LSAT Demon Daily

If you’re too focused on your scores to concentrate on the question in front of you, you’re only making it harder on yourself. Take a day off, then come back ready to tackle one question at a time. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Demon Student Matt describes his long-game approach to success. Studying an hour and a half per day, Matt explains how not pushing for a specific timeline, waiting until his practice scores indicated that he was ready, and focused review propelled him to a 177. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Retaking and reapplying is a chance to submit a stronger LSAT score, a better personal statement, and an improved resume. If you’re focused on doing the bare minimum, you’ll miss that opportunity. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Tula struggles with the first section of practice tests and wants to know how to “warm up.” Josh and Nate assure her that a warm-up isn’t necessary, but a mindset shift might be.  Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Why X essays often carry more risk than upside. If required, keep the essays focused on why you are a good candidate and a good fit for the school. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Anna worries about getting yield protected at a mid-ranked “dream” school with a 161 median LSAT. Ben and Nathan say not to worry—schools don’t deny strong applicants outright, and if they do, it’s their loss. Apply broadly, leverage your numbers, and don’t let mediocre schools with weak medians define your law school dreams. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or...

Andre asks about his extreme RC score swings. Josh and Nathan explain that accuracy—not variance—is the real issue and encourage a perfect-passage strategy. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Undergraduate work makes you a better applicant, but your GPA and LSAT are what get you in the door. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Nathan and Josh revisit one of the foundational pieces of Demon advice: solve one question at a time and don't worry about finishing the question. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nate offer some strategies to help turn Parallel Reasoning questions into your favorite question type. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Josh and Nate explain how to destroy LSAT arguments. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben shares how he went from a cold diagnostic of 155 to a 171 on the June LSAT while working full time, running a farm, and studying strategically with LSAT Demon. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

A 3.73 GPA isn’t the same as a 3.2—schools care about more than medians, and every point counts in the index. The solution for below-median GPAs? Crush the LSAT. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Debbie is devastated after scoring 163 again on her second official LSAT, despite PTing in the 170s. Josh and Nate urge her to stop chasing a perfect score, register for every upcoming test, and focus on just getting "base hits". Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Zoe shares her LSAT journey from a 157 diagnostic to a 170 official score, then a 169 while teaching at the Demon. She reflects on slowing down, mastering review, and resisting outside pressures to follow a rigid K-JD path. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Eric asks whether to retroactively pass/fail three math courses to raise his GPA, even if it means losing his math minor. Nathan and Josh agree it’s likely worth it for law school admissions and scholarships. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Carl worries that coming from a family of lawyers might make him seem entitled, but Nathan and Josh reassure him it’s actually a major asset. As long as he brings strong grades, a solid LSAT, and a professional application, his background boosts his employability and appeal. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

You don’t need to memorize question types to succeed on the LSAT. Focus on careful reading and understanding what each question is actually asking before worrying about labels. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Sarah worries she’s hit an LSAT ceiling and lacks the intuition to break into the 170s. Josh and Nathan urge her to master the easy questions and explain that speed comes from careful, accurate reading. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Elisa improved her LSAT score from 145 to 176 by slowing down, focusing on understanding, and letting go of bad advice. She took an extra year to apply, studied one hour a day, and proved that patience pays off. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Josh and Nate reassure Erik, who wants to take a gap year, that his scores are good for up to at least three years, and most schools accept scores up to five years old. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Mia’s score dropped from the low 170s in practice to a 161 official score. Ben and Nathan explain that smarter review, more drilling, and fewer tests would lead to better long-term results. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of taking the GRE versus the LSAT for law school, especially for applicants like Anissa who are stronger in math. They question whether law school is the right path given her investment banking background and STEM strengths. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan advise Isha to stop customizing her drill settings. The default setup ensures a balanced mix of old and recent questions for both drilling and tests. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ben and Nathan break down absolute versus relative claims and explain how careful readers accept stated facts while remaining skeptical of any conclusion the argument attempts to sell. Read more on our website .  Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!