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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
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Silence the Haters (Ep. 566)
An anonymous student was told that they’d never reach 170 on the LSAT. Ben and Nathan advise Anonymous on how to silence the haters. Read more on our website!…
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JD-MBAs (Ep. 565)
Nathan and Ben discourage listener Jessica from attending a JD-MBA dual degree program. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
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August LSAT Study Plan (Ep. 564)
Listener Rhiannon seeks guidance on how to structure her study for the August LSAT. Ben and Nathan recommend quality over quantity: fewer full practice tests…
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Gap Year Priorities (Ep. 563)
Ben and Nathan advise LSAT Demon student Elian on what to prioritize in their gap year. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
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From 152 to 168: Meghan's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 562)
LSAT Demon student Meghan Mitchell joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Meghan tried a variety of approaches to LSAT study before finding the right…
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Sports Law (Ep. 561)
Nathan and Ben warn listener Joe that emphasizing his interest in sports law on his law school applications might make him sound naive. Read more on our…
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It's Not a Trap! (Ep. 560)
The obvious answer isn’t a trap. It’s the correct answer. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on…
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LSAT Score Converter (Ep. 559)
Nathan and Ben explain how and when to use the LSAT Demon Score Converter. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments…
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Studying with a Busy Schedule (Ep. 558)
Listener Charles asks for guidance on how best to fit LSAT study into his busy schedule. Nathan and Ben suggest that Charles drop one of his other commitments…
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Authenticity in Law School Applications (Ep. 557)
Ben and Nathan explain why being “open and authentic” on your law school applications doesn’t mean disclosing negative facts about yourself. Read more on our…
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Pencil and Paper vs. Digital (Ep. 556)
LSAT Demon student Lexi seems to score better with pencil and paper. Ben and Nathan suspect that the difference is all in Lexi’s head. Some people may prefer…
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Intermediate Conclusions (Ep. 555)
Delia and Marissa demystify a topic that confuses many LSAT students: intermediate conclusions. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with…
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Practice Test Fatigue (Ep. 554)
Listener Amelia struggles with stamina on full practice tests. Ben and Nathan suspect that Amelia’s fatigue stems from low accuracy. Read more on our website!…
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From 147 to 166: Nick's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 553)
LSAT Demon student Nick joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Nick’s journey to law school has not been straightforward, but he crushed the LSAT and…
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Internship or GPA? (Ep. 552)
Nathan and Ben help listener Safiya decide between pursuing a dream internship and taking more classes to boost her GPA. Read more on our website! Email…
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Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action in College Admissions (Ep. 551)
Ben and Nathan weigh in on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which bans the consideration of race as a specific factor in…
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Sufficient Assumption vs. Necessary Assumption (Ep. 550)
Delia and Francesca explain the difference between Sufficient Assumption questions and Necessary Assumption questions in LSAT Logical Reasoning. Read more on…
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Quality Over Quantity in LSAT Study (Ep. 549)
The guys explain why sometimes less is more in LSAT study. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode…
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Should I Write a Diversity Statement? (Ep. 548)
Should you write a diversity statement if you aren’t an underrepresented minority? Marissa and Abhi weigh in on the purpose of the diversity statement and how…
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Will You Quit? (Ep. 547)
Listener Jasmin feels discouraged by friends and family who tell her that she won’t ever reach her LSAT goals. Nathan and Ben share stories of former students…
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"Inferred Does Not Mean "Unsaid" (Ep. 546)
The guys explain why you shouldn’t avoid an answer choice just because it repeats something that was directly stated in the passage. On Reading Comprehension…
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The Negation Test (Ep. 545)
Delia and Marissa explain why they don’t recommend “the negation test” on Necessary Assumption questions. They suggest a simpler approach: find the answer…
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Don't Half-Ass Your Admissions Strategy (Ep. 544)
Listener Ralph asks for help deciding between two regional law schools. One school is clearly superior, but Ben and Nathan don’t think either school is worth…
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Revising Chris's Personal Statement (Ep. 543)
Chris and Leslie dust off an early version of Chris’s personal statement and compare it to his final draft. They discuss the edits they made to better portray…
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Studying While Waiting for Test Results (Ep. 542)
Nathan and Ben encourage LSAT Demon student Ashwin to keep studying some every day while he waits for his official test results. Read more on our website!…
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How to Approach Supported Questions (Ep. 541)
Stewart and Abhi demonstrate their approach to Supported questions in LSAT Logical Reasoning with a practice question from PrepTest 73. Try the question for…
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Requesting Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 540)
Nathan and Ben share some tips for requesting excellent letters of recommendation. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
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How to Review with a Study Group (Ep. 539)
Ala and Beth share some best practices for reviewing your mistakes on timed sections with a study group. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com…
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Difficult Vocabulary on the LSAT (Ep. 538)
The LSAT isn’t a vocabulary test, but it sometimes uses words that you might not understand. Nathan and Ben discuss how to approach challenging vocabulary on…
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Law School Admissions Interviews (Ep. 537)
Delia and Kevin break down what to expect from law school admissions interviews. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
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Breaking into the 160's (Ep. 536)
Listener David asks for advice on how to break into the 160s. Ben and Nathan preach consistent and patient study that focuses on understanding one question at…
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How to Approach Parallel Flaw Questions (Ep. 535)
Many LSAT students fear Parallel Reasoning and Parallel Flaw questions. Beth and Brandon are here to show you how easy these questions can be. They demonstrate…
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International Disadvantage? (Ep. 534)
Are international applicants disadvantaged in law school admissions? Ben and Nathan assure listener Sarah that she’s got nothing to worry about. Read more on…
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Breaking Down a Disagree Question (Ep. 533)
The guys tackle a Logical Reasoning question from PrepTest J. Try this question yourself here. Then listen to Nathan and Ben’s analysis. Read more on our…
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Using Outside Knowledge on the LSAT (Ep. 532)
Ben and Nathan dispel the myth that you shouldn’t use outside knowledge on the LSAT. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
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Don't Just Study One Section (Ep. 531)
Nathan and Ben advise listener Pedro against “mastering” Logical Reasoning before moving on to the other sections of the test. LSAT students should study all…
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From 148 to 171: Aila's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 530)
LSAT Demon student Aila joins Ala to share her LSAT success story. Aila explains why translating tricky language in RC passages into her own words was crucial…
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Are Speeding Tickets Character and Fitness Issues? (Ep. 529)
Do you have to report minor traffic violations in the character and fitness disclosures on your law school applications? Sometimes. Matt and Ben encourage an…
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Missing the Easy Questions on RC (Ep. 528)
Listener Sean is confused why he only seems to miss the easy questions in Reading Comprehension. Ben and Erik suggest some ways for Sean to lock in at the…
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Should I Skip Parallel Reasoning Questions? (Ep. 527)
Beth and Abhi encourage an anonymous LSAT Demon student not to skip Parallel Reasoning questions in Logical Reasoning, but to embrace a growth mindset and…
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Full Rides and LSAT Percentiles (Ep. 526)
LSAT Demon student Maggie asks whether full ride scholarships are reserved for applicants with GPAs and LSAT scores above law schools’ 75th percentiles. Ben…
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A Student Athlete's GPA Addendum (Ep. 525)
As an elite student athlete, listener Devin focused more on baseball than on academics—and it showed in his grades. Nathan and Ben advise Devin on how to tell…
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From 140 to 161: Michael's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 524)
LSAT Demon student Michael Stewart joins Francesca to share his LSAT Success story. Michael studied while juggling a full time job and childcare, but always…
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Are A+'s Worth it? (Ep. 523)
Ben and Nathan counsel an anonymous listener not to sacrifice their well-being in pursuit of marginal improvements to their GPA. Read more on our website!…
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Tips for LSAT Writing (Ep. 522)
Ben and Erik share some tips for how to approach LSAT Writing. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this…
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The LSAT and Law School Class Rank (Ep. 521)
Nathan and Ben discuss the upside to attending a lower-ranked school: better scholarship offers and less competition for a spot at the top of the class. Read…
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Should I Reread RC Passages in My Review? (Ep. 520)
Listener B finds it time-consuming to review Reading Comprehension after taking a practice test. Nathan and Ben suggest that B takes fewer full practice tests…
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Explaining a Resume Gap (Ep. 519)
Listener L worries that a two-year “black hole” on her resume will weigh down her chances at a great scholarship. Nathan and Ben assure L that her LSAT and GPA…
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Leron's Personal Statement Success Story (Ep. 517)
LSAT Demon student Leron joins Leslie to discuss how they transformed Leron’s personal statement from a glorified resume into a focused narrative that…
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Breaking into the 170s (Ep. 516)
Ben and Nathan give some advice on how to make the jump from the high 160s into the 170s. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
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In-Out vs. Circle-Slash (Ep. 515)
Should you use in-out or circle-slash for your Logic Games diagrams? The guys discuss why you might prefer one method over the other in some situations, but…
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Patrons of the Long Shot and True Grit (Ep. 514)
Kevin and Ala both crushed the LSAT, but they wouldn’t have done so without a tremendous amount of grit. In this episode, they open up about the many…
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Early Decision Regrets? (Ep. 513)
An anonymous listener was accepted to Northwestern with a $120k scholarship through their early decision program. Now they’re worried that they sold themselves…
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What to Expect in Your 1L Year (Ep. 512)
Matt and Sara break down what to expect in your first year of law school and share some tips on how to approach your 0L summer and first year classes. Advice…
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It's Never a Mistake to Wait (Ep. 511)
Nathan and Ben assess listener Spencer’s scholarship chances as a low-GPA splitter. The guys implore Spencer not to rush into the 2023–2024 application cycle…
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Overcoming a Plateau in Logic Games (Ep. 510)
LSAT Demon student Anna feels like her Logic Games progress has stalled. Ben and Nathan encourage Anna not to give up and suggest replaying games trying…
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Keep Your GPA Addendum Short (Ep. 509)
Demon student Cole shares a draft of his GPA addendum. The guys suggest some major cuts. Read more on our website! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or…
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From 153 to 177: Kian's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 508)
LSAT Demon student Kian Sohrabi joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Kian compares his LSAT study to college football practice and talks about bringing…
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Grades Come First (Ep. 507)
Listener Esther blames burnout and LSAT prep for a recent drop in her undergraduate GPA. Nathan and Ben want Esther to drop the LSAT for now and focus on…
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Staying in the Saddle on RC (Ep. 506)
Chris and Ala return for part four of their series on LSAT Reading Comprehension. This time they talk about how to “stay in the saddle” on RC passages that…