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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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Relatively Flawed (Ep. 1168)
Ben and Nathan break down absolute versus relative claims and explain how careful readers accept stated facts while remaining skeptical of any conclusion the…
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Tell a Winning Story (Ep. 1167)
Alyssa asks whether to focus on her personal transformation or a difficult family situation. Ben and Josh choose door number three and urge her to highlight…
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Don't Double Up (Ep. 1166)
Ben and Josh tell Eliza not to bother with a second LSAT writing sample. It adds risk without reward—one is enough unless the first was a disaster. Read more…
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Don't Defer (Ep. 1165)
A listener with a 173 LSAT and a scholarship offer considers deferring law school for a year. Ben and Josh advise reapplying instead, warning that the deferral…
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Hardest LSAT Ever? (Ep. 1164)
A listener asks if the June 2025 LSAT was unusually difficult. Ben and Josh explain that test difficulty is subjective, Reddit is unreliable, and focused prep…
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From 152 to 174: Rachel's Success Story (Ep. 1163)
Demon team member Rachel shares how she transitioned from the world of fashion and TV to a 174 LSAT score and a spot at Wake Forest Law. She talks with Josh…
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Time to Try the Demon (Ep. 1162)
A student’s recent LR slump has him doubting his prep. Nathan and Josh urge him to try Demon’s classes for a month to rebuild accuracy and confidence. Read…
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Scores Follow (Ep. 1161)
Ibrahim worries about a score drop despite improved accuracy. Ben and Nathan say to stay the course—focus on reviewing mistakes, drilling, and pushing accuracy…
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Realistic Score Reflection (Ep. 1160)
Mary asks if guessing at the end of a section falsely inflates her score. Nathan and Josh say no—it’s realistic test behavior. Take credit for any lucky breaks…
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GPA Redemption (Ep. 1159)
Brandon asks whether he should write a GPA addendum to explain his academic turnaround. Ben and Nathan say yes—keep it short, factual, and focused on his…
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Legal Career Head Start (Ep. 1158)
Ashley worries she’s too old for law school at 30, but Nathan and Josh reassure her she’s right on track—and possibly even ahead. Read more on our website…
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Stay Inside the Passage (Ep. 1157)
LJ wonders if outside knowledge is hurting their LSAT performance. Ben and Nathan explain that such knowledge can aid comprehension, but must never override…
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Keep Your Score (Ep. 1156)
Nathan and Josh warn Grace that canceling is almost never worth it. Law schools only care about your highest score, and multiple cancels look worse than lower…
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When You're Ready (Ep. 1155)
Don’t rush law school. Val should wait to apply until after hitting her goal LSAT score on timed practice tests—no matter the year—and plan to take the test…
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Regional School Reality (Ep. 1154)
Austin asks whether to choose a local school or a higher-ranked one farther away. Nathan and Josh say most law schools are regional, rankings beyond the top 14…
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Same Answer, Different Path (Ep. 1153)
It’s fine if your reasoning differs from the explanation—wrong answers can be wrong for multiple reasons. Just make sure your logic holds up, especially with…
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Highlight Experience (Ep. 1152)
Tasha doesn’t need new accomplishments to reapply—she just needs a higher LSAT score and a refreshed essay focused on her experience. Read more on our website…
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Military Benefits and Scholarships (Ep. 1151)
A listener asks if being eligible for the GI Bill might reduce his merit aid. Ben and Nathan say it’s possible schools assume GI benefits mean guaranteed…
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From 152 to 174: Darren's Success Story (Ep. 1150)
Darren started with a 152 and ended with a 174 after a year of steady, focused LSAT prep. When he prioritized honest review in lieu of gimmicks or shortcuts…
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Review Over Reps (Ep. 1149)
Joshua worries about running out of questions before reaching 170+, but Ben and Nathan explain that real progress comes from meaningful review, not volume…
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Read the Right Way (Ep. 1148)
Ovidia struggles to meaningfully review RC. Nathan and Josh explain it usually comes down to poor passage comprehension. Slow down, read carefully, and make…
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Debunking LSAT Gimmicks (Ep. 1147)
Ben and Nathan advise against using gimmicks to gain an edge on the LSAT. The test consistently measures careful reading and argument understanding, so your…
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Timeout Tactics (Ep. 1146)
Annika asks how to best use the LSAT’s ten-minute break. Josh and Nathan encourage her not to overthink it—eating, stretching, or meditating are all good…
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What If Law Isn't It? (Ep. 1145)
Sydney scored in the 170s but is now unsure about law school. Ben and Nathan reassure her that pausing isn’t failure—it’s smart. They suggest exploring…
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Prepping Post Test Day (Ep. 1144)
Josh and Nathan advise June LSAT takers to keep studying and plan for August, regardless of how the June test felt. Treat every official test like another…
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From 141 to 172: Jack’s Success Story (Ep. 1143)
Jack, a former professional rugby player, shares how he went from a 141 to a 172 on the LSAT by embracing understanding over speed, committing to consistent…
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There Is No Finish Line (Ep. 1142)
If your LSAT score is stuck, you’re likely doing too much too fast. Slow down, focus on accuracy, and review every mistake carefully. Read more on our website…
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Register When Ready (Ep. 1141)
Preet asks about appealing for a sixth LSAT attempt. Nathan and Josh offer Preet some advice, but suggest that the main takeaway is to wait until your scores…
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LSAC's GPA Game (Ep. 1140)
Caleb’s plan to take pass/fail classes senior year to protect a stellar GPA is smart—so long as LSAC excludes them from GPA calculation. Read more on our…
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Don't Look Desperate (Ep. 1139)
Writing too strong of “Why X” essay can hurt your scholarship chances if it reveals desperation or lack of alternative options. Law schools use every data…
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The First Hour (Ep. 1138)
Josh and Nathan advise Angelice to begin with one focused, high-quality hour each day. That hour should incorporate a mix of drilling, timed sections, and…
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The Experimental Trap (Ep. 1137)
The LSAT includes one unscored experimental section that tests future questions—but you can’t identify it, so don’t try. Just do your best on all sections…
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Goal Line Fumble (Ep. 1136)
Haley is crushing the first 15–17 questions of each LR section but stumbles after that, likely due to subtle rushing and a mistaken focus on doing just a few…
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Should I Be A Lawyer? (Ep. 1135)
Ben and Nathan encourage Carolyn to keep exploring law with eyes wide open. They admire excellent legal writing and intense work ethic but warn that most legal…
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September Scholarships (Ep. 1134)
Applying early means applying in September with your best LSAT score already on record—rushing the process risks worse scores, weaker offers, and unnecessary…
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Make Practice More Productive (Ep. 1133)
Nathan and Josh praise Susan’s shift from frequent practice tests to timed sections, emphasizing that mastering one question at a time and reviewing…
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Don't Obsess Over Variance (Ep. 1132)
Nathan and Josh tell Carrie not to worry about score variance, since law schools only look at her highest LSAT score. They suggest she focus on accuracy, learn…
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Shoot for 180 (Ep. 1131)
Nathan and Josh encourage Luna to retake the LSAT despite her strong 176, emphasizing that a few more points could open doors to top schools and bigger…
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Success Starts With Reading (Ep. 1130)
Ben and Nathan argue the LSAT is easy if approached the right way. It tests reading and reasoning, not speed. They urge students to slow down, focus on…
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Blind Review Done Right (Ep. 1129)
Josh and Nathan respond to John, who began his LSAT journey with an impressive 166 diagnostic, by encouraging him to stick with intuitive practice rather than…
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Pre-med to Pre-law (Ep. 1128)
Josh and Nathan advise “Medicine Matt” to slow down, take a gap year (or more), get legal-adjacent experience in healthcare, and focus on earning a high LSAT…
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Practice Tests Don't Lie (Ep. 1127)
Nathan and Ben explain that nearly all LSAT practice questions are real past test questions, so practice tests closely mirror the official exam. The only real…
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Perfect on Problems, Not Sections (Ep. 1126)
Ben and Nathan coach a high-achieving student through the emotional toll of LSAT mistakes, urging a shift from perfectionism to learning. They recommend…
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Real World Value (Ep. 1125)
Ben and Nathan reassure Evan, a low-income student, that working through college is a strength, not a weakness, in law school admissions. They emphasize that…
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LSAT Question Difficulty (Ep. 1124)
Ben and Nathan explain that LSAT question difficulty levels don’t matter. Students should focus on reading carefully, solving each question accurately, and…
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Common Sense Conditionality (Ep. 1123)
Ben and Nathan explain why you don’t need diagrams or technical terms to master conditional logic—just focus on intuitively understanding the argument. Read…
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Test Day Disappointment (Ep. 1122)
Amelia took the LSAT before she was ready and scored below her practice range because she treated the official test differently. Josh and Nathan advise Amelia…
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Enjoy Studying (Ep. 1121)
Ava feels burnt out and unsure whether to postpone her LSAT. Ben and Nathan stress the importance of enjoying the test and letting go of artificial deadlines…
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Part-Time Outcomes (Ep. 1120)
It seems likely that Matt is misreading employment stats for part-time programs. Ben and Nathan clarify how to read 509 reports and red flags to look for when…
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Applications Should Wait (Ep. 1119)
Chloe is worried that taking a summer off to study for the LSAT after graduation might hurt her law school applications due to a short resume gap. Ben and…
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Folly of Finishing (Ep. 1118)
Dion consistently misses only the hardest LR questions. Ben and Nathan explain that rushing to finish kills accuracy and that slowing down will boost both…
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The Irrelevant Myth (Ep. 1117)
A student questions whether most of the reading comprehension passage is irrelevant. Josh and Nathan dismantle that myth and explain why understanding…
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Driver's Seat Admissions (Ep. 1116)
Elena wonders whether to delay law school another year due to a competitive cycle and economic uncertainty. Ben and Nathan explain why you're always in…
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Stop Chasing Scores (Ep. 1115)
A student expresses frustration that they have regressed back to the 140s. Ben and Nathan speculate that he is taking practice tests for the sake of seeing a…
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Don't Romanticize the JD (Ep. 1114)
Jack loves English and wants to go to law school. Ben and Nathan say that’s necessary but not sufficient to dive into law school. You need to know what lawyers…
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From 157 to 174: Nikki's LSAT Success Story (Ep. 1113)
Nikki decided to apply to law school after a weekend visit with a friend, studied for about six weeks using LSAT Demon while working full-time, and improved…
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Don't Fear the Clock (Ep. 1112)
Ben and Nathan warn against making 70-minute sections a regular habit. Instead, you should practice under real conditions to treat the official test like any…
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Don't Fix What Works (Ep. 1111)
Don’t stress as test day gets closer. Stick with the study routine that’s been working and focus on refining your skills, not changing your approach. Read more…
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From 161 to 176: Connor’s Success Story (Ep. 1110)
Connor joins the show to share how he reached a 176. He explains how his approach transformed over the course of his studies. The strategy that scored him the…
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Fix the GPA First (Ep. 1109)
Nathan and Josh tell Olivia that her triple major and multiple minors won’t impress law schools, and she should focus entirely on raising her GPA by getting…