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Thinking LSAT

Nathan Fox and Ben Olson

Ben Olson and Nathan Fox started the Thinking LSAT Podcast to become better LSAT teachers and have some fun. Please 1) subscribe, 2) rate and review, and 3) send us questions: help@thinkinglsat.com. Don't pay for law school!

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  • Sep 17, 2014 · 1 hr 15 min

    Episode 17: Parallel Reasoning, Games and the Sept. LSAT

    Ben and Nathan talk about several LSAT topics, including: Strategies to approach parallel reasoning questions Creating different scenarios in games, and how to split the main diagram into multiple options Whether to stay on course for taking the September LSAT, or aim for the December test; What to do during the last two weeks of September LSAT prep Whether you should start work on your personal statement and application, or wait until after the LSAT Take a listen and let us know what you think.

  • Sep 4, 2014 · 1 hr 12 min

    Episode 16: Strategies for LSAT Practice Success

    Nathan has a follow-up tutoring session with Ebony, a student from Dallas, Texas. When we were first introduced to Ebony, she was struggling with a learning disability and was unsure how it would impact her LSAT performance. In the time after her initial meeting with Nathan, Ebony put into practice the following strategies: Don't skip the early questions Take practice test from a current book LSAT exam (Ebony used Volume 5) Practice logic games from older tests Slow down at the end and focus on accuracy (even if you don't finish) Skip the science-themed reading comprehension sections if needed By only working on these strategies, Ebony's practice LSAT scores increased from 152 to 157! She went from answering 32 Logical Reasoning questions correctly to 40; and 16 correct Reading Comprehension questions to 21. In this episode, Nathan and Ebony also review Logical Reasoning questions and how to approach those for correct answers. They also discuss how to use the Fox LSAT online videos to enhance her LSAT practice sessions.

  • Aug 29, 2014 · 1 hr 2 min

    Episode 15: Studying for the LSAT with a Learning Disability

    Nathan talks one-on-one with a student in Dallas, Texas. Topics include: Can you still go to law school if you have low GPA and a learning disability? How can the LSAT help you get into law school when you have a low GPA? Getting accommodations on the LSAT with ADHD or learning disabilities? How to address getting into law school with a poor GPA and learning disability. How do you apply for the LSAC fee waiver? What does the LSAC fee waiver get you? Should you apply to law schools that invite you to apply without the fee, even if you are not interested in attending? LSAT strategy topics include: The importance of slowing down in order to understand the LSAT and make the questions easier for you. LSAT logic games have gotten easier over the past several years. Practicing old games is a great workout, but don't let them get you too discouraged! Skipping the science passage in the Reading Comprehension section?

  • Aug 19, 2014 · 57 min

    Episode 14: LSAT vs. GPA

    Ben and Nathan respond to listener questions, including "Is it possible to overstudy for the LSAT," "How much time should I invest into my GPA vs. my LSAT score," "Are Kaplan methods preventing me from reaching my goal," and many more.

  • Aug 13, 2014 · 1 hr 12 min

    Episode 13: Graeme Blake

    LSAT teacher and author Graeme Blake joins us from Montreal to discuss five things he learned while writing thousands of LSAT explanations, the Reddit LSAT forum, why Canadian law schools don't care much for the LSAT, and lots more. Links discussed on the show: Graeme’s “Five things I learned” article Graeme’s site Graeme’s books Graeme’s email course

  • Aug 5, 2014 · 48 min

    Episode 12: Nnamdi Nwaezeapu

    A rising senior from Columbia University, currently scoring 165 on the LSAT, asks us tons of great questions. Examples include: "If I'm testing an 'if-then statement on a Could be True question on a logic game, do I also need to test the contrapositive?"... "What's the best guessing strategy?"... "Should I bring an analog watch on test day?" "Should I study flash cards?"... and much more.

  • Jul 28, 2014 · 49 min

    Episode 11: Improving 10 LSAT points in 2 weeks with Nate Willis

    Nate Willis made the leap from 141 to 151 on his practice LSATs in less than two weeks. How did he do it? Strategy discussion includes necessary and sufficient assumption questions, techniques for question identification, the power of redoing logic games, and much more.

  • Jul 22, 2014 · 1 hr 15 min

    Episode 10: Second week of LSAT class

    Is there a starting LSAT score that's too low to justify continuing? What's the best way to learn Logic Games? What types of Logical Reasoning questions should be attacked first? Strategies for Main Conclusion questions. The awesome networking power of LinkedIn. Can meditation be used to improve your LSAT score? Is it a good idea to study for the LSAT in the grocery store? When should process of elimination be used?

  • Jul 18, 2014 · 58 min

    Episode 9: First week of LSAT class

    Ben and Nathan discuss lesson plans for Week 1 of their new classes, including Logic Games and the LSAT's most common (sufficient vs. necessary) flaw.

  • Jul 2, 2014 · 1 hr 11 min

    Episode 7: Should you retake the LSAT? With Ann Levine

    We start with a discussion of what a bad strategy it is to read the question stem first. (If you're a Blueprint instructor, we'd love to hear your case otherwise.) Then we go deep with LawSchoolExpert.com's Ann Levine on whether to retake the LSAT, how to explain it if you do, and a range of other law school applications issues.

  • Jul 1, 2014 · 53 min

    Episode 6: Can we bridge the LSAT diversity gap?

    In this episode, Ben and I analyze UVA professor Alex Johnson's "African-Americans, Law Schools and the LSAT," a surprisingly candid look behind the scenes of the LSAT and law school admissions. Why do average scores of African Americans and Latinos trail the general population by such a wide margin? What does this mean for their admissions chances? Is there anything we can do to bridge this gap? Ben and I announce our search for one student of color who we can coach toward the September 2014 LSAT. Please email us if you're interested!

  • Jun 26, 2014 · 56 min

    Episode 5: Evaluating law school offers

    We start with a discussion about the value of skepticism while taking the LSAT, then look at one applicant's decision for the fall of 2014. UC Davis? UNLV? William and Mary? Or reject all offers and reapply next cycle?

  • Jun 23, 2014 · 1 hr 5 min

    Episode 4: 180 degrees LSAT with Larkin Robson

    Our guest is Larkin Robson, owner of 180 Degrees LSAT in Brooklyn, New York. Topics include how to prepare for an unusually difficult logic game, good reasons vs. bad reasons to go to law school, how to negotiate law school scholarships, and a dip into the ethics of paid LSAT prep.

  • Jun 13, 2014 · 1 hr 5 min

    Episode 3: Should I cancel my LSAT score?

    Ben and I mildly disagree on whether to bring a watch to test day, then vehemently agree that you should almost never cancel your LSAT score. On the issue of why the test is scaled, not curved, we're equally clueless. Plus, news from the June 2014 LSAT.

  • Jun 4, 2014 · 1 hr 4 min

    Episode 2: Test Day

    Tips, tricks, and pitfalls for June 2014 LSAT test day. What to do in the last few days of prep. On the issue of "what to do if the logic games start out rocky," Nathan and Ben offer partially conflicting advice for Gemma Donofrio, a 170-scorer looking to squeeze out those last few points. Thanks, Gemma, for being such an awesome guest.

  • Jun 2, 2014 · 39 min

    Episode 1: Replace a Rule

    Our maiden voyage. Ben and Nathan introduce themselves, then brave the waters of the LSAT's fearsome new "Replace a Rule" logic games question. Unplanned strategy detours include game selection and game skipping, scoresheet bubbling technique, and drilling specific question types vs. hammering out 35-minute mixed sections. Welcome aboard.