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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 Daily
Are Multiple Attempts a Red Flag? (Ep. 445)
UVA Law Admission Dean Natalie Blazer says that multiple LSAT attempts look worse on your application than a single high score. LSAT Demon tutors Lily and…
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Work Experience vs. KJD (Ep. 444)
Demon student Ashwin wonders if it’s better to get some work experience after undergrad or to go straight into law school. Ben and Nathan think there’s no…
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Don't Obsess Over Routine (Ep. 443)
Listener Ben asks about the importance of establishing a pre-test routine. The guys tell Ben not to obsess over it. Creating a perfect pre-test headspace is…
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How Do I Get Faster at RC? (Ep. 442)
“How do I get faster at RC?” Ala and Chris get this question all the time, and they want to help students move past it. They insist that worrying about the…
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Avoiding Naivety on Your Personal Statement (Ep. 441)
Ben and Nathan advise against discussing personal encounters with the law in your personal statement, as you might just come across as naive. Read more on our…
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Focus on the LSAT (Ep. 440)
Anonymous has T14 aspirations but a lackluster GPA. Aside from improving their LSAT, how can they become a more attractive applicant? Nathan and Ben tell…
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From 161 to 177: Coy's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 439)
LSAT Demon student Coy Ozias joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Coy got greedy and did every available logic game and timed section en route to his…
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LOR from Non-Native English Speaker (Ep. 438)
Ben and Nathan assure an anonymous listener that a letter of recommendation from a non-native English speaker shouldn’t be a problem. Read more on our website!…
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Berkeley 3L Jenni Martines (Ep. 437)
Matt is joined by Jenni Martines, a former Fox LSAT teammate and current 3L at Berkeley Law. Jenni talks about her non-traditional path to law school and her…
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Should I Take Easy Undergrad Classes? (Ep. 436)
Listener Pedro asks whether pursuing an easy degree at an “easy-A” college might set him up for greater challenges in law school. Nathan and Ben downplay this…
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Big Fish in a Small Pond? (Ep. 435)
Listener Bridget faces a dilemma in deciding which schools to apply to: should she aim for highly ranked schools, or is it better to be a big fish in a small…
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Give Up Your Timeline (Ep. 434)
Ben and Nathan think listener Anthony is distracting himself by worrying about his application timeline. They tell Anthony to give up his timeline and focus on…
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Life at Harvard Law, with Sara Kamouni (Ep. 433)
Erik is joined by Demon tutor and Harvard 2L Sara Kamouni. Sara talks about her work at Harvard’s Immigration and Refugee Advocacy Clinic. She also discusses…
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Repeating Practice Questions (Ep. 432)
Demon student Ikey has run out of questions to drill in the Demon. Nathan and Ben recommend more timed sections and practice tests, and they talk about how to…
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International Student Grades (Ep. 431)
Ben and Nathan assure listener Priscila that being an international student shouldn’t disadvantage her in her law school applications. They point Priscila to…
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Treat Reading Comprehension like Logic Games (Ep. 430)
LSAT Demon tutors Chris and Ala explain how to treat Reading Comprehension like Logic Games by considering the “worlds” created by the passage. They…
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Do Multiple Attempts Look Bad? (Ep. 429)
Listener Victoria was told that law schools look unfavorably on an applicant who takes the LSAT multiple times in consecutive months. Ben and Nathan dispel…
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Application Deadlines Don't Matter (Ep. 428)
Don’t ask when applications close. Ask when they open. Applying at the last minute is a surefire way to overpay for law school. Read more on our website! Email…
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An Unexpected Rejection (Ep. 427)
As a URM with great stats, listener Kay was surprised to be rejected from Harvard. What did Kay do wrong on their application? Ben and Nathan remind listeners…
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Multiple Majors (Ep. 426)
Nathan and Ben warn listener James against biting off more than he can chew in undergrad. Multiple majors are unnecessary. Just pick one that interests you…
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Stop Stressing Out About Your Personal Statement (Ep. 425)
Listener Robert worries that he’s lived an unremarkable life and can’t pick an interesting topic for his personal statement. Ben and Nathan tell Robert not to…
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Harvard 1L, with Dylan Horwitz (Ep. 424)
Erik is joined by former LSAT Demon team member and current Harvard 1L Dylan Horwitz. Dylan talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and finding a supportive…
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Update: Listen to LSAC* (Ep. 423)
In light of new information, the guys correct their advice from Episode 418. Law school applicants should expect to submit all of their undergraduate…
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January LSAT Score Release (Ep. 422)
Scores from the January 2023 LSAT were released today. The guys discuss what to do if you scored lower than expected. Read more on our website! Email…
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LSAC GPA Conversion (Ep. 421)
Ben and Nathan confirm that LSAC GPAs max out at 4.33, not 4.0. The guys recommend asking your college to include A+ grades on your transcript. Read more on…
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Accuracy Beats Speed (Ep. 420)
Listener Owen affirms the Demon mantra of accuracy over speed. On his latest RC timed section, Owen turned off the clock, slowed down, and improved his section…
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Undergrad Reputation (Ep. 419)
Listener Leah asks how the reputation of her undergraduate institution might impact her applications. Can she still get a full ride from a top law school with…
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Listen to LSAC (Ep. 418)
In regards to a dispute over which undergrad transcripts must be sent to LSAC, Ben and Nathan tell listener M to listen to LSAC. Read more on our website!…
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Professional Letters of Recommendation (Ep. 417)
Ben and Nathan advise an anonymous listener with no academic referrers on how to get professional letters of recommendation. The guys also recommend Rachel…
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Don't Statsturbate (Ep. 416)
Nathan and Ben review an exit survey from a departing LSAT Demon student who’d like a review page that focuses on question types. The guys warn students to…
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High Stats vs. Strong Softs (Ep. 415)
Who will be the more successful applicant: someone with higher LSAT and GPA, or someone with a better personal statement and resume? Ben and Nathan think the…
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Studying with Accommodations (Ep. 414)
An anonymous listener anticipates receiving accommodations, but they ask whether they should still take their practice tests with standard 35-minute sections…
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New LSAT Dates for 2023–2024 | LSAT Demon Daily, Ep. 413
Ben and Nathan share the newly announced test dates for 2023–2024 and describe how savvy applicants can take the LSAT five times in a single year. Read more on…
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Was My Practice Test a Fluke? (Ep. 412)
Nathan and Ben assure an anonymous listener that their recent practice test score was not a fluke. The guys encourage Anonymous to believe that they’re good at…
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The Soft Benefits of Law School (Ep. 411)
Listener Hodari wonders if law school provides any soft benefits for careers that don’t require a J.D. Ben and Nathan think that law school can improve your…
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From 153 to 174: Kevin's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 410)
Demon teacher Kevin Kissinger joins Erik to share his LSAT success story. Kevin raised his LSAT score from 153 to 175 after three years of study and six…
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Overcoming a Low GPA (Ep. 409)
Listener Kelly asks if there’s hope for a law school applicant with a 2.9 GPA. Nathan and Ben answer simply: yes, as long as you crush the LSAT. Read more on…
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Improving Self-Confidence (Ep. 408)
Despite scoring 175 on a recent practice test, listener Ed doubts that he can reliably score above 170 due to test anxiety and second-guessing his answer…
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Scholarships for Part-Time Programs (Ep. 407)
Listener Lauren worries that part-time students at two of her target schools don’t receive the same scholarship offers as full-time students. Nathan and Ben…
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Soft Factors Are Soft (Ep. 406)
Listener Joe wonders whether his career as a police officer is a point in his favor on law school applications. Ben and Nathan encourage Joe to focus on the…
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Should I Read Books to Improve on RC? (Ep. 405)
An anonymous listener asks a series of questions—among them, whether reading books will improve your skills in LSAT Reading Comprehension. Ben and Nathan…
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Online J.D. at St. Mary's Law (Ep. 404)
Demon student and current 1L Jacque Gurley joins Matt to share her experience at St. Mary’s University’s online pilot program, the first ever fully online law…
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From the Cannabis Industry to Law School (Ep. 403)
An anonymous listener hesitates to mention their career in the cannabis industry on their applications. Will law schools look down on that work? Ben and Nathan…
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LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 398–402)
0:15 - Predict the Answer by Attacking the Argument 8:08 - From 152 to 170: Chris’s LSAT Success Story 33:04 - On Reading Comprehension, They’re All Main Point…
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Guessing Strategy (There Isn't One) | LSAT Demon Daily, Ep. 402
An anonymous listener proposes a strategy for guessing between two answers. Nathan and Ben discourage any kind of guessing strategy—keep working on the…
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Diversity Statements and the URM Bump (Ep. 401)
Listener Nico suggests that only applicants who write a diversity statement benefit from a URM bump. Nathan and Ben disagree, since a diversity statement isn’t…
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On Reading Comprehension, They're All Main Point Questions (Ep. 400)
Listener Derek claims to struggle on Tone and Purpose questions in RC. Ben and Nathan think Derek might be over-complicating his approach to the LSAT. They…
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From 152 to 170: Chris's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 399)
LSAT Demon student Chris Warren joins Francesca to share his LSAT success story. Chris overcame a score plateau in the 160s and scored 170 by embracing the…
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Predict the Answer by Attacking the Argument (Ep. 398)
Demon student VW strives to predict the answer more reliably on LR and RC. Nathan and Ben believe that better predictions come from attacking the argument…
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LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 393–397)
0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - From 134 to 169: Paige's LSAT Success Story 24:13 - The New Logic Games Are Nothing to Worry About 28:28 - Veteran Readiness and…
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Law School Expenses (Ep. 397)
Listener Nico wonders how students cover three years of living expenses while in law school. Ben and Nathan double down on the importance of scholarships. Read…
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International Student Scholarships (Ep. 396)
Listener Agyei asks whether an international student can get a scholarship to a top law school in the United States. Nathan and Ben assure Agyei that…
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Veteran Readiness and Employment Appeal (Ep. 395)
An anonymous listener plans to appeal a decision to deny funding for LSAT tutoring through the Veteran Readiness and Employment program. Ben and Nathan discuss…
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The New Logic Games Are Nothing to Worry About (Ep. 394)
LSAT Demon student Saga worries that impending changes to the Logic Games will render their current prep useless. Nathan and Ben reassure Saga that they’ve got…
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From 134 to 169: Paige's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 393)
LSAT Demon student Paige Gillard joins Matt to share her LSAT success story. Paige scored 169 on her official test—a whopping 35-point improvement over her…
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LSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 388–392)
0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - The LSAT Is an Opportunity 11:21 - From 157 to 177: Haley’s LSAT Success Story 26:54 - How to Take a Diagnostic 31:08 - The Hardest…
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From 159 to 175: Maya's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 392)
LSAT Demon student Maya Davis joins Francesca to share her LSAT success story. Maya overcame test anxiety and improved her score by 16 points. She recommends…
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The Hardest Logic Games (Ep. 391)
Ben and Nathan look back on some of the hardest logic games in the history of the LSAT and discuss what makes them difficult. Read more on our website! Email…
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How to Take a Diagnostic (Ep. 390)
A self-described “LSAT virgin” asks the guys whether to take their diagnostic test timed or untimed. Nathan and Ben recommend taking all practice tests timed…
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From 157 to 177: Haley's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 389)
LSAT Demon student Haley Williams joins Erik to share her LSAT success story. Haley believes that the LSAT rewards consistency and willingness to press on…