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    The Experimental Trap (Ep. 1137)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 9:49


    The LSAT includes one unscored experimental section that tests future questions—but you can't identify it, so don't try. Just do your best on all sections. Trying to game the test by guessing the unscored section can backfire. Focus on accuracy, not speculation.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Goal Line Fumble (Ep. 1136)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 15:04


    Haley is crushing the first 15–17 questions of each LR section but stumbles after that, likely due to subtle rushing and a mistaken focus on doing just a few more. Nathan and Josh explain that accuracy, not speed, should always be the goal. Instead of pushing to reach later questions, Haley should slow down and focus on solving each one correctly.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Should I Be A Lawyer? (Ep. 1135)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 6:48


    Ben and Nathan encourage Carolyn to keep exploring law with eyes wide open. They admire excellent legal writing and intense work ethic but warn that most legal practice is detail-heavy, isolating, and often unfulfilling.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    September Scholarships (Ep. 1134)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 8:32


    Applying early means applying in September with your best LSAT score already on record—rushing the process risks worse scores, weaker offers, and unnecessary debt.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Make Practice More Productive (Ep. 1133)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 6:46


    Nathan and Josh praise Susan's shift from frequent practice tests to timed sections, emphasizing that mastering one question at a time and reviewing immediately leads to deeper learning and better results.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Don't Obsess Over Variance (Ep. 1132)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 9:44


    Nathan and Josh tell Carrie not to worry about score variance, since law schools only look at her highest LSAT score. They suggest she focus on accuracy, learn from every mistake, and trust the process of solving one question at a time. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Shoot for 180 (Ep. 1131)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 9:13


    Nathan and Josh encourage Luna to retake the LSAT despite her strong 176, emphasizing that a few more points could open doors to top schools and bigger scholarships.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Success Starts With Reading (Ep. 1130)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 8:39


    Ben and Nathan argue the LSAT is easy if approached the right way. It tests reading and reasoning, not speed. They urge students to slow down, focus on understanding each question, and learn from mistakes instead of rushing through practice tests or fixating on study schedules.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Blind Review Done Right (Ep. 1129)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 11:39


    Josh and Nathan respond to John, who began his LSAT journey with an impressive 166 diagnostic, by encouraging him to stick with intuitive practice rather than overanalyzing question types or obsessing over timing. They explain how the Demon's one-question blind review method reinforces deep understanding and warn against inefficient habits like full-section blind review and flagging questions.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Pre-med to Pre-law (Ep. 1128)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 10:53


    Josh and Nathan advise “Medicine Matt” to slow down, take a gap year (or more), get legal-adjacent experience in healthcare, and focus on earning a high LSAT. His STEM background can be a strength if paired with a clear career path and strong application.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Practice Tests Don't Lie (Ep. 1127)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 6:21


    Nathan and Ben explain that nearly all LSAT practice questions are real past test questions, so practice tests closely mirror the official exam. The only real difference on test day is how students treat it. Panic and pressure, not content, derail performance.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Perfect on Problems, Not Sections (Ep. 1126)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 5:45


    Ben and Nathan coach a high-achieving student through the emotional toll of LSAT mistakes, urging a shift from perfectionism to learning. They recommend slowing down, focusing on accuracy, and doing more targeted drilling instead of timed sections.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Real World Value (Ep. 1125)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 9:52


    Ben and Nathan reassure Evan, a low-income student, that working through college is a strength, not a weakness, in law school admissions. They emphasize that GPA and LSAT matter far more than unpaid internships or prelaw clubs—and that with straight A's and a great LSAT, Evan could go to law school for free or even get paid.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    LSAT Question Difficulty (Ep. 1124)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 9:45


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 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!

    Test Day Disappointment (Ep. 1122)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 13:01


    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!

    Enjoy Studying (Ep. 1121)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 8:16


    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!

    Part-Time Outcomes (Ep. 1120)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 5:20


    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!

    Applications Should Wait (Ep. 1119)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 6:45


    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!

    Folly of Finishing (Ep. 1118)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 9:49


    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!

    The Irrelevant Myth (Ep. 1117)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 10:11


    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!

    Driver's Seat Admissions (Ep. 1116)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 9:44


    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!

    Stop Chasing Scores (Ep. 1115)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 6:32


    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!

    Don't Romanticize the JD (Ep. 1114)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 9:49


    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.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    From 157 to 174: Nikki's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1113)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 22:55


    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!

    Don't Fear the Clock (Ep. 1112)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 3:38


    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!

    Don't Fix What Works (Ep. 1111)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 9:14


    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!

    From 161 to 176: Connor's Success Story (Ep. 1110)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 25:06


    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!

    Fix the GPA First (Ep. 1109)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 5:59


    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!

    Slow Down, Score Up (Ep. 1108)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 12:00


    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!

    Okay Isn't Good Enough (Ep. 1107)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 10:17


    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!

    Picking Your Law School (Ep. 1106)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 20:08


    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!

    Start Your Legal Career Now (Ep. 1105)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 5:55


    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!

    Law School Pricing Game (Ep. 1104)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 8:09


    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!

    Read Like A Lawyer (Ep. 1103)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 11:55


    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!

    Why You're Seeing Repeats (Ep. 1102)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 7:42


    Ben and Nathan explain why students sometimes see repeat questions in LSAT Demon, clarify when and why it's fine to redo them, and emphasize that the real value of practice tests lies in learning, not getting a “perfect” score.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Holistic—After the LSAT (Ep. 1101)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 7:29


    Ben and Nathan explain that for Yale, Harvard, and Stanford, the holistic review only matters after you clear the high GPA and LSAT bar—and with Erica's strong resume, they ask the real question: why law school at all?Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    The Real Test Ratio (Ep. 1100)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 6:38


    Your studying needs to reflect the realities of the official test. Overemphasizing or avoiding section types won't translate to success on test day. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Leveraging Live (Ep. 1099)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 7:25


    Nathan and Josh highlight the resources included with a Demon Live account and how to use them effectively.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Legal Experience Required? (Ep. 1098)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 6:06


    Ashley is concerned her resume lacks legal experience, but a quick review shows she has strong overall work experience that doesn't require a legal internship to be competitive.Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Highlight Your Skills (Ep. 1097)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 5:13


    Your letters of recommendation and personal statements need to reflect your skills. The goal is to demonstrate why you will be a successful law student and, eventually, a successful attorney. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Use the Employment Data (Ep. 1096)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 5:51


    Going to a school with strong employment outcomes for the right price can outweigh even the prestige of a T-14 designation. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Is Aviation Law for the Birds? (Ep. 1095)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 9:05


    Specialty programs (like a certificate in aviation law) are marketing ploys that don't translate to improved employment outcomes. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Legal Career Check (Ep. 1094)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 5:55


    Getting legal experience isn't about building a resume. It's about finding the legal career that you are going to enjoy, if law is right for you at all. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    The Test Teaches Best (Ep. 1093)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 6:58


    Solving questions, reviewing your mistakes, and using the ask button are the best teachers. Lessons and other Demon resources are there to supplement questions, not to serve as prerequisites to drilling. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Sufficient vs. Necessary Conditions (Ep. 1092)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 8:13


    When you take an intuitive approach to conditional logic, the questions become straightforward and clear. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Don't Rely on the Search Function (Ep. 1091)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 8:10


    The search function, at best, becomes a substitute for understanding that hinders your reading comprehension abilities. At worst, it can throw you off the right path, causing you to miss questions. The alternative is to slow down and comprehend the passage while reading. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Competing as a "Non-Traditional" Applicant (Ep. 1090)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 9:08


    When applying as a non-traditional applicant, leverage your personal statement and letters of recommendation as opportunities to highlight your professional experience. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Building Good Habits Is Easy (Ep. 1089)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 5:47


    Madison wants to know how to build good habits as she embarks on her LSAT journey. Nathan and Josh assure her that it is easier than she thinks. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Take Care of Yourself (Ep. 1088)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 4:36


    Ben and Nathan remind students to take time to exercise, sleep, and spend time with others. Your physical and mental health play a direct role in your LSAT scores. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

    Focus on What You Can Control (Ep. 1087)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 3:24


    Your undergraduate institution isn't going to be what holds you back from a T-14. It will be the GPA you earn at that institution. Focus on scoring the best you can on the LSAT and earning the highest GPA possible to increase your admission chances. Read more on our website. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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