LSAT Demon Daily

Listener Stewart shares an anecdote about logic games and learning to love the LSAT. Ben and Nathan encourage students to view logic games as fun puzzles. Logical reasoning and reading comprehension can also be enjoyable. Have fun with the test and you will see improvement! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Angela asks for advice on how to study for the LSAT effectively and efficiently while also working a full-time job. Ben and Nathan encourage Angela to set aside one high-quality hour per day for LSAT studying. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Former Demon student Austin submitted his applications at the beginning of the cycle but is still waiting to hear back from a few schools. He recently had a peer-reviewed article he wrote published and wants to know whether he should send an update to the admissions offices. Nathan and Ben think it’s a perfect opportunity for Austin to check in with schools who still haven’t made a decision. Email...

Listener Fiona shares some information on reporting GRE scores, as described on Harvard Law’s website. If an applicant chooses to report their GRE score, then all scores from the previous 5-year period are reported. Ben and Nathan have noticed that some schools now have a GRE section on the ABA 509 report, but they expect that the vast majority of law school applicants will continue to take the LS...

Ben and Nathan interview economist and New York Times best-selling author Laurence Kotlikoff. Tune in to hear their advice on setting yourself up for financial success after law school. Nathan recommends checking out Prof. Kotlikoff’s book Money Magic —specifically the chapter titled “Don’t Borrow for College.” Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

LSAT Demon tutor Matt interviews fellow UMD Law student Tanzi, who attends law school part time while working full time as an OBGYN. They discuss working while in law school and the pros and cons of attending full time vs. part time. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Kiran asks how long is too long to study for the LSAT. Everyone’s timeline is different. Tune in to hear Ben’s and Nathan’s recommendations on how long to study and how to decide whether law school is actually the best path for you. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Rebecca respond to multiple emails from listeners wondering how to approach scholarship negotiation. Matt and Rebecca are both going to law school for free, and they want to help you do the same. Tune in to hear their key negotiating tips. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

An anonymous listener writes in with a predicament: Before finding the Demon, they spent a big chunk of change on a different prep company’s LSAT course. They now realize that this course is not going to suit their needs, and they’d rather study with LSAT Demon. Ben and Nathan advise Anonymous not to let a sunk cost guide their decision. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch...

LSAT Demon tutor Matt hosts special guest Michael Hill, a 2L at George Washington Law. Tune in to hear their advice on getting ready for law school, increasing your typing speed, and prepping for law school exams. Check out their book recommendations, Get a Running Start , 1L of a Ride , and Getting to Maybe . Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Victoria asks the guys for more information about the “more than full tuition” category that appears on the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator . Ben and Nathan talk about how often schools offer stipends to overqualified applicants—and where that extra money comes from. If you are a current applicant and have received any more-than-full scholarship offers, we’d love to hear from you! Email...

Listener Abi has big-law dreams but only a 3.25 undergraduate GPA. Is a T-14 scholarship in the cards for Abi? Is attending a T-14 school even necessary to make it into big law? Ben and Nathan share their thoughts and recommend steps that Abi should take to make big law happen for her. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments.  Watch this episode on YouTube

LSAT Demon team members Erik and Kevin talk about the downsides of conditional scholarships. Tune in and learn where to find data on students who lost their conditional scholarships at schools you may be considering. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener MZ has decided to delay applying to law school in order to serve in the Peace Corps. They’d like to know how to start preparing their application early. Nathan and Ben advise MZ to focus on getting their best LSAT score before worrying about the small stuff. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Ben and Nathan answer two students’ questions about LSAC fee waivers and discounts that LSAT Demon offers to students who qualify. The guys also offer some tough love to a struggling student. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Aspiring patent attorney Steve asks the guys for advice on choosing a law school. Should he attend Santa Clara which is ranked 4th in IP law but 126th overall? Or should he opt for a school with a higher overall ranking? Ben and Nathan talk about patent law programs, employment outcomes, and other factors that Steve should consider. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this...

Listener M wants to know whether there’s a major difference between regional and national law schools. What exactly makes a law school “national”? Are national law schools worth paying for? Tune in to find out! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Brandon will be attending his top-choice law school for free after negotiating his scholarship using offers from comparable schools as leverage. Nathan and Ben remind listeners that scholarship negotiation is easy! They also discuss need-based scholarships and whether you should apply for one. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Alé is interested in law but is also considering the downsides of becoming an attorney. Ben offers some positive insight, and Nathan lists four key questions that an aspiring lawyer ought to answer before deciding whether to pursue a legal career. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Demon student Aaron wonders how likely he is to get into a top law school with a lower GPA. Ben and Nathan instruct listeners on how to gauge their chances at various schools using the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator . They reiterate that once your GPA is out of your hands, the best way to maximize your scholarship chances is to get your best LSAT score. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions o...

Student Beth usually skips the dreaded rule-substitution question on Logic Games. Should she start attempting this question type? Or should she skip it every time? Ben and Nathan tackle her question—and their answer might surprise you. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

An anonymous listener asks Ben and Nathan to weigh the pros and cons of paying full price at a top-20 school against attending a lower-ranked school for free. Listen in to find out if the guys can play a devil’s advocate for law school debt. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Student Brandon reaches out to debate some comments made on episode 135 . Brandon maintains that it’s harder to get into Canadian law schools. Demon tutors Michael and Francesca think otherwise. Tune in to find out why! Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

An anonymous listener shares research they’ve compiled on law school character and fitness considerations in different states. Anonymous offers some advice to listener Jordan (whose question was featured in episode 140 ), and the guys weigh in. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube

Listener Jimmy wants to know more about “big law.” LSAT Demon tutors Matt and Pushkar discuss big-law job qualifications, interviews, starting salaries, hours, and more. Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube