The 7Sage Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed by the LSAT? In this episode of The Short Cut, we tackle a question a lot of students quietly struggle with: how to manage stress when it starts affecting your score, your mindset, and your life. If you’re doing all the “right” things like studying consistently, working out, and staying social but still can’t mentally detach from the test, this one’s for you. We break down: Why...

Want your question answered? Comment on this episode! A student aiming for a 165 by June is stuck in the mid-140s with inconsistent performance, fluctuating drill results, and no clear progress. Sound familiar? In this episode , Alex and Bailey break down what’s really going wrong and how to fix it. They cover: • Why skipping or rushing the core curriculum can stall your progress • How to structur...

Want your question answered? Comment on this video (we’re drawing from the comments first), email podcast@7sage.com, or tag us (@AlexJacobs and @BaileyLuber) in a post on the 7Sage Discussion forums. Scoring well on Logical Reasoning but stuck at the same score on Reading Comprehension? You’re not alone. In this LSAT Shortcut, Alex and Bailey respond to a student who’s hitting 168 practice tests w...

Choosing a law school is one of the hardest parts of the admissions process, not because you do not have options, but because you finally do. In this episode, Jake Baska breaks down what it actually means to deposit, how that differs from enrolling, when it makes sense to ask for a deposit deadline extension, and how to think through waitlists, pending decisions, scholarship timing, and even the p...

Parallel reasoning questions can feel overwhelming, even for strong LSAT students. In this episode of the 7Sage LSAT Shortcut , Alex and Bailey explain why these questions often become a major time sink and what to do about it. Their first piece of advice is simple. Skip them. If parallel reasoning or parallel flaw questions slow you down, save them for the end of the section so you can spend your...

Want your question answered? Comment on this video (we’re drawing from the comments first), email podcast@7sage.com, or tag us (@AlexJacobs and @BaileyLuber) in a post on the 7Sage Discussion forums. Today's episode: A student returns to LSAT prep after taking a few months off and suddenly finds even small drills overwhelming. Full practice tests feel intimidating, and when they try to take one, t...

Simon wrote in with a problem many serious LSAT students eventually face: he’s running out of fresh PrepTests. What do you do when the pool of untouched questions starts to dry up? In this episode, we talk about how to approach the later stages of LSAT prep—when the focus shifts from seeing new material to mastering the test. We cover how to reuse old sections effectively, when “freshness” actuall...

This week, Alex and Bailey sit down with 7Sage tutor Ryan Han to talk about his path from theater kid, playwright, and Trader Joe’s employee to law school admit and LSAT tutor. Ryan shares how conversations with lawyers, time spent around the Brooklyn courts, and a growing interest in justice helped him find a clear answer to why law. They also get into Ryan’s LSAT journey: starting with a 156 dia...

A student who started studying in January is already scoring in the high 160s and wondering: should they take the April LSAT for “real test experience,” even if their goal is the mid-170s? Alex and Bailey break down why rushing into an early test might not be the best move, the reality of the jump from the 160s to the 170s, and why taking the LSAT before you’re ready can sometimes just be an expen...

A student asks why their LSAT practice test scores are dropping the more they study. Alex and Bailey break down why this happens to many LSAT students, how burnout and inefficient study can stall progress, and what to do if your studying starts working against you.

Anyone else feel like conditional reasoning makes their brain go foggy? In this episode, Alex and Bailey respond to a student who scored a 151, took time off, dropped to a 140, and now feels stuck trying to push into the 160s. They break down why that score drop is completely normal, why a 163 by April or June is absolutely doable, and how to get unstuck with conditional logic. They talk about: Wh...

In this, Bailey is joined by Saavni, who shares her experience from a 156 to a 174, highlighting effective study strategies, the importance of self-compassion, and how her LSAT preparation has translated into success in law school. Tune in for practical tips on blind review, self-teaching, and the value of a gap year.

Low 170s. April test ahead. Now what? Alex and Bailey explain how to refine your approach, avoid burnout, and squeeze out those final few points that separate good from elite.

Two friends, two completely different LSAT study strategies—so who’s right? In this episode, Alex and Bailey explain how to structure your week with PTs, timed sections, and targeted drills to build toward a 175+ without burning out.

Justin’s scoring minus one to minus three on individual sections but can’t seem to replicate it on full practice tests. In this episode, Alex and Bailey unpack the mental game, stamina issues, and comparative passage strategy tweaks that can turn strong drills into strong PTs.

Alex and Bailey answer a user's question regarding how to deal with the PTs in the 150s, including Bailey's experience with new PT 159. Want your question answered? Comment below, email podcast@7sage.com, or post on the 7Sage forums and tag us!

Alex and Bailey answer a 7Sage user's question about what to do when it feels like you're going backwards in your LSAT studying, including whether to reduce screen time and read non-fiction.

In this episode of the 7Sage Podcast, ZeSean (Columbia Law) and Nicole (Berkeley Law) continue their 1L series with a deep dive into BigLaw recruiting. From networking receptions and free mozzarella sticks to screeners, callbacks, and the anxiety of grade-contingent offers, they walk through what recruiting really looks like during an accelerated 1L fall timeline. They talk about figuring out prac...

From 159 to 173. In this episode, Sam shares exactly how he made that jump and what finally clicked. He talks about: • How internships in civil litigation and international law clarified his “why” • Managing ADHD while studying for the LSAT • Why the LSAT is a skills test, not a memorization test • The power of spotting patterns in Logical Reasoning and beyond • How reflecting on mistakes led to r...

In this episode, Alex Jacobs sits down with Sasha to break down The Game Plan behind his jump from a 151 to a 175 on the LSAT. Before law school was even on the radar, Sasha worked in basketball management and coaching. Along the way, he picked up habits and mental frameworks that turned out to be a perfect fit for LSAT prep. From film study to practice planning to staying composed under pressure,...

Breaking into the 170s on Logical Reasoning is not about doing more questions. It is about building the right habits. In this episode of the 7Sage LSAT Podcast, instructors Bailey and Chapin talk through the key Logical Reasoning habits that separate top scorers from the rest. They explain why LR plateaus happen, how 170 plus scorers approach arguments differently, and what actually drives consist...

Before they were teaching the LSAT, Levi and Emily were figuring it out side by side as study partners. In this episode, the two look back on what it meant to prep together and how that shared experience shaped the way they now approach tutoring and teaching. They talk about finding community during LSAT prep, why untimed practice matters more than most students think, and how to analyze questions...

This week’s episode continues our conversation with 7Sage instructors ZeSean Ali and Nicole Agranonik as they dive into the academic and extracurricular side of 1L life. They break down what law school classes are actually like, how cold calls and exams work, and the role student organizations play in shaping the law school experience. Tune in to learn how students balance coursework with involvem...

How do you make the smartest possible use of your remaining time before the February LSAT? In this episode, Henry and Bailey break down what an effective final push really looks like and why pattern recognition, not brute-force drilling, is the key to making real gains late in the game. They talk about how to spot recurring structures in Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, how to review i...

This week’s episode features 7Sage instructors ZeSean Ali and Nicole Agranonik, fresh off their 1L fall semesters at Columbia Law School and Berkeley Law. They share what law school is really like, what surprised them most during 1L, and the strategies that helped them survive their first semester. Tune in for practical tips and a clearer picture of what all that LSAT work is preparing you for.