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Feb 4, 2022 · 11 min
Are Law School Stipends Real? (Ep. 160)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 3, 2022 · 10 min
Is a T-14 School Necessary for Big Law? (Ep. 159)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 2, 2022 · 19 min
Conditional Scholarships (Ep. 158)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Feb 1, 2022 · 16 min
Just Get Over the Small Stuff (Ep. 157)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 31, 2022 · 13 min
Some Tough Advice for a Low-Scoring Applicant (Ep. 156)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 28, 2022 · 15 min
Comparing Schools for Patent Law (Ep. 155)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 27, 2022 · 19 min
“National” vs. “Regional” Law Schools (Ep. 154)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 26, 2022 · 11 min
$20,000 Saved with One Email (Ep. 153)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 25, 2022 · 11 min
Necessary Conditions for Law School (Ep. 152)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 24, 2022 · 5 min
Can I Get Into a Top School With a Bad GPA? (Ep. 151)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 21, 2022 · 9 min
To Skip or Not to Skip? (Ep. 150)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 20, 2022 · 12 min
A Devil’s Advocate for Debt (Ep. 149)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 19, 2022 · 9 min
Is it Really Easier to get into Law School in Canada? (Ep. 148)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 18, 2022 · 6 min
Character and Fitness Considerations (Ep. 147)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 17, 2022 · 16 min
What is Big Law? (Ep. 146)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 14, 2022 · 20 min
Full Ride or Higher Rank? (Ep. 145)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 13, 2022 · 15 min
Making an LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 144)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 12, 2022 · 11 min
Advice for an Older Applicant (Ep. 143)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 11, 2022 · 15 min
Why You Should Never Read the Question Stem First (Ep. 142)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube
Jan 10, 2022 · 13 min
Filling Out the FAFSA (Ep. 141)
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. Watch this episode on YouTube