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May 16, 2025 · 13 min
Test Day Disappointment (Ep. 1122)
Amelia took the LSAT before she was ready and scored below her practice range because she treated the official test differently. Josh and Nathan advise Amelia to wait until her practice scores match her goal and approach the official test like a regular practice test. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 15, 2025 · 8 min
Enjoy Studying (Ep. 1121)
Ava feels burnt out and unsure whether to postpone her LSAT. Ben and Nathan stress the importance of enjoying the test and letting go of artificial deadlines. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 14, 2025 · 5 min
Part-Time Outcomes (Ep. 1120)
It seems likely that Matt is misreading employment stats for part-time programs. Ben and Nathan clarify how to read 509 reports and red flags to look for when evaluating 509 reports. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 13, 2025 · 6 min
Applications Should Wait (Ep. 1119)
Chloe is worried that taking a summer off to study for the LSAT after graduation might hurt her law school applications due to a short resume gap. Ben and Nathan reassure her that a three-month employment gap is irrelevant compared to GPA and LSAT score, and caution her against rushing the application timeline. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 11, 2025 · 9 min
Folly of Finishing (Ep. 1118)
Dion consistently misses only the hardest LR questions. Ben and Nathan explain that rushing to finish kills accuracy and that slowing down will boost both score and understanding. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 10, 2025 · 10 min
The Irrelevant Myth (Ep. 1117)
A student questions whether most of the reading comprehension passage is irrelevant. Josh and Nathan dismantle that myth and explain why understanding everything—even the weird bits—is essential. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 9, 2025 · 9 min
Driver's Seat Admissions (Ep. 1116)
Elena wonders whether to delay law school another year due to a competitive cycle and economic uncertainty. Ben and Nathan explain why you're always in control—apply when ready, but only attend if the offer is right. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 8, 2025 · 6 min
Stop Chasing Scores (Ep. 1115)
A student expresses frustration that they have regressed back to the 140s. Ben and Nathan speculate that he is taking practice tests for the sake of seeing a score and not properly reviewing mistakes. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 7, 2025 · 9 min
Don't Romanticize the JD (Ep. 1114)
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. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 6, 2025 · 22 min
From 157 to 174: Nikki's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1113)
Nikki decided to apply to law school after a weekend visit with a friend, studied for about six weeks using LSAT Demon while working full-time, and improved her score from a diagnostic 157 to a 174 on the January LSAT. She joins Erik to talk about her study process and what it's like as a Canadian applicant. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 4, 2025 · 3 min
Don't Fear the Clock (Ep. 1112)
Ben and Nathan warn against making 70-minute sections a regular habit. Instead, you should practice under real conditions to treat the official test like any other practice test. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 3, 2025 · 9 min
Don't Fix What Works (Ep. 1111)
Don’t stress as test day gets closer. Stick with the study routine that’s been working and focus on refining your skills, not changing your approach. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 2, 2025 · 25 min
From 161 to 176: Connor’s Success Story (Ep. 1110)
Connor joins the show to share how he reached a 176. He explains how his approach transformed over the course of his studies. The strategy that scored him the 176: focus on reading each sentence, connect it to the previous one, and understand the passage well enough to anticipate any question. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
May 1, 2025 · 5 min
Fix the GPA First (Ep. 1109)
Nathan and Josh tell Olivia that her triple major and multiple minors won’t impress law schools, and she should focus entirely on raising her GPA by getting straight A’s. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
Apr 30, 2025 · 12 min
Slow Down, Score Up (Ep. 1108)
Nathan and Josh tell Danny that if he wants to break out of the 150s, he needs to stop rushing, slow down, and focus on truly understanding each question, because those “silly mistakes” are the real reason he’s stuck. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
Apr 29, 2025 · 10 min
Okay Isn't Good Enough (Ep. 1107)
Ben and Nathan encourage Reagan to pass on the “okay” offer, reapply early next cycle, and see if a few more LSAT points are possible, because better timing and a stronger score could lead to way better deals. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
Apr 27, 2025 · 20 min
Picking Your Law School (Ep. 1106)
Hayley, Beth, and Sam share advice on picking a law school once your offers are in. Producer's Note: At the time of recording, the 2025 rankings had not been released. The University of Utah was ranked 28th and is now ranked 31st. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
Apr 26, 2025 · 5 min
Start Your Legal Career Now (Ep. 1105)
Ben and Nathan emphasize that legal experience is valuable not for admissions, but to help you explore the profession and make informed career decisions before committing to law school. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
Apr 25, 2025 · 8 min
Law School Pricing Game (Ep. 1104)
Ben and Nathan explain that while recent updates to the LSAT Demon scholarship estimator may seem discouraging, they’re just rough projections. They urge Sean to apply broadly, noting that law schools practice individualized pricing and real scholarship offers will only come once applications are submitted. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!
Apr 24, 2025 · 11 min
Read Like A Lawyer (Ep. 1103)
Nathan and Josh advise JP to approach Reading Comprehension with the same active, critical mindset used in Logical Reasoning—treating each passage like a legal document and engaging with it aggressively to better understand and enjoy it. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!