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LSAT Demon Daily
Join the LSAT Demon team Tuesday through Sunday as they discuss a broad range of topics related to the LSAT and law school admissions. Listen on your way to work and kickstart your daily study routine. Questions? Email daily@lsatdemon.com. Learn more at lsatdemon.com
Episodes
LSAT Demon DailySolving Unusual Logic Games (Ep. 626)
Listener Ryan struggles with unusual logic games that don’t match a standard game “type.” Nathan and Ben suggest treating every game like a unique reading…
LSAT Demon DailyGap Year for "Softs"? (Ep. 625)
Nathan and Ben encourage an anonymous LSAT Demon student to stop fretting over their “softs” and to start building their career. Read more on our website!…
LSAT Demon DailyA Real-World LSAT Logic Game (Ep. 624)
Listener Varshini shares an amusing list of legal motions from Fulton County that reads like a real-world LSAT logic game. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyPass/Fail Grades (Ep. 623)
Ben and Nathan discuss how LSAC treats pass/fail grades when calculating law school candidates’ undergraduate GPAs. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyDon't Skip Logic Games (Ep. 622)
Nathan and Ben advocate for a gimmick-free approach to Logic Games that focuses on carefully solving one game at a time. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyGoing Too Fast Wastes Time (Ep. 621)
Ben and Nathan tell an anonymous listener to slow down and actually solve each question in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyPersonal Statement Errors (Ep. 620)
An anonymous listener worries that some grammatical errors on their personal statement might ruin their admission chances. But Nathan and Ben know from…
LSAT Demon DailyReaching the Fourth RC Passage (Ep. 619)
LSAT Demon student Beau asks how to speed up in Reading Comprehension so that they can actually attempt the fourth passage. Nathan and Ben recommend a reading…
LSAT Demon DailyOne Practice Test Does Not Define You (Ep. 618)
Nathan and Ben advise listener N to stop putting so much stock in individual practice test scores. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with…
LSAT Demon DailyThe "Weird" September LSAT Logic Games (Ep. 617)
Some students have complained that the September LSAT featured an unusually difficult Logic Games section. Ben and Nathan aren’t buying it. Read more on our…
LSAT Demon DailyLORs for an Older Applicant (Ep. 616)
Ben and Nathan assure listener Rachel that law schools letters of recommendation need not only be written by college professors. Read more on our website!…
LSAT Demon DailyDon't Rush into Law School (Ep. 615)
Listener Zoey’s prelaw advisors are pushing her to apply to law school this fall. Ben and Nathan encourage Zoey to take a gap year or two and not to rush her…
LSAT Demon DailyHow to Review Logic Games (Ep. 614)
Matt and Erik discuss how to review LSAT Logic Games, whether you struggled with a particular game or aced it. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyThe Two Categories of LR Questions (Ep. 613)
Ben and Nathan break down the difference between passage-driven and answer-driven question types in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT vs. Work Experience (Ep. 612)
An Anonymous listener pushes back on the guys’ contention that the new U.S. News ranking methodology won’t necessarily devalue the LSAT in law school…
LSAT Demon DailyWatch Out for Adverbs in RC (Ep. 611)
Nathan and Ben explain why adverbs like “conveniently” and “unfortunately” are often useful in determining the author’s tone in Reading Comprehension. Read…
LSAT Demon DailyAccelerated JD Programs (Ep. 610)
Ben and Nathan encourage an anonymous listener not to limit their applications to law schools that offer accelerated JD programs. Two years of law school isn’t…
LSAT Demon DailyDon't Try to Finish Timed Sections (Ep. 609)
Erik and Matt discuss how to approach the end of timed sections when you’re running low on time. Don’t try to finish. Stick to the game plan and focus on…
LSAT Demon DailyAn Awful LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 608)
Nathan and Ben eviscerate another prep company’s “October LSAT Study Plan.” Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments…
LSAT Demon DailyApplying Early Decision to Multiple Schools (Ep. 607)
An anonymous LSAT Demon student asks whether it’s OK to apply early decision to multiple law schools. Nathan and Ben would rather you avoid early decision…
LSAT Demon DailyEnvironmental Law Programs (Ep. 606)
Ben and Nathan advise listener Tani on how to choose between environmental law programs. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
LSAT Demon DailyIs 175 the New 170? (Ep. 605)
Nathan and Ben consider a few possible reasons why more people are scoring 175+ on the LSAT than ever before. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Score Preview (Ep. 604)
Ben and Nathan explain why LSAT Score Preview isn’t worth it for most test-takers. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
LSAT Demon DailyIs a JD Worth it? (Ep. 603)
Listener Jay was surprised to learn that most new lawyers make less than $100k per year. Is law school a worthwhile investment of his time and money? Read more…
LSAT Demon DailyTurn Off the Clock (Ep. 602)
Listener J’s accuracy suffers when they rush to finish timed sections. Ben and Nathan assure J that speed will come naturally when they turn off the clock and…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Score Consistency (Ep. 601)
LSAT Demon student MC asks how to achieve 175+ practice test scores with consistency. Kevin and Erik recommend slowing down to focus on accuracy. They also…
LSAT Demon DailyIs the LSAT Less Important Now? (Ep. 600)
Given the recent changes to U.S. News’s ranking methodology, listener Hodari worries that law schools will devalue the LSAT in law school admissions. Nathan…
LSAT Demon DailyManaging Test Anxiety (Ep. 599)
Delia and Marissa share tips on how to manage test anxiety. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode…
LSAT Demon DailyStop Reading Between the Lines in RC (Ep. 598)
Listener Ryan shares an excellent tip on how to avoid misreading RC passages. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments…
LSAT Demon DailyShould I Write an LSAT Addendum? (Ep. 597)
Some law schools advise applicants to write addendums to address major LSAT score increases. Kevin and Ala share their experiences with writing LSAT addendums…
LSAT Demon DailySlow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast (Ep. 596)
LSAT Demon student Alex is surprised by Ben and Nathan’s lack of concern about speed on the LSAT. The guys explain why worrying about speed on the LSAT is…
LSAT Demon DailyYou Don't Need Private Tutoring (Ep. 595)
Ala and Delia compare private tutoring to live group classes and working with study buddies, and they explain why they don’t recommend private tutoring for…
LSAT Demon DailyDon't Leave Answer Choices Open (Ep. 594)
Erik and Kevin discourage listeners from leaving answer choices “open” on the LSAT. Either pick an answer or eliminate it. A noncommittal approach indicates…
LSAT Demon DailyLaw School Campus Visits (Ep. 593)
Nathan and Ben explain why they don’t recommend campus visits prior to receiving your scholarship offer. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com…
LSAT Demon DailyWhen You Don't Predict the Answer (Ep. 592)
Ala and Marissa share some tips for how to approach an LSAT question when none of the answer choices match your prediction. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailySuggested Approach for Reading Comprehension (Ep. 591)
Nathan and Ben are pleased to find that LSAC’s suggested approach for Reading Comprehension matches their own. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyFamily Pressure to Apply (Ep. 590)
An anonymous listener feels pressured by their family to rush their LSAT study and apply to law school soon. Ben and Nathan encourage Anonymous to hold steady…
LSAT Demon DailyThe Blue Sky Flaw (Ep. 589)
LSAT Demon team member Sam suggests a new way to understand the “flawed argument flaw.” Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
LSAT Demon DailyYou Can Master LSAT Logic Games (Ep. 588)
An anonymous LSAT Demon student doubts their ability to master LSAT Logic Games. Marissa and Kevin encourage Anonymous to keep at it and not to put a timeline…
LSAT Demon DailyShould I Take Notes in RC? (Ep. 587)
Ben and Nathan explain why they don’t recommend taking written notes in LSAT Reading Comprehension. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with…
LSAT Demon DailyFrom Good to Great (Ep. 586)
Nathan and Ben show listener Joussef some tough love. They suggest that Joussef isn’t as good at the LSAT as he says he is—and push him to aim higher. Read…
LSAT Demon DailyThree Questions to Ask for Every LR Argument (Ep. 585)
Sam and Erik suggest three questions to ask yourself every time you read an argument in LSAT Logical Reasoning: What is the author’s conclusion? Why does the…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Test Day Advice (Ep. 584)
Beth and Delia answer frequently asked questions about LSAT test day: The week before (0:28) What to expect on test day (5:16) Warm-up questions (12:20)…
LSAT Demon DailyPrediction vs. Elimination in Logical Reasoning (Ep. 583)
Kevin and Marissa compare two different but complementary approaches to finding the right answer in Logical Reasoning. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyLaw School Tiers (Ep. 582)
Nathan and Chris discuss why law school rankings and tier lists are inherently ridiculous. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions…
LSAT Demon DailyPreparedness Eases Anxiety (Ep. 581)
Chris and Nathan discourage listener Bailey against taking the test before they’re truly ready. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with…
LSAT Demon DailyYour GPA Addendum Matters Little (Ep. 580)
Listener Taylor wonders whether to write a GPA addendum to address a single F from community college. Nathan and Chris help Taylor draft an addendum that…
LSAT Demon DailyExpand Your LSAT Timeline (Ep. 579)
Chris and Nathan advise an anonymous listener not to plan their law school applications until after they’ve nailed the LSAT. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyDon't Fixate on Your Practice Test Scores (Ep. 578)
A very stressed LSAT Demon student frets over a perceived lack of progress in their practice test scores. Nathan and Chris encourage them not to fixate on…
LSAT Demon DailyLaw School Admissions Predictions (Ep. 577)
Nathan and Ben investigate some discrepancies between the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator and LSAC’s admissions predictor. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyDisclosing a Character and Fitness Issue (Ep. 576)
An anonymous listener seeks advice on how to address a past arrest on their law school applications. Nathan and Ben tell Anonymous to disclose only what’s…
LSAT Demon DailyEarly Decision Is a Scam (Ep. 575)
An anonymous listener asks whether their unusual situation would make it worth it to apply early decision. The guys answer with an emphatic “no.” Read more on…
LSAT Demon DailyBreaking Out of an LSAT Slump (Ep. 574)
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…
LSAT Demon DailyTeach for LSAT Demon (Ep. 573)
LSAT Demon is hiring! If you’d like to teach for LSAT Demon, share a screenshot of your 170+ official score report and a video of you teaching an LR question…
LSAT Demon DailyShould I Register for the Semptember LSAT? (Ep. 572)
With the deadline to register for the September LSAT looming, Ben and Nathan break down how to decide whether to register for an official test. Read more on…
LSAT Demon DailySeptember LSAT Study Plan? (Ep. 571)
Listener Jeff asks for help devising a study schedule that will allow him to achieve his goal score by the September LSAT. Ben and Nathan recommend a minimum…
LSAT Demon DailyHow Many Hours of Study per Day? (Ep. 570)
Ben and Nathan caution LSAT Demon student Nora not to sacrifice quality for quantity in her study. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with…
LSAT Demon DailyIn-Person vs. Online LSAT (Ep. 569)
Kevin and Ala break down what to expect if you choose to take the LSAT at an in-person testing center. They share their own experiences from taking the test in…
LSAT Demon DailyRetake a 174? (Ep. 568)
An anonymous LSAT Demon student asks whether they should retake the LSAT after scoring 174 on their second official attempt. Read more on our website! Email…
LSAT Demon DailyFinding LOR Writers (Ep. 567)
Listener Danielle attended college online—now she worries that she lacks meaningful relationships with professors who could write her letters of…