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| LSAT Question Difficulty (Ep. 1124) | 18 May 2025 | 00:09:45 | |
Ben and Nathan explain that LSAT question difficulty levels don’t matter. Students should focus on reading carefully, solving each question accurately, and prioritizing “easier” questions to improve their score. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube! | |||
| Common Sense Conditionality (Ep. 1123) | 17 May 2025 | 00:12:55 | |
Ben and Nathan explain why you don’t need diagrams or technical terms to master conditional logic—just focus on intuitively understanding the argument. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube! | |||
| Don't Romanticize the JD (Ep. 1114) | 07 May 2025 | 00:09:49 | |
Jack loves English and wants to go to law school. Ben and Nathan say that’s necessary but not sufficient to dive into law school. You need to know what lawyers actually do.
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| You Can Solve the LSAT (Ep. 1024) | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:04:31 | |
| How Much Study Is Too Much Study? (Ep. 164) | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:11:53 | |
Listener Kiran asks how long is too long to study for the LSAT. Everyone’s timeline is different. Tune in to hear Ben’s and Nathan’s recommendations on how long to study and how to decide whether law school is actually the best path for you. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| How to Negotiate Law School Scholarships (Ep. 163) | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:26:04 | |
LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Rebecca respond to multiple emails from listeners wondering how to approach scholarship negotiation. Matt and Rebecca are both going to law school for free, and they want to help you do the same. Tune in to hear their key negotiating tips. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource (Ep. 162) | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:09:56 | |
An anonymous listener writes in with a predicament: Before finding the Demon, they spent a big chunk of change on a different prep company’s LSAT course. They now realize that this course is not going to suit their needs, and they’d rather study with LSAT Demon. Ben and Nathan advise Anonymous not to let a sunk cost guide their decision. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Advice for Incoming Law Students (Ep. 161) | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:23:23 | |
LSAT Demon tutor Matt hosts special guest Michael Hill, a 2L at George Washington Law. Tune in to hear their advice on getting ready for law school, increasing your typing speed, and prepping for law school exams. Check out their book recommendations, Get a Running Start, 1L of a Ride, and Getting to Maybe. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Are Law School Stipends Real? (Ep. 160) | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:11:27 | |
Listener Victoria asks the guys for more information about the “more than full tuition” category that appears on the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator. Ben and Nathan talk about how often schools offer stipends to overqualified applicants—and where that extra money comes from. If you are a current applicant and have received any more-than-full scholarship offers, we’d love to hear from you! Email daily@lsatdemon.com. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Is a T-14 School Necessary for Big Law? (Ep. 159) | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:10:52 | |
Listener Abi has big-law dreams but only a 3.25 undergraduate GPA. Is a T-14 scholarship in the cards for Abi? Is attending a T-14 school even necessary to make it into big law? Ben and Nathan share their thoughts and recommend steps that Abi should take to make big law happen for her. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Conditional Scholarships (Ep. 158) | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:19:22 | |
LSAT Demon team members Erik and Kevin talk about the downsides of conditional scholarships. Tune in and learn where to find data on students who lost their conditional scholarships at schools you may be considering. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Just Get Over the Small Stuff (Ep. 157) | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:16:36 | |
Listener MZ has decided to delay applying to law school in order to serve in the Peace Corps. They’d like to know how to start preparing their application early. Nathan and Ben advise MZ to focus on getting their best LSAT score before worrying about the small stuff. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Some Tough Advice for a Low-Scoring Applicant (Ep. 156) | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:13:43 | |
Ben and Nathan answer two students’ questions about LSAC fee waivers and discounts that LSAT Demon offers to students who qualify. The guys also offer some tough love to a struggling student. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Comparing Schools for Patent Law (Ep. 155) | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:15:15 | |
Aspiring patent attorney Steve asks the guys for advice on choosing a law school. Should he attend Santa Clara which is ranked 4th in IP law but 126th overall? Or should he opt for a school with a higher overall ranking? Ben and Nathan talk about patent law programs, employment outcomes, and other factors that Steve should consider. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| From 151 to 169: Aaminah's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1023) | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:32:40 | |
| “National” vs. “Regional” Law Schools (Ep. 154) | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:19:14 | |
Listener M wants to know whether there’s a major difference between regional and national law schools. What exactly makes a law school “national”? Are national law schools worth paying for? Tune in to find out! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| $20,000 Saved with One Email (Ep. 153) | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:11:18 | |
Listener Brandon will be attending his top-choice law school for free after negotiating his scholarship using offers from comparable schools as leverage. Nathan and Ben remind listeners that scholarship negotiation is easy! They also discuss need-based scholarships and whether you should apply for one. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Necessary Conditions for Law School (Ep. 152) | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:11:54 | |
Listener Alé is interested in law but is also considering the downsides of becoming an attorney. Ben offers some positive insight, and Nathan lists four key questions that an aspiring lawyer ought to answer before deciding whether to pursue a legal career. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Can I Get Into a Top School With a Bad GPA? (Ep. 151) | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:05:48 | |
Demon student Aaron wonders how likely he is to get into a top law school with a lower GPA. Ben and Nathan instruct listeners on how to gauge their chances at various schools using the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator. They reiterate that once your GPA is out of your hands, the best way to maximize your scholarship chances is to get your best LSAT score. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| To Skip or Not to Skip? (Ep. 150) | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:09:18 | |
Student Beth usually skips the dreaded rule-substitution question on Logic Games. Should she start attempting this question type? Or should she skip it every time? Ben and Nathan tackle her question—and their answer might surprise you. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| A Devil’s Advocate for Debt (Ep. 149) | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:12:46 | |
An anonymous listener asks Ben and Nathan to weigh the pros and cons of paying full price at a top-20 school against attending a lower-ranked school for free. Listen in to find out if the guys can play a devil’s advocate for law school debt. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Is it Really Easier to get into Law School in Canada? (Ep. 148) | 19 Jan 2022 | 00:09:09 | |
Student Brandon reaches out to debate some comments made on episode 135. Brandon maintains that it’s harder to get into Canadian law schools. Demon tutors Michael and Francesca think otherwise. Tune in to find out why! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Character and Fitness Considerations (Ep. 147) | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:06:30 | |
An anonymous listener shares research they’ve compiled on law school character and fitness considerations in different states. Anonymous offers some advice to listener Jordan (whose question was featured in episode 140), and the guys weigh in. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| What is Big Law? (Ep. 146) | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:16:08 | |
Listener Jimmy wants to know more about “big law.” LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar discuss big-law job qualifications, interviews, starting salaries, hours, and more. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Full Ride or Higher Rank? (Ep. 145) | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:20:43 | |
Long-time listener Jimbo is trying to decide between a full-ride offer at a lower-ranked school and a partial scholarship at a higher-ranked school. Nathan and Ben weigh in on scholarship and school rank considerations. They also recommend comparing law school stats at lawschooltransparency.com. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Score Cancellation Addendum (Ep. 1022) | 19 Jan 2025 | 00:06:38 | |
| Making an LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 144) | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:15:31 | |
New Demon student Andres wants help building a solid LSAT study plan. The guys recommend a mix of drilling, time sections, and timed tests. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Advice for an Older Applicant (Ep. 143) | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:11:59 | |
An anonymous listener asks Ben and Nathan what advice they’d give to applicants who have been out of school for decades. The guys discuss the relevance of old undergraduate records and the importance of getting your best LSAT score. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Why You Should Never Read the Question Stem First (Ep. 142) | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:15:01 | |
Ben and Nathan respond to a recent YouTube comment and explain why you should never read the question first on Logical Reasoning. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Filling Out the FAFSA (Ep. 141) | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:13:33 | |
LSAT Demon tutors and current law students Matt and Sara talk about all things FAFSA. Tune in to hear why it’s necessary to submit this form to law schools—even if you’re a full-scholarship recipient. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Applying to Law School With a Criminal Record (Ep. 140) | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:26:35 | |
Listener Jordan is concerned about how a past criminal record might affect his law school prospects. The guys weigh in on Jordan’s next steps and explain why he should contact his state’s bar association. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Overcoming a Score Plateau (Ep. 139) | 06 Jan 2022 | 00:10:17 | |
Nathan and Ben share another Demon Live success story. Student Bonnie recounts starting with a score in the 140s, overcoming a high-150s “plateau,” and finally breaking into the 160s. Way to go, Bonnie! The guys encourage her to keep studying and shoot for 170. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Do Law Schools Count GPAs From Foreign Universities? (Ep. 138) | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:08:23 | |
International student Jessica is wondering how her GPA from a foreign university will factor into her law school applications. Ben and Nathan discuss international GPA conversions and recommend that Jessica reach out to LSAC directly. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| LR Question — Test 73, Section 4, Q3 (Ep. 137) | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:13:48 | |
Nathan and Ben tackle another logical reasoning question from Prep Test 73, Section 4, Q3 and discuss one of the LSAT’s most common flaws: inferring causation from mere correlation. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| LR Question — Test 73, Section 4, Q2 (Ep. 136) | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:17:46 | |
Ben and Nathan work through a logical reasoning question from PrepTest 73, Section 4, Q2. They demonstrate how taking time to attack the argument prepares them to answer any question. They also debunk a myth about “principle” questions on the LSAT. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Canadian Law Schools (Ep. 135) | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:20:14 | |
Demon tutors Francesca and Michael respond to a listener’s email about Canadian law schools. Then, they discuss their experiences as Canadian law school applicants. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Distinctions Without Differences (Ep. 1021) | 18 Jan 2025 | 00:07:42 | |
| ProctorU Conspiracy Theories (Ep. 134) | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:15:05 | |
An anonymous listener writes in to relay some ProctorU complaints that have been floating around on message boards like Reddit. They’re concerned about the use of eye-tracking technology and rumors of lawsuits against remote proctoring companies. The guys remind listeners not to believe everything on the internet. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Lies, Damned Lies, and Salary Statistics (Ep. 133) | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:17:17 | |
Listener Manny asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on the salary medians reported by “publiclegal.” Is there any justification here for paying sticker price at a higher-ranked school? The guys discuss these statistics, how they are misleading, and why you still shouldn’t pay for law school. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Should law schools give fewer scholarships? (Ep. 132) | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:08:14 | |
Demon student Manny has an LSAT score 12 points above the 75th percentile at his top school, but his GPA is lower. He was offered a partial scholarship that aligns with the Demon Scholarship Estimator’s prediction. The guys discuss the fairness of schools handing out merit-based full scholarships. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Examples of Sufficient vs. Necessary (Ep.131) | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:18:22 | |
Listener Oz is frequently confused by questions that test the difference between necessary and sufficient conditions. Ben and Nathan discuss a few examples and offer some helpful tactics to use when approaching these questions. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| ProctorU Privacy Follow-Up (Ep. 130) | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:06:37 | |
Ben and Nathan share an email from Demon student Spencer, following up on a previous student’s concern about ProctorU and privacy. Spencer shares documentation from ProctorU, and the guys discuss their thoughts on privacy concerns while taking the LSAT. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Law School Interviews (Ep.129) | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:06:28 | |
Demon tutor and teacher Matt reads an email from student F regarding law school interviews and how to prepare. Matt discusses what it means when a law school requests an interview and how to set yourself up for success. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| The Importance of Consistent Study (Ep. 128) | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:08:28 | |
Listener Addy shares a great analogy between studying for the LSAT and running track. Ben and Nathan discuss the importance of consistency and how it can affect both your test scores and your overall motivation. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Do I Really Have to Take Practice Tests? (Ep. 127) | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:05:39 | |
Demon student Steph wants to know how important it is to do full-length practice tests. She finds that drilling and doing timed sections allows her to get more out of her review. Nathan and Ben say that doing a full practice every week or every other week is sufficient—just make sure you’re doing plenty of timed sections and drilling in between. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Don’t Overthink Your Study “Strategy” (Ep. 126) | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:10:12 | |
An anonymous Demon student has some questions about how to review after taking practice tests and how to get faster. Ben and Nathan encourage this student to take their time, focus on understanding, and read the full explanations for any questions they miss. Don’t overthink how to study—and don’t underthink the importance of actually understanding individual questions. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Should I Withdraw My Applications? (Ep. 125) | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:07:26 | |
Listener P scored 173 on his most recent official LSAT, but he already applied to several regional law schools with a score of 158. Now that T-14 schools are within his reach, he’s reconsidering his options. Nathan and Ben help P decide whether to apply late to some higher-ranked schools or to withdraw all his applications and apply next cycle. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Law School Tips: Outlining (Ep. 1020) | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:27:12 | |
| Put Your Best Foot Forward (Ep. 124) | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:09:11 | |
A new Demon student asks Ben and Nathan when she should apply to law school. The guys rehash their usual advice: Apply at the beginning of the admissions cycle, or don’t apply. By December, schools have already been handing out scholarships for three months. This student should focus on getting her very best LSAT score and apply next September. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||
| Studying for the LSAT Can be Fun (Ep. 123) | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:13:04 | |
Student Gregg reaches out to announce his recent official LSAT score of 172 (up from 153)! He thanks the Demon team for making the test fun. Nathan and Ben discuss how the Demon’s approach to the test is different and reminisce about their journey of creating explanations for over 9,000 LSAT questions. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. | |||