July 14-15. They deliver some updates on the Thinking LSAT Facebook group, and talk

This week, the Thinking LSAT team is reduced to a party of one. While Ben lives it up at the beach, Nathan mans the helm on his lonesome and burns through

Ben and Nathanvdiscuss their upcoming Thinking LSAT live course in NYC on July 14-15, they give a couple PSAs about the test from your fellow listeners,

Today the guys catch up about an exciting new pilot program from LSAC, what a “very competitive” applicant looks like at Golden Gate, a shoddy email from

The June LSAT is right around the corner and Nathan and Ben have an action-packed show for you

The guys jump into a bunch of listener emails and specifically sidestep their usual reports on east- and west-coast weather patterns. Instead, they chat

The guys answer some listener mail, including an inquiry from Pakistan, a question about boosting scores, a question from a paralegal wondering about dual

Can you just imagine learning the LSAT from such determined dudes? Well guess what else. You don’t have to imagine. Because it’s what they do…all. the. time.

The guys discuss cursing, the sensitivity of the almighty, and technological advances such as self driving cars. And then they dive deep into a RC

The guys share how their approaches to the games have changed over the years. And then they move on to answering some listener mail.

The guys share some news one of Nathan’s students found out from LSAC about refunds for the July test. Nathan and Ben also do a deep dive into some raw

If you think you’re headed for a six figure salary straight out of law school, think again. In this episode, the guys thoroughly dismantle some misleading

The guys talk about the growing Thinking LSAT community and then they answer a bunch of listener mail.

In this episode, the guys answer a bunch of your burning LSAT questions, but not before talking about Ben’s recent use of Movie Pass and Nathan’s

Tune in to hear a tortured tale and to hear Nathan explore Pepperdine’s ABA 509 report.

After LSAC lost their lawsuit regarding accommodations, they were tasked with establishing procedures to better handle requests for disability

The guys talk about their common sense approach to getting ready for a prep class, and dish the dirt on students who think they’re doing the work to get

Nathan is back from his trips to Portland and then San Diego, but the guys have seen brighter days. Ben is braving the wind from the storms in DC, and

You can now meet other Thinking LSAT members, find study partners, debate hot topics and more on our new Facebook page. And the guys talk about the

Ben is holding down the fort in DC while Nathan is gearing up for a cold and rainy golf trip to the PNW. But that doesn’t stop the guys from answering a bevy of listener mail, and reminding you that there’s a great new way to listen to the show.

A new week and a new batch of listener mail. But first the guys talk about the current craziness of world events and the political climate here in the

Thanks to you, dear listeners, our inbox experienced a wave of new listener mail and the guys get to work answering your LSAT questions. But first,

Even though the weather is giving him a rare break from the icy cold, Ben is in the depths of grade-school bureaucracy. But that doesn’t stop the guys

Ben calls in from home, Nathan is soaking up the rays in LA, and the guys dive in to a bunch of listener mail.

It’s all LSAT all the time as Ben and Nathan try to catch up on your LSAT questions.

Hear about LSAC releasing December LSAT scores early and get an update on the new ABA 509 report. You’ll also find out how our friend Wicked is making out

Nathan and Ben ring in the new year by answering a few LSAT questions on air. By popular demand, the guys tackle logical-reasoning and

This week the guys take a look at the recently revised ABA 509 reports and discuss the shortcomings of its updated design.

The guys discuss the interesting tone of LSAC’s email and give out some handy advice on when you should register for the LSAT.

Hot on the heels of the December LSAT, the guys share (some pretty funny) stories from test-takers across the country.

Welcome to December, dear listeners. Let’s dive into a bevy of listener mail.

The guys are back from Thanksgiving with a bunch of LSAT and lawyerly news. Ben and Nathan give thanks to an anonymous tip-jar jangler before jumping into

Get ready to gasp LSAT Thinkers. There are whispers hither and thither that the LSAT may be going away. The guys discuss this news and conclude the LSAT

Tune in to hear your LSAT questions answered. Plus, Ben’s “LSAT” vanity plates have arrived and he’s getting interested looks all over town.

The guys tackle a few listener emails, then go deeper on their discussion of accommodated testing.

Prep test 82 is hot off the presses, and Nathan is champing at the bit to discuss. In his view? It’s a little different just like every LSAT is a little

Tune in to LSAT Demon Daily episode 110 for expert LSAT prep advice, law school admissions tips, and real strategies to help you score higher and attend la

We’ve talked about accommodated testing before, and today we get the straight dirt from Dr. Jared Maloff, a licensed psychologist who tests individuals

The September LSAT hath been slain, dear listeners, and the guys jump right in to discussing feedback they’ve heard about the test. Tune in to get the

You guys. This is it! Tomorrow is the September 2017 LSAT. Are you ready?! Before you get too far into this episode: if you’re looking for some

It’s been a whirlwind week in law school and LSAT news. Learn how LSAC is responding to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Plus, Ben shares the major

The guys discuss Nate’s latest Netflix obsession (we want to know what you think about it, too), Kourtney Kardashian’s legal career aspirations, and

A flurry of recent LSAT and legal-profession news frontloads this action-packed show. The guys discuss recent developments with additional law schools

It’s mid-summer, the September LSAT is just weeks away, and the guys are in the thick of LSAT prep season. Nate presses Ben for a quick update on the John

The guys answer a bucketload of emails covering topics from VR law to becoming a federal judge.

Prep season is upon us! And the guys are here to answer all of your LSAT prep questions.

The results are in from the June 2017 LSAT, and Nate and Ben discuss how their students fared.

The guys talk logic games strategy and how to approach the games with some necessary improvisation.

Using a highlighter to draw a games board, so if you need to erase your pencil markings, the board stays, and you won’t need to re-draw.

The biggest message is: You’ve either put in the work or not. “The hay is in the barn.”

Ann Levine joins the top of the show to discuss the big news of the day.

We speculate on when the digital LSAT will finally go live.

You want to talk about Wonder Woman?

Step one: Get the best LSAT score you can. Step two: Get yourself $100,000 or more in free law school tuition.

Jay Fleischmann Esq. joins the show to talk about student debt, an exploding area of law.

Ben shares a nightmarish tale of students signed up to take June test at Georgetown.

Nathan shares some (pretty unsurprising) news out of Yale Law School.

Ben and Nathan interview Gary Kinder, an attorney, author, and the creator of WordRake, editing software that can improve the clarity and brevity of one’s

The guys estimate a ten-point improvement over three months of studying but stress that everyone is different and will have different results.

Law School Expert Ann Levine⁠ joins Episode 87 to discuss Harvard Law School’s recent bombshell—they are now giving students the option of submitting

Nathan introduces guest ⁠Chantal Renta⁠, a Chinese-speaking, freelance-accounting, tax-law-loving 3L at Southwestern Law School.

Nathan reveals his surprising new pastime that makes his mom nervous and Ben intrigued.

A new mother writes in with a question the guys haven’t considered before—breastfeeding breaks at the LSAT.

Matt in D.C. took the LSAT in February and is having post-test emotions he wants help processing; his range of feelings runs from sadness to happiness and

Ben and Nathan discuss the downfall of the Charlotte School of Law due to its students' low LSAT scores, 45% bar passage rates, and dire employment stats.

Ben shares a story of his own legal experience at the Department of Justice and how it affected his career.

It was the best of answers, it was the second best of answersan email from Canadian Nathan describes the trouble he’s having choosing the correct answer

An anonymous listener asks whether or not she should submit an addendum that uses a “white lie” to explain an LSAT absence from two years ago.

Nathan is appalled at the idea of overthinking on the LSAT and encourages all test takers to leave their brains on for the entire test.

Nathan shares an email he received discussing UC Hasting graduates’ “horrific result” on the July 2016 Bar exam. We talk about who and what is to blame

Episode 76 is a nod to our Northern neighbors as Nathan records from Toronto, Ontario and we’re joined by Graeme Blake from Montreal, founder of ⁠LSAT Hacks.⁠

We talk about when applications are considered “late” and what that means for scholarship opportunities.

We interview ⁠Law School Expert Ann Levine ⁠about trends she has noticed in this year’s admission cycle so far.

Listener questions include asking for advice on how to best use the time-and-a half accommodation, why we suggest planning for two test dates, and how to

In Episode 66, Nathan and Ben discussed an email from Mike, a dedicated student who suffered from panic-induced insomnia the night before his June LSAT.

Two listener emails describe separate but nearly identical issues with their proctors from the September LSAT.

Ben shares big news from the 2004 LSAC Report— a tablet-based LSAT will be released for testing in 2015!!! Oh wait, it wasn’t. We discuss the pros and

Dreaming of a job in Big Law? If so, fire up your laptop and follow along as a recent law school grad offers advice on scoring a job at a Top 30 firm

Ben tries out a new strategy for Reading Comp questions.

Ben jumps right into Episode 68 by introducing listeners to LSAT India and their catchy tagline, “All you need is reason.”

Josh planned to retake the LSAT but then received a recommendation from his pre-law advisor not to do so; now Josh is confused about what he should do.