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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 options. Just be sure to follow the rules. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube !

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 careers, gaining work experience, and talking with lawyers. Law school can wait if it doesn’t feel right. Apply to work for the Demon Thinking LSAT Ep. 509 On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical Profes...

​​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 practice run and keep working toward your goal score.  Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 study, and overcoming the mental hurdles of failure and self-doubt. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

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 .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 indicate you're ready before signing up.  Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

​​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 website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 point, including your essays, to determine the lowest amount they can offer while still securing your enrollment. Applicants should show sincere interest without signaling they’re locked in—negotiate like someone with choices. Read more on our w...

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 thoroughly reviewing mistakes. Build on that foundation, but never trade consistent questions for any other form of study.  One Hour LSAT: https://lsatdemon.com/resources/lsat-tips-and-strategies/one-hour-lsat Your Ultimate LSAT Study Plan: http...

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. Trying to game the test by guessing the unscored section can backfire. Focus on accuracy, not speculation. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 more. Nathan and Josh explain that accuracy, not speed, should always be the goal. Instead of pushing to reach later questions, Haley should slow down and focus on solving each one correctly. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon....

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 practice is detail-heavy, isolating, and often unfulfilling. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Applying early means applying in September with your best LSAT score already on record—rushing the process risks worse scores, weaker offers, and unnecessary debt. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube !

Nathan and Josh praise Susan’s shift from frequent practice tests to timed sections, emphasizing that mastering one question at a time and reviewing immediately leads to deeper learning and better results. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 from every mistake, and trust the process of solving one question at a time.  Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 scholarships. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 understanding each question, and learn from mistakes instead of rushing through practice tests or fixating on study schedules. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 overanalyzing question types or obsessing over timing. They explain how the Demon’s one-question blind review method reinforces deep understanding and warn against inefficient habits like full-section blind review and flagging questions. Rea...

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. His STEM background can be a strength if paired with a clear career path and strong application. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 difference on test day is how students treat it. Panic and pressure, not content, derail performance. Read more on our website . Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan coach a high-achieving student through the emotional toll of LSAT mistakes, urging a shift from perfectionism to learning. They recommend slowing down, focusing on accuracy, and doing more targeted drilling instead of timed sections. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 GPA and LSAT matter far more than unpaid internships or prelaw clubs—and that with straight A’s and a great LSAT, Evan could go to law school for free or even get paid. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or c...

Ben and Nathan explain that LSAT question difficulty levels don’t matter. Students should focus on reading carefully, solving each question accurately, and prioritizing “easier” questions to improve their score. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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 to wait until her practice scores match her goal and approach the official test like a regular practice test. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!