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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 DailyYou've Got to Score 160 Before You Score 170 (Ep. 288)
To climb a mountain, first take one step. To score 170, first answer one question. Nathan and Ben tell listener Dom not to let his long-term goals distract him…
LSAT Demon DailyDoes Early Decision Ever Make Sense? (Ep. 287)
Listener Finch knows it’s usually bad to apply early decision. But what if the decision came with a scholarship to his top-choice school? Ben and Nathan still…
LSAT Demon DailyEmbrace the Suck (Ep. 286)
Demon student Brandon has his sights set on a top-ten school. He knows it’ll take a lot of work to achieve his target LSAT score, but hard work doesn’t scare…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 281-285)
0:24 - Classes Can't Replace Self-Study 7:19 - 155 to 172: Jackson's LSAT Success Story 21:49 - Don't Sweat What You Can't Control 29:50 - Should You Pay for…
LSAT Demon DailyThe LSAT Shouldn't Dominate Your Life (Ep. 285)
LSAT Demon student Jacob writes in with a bunch of questions about his LSAT study and law school applications. Ben and Nathan discuss why you shouldn’t wait to…
LSAT Demon DailyShould You Pay for Prestige? (Ep. 284)
Demon student Kaelan wants to run for office someday and believes that the prestige of an elite law school would be valuable for a career in politics. Is it…
LSAT Demon DailyDon't Sweat What You Can't Control (Ep. 283)
Demon student Ty applied to law school late in the cycle with an LSAT score lower than he was capable of. He was predictably disappointed by his offers. A year…
LSAT Demon Daily155 to 172: Jackson's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 282)
Former LSAT Demon student Jackson Lanning joins Nathan to discuss his LSAT success story. He scored a 172 after studying with the Demon and will be attending…
LSAT Demon DailyClasses Can't Replace Self-Study (Ep. 281)
New LSAT Demon Live student Stephan asks the guys for advice on how to work live classes into his study routine. Ben and Nathan make their recommendations and…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 276-280)
0:24 - You Don't Need "Little" Strategies 6:21 - 145 to 163: Tyler's LSAT Success Story 19:31 - Can I Study for Free? 23:07 - Predict the Main Point on RC…
LSAT Demon DailyMake Law Schools Bid on You (Ep. 280)
Demon student Annika is scoring in the mid 150s after two months of studying. She asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on whether a 170 is possible by…
LSAT Demon DailyPredict the Main Point on RC (Ep. 279)
Demon student Damien has been studying for five months in preparation for the August LSAT. He is shooting for a score in the 170s and wants to attack Reading…
LSAT Demon DailyCan I Study for Free? (Ep. 278)
An anonymous listener scored an official 172 using only free LSAT prep resources. They’re considering biting the bullet and paying for LSAT prep with the…
LSAT Demon Daily145 to 163: Tyler's LSAT Demon Success Story (Ep. 277)
Former Demon student Tyler joins Nathan to discuss his LSAT success story. Tyler shares his experience studying with LSAT Demon and the law school scholarships…
LSAT Demon DailyYou Don't Need "Little" Strategies (Ep. 276)
Listener Matthew asks the guys for any “little” strategies they recommend using on test day. Nathan and Ben advise listeners to focus on the bigger…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 271-275)
0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Aim Higher 15:11 - Law School While in the Army Reserve 35:16 - 160 to 177: Jennifer's LSAT Success Story 50:20 - This Is Not How…
LSAT Demon DailyGRE Logic Games? (Ep. 275)
Demon student Jacob has completed almost all the available practice LSATs, but he hasn’t quite perfected his Logic Games score. Would it help to practice GRE…
LSAT Demon DailyThis Is Not How You Review (Ep. 274)
Demon student Jordan describes his blind-review process and asks for advice on how to ignore the clock and manage test anxiety. Ben and Nathan explain how to…
LSAT Demon Daily160 to 177: Jennifer's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 273)
Former LSAT Demon student Jennifer joins Nathan to share her LSAT success story and offer words of encouragement and advice to other students. Read more on our…
LSAT Demon DailyLaw School While in the Army Reserve (Ep. 272)
Former Demon tutor and rising 2L David stops by to discuss his first year at UT Austin while being in the reserves for the military. He and Nathan chat about…
LSAT Demon DailyAim Higher (Ep. 271)
Demon student Jason has a 4.0 GPA and scored 160 on his first practice LSAT. He asks Nathan and Ben if his goal score of 170 is attainable by the September…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 266-270)
00:24 - Treat Every LSAT Section Like Logic Games 07:47 - Timelines and Test Anxiety 19:38 - Diversity Admissions Programs 26:00 - Make Time for the LSAT 35:35…
LSAT Demon DailyWill Law Schools Consider My Previous Applications? (Ep. 270)
Listener H previously applied to graduate programs at some top universities and was rejected. He now plans to apply to law school at these same universities…
LSAT Demon DailyMake Time for the LSAT (Ep. 269)
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LSAT Demon DailyDiversity Admissions Programs (Ep. 268)
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LSAT Demon DailyTimelines and Test Anxiety (Ep. 267)
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LSAT Demon DailyTreat Every LSAT Section Like Logic Games (Ep. 266)
Listener Vee is solid on Logic Games but has trouble finishing Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension sections within the 35-minute time limit. The guys…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 261-265)
0:24 - Go Fast by Accident 7:25 - The LSAT Is Like Super Mario 28:41 - Will This Admissions Cycle Be Less Competitive? 33:37 - Evaluating Arguments on LR 46:00…
LSAT Demon DailyHarvard's Junior Deferral Program (Ep. 265)
Listener Elijah asks the guys for their thoughts on applying to Harvard Law School’s Junior Deferral Program. Nathan and Ben explain why the program may…
LSAT Demon DailyEvaluating Arguments on LR (Ep. 264)
Demon teacher Francesca joins Nathan to discuss a frequently asked question about evaluating arguments on Logical Reasoning. Learn how to identify and attack…
LSAT Demon DailyWill This Admissions Cycle Be Less Competitive? (Ep. 263)
Demon student Daeisha heard that the number of June LSAT registrants was down 50% compared to last year. Does this mean that the 2022–2023 admission cycle will…
LSAT Demon DailyThe LSAT Is Like Super Mario (Ep. 262)
Demon teacher Carl joins Ben to discuss LSAT reading strategies. He explains that rushing to the end of a passage without fully understanding it is like…
LSAT Demon DailyGo Fast by Accident (Ep. 261)
An anonymous Demon student struggles to finish the last five questions of each section and asks for advice on improving their pace. Ben and Nathan recommend…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 256-260)
0:26 - Being "Non-Traditional" Is the Least of Your Concerns 6:04 - Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical 20:50 - Staying Focused on RC 32:15 - Speed Comes from…
LSAT Demon DailyDon't Plan Your Life Around Law School Admissions (Ep. 260)
Listener Jayson asks the guys for advice on his LSAT prep timeline while he currently works full time as a paralegal. Nathan and Ben encourage Jayson to work…
LSAT Demon DailySpeed Comes from Understanding (Ep. 259)
An anonymous Demon student has nearly perfect accuracy on the questions they attempt, but they still aren’t able to complete every question in a section…
LSAT Demon DailyStaying Focused on RC (Ep. 258)
An anonymous listener with ADHD expresses frustration with maintaining focus on Reading Comprehension. The guys share their best active reading tips and…
LSAT Demon DailyUnhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical (Ep. 257)
Listener Chris shares an article on the realities of working in big law. Nathan says it should be required reading for anyone thinking about going to law…
LSAT Demon DailyBeing "Non-Traditional" Is the Least of Your Concerns (Ep. 256)
Listener Shavar will be 29 this year and wonders if his age will be an issue during the law school application process. The guys assure Shavar that his age is…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 251-255)
0:25 - Paraphrasing RC Passages 6:41 - Should I Take a Gap Year? 15:14 - Can I Improve by 20+ Points in Three Months? 25:43 - Should I Wait to Graduate Before…
LSAT Demon DailyThis Is a Big Red Flag (Ep. 255)
Demon tutors Francesca and Erik take over the pod to discuss a common mistake made by LSAT students: rushing to answer questions without fully understanding…
LSAT Demon DailyShould I Wait to Graduate Before Applying? (Ep. 254)
Listener F is debating whether to apply to law school in the fall of their senior year or to wait until after graduation. Waiting would allow them time to…
LSAT Demon DailyCan I Improve by 20+ Points in Three Months? (Ep. 253)
Listener Gregory took a cold diagnostic test and scored 133. Is it possible to improve by 20+ points and reach his goal score of 157 by September? The guys…
LSAT Demon DailyShould I Take a Gap Year? (Ep. 252)
Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar take over the pod to answer questions about taking a gap year before law school. Listener A would like to gain work experience…
LSAT Demon DailyParaphrasing RC Passages (Ep. 251)
Listener Lexie writes in to share a Reading Comprehension strategy. She suggests reading one paragraph at a time and attempting to rewrite it without looking…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 246-250)
0:25 - A Turd from an Angel 5:32 - How to Blind Review 23:38 - Cry in the Dojo, Laugh on the Battlefield 38:15 - Should I Cancel My Score? 44:24 - What If I…
LSAT Demon DailyWhat if I Run Out of Practice Questions? (Ep. 250)
Demon student Anthony has been studying for over eight hours every day and is worried that he will soon run out of official LSAT questions to practice. The…
LSAT Demon DailyShould I Cancel My Score? (Ep. 249)
Listener Rachel scored 166 on her first official LSAT, but her goal is to break 170. She purchased score preview, so she has the option to cancel. What should…
LSAT Demon DailyCry in the Dojo, Laugh on the Battlefield (Ep. 248)
Student Boomer describes the rapid progress he has made since joining LSAT Demon Live. He also shares two quotes that he finds especially helpful. First: “Slow…
LSAT Demon DailyHow to Blind Review (Ep. 247)
Demon student Charles asks for advice on the best way to blind review. Should you flag challenging questions during timed sections and then review them without…
LSAT Demon DailyA Turd from an Angel (Ep. 246)
An anonymous listener shares a turd that’s been floating around in an LSAT Facebook group. A commenter—“LSAT Angel”—advised students not to take more than one…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 241-245)
0:25 - Take the Training Wheels Off 7:35 - Is the 4.0 Grading System Unfair? 35:05 - Ruth Is Going to Yale Law School! 51:22 - How Do I Stand Out? 59:09 -…
LSAT Demon DailyJudicial Internships and Clerkships (Ep. 245)
Demon teacher Matt is joined by fellow Maryland Law student Michael Gaskell to talk about judicial internships and clerkships. Matt explains the difference…
LSAT Demon DailyHow Do I Stand Out? (Ep. 244)
Listener Darian asks for advice on how to make her law school application stand out. Ben and Nathan remind listeners that LSAT and GPA are, by far, the two…
LSAT Demon DailyRuth Is Going to Yale Law School! (Ep. 243)
Demon teacher Rebecca interviews departing Demon teacher Ruth before she heads off to Yale. Ruth recaps her time teaching and offers advice to new LSAT…
LSAT Demon DailyIs the 4.0 Grading System Unfair? (Ep. 242)
Not all undergraduate institutions offer the opportunity to earn A+ grades. LSAC addresses this discrepancy by truncating GPAs above 4.0. Is this system fair?…
LSAT Demon DailyTake the Training Wheels Off (Ep. 241)
Student Liv loves studying with LSAT Demon, but her parents (who are footing the bill) want her to take a Kaplan course instead. How can Liv change her…
LSAT Demon DailyLSAT Demon Daily Digest (Episodes 236-240)
0:24 - The LSAT Requires a Different Kind of Reading 36:51 - Does the LSAT Prepare You for Law School? 56:53 - Go Beyond Your Plateau 1:07:33 - Does Taking the…
LSAT Demon DailyFind a Better Use for Your Savings (Ep. 240)
An anonymous listener plans to pay for law school using money they have saved in a 529 account. Would mentioning this fact in a letter of continued interest…
LSAT Demon DailyDoes Taking the LSAT Multiple Times Look Bad? (Ep. 239)
Demon student Carina asks the guys to weigh in on some dubious advice she received at a law school open house. The admissions personnel admonished applicants…