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Every LSAT score release day leaves some frustrated test takers wondering: “Why did I score so much lower than on my practice tests?” This week, Nathan and Ben discuss the number one reason why some people underperform on test day. The guys also celebrate listeners' success on the June LSAT. They question the viability of applying to law school with a GRE score but no LSAT. And they express a wish for American law schools to adopt the more equitable tuition practices of their Canadian counterparts. Study with our Free Plan Download our iOS app Watch Episode 462 on YouTube 3:21 - Keep Studying? - Listener John fell short of his goal score on the June LSAT—his last shot at a test that included Logic Games, his best section. Should he keep studying for the August test, or is it time for John to declare victory over the LSAT? 8:29 - Reapply - Listener Carlos applied to law school earlier this cycle, but he improved his LSAT score substantially in June. Ben and Nathan encourage Carlos to withdraw his applications and reapply this fall. 12:10 - Test Day Struggles - Test takers who change their approach on test day are likely to underperform. Solution? Relax and treat the official test just like any practice test. 16:18 - LSAT Writing - LSAT Writing is changing soon. But if you've already completed LSAT Writing, there's no need to retake it. 17:29 - Canadian Law Schools - Nathan and Ben argue that Canadian law schools are more civilized in how they approach pricing and scholarships. Canadian applicants should still weigh the costs and benefits of paying for law school. 29:55 - Turn Off the Clock - How do you stop worrying about the clock in Reading Comprehension? Turn off the clock. Speed will come naturally when you focus on understanding one sentence at a time. 39:13 - GRE or LSAT? - An anonymous listener wonders whether their high GRE score could allow them to bypass the LSAT. However, law schools' ABA 509 reports suggest that very few students are admitted without LSAT scores. 45:31 - Letters of Recommendation - Some older applicants struggle to acquire academic letters of recommendation. Nathan and Ben suggest some alternatives. 49:42 - Tips from a Departing Demon - “I got so much from reviewing missed questions that I started reviewing correct ones also, which I believe enhanced my learning.” 52:24 - Words of the Week - The doddering professor developed a mercurial temper as he fell further out of touch with his young students.
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Episode 153 sees Dave and Jon dive into another mailbag of student questions, focusing in particular on the upcoming June LSAT and the final administration of Logic Games. Give them a listen as they address what to do in the final days leading up to this monumental exam—from how to approach the home stretch to deciding whether it's the right test for you—and then preview August and beyond!
Listener Mason asks whether to take the June LSAT or wait until August for his fifth official attempt. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments.Watch this episode on YouTube.
Nathan and Ben advise an anonymous listener not to overthink their study schedule in the weeks before the June LSAT. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments.Watch this episode on YouTube.
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Should an anonymous listener include an achievement from high school on their law school resume? Nathan and Erik weigh in. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments.Watch this episode on YouTube.
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Ben and producer Erik team up to offer guidance on overcoming a score plateau. One key tip: Don't fixate on your practice test scores. Later, Ben and Erik debunk the rumor that applicants hurt their admissions chances when they withdraw and reapply. They examine law schools' employment outcome disclosures. And they discuss what it means to overthink the correct answer—and how to stop. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 453 Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 5:52 - Score Plateau - How do you break out of a score plateau? Stop worrying about your score, and focus on fixing individual mistakes. 16:20 - Downside to Reapplying? - An anonymous listener applied late in the cycle and received disappointing scholarship offers. Will law schools treat Anonymous unfavorably for declining these offers and reapplying next cycle? 22:07 - Judicial Clerkships - Must listener Alex attend a highly ranked law school to obtain a judicial clerkship? Erik and Ben investigate schools' employment outcomes at abarequireddisclosures.org. 29:50 - Overthinking - We're more likely to overthink answer choices when we rush our reading of the passage and fail to predict the answer. Avoid this trap by spending more time unpacking the passage before reading the answer choices. 36:50 - Group Classes vs. Solo Study - Ben and Erik suggest that listener Hannah try a month of Demon Live in preparation for the June LSAT. 39:37 - GPA Addendum - Erik and Ben help an anonymous listener write a GPA addendum to address an anomalous semester of bad grades. 40:57 - Transcript Error - Ben and Erik encourage an anonymous listener to be persistent in trying to remove an error on their undergraduate transcript. 44:24 - LSAT Survey - LSAT Demon now appears in the post-LSAT survey. Thanks to LSAT Demon student Laura for sharing the news. 46:23 - Words of the Week - Misers ascribe no merit to spending money.
Many law students pay nowhere near full tuition. Some pay no tuition at all. Law schools don't offer reduced or waived tuition fees out of generosity—it's a calculated business strategy. But this week, Nathan and Ben discover a law school whose outlandish scholarship numbers seem to defy business sense. The guys also discuss the new US News law school rankings, help listeners choose between law schools, and advise students to keep their study schedules simple. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 451 Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 4:14 - Law School Rankings - US News just released its 2024 law school rankings. While the rankings have changed, their practical value hasn't. They still provide poor justification for choosing one law school over another. 10:27 - Picking a Law School - Ben and Nathan help two listeners decide between offers of admission. The choice largely depends on answering a single question: “What do you want to do?” 33:48 - Bouncing Back - Listener Tyler stumbled during his April test. Nathan and Ben encourage him to learn from his mistake and to stay the course as he prepares for the June LSAT. 38:48 - There Is No Curve - How will the removal of Logic Games affect the curve on the August LSAT? Easy question. It won't, because LSAT scores aren't curved. 45:30 - Study Schedule - An anonymous listener with lots of time to study asks how to structure their study schedule. Ben and Nathan give a surprising answer: It doesn't matter. 50:28 - Who Pays at Campbell? - The guys browse the scholarship estimator for law schools friendly to splitters with low GPAs. They find Campbell University School of Law, which reports that a staggering 94% of its students receive full-ride scholarships. 1:08:50 - Waitlist to Full Ride - LSAT Demon student Jason just accepted a full-ride scholarship to Texas A&M after being waitlisted by the school earlier this year. 1:13:52 - Word of the Week - We vituperate predatory law schools.
The April LSAT is almost here. How should test-takers approach the final days leading up to their official test? Nathan and Ben advise listeners to treat test week like any other week of unhurried LSAT prep. Later, the guys explain why you shouldn't skip tough questions. They shake their heads at UC Law SF's solicitations. And they offer words of encouragement to a student who is concerned about how the elimination of Logic Games might impact their score. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 449 Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 1:03 - April LSAT - Treat test week like any other practice week. Treat the official test like any other practice test. 6:35 - LSAT Demon Is Hiring - Want to join the team? LSAT Demon is hiring teachers and writers. Visit lsat.link/apply to submit your application. 7:47 - Skipping Questions - Listener Harry disagrees with Nathan and Ben's advice not to skip or flag difficult questions. The guys clarify their position and reaffirm their mantra: “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.” 14:52 - Should I Quit My Job? - Ben and Nathan counsel listener Emna not to let law school admissions dictate an important career decision. 22:36 - UC Law San Francisco - Nathan scorns his alma mater's pleas for more money. 30:12 - Is Law School the Right Path? - The best law students are fierce academic competitors. Applicants with low undergraduate GPAs should think long and hard before entering the fray. 42:05 - LG Study Schedule - Nathan and Ben describe their own study habits for Logic Games. 46:10 - LG Anxiety - An anonymous listener dreads losing the Logic Games after the June LSAT. Ben and Nathan encourage Anonymous to stay optimistic. 53:39 - Word of the Week - The best logic games are Daedalian puzzles.
Listener James doubts he'll be ready in time for the June LSAT, but he wants to gain the experience of an official test attempt. Erik and Nathan urge James to reconsider. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments.Watch this episode on YouTube.
Two weeks ago, Ben and Nathan revealed a shadow ban targeting LSAT Demon on Reddit. The sole moderator of the r/LSAT subreddit, Graeme Blake from LSAT Hacks, responded with personal attacks and false accusations of “sockpuppeting.” He then banned LSAT Demon entirely. This week, Nathan and Ben recap the strange saga and question Graeme's motives for attempting to silence LSAT Demon and its supporters. Later, the guys offer advice to a student who's missing too many easy questions in Logical Reasoning. They correct a faulty approach to Logic Games. And they examine a possible case of T14 yield protection. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 447 Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 2:47 - Reddit Ban - The guys break down the events leading to LSAT Demon's ban on Reddit. 11:59 - Difficult LR Questions - Good news! You don't need to get all the hard questions right to score well in Logical Reasoning. 17:38 - Missing Easier Questions - Listener Lawrence misses too many easy questions. Nathan and Ben instruct Lawrence to slow down and avoid making sloppy mistakes. 23:30 - Mastering LG - Logic Games are an opportunity, not an obstacle. Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener on how to master LG in time for the June LSAT. 29:30 - Waitlists and LOCIs - Listener Lauren has a stellar GPA and LSAT score, yet she was waitlisted at every school in the T14. The guys blame a combination of yield protection and bad luck. They encourage Lauren to write letters of continued interest and to reapply next year. 39:46 - GPA Addendum - Nathan and Ben recommend that listener Morgan write a brief GPA addendum to address some old grades. 44:28 - Admissions Course - Ben and Nathan invite you to join the waitlist for their law school admissions course. 46:26 - Word of the Week - Listener Kris provides a book recommendation for anyone with inchoate negotiation skills.
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After a disappointing June LSAT, listener Molly worries that she isn't improving fast enough to apply this cycle. Nathan and Ben implore Molly to drop all thoughts of applying until after she's conquered the LSAT, and they encourage Molly to take some time off to recharge. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube.
Beginning with the August LSAT, certain key words like “except” will be presented in lowercase bold rather than ALL CAPS. On this week's episode, Ben and Nathan react to the change and give a crash course on how to approach these types of questions. The guys also discuss another perspective on affirmative action in college admissions, celebrate LSAT Demon students' successes on the June LSAT, and implore listeners to turn off the clock while taking timed practice tests. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 410 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 1:45 - Affirmative Action - The guys discuss a New York Times opinion piece about the shortcomings of affirmative action for most college students. 25:06 - Changes to “Except” Questions - Nathan and Ben explain why they like the change to the presentation of “except” questions on the LSAT. They then share some tips on how to approach these types of questions. 40:26 - June LSAT Score Release - Listeners share their success stories from the June LSAT. 43:31 - Turn Off the Clock - Listener Ikey blames his inconsistency in RC for his disappointing score on the June LSAT. Ben and Nathan remind Ikey that it's okay not to finish the section. Ikey should turn off the clock and commit to solving every question that he attempts. 50:31 - Ignore Game Types - Listener Steven's habit of skipping “circle” games in his prep came back to haunt him on the June LSAT. Nathan and Ben encourage Steven to ignore game types and treat every logic game as a solvable puzzle. 57:58 - Full Rides and Stipends - Listener Parker asks for help assessing whether his local law school awards stipends in addition to full-tuition scholarships. The guys dig into the ABA 509 data, but they implore Parker to apply broadly and not to bank on a great offer from a single school. 1:12:39 - Don't Skip Questions - Listener Angelica was taught to skip certain games and question types. Ben and Nathan reject this approach. They advise Angelica to answer the questions in order and not to worry about “pacing” strategies. 1:24:51 - Personal Statement Topic - Listener Jane worries that her law firm work experience is too generic to write about in her personal statement. Nathan and Ben assure Jane that “generic” isn't a problem for law schools, who are in the business of producing Big Law worker bees. 1:31:13 - 3+3 Programs - The guys warn listeners against 3+3 programs that lock you into law school after only three years of undergrad. 1:37:39 - School Visits - Ben and Nathan advise listener Caleb to delay his law school visits until after he's received his scholarship offers. 1:47:28 - Patent Law - Listener Jay asks whether it's worth it to take some science classes as a step toward working in patent law. Nathan and Ben suggest that Jay instead find work in a law office to gauge his actual interest in legal practice.
As the June 2023 LSAT comes to an end, Jon and Dave are here with the full breakdown! Tune in to hear their overview of student feedback and general difficulty, a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, and, as always, scale predictions for every test form—domestic and international—and what they mean for your results.
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Today is the registration deadline for the June LSAT, and an anonymous listener wonders if they'll reach their goal score by the test date. Ben and Nathan give Anonymous some advice that might be hard to hear: withdraw from the June test, reschedule for August, and apply next cycle. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube.
Why I Don't Love the June LSAT This Year Free Easy LSAT Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/easylsat Book A Call: https://form.typeform.com/to/Et1l5Dg6 LSAT Unplugged Courses: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-course-packages.html LSAT Schedules: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/month-lsat-study-schedules-plans.html LSAT Blog Free Stuff: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-prep-tips.html Best LSAT Prep Books: https://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/best-lsat-prep-books.html LSAT Unplugged Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lsat-unplugged/id1450308309?mt=2 LSAT Unplugged Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsatunplugged/ LSAT Unplugged TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lsatunplugged LSAT Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbD-kfDFqIEoMC_hzQrH-J5 Law School Admissions Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbsqveKs_RZEy2sqqbz3HUL LSAT Unplugged Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LSATUnplugged LSAT Blog: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/
The June LSAT Is Not A Good Test Run Free Easy LSAT Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/easylsat Book A Call: https://form.typeform.com/to/Et1l5Dg6 LSAT Unplugged Courses: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-course-packages.html LSAT Schedules: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/month-lsat-study-schedules-plans.html LSAT Blog Free Stuff: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-prep-tips.html Best LSAT Prep Books: https://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/best-lsat-prep-books.html LSAT Unplugged Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lsat-unplugged/id1450308309?mt=2 LSAT Unplugged Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsatunplugged/ LSAT Unplugged TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lsatunplugged LSAT Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbD-kfDFqIEoMC_hzQrH-J5 Law School Admissions Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbsqveKs_RZEy2sqqbz3HUL LSAT Unplugged Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LSATUnplugged LSAT Blog: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/
Too much note-taking stymies understanding. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan discuss how to study effectively for a skills-based test like the LSAT. Hint: spend less time taking notes and more time engaging with the material. They also answer listeners' questions about undergraduate versus graduate GPAs, LSAC fee waivers, and more. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 396 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 4.14.2023 — April LSAT begins 4.25.2023 — June LSAT registration deadline 5.3.2023 — April LSAT scores released 6.9.2023 — June LSAT begins 6.28.2023 — June LSAT scores released 0:00 - Upcoming Free Class Register for Ben's free Reading Comprehension class on April 17. 1:48 - We're Hiring LSAT Demon is looking for former students who scored above 170 and are interested in teaching. Email help@lsatdemon.com with a screenshot of your official LSAT score and a video of you teaching a question or logic game. 2:59 - Don't Pay for Law School - Listener Anthony writes in with good news: he took Ben and Nathan's advice and will be going to law school for free. Congrats, Anthony! 12:19 - Fee Waivers and Graduate GPAs - An anonymous listener shares information about LSAC's fee waiver timeline. The fee waiver kicks in when you get approved, not when you sign up for a test. Anonymous also asks about their graduate GPA and whether it will make their UGPA look better. It's a soft factor, but it might be a point in your favor. 19:06 - Take Practice Tests in the Demon - A student emailed the Demon help team to ask why Law Hub and LSAT Demon calculated different scores for the same practice test. Law Hub uses an outdated scoring scale from when the test had four scored sections. Ben and Nathan advise Demon students to take their practice tests in the Demon. 24:29 - Is Note-Taking Effective? - Listener Jeff asks if he should start taking notes while he's drilling. The guys assure him that taking notes isn't necessary. Don't fall into the trap of using note-taking as a crutch. Focus on real understanding. They clarify that it might be helpful to some students and offer advice on how to take notes effectively. 34:35 - There Are No Second-Best Answers - Jeff also asks about his self-diagnosed habit of picking commonly chosen wrong answers on Logical Reasoning questions. Ben and Nathan point out possible selection bias that occurs when students focus only on what they get wrong. They emphasize the power of prediction to solve the problem. 37:08 - Lawyers Ask for Special Treatment - Listener Will asks if he should contact his undergrad institution to request that they change some of his grades. The guys assure him that it's worth a shot if he can make a convincing case for himself—the worst they can say is no. 41:50 - Listener Book Recommendation - Listener Molly writes in with a book recommendation endorsed by Ben and Nathan: Way Worse Than Being A Dentist: The Lawyer's Quest for Meaning, by Will Meyerhofer. 48:56 - Valuable Work Experience - Listener Sarah has 11 years of work experience as a paralegal. Still, she has concerns about her UGPA. Ben and Nathan recommend that she focus on her strengths, not her weaknesses. 55:10 - The LNAT Versus the LSAT? - Listener Peyton asks about law schools outside the United States and the Law National Aptitude Test. The guys think the LNAT sounds highly comparable to the LSAT. 58:12 - Personal Statement Feedback - Listener Sam wants to know if the guys plan to critique more applicants' personal statements on the podcast before the next application cycle. Ben and Nathan encourage students looking for support on their personal statements to work with Leslie at LSAT Demon. 1:02:26 - ChatGPT's Effect on Lawyers - Listener Ashwin asks for Ben's and Nathan's thoughts on how ChatGPT and other AI will affect the legal profession. The guys think AI will have a significant impact on many professions.
The law school tuition system is broken and unlikely to change. Ben and Nathan discuss the why and the who behind the inequitable pricing and double down on their advice to listeners: Don't pay for law school. Also on the pod, the guys assess LSAT Demon's compatibility with specific testing accommodations, evaluate the likelihood of a 30-point score increase, weigh in on the idea of postponing graduation to boost your UGPA, and encourage listeners to look to the future rather than focusing on past failures. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 393 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 4.14.2023 — April LSAT begins 4.25.2023 — June LSAT registration deadline 5.3.2023 — April LSAT scores released 6.9.2023 — June LSAT begins 6.28.2023 — June LSAT scores released 1:04 - Focus on What You Can Change 5:51 - Mistakes as Motivation 10:43 - One Step at a Time 17:06 - Accommodations and the Demon 22:03 - Read Every Answer Choice 28:42 - Play How You Practice 34:38 - The System Is Broken 1:02:51 - Will the Ranking Shakeup Affect LSAT Weight? 1:15:13 - Is Increasing From the 140s to 170s Possible? 1:22:13 - ChatGPT's LSAT Score Read more on our website!
Is ChatGPT coming for lawyers' jobs? On this week's episode, Nathan and Ben speculate on how AI chatbots will affect the legal industry. They imagine profound changes to the ways that lawyers work, and they advise future law students to familiarize themselves with this new and vital tool. Later, the guys warn undergrads against studying for the LSAT while in school, discuss the pitfalls of highlighting in Reading Comprehension, and hawk Demon swag. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 386 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 0:38 - ChatGPT - Listener Amy wonders how chatbots like ChatGPT will affect the legal profession. Ben and Nathan believe that AI may take over many rote tasks, like document review, but that it will never completely replace human lawyers. 19:38 - Getting to 175 - Demon student Daniel scored 170 on the June LSAT after taking only two practice tests. Now he has his sights set on a 175 or higher. Nathan and Ben think Daniel can reach his goal if he's willing to put in the work and take the test multiple times. 23:57 - Studying While in Undergrad - The guys warn listeners Cassidy and Jack not to let the LSAT distract them from getting straight A's. 27:54 - Highlighting on RC - Listener Caleb shares his thoughts on the highlighter tool for Reading Comprehension passages. Ben and Nathan maintain that the highlighter is a distraction for most students. 39:46 - Comparing Full Rides - Nathan and Ben evaluate listener Nick's full-ride scholarship offers from Drexel and the University of Missouri. Should better job prospects at one school outweigh a lower cost of living at the other? The guys advise Nick not to let a relatively small amount of money sway his decision. 45:35 - Regional Law Schools - Demon student Conor asks about the value of attending a prestigious out-of-state school as opposed to a lower-ranked regional school. Ben and Nathan think that it depends on what those schools will cost. They double down on their advice to apply broadly. 50:26 - Fulbright Disclosure? - Demon student and law school applicant A just found out that they're a semi-finalist for a Fulbright award. Should they disclose this to law schools? Nathan and Ben debate the pros and cons of sharing this conflict before it's a sure thing. 56:49 - Tax Law - Listener “Tax Guy” wants to add a JD to his CPA designation. Ben and Nathan discuss the lucrative field of tax law. 1:00:39 - Study Schedule - Demon student Nate asks how to split his time between drilling, timed sections, and practice tests. The guys recommend their One-Hour LSAT study schedule. 1:05:40 - Merch - Nathan and Ben poke around the new UC Law San Francisco merch store and invite listeners to pick up LSAT Demon swag.
LSAC Removing LSAT Logic Games? November 2022 LSAT Update LSAC committed to complete research and development into a new version of the test without the current Logic Games section by next year. Next month, December 16-17, LSAC is conducting a free online field study to test out what the new Logic Games section might look like. The field study results are not reported to law schools - this doesn't have any impact on your chances and is not added to your LSAT score report. Their survey questions for some test-takers on the June LSAT were likely the start of that research. Will LSAT Logic Games Be Removed? Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5YIRS0SQgA Full class (above is an excerpt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvMZv-SZSws Join the LSAC Field Study December 16-17: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsac-ar-field-study LSAC Press Release About Settlement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-on-the-amicable-resolution-of-binno-v-lsac-lawsuit-300931402.html June 2022 LSAT Experimental Section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNQGdtir7Yw Free Easy LSAT Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/easylsat LSAT Unplugged Courses: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-course-packages.html LSAT Schedules: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/month-lsat-study-schedules-plans.html LSAT Blog Free Stuff: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-prep-tips.html Best LSAT Prep Books: https://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/best-lsat-prep-books.html LSAT Unplugged Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lsat-unplugged/id1450308309?mt=2 LSAT Unplugged Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsatunplugged/ LSAT Unplugged TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lsatunplugged LSAT Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbD-kfDFqIEoMC_hzQrH-J5 Law School Admissions Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbsqveKs_RZEy2sqqbz3HUL LSAT Unplugged Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LSATUnplugged LSAT Blog: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/LSATBlog/?sub_confirmation=1 *** #lsatunplugged #lsat #lawschooladmissions #lawschool
When Will LSAC Remove LSAT Logic Games? November 2022 LSAT Update LSAC committed to complete research and development into a new version of the test without the current Logic Games section by next year. Next month, December 16-17, LSAC is conducting a free online field study to test out what the new Logic Games section might look like. The field study results are not reported to law schools - this doesn't have any impact on your chances and is not added to your LSAT score report. Their survey questions for some test-takers on the June LSAT were likely the start of that research. Also see: LSAC Removing LSAT Logic Games? November 2022 LSAT Update: https://youtu.be/98paWPOl4H8 Will LSAT Logic Games Be Removed? Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5YIRS0SQgA Full class (above is an excerpt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvMZv-SZSws Join the LSAC Field Study December 16-17: https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsac-ar-field-study LSAC Press Release About Settlement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-on-the-amicable-resolution-of-binno-v-lsac-lawsuit-300931402.html June 2022 LSAT Experimental Section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNQGdtir7Yw Free Easy LSAT Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/easylsat LSAT Unplugged Courses: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-course-packages.html LSAT Schedules: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/month-lsat-study-schedules-plans.html LSAT Blog Free Stuff: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-prep-tips.html Best LSAT Prep Books: https://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/best-lsat-prep-books.html LSAT Unplugged Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lsat-unplugged/id1450308309?mt=2 LSAT Unplugged Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsatunplugged/ LSAT Unplugged TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lsatunplugged LSAT Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbD-kfDFqIEoMC_hzQrH-J5 Law School Admissions Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbsqveKs_RZEy2sqqbz3HUL LSAT Unplugged Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LSATUnplugged LSAT Blog: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/LSATBlog/?sub_confirmation=1 *** #lsatunplugged #lsat #lawschooladmissions #lawschool
June LSAT scores have been released, and lots of Demon students are riding high. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan share a bucketload of inspiring LSAT success stories submitted by listeners. Then, they comment on a former Demon student's admissions cycle recap. They discuss Columbia's decision not to participate in the U.S. News law school rankings. They wrap up the show with a discussion of LSAT prep timelines and answer some law school admission questions. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 358 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 7.26.2022 — September LSAT registration deadline 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 8.31.2022 — August LSAT scores released 9.9.2022 — September LSAT begins 9.28.2022 — September LSAT scores released 4:34 - Words of Encouragement 12:32 - A 25-Point Increase 15:22 - The Real Deal 16:40 - Get Greedy 18:55 - Making LSAT Prep Fun 25:52 - A Life-Changing Score Improvement 29:17 - Up 21 Points and Counting 30:04 - Cycle Recap 41:41 - Columbia's School Ranking 46:30 - A Rapid Score Increase 56:55 - LSAT Timeline 1:07:44 - Law School Admissions Questions Read more on our website!
Let's not freak out! June LSAT scores are out and so many people are wondering, should I retake the LSAT? If so, is the September LSAT too late? Let's dive in and talk about the LSAT and law school timing to calm down those nerves.
If you want to master the LSAT the easy way, ditch the dogma and let the Demon be your guide. On this week's episode, the guys welcome questions from new listeners and provide a full explanation of the Demon's approach to the LSAT. But first, a Demon student who is legally blind describes how he learned to tackle Logic Games without the use of visual diagrams. Ben and Nathan then offer two listeners advice on whether and how to write GPA addendums. They discuss the proper way to review Reading Comprehension sections. And finally, they veto a listener's suggested study schedule and recommend an alternative plan. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 356 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 6.29.2022 — June LSAT scores released 6.30.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 7.26.2022 — September LSAT registration deadline 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 8.31.2022 — August LSAT scores released 9.9.2022 — September LSAT begins 9.28.2022 — September LSAT scores released 2:42 - A Legally Blind Perspective on Logic Games 22:34 - A Super Splitter 26:39 - Some General LSAT Advice 29:57 - Reviewing Reading Comprehension 35:40 - The Demon Way 46:13 - GPA Addendum 50:46 - Study Schedule Read more on our website!
Love 'em or hate 'em, LSAT logic games—as we know them—are not long for this world. While the future of the games is uncertain, some June test takers were given a sneak peak at possible changes to come. Nathan and Ben discuss the lawsuit that prompted redevelopment of the LSAT's Analytical Reasoning section and reminisce about the old days of paper testing. The guys then debunk an LSAT myth in another episode of Pearls vs. Turds. They share a helpful tip from a TED talk. And to wrap up, they answer listener questions about grad GPAs, résumés, and diagnostic tests. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 355 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 6.29.2022 — June LSAT scores released 6.30.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 7.26.2022 — September LSAT registration deadline 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 8.31.2022 — August LSAT scores released 9.9.2022 — September LSAT begins 9.28.2022 — September LSAT scores released 08:11 - Are the Logic Games Changing? 43:12 - Pearls vs. Turds 46:47 - A Tip for Getting Straight A's 52:51 - Building Your Law School Résumé 1:06:08 - Diagnostic Test Read more on our website!
The June LSAT was another wild ride, from the use of two tests predicted in our latest Crystal Ball to the introduction of a brand new experimental Logic Games section! Join Dave and Jon as they break it all down, identifying source tests for the domestic and international exams, highlighting everything that was scored and experimental, and finally outlining the precise scoring scales from 155 to 170 that each test combination will produce.
When Will LSAC Remove LSAT Logic Games? June 2022 LSAT Update LSAC committed to complete research and development into a new version of the test without the current Logic Games section by next year. Their survey questions for some test-takers on the June LSAT could be the start of that research. Will LSAT Logic Games Be Removed? Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5YIRS0SQgA Full class (above is an excerpt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvMZv-SZSws LSAC Press Release About Settlement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-on-the-amicable-resolution-of-binno-v-lsac-lawsuit-300931402.html "LSAC will complete this work within the next four years, which will enable all prospective law school students to take an exam administered by LSAC that does not have the current AR section but continues to assess analytical reasoning abilities." Free Easy LSAT Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/easylsat LSAT Unplugged Courses: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-course-packages.html LSAT Schedules: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/month-lsat-study-schedules-plans.html LSAT Blog Free Stuff: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-prep-tips.html Best LSAT Prep Books: https://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/best-lsat-prep-books.html LSAT Unplugged Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lsat-unplugged/id1450308309?mt=2 LSAT Unplugged Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsatunplugged/ LSAT Unplugged TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lsatunplugged LSAT Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbD-kfDFqIEoMC_hzQrH-J5 Law School Admissions Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbsqveKs_RZEy2sqqbz3HUL LSAT Unplugged Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LSATUnplugged LSAT Blog: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/LSATBlog/?sub_confirmation=1
Before embarking on a career as an attorney, it's important to understand what lawyers actually do. Lawyers work long hours hitting the books, doing research, presenting cases, and writing briefs. In a way, lawyers are professional students. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan advise listeners who don't love school to think carefully about whether lawyering is the right path for them. The guys also review a Pearls vs. Turds submission about creating your own logic games. They share their opinions on JD-MBA programs. And they wrap up the show by sharing their own law school experiences and laughing at a recruitment email sent by a law school. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 354 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 6.29.2022 — June LSAT scores released 6.30.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 7.26.2022 — September LSAT registration deadline 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 8.31.2022 — August LSAT scores released 9.9.2022 — September LSAT begins 9.28.2022 — September LSAT scores released 7:19 - Pearls vs. Turds 15:29 - LSAT Demon 51:11 - JD-MBAs and the GI Bill 1:03:25 - Becoming a Prosecutor 1:09:10 - Applying in June? 1:18:06 - Ben's and Nathan's Law School Experiences 1:29:36 - Letters of Recommendation Read more on our website!
LSAC Removing LSAT Logic Games? June 2022 LSAT Update LSAC committed to complete research and development into a new version of the test without the current Logic Games section by next year. Their survey questions for some test-takers on the June LSAT could be the start of that research. Will LSAT Logic Games Be Removed Analysis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5YIRS0SQgA Full class (above is an excerpt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvMZv-SZSws LSAC Press Release About Settlement https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-on-the-amicable-resolution-of-binno-v-lsac-lawsuit-300931402.html Free Easy LSAT Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/easylsat LSAT Unplugged Courses: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-course-packages.html LSAT Schedules: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/month-lsat-study-schedules-plans.html LSAT Blog Free Stuff: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/lsat-prep-tips.html Best LSAT Prep Books: https://lsatblog.blogspot.com/p/best-lsat-prep-books.html LSAT Unplugged Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lsat-unplugged/id1450308309?mt=2 LSAT Unplugged Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lsatunplugged/ LSAT Unplugged TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lsatunplugged LSAT Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbD-kfDFqIEoMC_hzQrH-J5 Law School Admissions Coaching YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgOHAiSs08EbsqveKs_RZEy2sqqbz3HUL LSAT Unplugged Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LSATUnplugged LSAT Blog: http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/LSATBlog/?sub_confirmation=1 *** #lsatunplugged #lsat #lawschooladmissions #lawschool #shorts
To improve your LSAT score, you must learn from your mistakes. Take a practice test, and the LSAT will show you exactly what you need to work on—the questions that you got wrong. Review each missed question until you fully understand it and can avoid making the same mistake again. On today's episode, the Ben and Nathan explain why focusing on individual questions is the key to progress. Analyzing patterns or journaling about wrong answers is generally a waste of time. The guys also crush another Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73, offer guidance to a listener who is on a quest to score 180, and share an inspiring email from a Demon student who postponed law school to push for a better LSAT score. Plus, Demon teachers and rising 3L's Matt and Becca discuss how the LSAT prepares you for law school. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 353 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 6.29.2022 — June LSAT scores released 6.30.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 7.26.2022 — September LSAT registration deadline 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 8.31.2022 — August LSAT scores released 9.9.2022 — September LSAT begins 04:51 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 13 21:32 - Don't Shoot for 180 44:10 - Scholarship Estimator 51:42 - Breaking 150 and Beyond 59:36 - Does the LSAT Prepare You for Law School? Read more on our website!
As hybrid-online law programs make their way into the eye of the ABA, Ben and Nathan toy with the idea of creating their own law school. But first, the guys take another dive into the listener mailbag and answer questions about application addenda. Should you write an addendum to explain an LSAT score increase? What about a GPA addendum to explain poor grades? The guys answer these questions and more. Plus, they revisit last week's discussion about law school scholarships and share a promising email from an international student. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 352 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 6.29.2022 — June LSAT scores released 6.30.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 7.26.2022 — September LSAT registration deadline 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 8.31.2022 — August LSAT scores released 9.9.2022 — September LSAT begins 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Does LSAC Flag Score Increases? 15:30 Scholarships for International Students 26:20 GPA Addenda 40:51 If Ben and Nathan Started a Law School 1:02:44 LSAC Transcript Requirements Read more on our website!
The LSAT is first and foremost a test of English reading comprehension. Strong English reading and reasoning skills are essential because lawyers in the United States are gladiators of the English language. While the LSAT is learnable for everyone, non-native English speakers may face more of an uphill battle. Today on the show, Nathan and Ben offer advice to an international student who describes his lack of proficiency in English as a barrier to achieving his desired LSAT score. In keeping with the international theme, the guys answer another listener's questions about law school scholarships for international applicants. They also discuss whether an applicant ought to write an addendum explaining an F on their transcript. But first, the guys revisit their analysis of the index formulas discussed in previous episodes. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 351 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 6.28.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 6.30.2022 — June LSAT scores released 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 5:45 - Weight of LSAT vs. GPA in Admissions Formulas 43:17 - Prepping for the LSAT as an International Student 55:55 - Applying to Law School as an International Student 1:01:19 - An Addendum for an F? Read more on our website!
Law schools love the LSAT. Most weigh it far more heavily than any other application component—and with good reason: The LSAT is the single most accurate predictor of law school success. The ABA has recently announced a recommendation to allow “test optional” policies for law school admission. Ben and Nathan share their thoughts and explain why the LSAT isn't going anywhere. Then, the guys pick apart a Pearls vs. Turds candidate and hear from a listener who successfully appealed LSAC's three-tests-per-cycle rule. They wrap up with a Supported question from PrepTest 73. Be sure to check out LSAT Demon's free class with Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook. The class will be held on May 21 at 1:00 pm EDT. All you need is a Demon Free account to join. Go to lsat.link/rachel for more details and to register. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 350 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 6.28.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 6.30.2022 — June LSAT scores released 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 8:02 - Is the ABA Eliminating the LSAT? 34:56 - Pearls vs Turds 41:40 - Test Taking Limits 46:57 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 12 Read more on our website!
The LSAT is arguably the best predictor of your success in law school. It's no wonder that law schools weigh the LSAT heavily in the admissions process. But just how much weight is an applicant's LSAT score given relative to their UGPA? Nathan and Ben analyze the index formulas used by law schools and share a surprising realization. But first, the guys kick off the show with some stories of ProctorU mishaps from the April LSAT. They critique a listener's study schedule and discuss the nature of 1L writing assignments. Finally, they respond to some questions that circulated after Derek Brainard's appearance on episode 348. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 349 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 6.28.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 6.30.2022 — June LSAT scores released 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 3:44 - ProctorU Mishaps 23:20 - LSAT Study Schedule 33:35 - Writing Consulting 37:40 - GPA vs. LSAT 1:02:56 - A Shout-Out to Demon Student Ryan 1:04:26 - Follow-Up Questions From Episode 348 Read more on our website!
We've said it before, and we'll say it again—don't pay for law school. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan are joined by financial advisor Derek Brainard to help educate students on the realities of law school debt and loan forgiveness programs. But before that, the guys roast a Pearls vs. Turds submission regarding the correlation-to-causation flaw. They also tackle another Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73 and denounce a law school “scammership.” As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 348 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 6.28.2022 — August LSAT registration deadline 6.30.2022 — June LSAT scores released 8.12.2022 — August LSAT begins 8:27 - Pearls vs. Turds 16:15 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 11 29:34 - Law School Scammership 51:47 - Getting Ahead of Expenses Read more on our website!
Effective LSAT study requires more than just a time commitment. This week, Ben and Nathan emphasize that how you study for the LSAT matters more: More than the length of time you spend studying. More than the number of questions you cover. And more than any distracting analysis of whether the LSAT has gotten harder over the years (it hasn't). The guys also answer listener questions about skipping answer choices to save time on the LSAT, making sense of law school scholarship variations, and more. Plus, they announce a Demon discount for university pre-law societies and roast a marketing email from a law school. Attention, day-1 listeners! The guys are interviewing Derek Brainard, the national director of financial education at AccessLex, tomorrow (April 26). Submit any questions you have about financing law school to help@thinkinglsat.com today! As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 347 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 6:38 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 9 31:29 - Eliminating Wrong Answers 41:47 - Has RC Gotten Harder? 47:02 - Pre-Law Society Offer 48:17 - How You Study Matters More 57:20 - Scholarship Estimator and Law School Rankings 1:10:36 - Law School Advertisements Read more on our website!
If you want to go to law school for free, you have to start getting greedy with your LSAT. Tune in this week to hear Nathan and Ben respond to a bucketload of listener emails. As usual, their advice centers on one main theme—don't pay for law school! The guys also discuss why it's never a good idea to read the question first in Logical Reasoning. They critique an admissions dean's comments on law school scholarships. Last but not least, they encourage a student with a 171 on record to get greedy and shoot for a higher score. Be sure to check out LSAT Demon's free class with Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook. The class will be held on May 21 at 1:00 pm EDT. All you need is a Demon Free account to join. Go to lsat.link/rachel for more details and to register. LSAT Demon is now in the App Store! Download the iPhone app and start practicing on the go. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Watch Episode 346 on YouTube Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 5:05 - Don't Read the Question First 15:03 - Invest in Yourself 29:40 - Apply Early 54:34 - Negotiate Scholarships 1:06:25 - Get Greedy with Your LSAT Read more on our website!
If you want to improve at LSAT Reading Comprehension, remember what your job is: Read the sentences, not the passage. On today's episode, Ben and Nathan explain why focusing on one sentence at a time is the best way to understand and retain information in both Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning. Then, the guys help one listener decide whether to retake the LSAT—even though he has a 175 on record. Another listener shares an email from LSAC's Office of Test Security, warning them about taking the official test too many times. The guys help a former Demon student choose which law school scholarship offer to accept. And finally, they discuss why the new law school rankings fail the “100% rule.” LSAT Demon is now in the App Store! Download the iPhone app and start practicing on the go. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 5:35 - LR Method to Madness 10:27 - Read Sentences, Not Passages 19:04 - Retaking After a 175? 22:50 - Official LSAT Limits 38:35 - Choosing Which Scholarship to Take 51:45 - New Rankings and a Letter from Dean Faigman 1:22:06 - Increasing Your GPA Read more on our website!
How does a new lawyer find their niche in the legal field? Specializing in an up-and-coming area of the law might sound appealing—space law, anyone?—but it might not be the most practical choice. Today on the show, special guest Judy the YouTube Lawyer sheds light on how and when to choose an area of law to practice in. But first, Ben and Nathan discuss a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest 73. They respond to listener emails and comment on whether it's worth going into debt for higher education. And they help a former student decide which law school to attend (hint: follow the money). LSAT Demon is now in the App Store! Download the iPhone app and start practicing on the go. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 1:54 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 8 13:25 - Higher Education vs. Entrepreneurship 32:53 - Choosing a Law School 36:32 - Judy the YouTube Lawyer Read more on our website!
Finding a job after law school doesn't have to be a stressful ordeal. Give yourself a leg up on the competition, and start networking now. Today on the show, special guest Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook, offers aspiring lawyers her best tips on how to network before and during law school. Then, Nathan and Ben tackle another logical reasoning question from PrepTest 73. A student shares how she got her university to expunge an F from her transcript. And the guys check out a listener-recommended app for reading and listening to books for free. What do you want to know about law school, student loan debt, and lawyer salaries? Next week, Ben and Nathan interview Judy the Youtube Lawyer. Send your questions to help@thinkinglsat.com before March 29! LSAT Demon is now in the App Store! Download the iPhone app and start practicing on the go. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 2:24 - Interview with Rachel Gezerseh 39:33 - Score Inconsistencies 55:45 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 7 1:07:29 - Expunging Low Grades 1:12:41 - Read More Books Read more on our website!
What does LSAC's recent acquisition mean for the future of Law School Transparency? Tune in this week for an eye-opening interview with LST founder Kyle McEntee—now a senior director at LSAC. Plus, the guys declare LSAT Demon a contrapositive-free zone, explain how to transform a weakness in Logic Games into a strength, and encourage listeners to become their own boss. But first, a word about Wordle: Is this trending game anything like an LSAT logic game? Nathan and Ben comment. What do you want to know about the legal market and how to get a job? Next week, Ben and Nathan interview Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook. Send your questions to help@thinkinglsat.com before March 22. LSAT Demon is now in the App Store! Download the iPhone app and start practicing on the go. As always, if you like the show and want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 6.10.2022 — June LSAT begins 3:44 - Wordle 9:28 - Interview with Kyle McEntee 47:53 - F*** Contrapositives 54:15 - A Weakness in Logic Games 1:06:19 - Waitlist Surveys and the Google Analytics Course Read more on our website!
It might not solve all life's problems, but a high LSAT score is the closest thing to a panacea for law school application troubles. It can overshadow a mediocre GPA and demonstrate your aptitude to succeed in law school. It can open doors at higher-ranked schools. And, most importantly, it can save you from taking on a lifetime of student debt. Tune in this week for a mixed-bag episode covering everything from LSAT strategies and score improvements to scholarships and URM status. As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon iOS App LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 3.16.2022 — April LSAT registration deadline 3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 5.18.2022 — April LSAT scores released 7:30 - The Solution to All Problems? 13:26 - A 22-Point Improvement 32:03 - Advice from a Corporate Lawyer 37:15 - Running the Tables 40:25 - CTRL+F on the LSAT 47:00 - Cost-of-Living Loans 1:12:44 - Focus on What You Can Control 1:25:38 - The LSAT Is Easy 1:29:26 - URM Status Read more on our website!
It takes a “special type of crazy” to really enjoy doing the work of a lawyer. Make sure you know what you're getting yourself into before deciding to embark on a three-year quest for a JD. This week's episode is all about shedding light on what it takes to be successful as a lawyer. Ben and Nathan dive into the listener mailbag and answer questions about what personality type is best suited to a career in law, how to block out distractions and focus on the LSAT, whether a waitlisted applicant has a shot at earning a scholarship, and more! As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 3.11.2022 — March LSAT begins 3.16.2022 — April LSAT registration deadline 3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 3:40 - Be Careful Who You Take Admissions Advice From 31:14 - Yale Scholarships 38:40 - Judy, the YouTube Lawyer 1:00:45 - Scholarships Off the Waitlist 1:10:05 - LSAT Studying Amid World Chaos 1:32:33 - What Makes a Good Lawyer? Read more on our website!
It takes a “special type of crazy” to really enjoy doing the work of a lawyer. Make sure you know what you're getting yourself into before deciding to embark on a three-year quest for a JD. This week's episode is all about shedding light on what it takes to be successful as a lawyer. Ben and Nathan dive into the listener mailbag and answer questions about what personality type is best suited to a career in law, how to block out distractions and focus on the LSAT, whether a waitlisted applicant has a shot at earning a scholarship, and more! As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 3.11.2022 — March LSAT begins 3.16.2022 — April LSAT registration deadline 3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 3:40 - Be Careful Who You Take Admissions Advice From 31:14 - Yale Scholarships 38:40 - Judy, the YouTube Lawyer 1:00:45 - Scholarships Off the Waitlist 1:10:05 - LSAT Studying Amid World Chaos 1:32:33 - What Makes a Good Lawyer? Read more on our website!
If you're an undergraduate student earning anything less than straight A's, you don't need to be thinking about the LSAT yet. Now is your opportunity to maximize your GPA. Tune in to hear Ben and Nathan discuss why undergraduate grades are so important to law school admissions—and why students should focus on acing their courses before anything else. The guys also discuss GPA addenda, law school scholarships, and GI benefits. They hear from a first-generation immigrant who used LSAT Demon to raise his score 27 points. And finally, they grind out an Evaluate question from PrepTest 73. As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 3.3.2022 — February LSAT scores released 3.11.2022 — March LSAT begins 3.16.2022 — April LSAT registration deadline 3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 3:20 - Get Straight A's Starting Today 26:45 - T-14 Dreams with a Bad GPA 42:00 - Recycling Cans in Law School 50:06 - A 27-Point Improvement and a Full Ride 55:40 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 5 Read more on our website!
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.
If you're an undergraduate student earning anything less than straight A's, you don't need to be thinking about the LSAT yet. Now is your opportunity to maximize your GPA. Tune in to hear Ben and Nathan discuss why undergraduate grades are so important to law school admissions—and why students should focus on acing their courses before anything else. The guys also discuss GPA addenda, law school scholarships, and GI benefits. They hear from a first-generation immigrant who used LSAT Demon to raise his score 27 points. And finally, they grind out an Evaluate question from PrepTest 73. As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 3.3.2022 — February LSAT scores released 3.11.2022 — March LSAT begins 3.16.2022 — April LSAT registration deadline 3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 3:20 - Get Straight A's Starting Today 26:45 - T-14 Dreams with a Bad GPA 42:00 - Recycling Cans in Law School 50:06 - A 27-Point Improvement and a Full Ride 55:40 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 5 Read more on our website!
Ben and Nathan take another dive into the listener mailbag and answer questions about law school admissions. Tune in to hear about an update to the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator, GPA addendum advice, a critique of JFK's Harvard application essay, and more! Then, the guys discuss an undergraduate scholarship program that offers pre-law experience to minorities. Finally, they demonstrate how to “read like a lawyer” while dissecting a logical reasoning question from PrepTest 73. As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. LSAT Demon LSAT Demon Daily Thinking LSAT YouTube LSAT Demon YouTube Important Dates 3.3.2022 — February LSAT scores released 3.11.2022 — March LSAT begins 3.16.2022 — April LSAT registration deadline 3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released 4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline 4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins 13:04 - Scholarship Estimator Update 18:01 - A 24-Point Score Increase 31:09 - Admissions Questions from a Former Therapist 50:35 - Nathan Takes a Dig at the Team 55:35 - JFK's Harvard Application Essay 1:00:09 - LSAC PLUS Program 1:08:07 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 5 Read more on our website!
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Nathan and Ben have reviewed hundreds of personal statements from law school hopefuls. Their goal is always to provide students with constructive criticism. In most cases, the first step to construction is demolition. After a lengthy discussion of Dre's personal statement, their recommendation to her is clear: Start over. Or, better yet, reconsider applying to law school. It sounds like art is her real passion. The guys also hear another frustrating ProctorU story following the June LSAT and discuss whether it's worth cancelling or complaining. They share some updates on the international LSAT. And car-guy Jake (from episode 300) checks in. Read more on our website!
The June LSAT is right around the corner. What should you do on the day before the official test? On today's episode, the guys reevaluate their long-standing advice to take the day off. They also review a personal statement from a listener who missed the mark in attempting to follow Nathan's template. The Pearls vs. Turds scoreboard is updated after Ben and Nathan analyze a tip about guessing. And finally, Nathan explains why he's yelling at the LSAT—and why you should yell at it, too. Read more on our website!
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CONFIRMED (full version with details and dates below): LSAC has announced they'll continue offering the LSAT online through June 2022, and they've also released more test dates. They'll add a 4th experimental section beginning with the August LSAT. They'll also add a break between sections 2 and 3. *** -LSAC announced they'll continue offering the LSAT online through June 2022, but they're not *calling* it LSAT-Flex after June 2021. I'm guessing this is to avoid confusion with the current 3-section format. -They'll add a 4th section (experimental) beginning with the August LSAT. -They'll add a break between sections 2 and 3. -Registration for the August 2021-June 2022 LSAT administrations will open in mid-May 2021. I've listed all known upcoming test dates below. The first two were already released. The ones after this June are listed as "LSAT" because LSAC will simply call it the LSAT starting then, but it'll still be the same as the current LSAT-Flex -- just with the extra section. Upcoming Test Dates 2021: February LSAT-Flex will be the week starting February 20 April LSAT-Flex will be the week starting April 10 June LSAT-Flex will be the week starting June 12 August LSAT will be the week starting August 14 October LSAT will be the week starting October 9 November LSAT will be the week starting November 13 2022: January LSAT will be the week starting January 15 February LSAT will be the week starting February 12 March LSAT will be the week starting March 12 April LSAT will be the week starting April 30 June LSAT will be the week starting June 11 *** LSAC hasn't publicly announced anything beyond June 2022 *except* that: The LSAT will continue to have three scored sections and one unscored experimental for the next several years.
CONFIRMED (full version with details and dates below): LSAC has announced they'll continue offering the LSAT online through June 2022, and they've also released more test dates. They'll add a 4th experimental section beginning with the August LSAT. They'll also add a break between sections 2 and 3. *** -LSAC announced they'll continue offering the LSAT online through June 2022, but they're not *calling* it LSAT-Flex after June 2021. I'm guessing this is to avoid confusion with the current 3-section format. -They'll add a 4th section (experimental) beginning with the August LSAT. -They'll add a break between sections 2 and 3. -Registration for the August 2021-June 2022 LSAT administrations will open in mid-May 2021. I've listed all known upcoming test dates below. The first two were already released. The ones after this June are listed as "LSAT" because LSAC will simply call it the LSAT starting then, but it'll still be the same as the current LSAT-Flex -- just with the extra section. Upcoming Test Dates 2021: February LSAT-Flex will be the week starting February 20 April LSAT-Flex will be the week starting April 10 June LSAT-Flex will be the week starting June 12 August LSAT will be the week starting August 14 October LSAT will be the week starting October 9 November LSAT will be the week starting November 13 2022: January LSAT will be the week starting January 15 February LSAT will be the week starting February 12 March LSAT will be the week starting March 12 April LSAT will be the week starting April 30 June LSAT will be the week starting June 11 *** LSAC hasn't publicly announced anything beyond June 2022 *except* that: The LSAT will continue to have three scored sections and one unscored experimental for the next several years.
The summer is starting to heat up and the resulting weather is causing Ben to remove trees from his property. The guys talk about Ben’s “death trap” backyard and then dive into LSAT current events. They talk about the upcoming LSAT-Flex in June, July, and probably August, and they take a look at how the test dates differ from previous administrations of the test. They also let you know how you can get a free night in a hotel via LSAC. Plus, the guys hear from a peaceful protester who wants to know if their activism will affect their chances of becoming a lawyer, they judge a listener’s strategy for when they’re down to the wire in an RC section, they answer an LR question from practice test 65 and more. Read more on our website!
Just as you were recovering from the whiplash that was the announcement of the May LSAT-Flex, LSAC decided to drop another surprise. June LSAT is going the way of the Flex, too! Ben and Nathan talk about the change and give you all the details you need to know if you were registered for the June test. The guys also discuss an advanced strategy for LG, they double down on the importance of predicting answer choices in LR, and they offer up their thinking about parallel reasoning questions. Plus, we get a look at how law schools are getting desperate during a slow admissions cycle. Read more on our website!
There’s no getting around it. A global pandemic has upended everyday life for almost everyone—including 1L hopefuls and lawyers-to-be. Ben and Nathan field questions about anxiety and uncertainty around the LSAT and law school in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and a looming recession. They share how to prepare for the June LSAT if you feel like the test-prep rug has been pulled out from under yer feet. They discuss the benefits of not going to law school right now. And they offer some food for thought to prospective students who are suddenly faced with going to law school during a recession. Plus, Ben and Nathan talk about meditation and consider what their next careers would be if the LSAT is forever cancelled. Read more on our website!
Nathan’s back from the sweltering heat of central California, and Ben’s feeling sore in his abs—but it’s not from some wild crossfit jamboree. Nope. He’s back from seeing Seinfeld in NYC. The guys talk about their past week’s travels and then dive in to an episode chock-full of LSAT news and advice. They talk about Thomas Jefferson School of Law potentially losing its accreditation, they hear from a student who took PowerScore’s live LSAT online prep course, and they offer some advice to cash-strapped and time-rich strugglahs. As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT, and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. Thinking LSAT Facebook Group Instagram (upcoming events) LSAT Demon Strategy Prep Fox LSAT Personal Statement Review Package Upcoming Events: 6/27/19 – The June LSAT scores are released via email 7/15/19 – The July LSAT 8/1/19 – Registration deadline for the September LSAT 8/28/19 – July scores released 9/21/19 – September LSAT 03:08 – LSAT News The guys jump right in to an oddity they’ve uncovered about the July test. As you may know, when you receive your July score back in late August, you have the opportunity to cancel your score penalty-free and take another LSAT at no cost thru April 2020. Badass, right? It’s basically a freebie in the event you crash and burn during the first digital LSAT rollout. However, you can NOT use the September LSAT as your re-take. So if you’ve paid to register for the September LSAT, you’re payin for it and that’s that. Plus, there’s rumors out there that LSAC is going to change the lifetime LSAT limit once again! Tune in to hear the news, context, and commentary from Nathan and Ben. 17:10 – Thomas Jefferson School of Law Update Our old friends at TJSL have been in the news yet again, dear listeners. It turns out they’re skating on some very thin ice when it comes to their ABA accreditation. This may not come as a surprise to long-time listeners who will remember that the school was placed on probation in 2017. But this past week, their troubles came to a head: the ABA withdrew Thomas Jefferson’s accreditation due to mismanagement of financial resources, and…basically offering a pisspoor legal education. However, TJ’s not goin’ down without a fight. They’re appealing and will keep their approval until the appeal process and subsequent review have been completed. The guys postulate as to why TJ’s losing their accreditation and imagine a world in which more law schools are held accountable for turning y’all into the next generation of bright, capable, prosperous law pros. Read more on our website!
Episode 16 of the podcast features a detailed review of the recently-administered June LSAT, as Jon and Dave discuss the test section by section and highlight the toughest content, overall student impressions (as well as some unfortunate test day horror stories), and our official curve prediction. There’s also a brief look ahead at July and an overview of PowerScore’s new digital testing platform!"
Studying for the LSAT can be hard work. And when you feel like your practice test results are all over the place, even after weeks or months of work, it doesn’t make it any easier. Nathan and Ben get it, and today they dive into the question of interpreting—or not interpreting—your LSAT scores. Plus, you’ll hear more about financial aid incentives from our old friends at Concordia University School of Law in Boise, ID. And the guys set up Logic Game no. 3 from the June 2007 LSAT. As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT, and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben. Thinking LSAT Facebook Group Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinglsat/) (upcoming events) LSAT Demon (https://thinkinglsat.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe329bfb10b040201eca3e434&id=94a715faa8&e=0a4528cbc6) Strategy Prep (https://thinkinglsat.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe329bfb10b040201eca3e434&id=7119a5d445&e=0a4528cbc6) Fox LSAT (http://www.foxlsat.com/) Personal Statement Review Package (https://thinkinglsat.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe329bfb10b040201eca3e434&id=9219f16936&e=0a4528cbc6) Important Dates. 6/3 – It’s the June 2019 LSAT 6/4 – The last day to register for the July 2019 LSAT 6/27 – June LSAT scores will be released via email 7/15 – It’s the July LSAT! Otherwise known as “the digital transformation.” Make sure you register for this test. It might be $100, which kinda sucks, but it’s basically a low-risk shot at the test. You can see what the digital LSAT is all about, and when your score comes back, you can take a look and decide whether or not to cancel. If you do cancel, it’ll still show up as a cancel on your score history. But you’ll be able to know exactly what score you’re cancelling, and how you faired on an official test day. 4:47 – LSAT FUNdamental: Understanding your LSAT Scores You sit down, you ready your pencil, you dial up 35 minutes on your phone’s timer, and you get ready for your first ever crack at the LSAT: the cold diagnostic. Maybe you’re curious. Maybe you’re relaxed. Maybe you’re anxious about what the test has in store for you. No matter how you feel, this is the start of your LSAT journey. It could be weeks or months or even years of study, practice tests and official tests before you nail the 120-180 score that will propel you into your 1L semester. For many law-students-to-be, this is an arduous path full of elated highs and disappointing setbacks that can make you wonder: am I even making any f*cking progress on this thing? Nathan and Ben set out to set the record straight about the range of practice test scores you’ll experience during your LSAT study in today’s LSAT FUNdamental. Here are some key takeaways: * Your 120-180 is an imprecise measure of your progress as you prepare for the LSAT. * Making progress has LESS to do with your score, and more to do with WHICH questions you got wrong and WHY you got them wrong. If you feel like you’re beginning to understand the test at a deeper level, you’re on the right track. * Don’t obsess over your score. It will get in the way to your overall progress. * The LSAT scale is just sixty points: 120-180. If after a month you move from a 140 to a 144, that’s great. In fact, moving the needle one point per week is a massive improvement. And a sustained two points a week is more or less unheard of. Because the scale is small,
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Nathan and Ben have started their spring courses to prep law-school hopefuls for the June LSAT. Ben shares the pearls of wisdom he offers his students on their first evening […]
With the June LSAT behind us, we discuss early reports from the test and dig into listener emails. Sorry for Nathan’s bad audio—he’s 1) on the road and 2) bad at […]
In Episode 66, Nathan and Ben discussed an email from Mike, a dedicated student who suffered from panic-induced insomnia the night before his June LSAT. Needless to say, that test […]
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Curtis is 33 years old, has an associate’s degree and wants to be an attorney. He is enrolled in a bachelor’s program and received a 146 on the June LSAT. […]
One listener has a full-time job, a diagnostic score of 165 and wants to take the June LSAT. She plans to study now, take a break during her busy season at work, and then re-start studying in the spring. Is this a workable study strategy? Should this listener retake the LSAT after getting a score of 171 on the October test? A listener from Brazil is studying for the LSAT and has taken five practice tests with scores ranging from 153 to 166. He asks the following questions: Do I have a chance at a scholarship (even with a lower GPA) at a good school? Is a 175 score feasible? Does being an international student make a difference for law school admission? We also tackle Logical Reasoning question 12 (Section 2) from the June 2007 LSAT. Got questions you want us to answer in a future podcast? Send us an email! Thinking LSAT is now on Twitter! Follow us at @thinkinglsat and tweet us a question! Take a listen and let us know what you think.
In this week’s podcast, we answer the following questions about retaking the LSAT: Dylan has a 3.5 GPA and scored a 163 on the LSAT, yet he got as high as 167 on practice tests. Should he apply to law school early through rolling admission, or retake the LSAT in hopes of a higher score? Lauren scored a 170 on the June LSAT. She is considering retaking the test in October because she scored as high as 174 on practice tests, but doesn't want to burn herself out. Should she retake the LSAT? Andre scored a 155 on his first attempt at the LSAT. After taking a prep course and doing numerous practice rounds, his practice scores ranged from 161-169. Yet when Andre retook the LSAT, he only got a 157. Why did his score decrease and what should he do before retaking the LSAT? Beth is taking the October LSAT. She's working full time and can't afford a prep class. After using the Princeton Review and Kaplan LSAT test prep books, Beth was so stressed about timing that she neglected to work on study techniques. As a result, her score went down. What LSAT study strategy do we recommend for Beth? Take a listen and let us know what you think. And don’t forget to sign up for our email newsletter. Everyone who signs up will receive updates and sample chapters of the upcoming Logic Games Playbook! Sign up and we’ll be in touch!
In this week’s podcast, which commemorates our one year anniversary of the Thinking LSAT Podcast, we share an update on the Thinking LSAT Logic Games Playbook. We also address the following issues from LSAT students across the country: Kayli (who is taking the June LSAT) had questions about applying to law school as a "splitter" (i.e. a person with a high LSAT score and low GPA, or vice versa). She asked, "If you're below the 25th percentile for the GPA or LSAT, do you have to be in the 75th percentile for the other component?" Do you have any recommendations for practicing the ungraded writing sample section of the LSAT? Be sure to listen for Ben's rubric to help you craft your essay. Joe has been taking multiple practice tests (and tracking his performance) as he gears up for the June LSAT. He asks for tips to work through the last-minute panic and test anxiety he's starting to feel before the June test. Take a listen and let us know what you think. And don’t forget to sign up for our email newsletter. Everyone who signs up will receive a sample chapter of the Thinking LSAT Logic Games Playbook! Sign up and we’ll be in touch!
Law school admission consultant Ann Levine of www.lawschoolexpert.com, and LSAT tutor Nathan Fox, will answer questions and provide advice and strategy for one lucky law school applicant currently studying for the LSAT. Stay tuned for advice on law school applications and LSAT preparation!
Law school admission consultant Ann Levine of www.lawschoolexpert.com, and LSAT tutor Nathan Fox, will answer questions and provide advice and strategy for one lucky law school applicant currently studying for the LSAT. Stay tuned for advice on law school applications and LSAT preparation!
Law school admission consultant Ann Levine and LSAT instructor Nathan Fox will offer words of wisdom to someone studying for the June LSAT and applying to law school this fall. Tune in for a 30-minute no-holds-barred law school advice session. This law school applicant is biracial, transferred undergraduate schools and was a college athlete. Listen in as Ann tears apart her resume and Nathan coaches her through Logic Games. Ann also gives tips on law school interviews.
Law school admission consultant Ann Levine and LSAT instructor Nathan Fox will offer words of wisdom to someone studying for the June LSAT and applying to law school this fall. Tune in for a 30-minute no-holds-barred law school advice session. This law school applicant is biracial, transferred undergraduate schools and was a college athlete. Listen in as Ann tears apart her resume and Nathan coaches her through Logic Games. Ann also gives tips on law school interviews.
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