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Mar 4, 2022 · 15 min
You Don't Need a 180 (Ep. 180)
Student Gabe aims to score 180 on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan explain why no one actually needs a perfect score. They recommend plugging your undergraduate GPA into the Demon’s Scholarship Estimator to get an idea of the LSAT score range that will make you competitive for full scholarships. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Mar 3, 2022 · 5 min
Dreams Do Come True If You Work Your Ass Off (Ep. 179)
Volodymyr is a first-generation immigrant who studied with LSAT Demon for six months and increased his score by 27 points. He applied early and broadly and was offered five full-ride scholarships. Volodymyr worked his ass off, and now he’ll be attending his top-choice law school for free! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Mar 2, 2022 · 9 min
Forget Your LSAT “Timeframe” (Ep. 178)
Listener Jennifer asks whether to take the April LSAT and apply for Fall 2022 admission or to take the June LSAT and apply for Fall 2023 admission. The short answer: neither. Nathan and Ben advise students not to select an official test date before their practice test scores indicate that they’re ready. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Mar 1, 2022 · 15 min
Success Won’t Come Overnight (Ep. 177)
Demon student Taylor asks how to know when she’s reached her full potential on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan take a look at Taylor’s stats and encourage her not to give up too soon. She’ll continue to make progress if she focuses on understanding her mistakes and makes use of the Demon’s live classes, full explanations, and Ask button. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 28, 2022 · 5 min
Lawyers Can't Say “Excuse the Typos” (Ep. 176)
Listener Hayley writes in to ask Nathan and Ben for advice. Before they even get to her question, the guys notice several typos in her email. Their first piece of advice: Proofread your writing. If you’re going to be a lawyer, you need to practice careful communication. The guys answer Hayley’s questions and encourage her to check out the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator to get an idea of what LSAT score would make her competitive for scholarships. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 25, 2022 · 7 min
Do I Qualify as URM? (Ep. 175)
An anonymous listener commends the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator as a really helpful resource. But they’re usure whether they qualify as an underrepresented minority. Ultimately, law schools will make that determination, but if there’s a gray area, Anonymous should answer application questions honestly and generously in their favor. Ben and Nathan encourage listeners to focus on getting their best LSAT score regardless of URM status. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 24, 2022 · 17 min
Overthinking Resume Gaps (Ep. 174)
Listener Nathan B has an upper-170s LSAT score and a competitive GPA to boot. But he took nine months off to study for the LSAT and is worried that law schools might frown on the gap in his resume. The guys weigh in and remind listeners that the LSAT and GPA matter far more than anything else. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 23, 2022 · 9 min
Am I Getting Worse at the LSAT? (Ep. 173)
Student Tyler says he usually gets the first 15 logical reasoning questions correct, but he has recently started missing 2 or 3 questions out of the first 10. Nathan suspects that a small sample size could be part of the story. Regardless, Tyler should focus less on the number of missed questions and more on understanding his mistakes so he can avoid making them in the future. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 22, 2022 · 8 min
Don’t Worry About Running Out of Practice Questions (Ep. 172)
Demon Student Jane wonders whether drilling too much might lead her to run out of study material. Nathan and Ben advise her not to worry. There are nearly 100 practice tests and thousands of questions available. Most students don’t come close to running out of study material before taking the official test. Even if you do end up repeating some questions, you can still learn from them. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 21, 2022 · 13 min
Making a Great Application Even Greater (Ep. 171)
Listener Ben scored 177 on the LSAT, but his GPA is below the median at most of the schools he’s interested in. He asks the guys for advice on what he should be doing between now and next fall to make his application the best it can be. Since Ben has the two most important parts of his application—LSAT and GPA—out of the way, he should focus on writing a kick-ass personal statement and a short GPA addendum. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 18, 2022 · 4 min
Learn to Love the LSAT (Ep. 170)
Listener Stewart shares an anecdote about logic games and learning to love the LSAT. Ben and Nathan encourage students to view logic games as fun puzzles. Logical reasoning and reading comprehension can also be enjoyable. Have fun with the test and you will see improvement! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 17, 2022 · 2 min
The Myth of Full-Time Study (Ep. 169)
Listener Angela asks for advice on how to study for the LSAT effectively and efficiently while also working a full-time job. Ben and Nathan encourage Angela to set aside one high-quality hour per day for LSAT studying. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 16, 2022 · 4 min
Should I Update My Resume After I’ve Applied? (Ep. 168)
Former Demon student Austin submitted his applications at the beginning of the cycle but is still waiting to hear back from a few schools. He recently had a peer-reviewed article he wrote published and wants to know whether he should send an update to the admissions offices. Nathan and Ben think it’s a perfect opportunity for Austin to check in with schools who still haven’t made a decision. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 15, 2022 · 3 min
Top Law Schools Are Reporting GRE Scores (Ep. 167)
Listener Fiona shares some information on reporting GRE scores, as described on Harvard Law’s website. If an applicant chooses to report their GRE score, then all scores from the previous 5-year period are reported. Ben and Nathan have noticed that some schools now have a GRE section on the ABA 509 report, but they expect that the vast majority of law school applicants will continue to take the LSAT. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 14, 2022 · 17 min
Advice from an Actual Economist (Ep. 166)
Ben and Nathan interview economist and New York Times best-selling author Laurence Kotlikoff. Tune in to hear their advice on setting yourself up for financial success after law school. Nathan recommends checking out Prof. Kotlikoff’s book Money Magic—specifically the chapter titled “Don’t Borrow for College.” Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 11, 2022 · 23 min
Part-Time and Working During Law School (Ep. 165)
LSAT Demon tutor Matt interviews fellow UMD Law student Tanzi, who attends law school part time while working full time as an OBGYN. They discuss working while in law school and the pros and cons of attending full time vs. part time. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 10, 2022 · 11 min
How Much Study Is Too Much Study? (Ep. 164)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 9, 2022 · 26 min
How to Negotiate Law School Scholarships (Ep. 163)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 8, 2022 · 9 min
Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource (Ep. 162)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 7, 2022 · 23 min
Advice for Incoming Law Students (Ep. 161)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube