The LSAT Simplified: A Hey Future Lawyer Podcast

Ben talks through why he disappeared for a couple weeks, plus a quick PSA after getting flattened by a brutal flu. He uses that as a springboard into what he has been thinking about going into 2026, including how hard it is to market a product that actually requires uncomfortable work. From there, the core argument is simple: meaningful LSAT improvement is mostly about doing real questions and rev...

In this mailbag-style episode of the Hey Future Lawyer Podcast , Ben Parker breaks down two things most applicants are missing: what it actually takes to hit a mid-160s or higher LSAT, and why “business as usual” in law school scholarships is getting disrupted. He opens with a blunt promise about standards, then pivots into a practical, incentives-based explanation of how law schools price tuition...

👉 Find everything at linktr.ee/heyfuturelawyer In this episode, Ben Parker sits down with Sam, a 1L at Seton Hall Law who earned a full scholarship after taking the LSAT seriously and approaching prep the right way. Sam shares her background, why she chose law school after working in corporate marketing, and what the transition into 1L life has actually been like. The conversation dives deep into...

Check out everything here! In this episode, Ben breaks down an email from a 3.9 GPA applicant sitting on a 152 LSAT who is determined to apply this cycle anyway. He walks through why that choice could cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars, using real numbers from schools like Toledo and Michigan State to show how debt to income works in the real world. You will hear a frank discussion of why t...

Ben opens this episode by examining the rapid rise of LSAT accommodations and asking whether the emperor wears no clothes when people claim that extra time creates fairness. He uses recent research to show how time based accommodations change the nature of the LSAT and reduce its ability to predict first year law school performance. He walks through findings that extended time LSAT scores tend to...

👉 Find everything at linktr.ee/heyfuturelawyer In this episode of the Hey Future Lawyer Podcast , Ben breaks down everything pre-law students need heading into Thanksgiving—how to handle unsolicited advice, how to respond to relatives who don’t understand the LSAT, and how to avoid rushing into law school prematurely. He explains why applying late cripples scholarship chances and outlines what ac...

👉 Find everything here: linktr.ee/heyfuturelawyer In today’s episode, Ben breaks down two major new tools on HeyFutureLawyer.com —our law school Outcomes Calculator ( heyfuturelawyer.com/outcomes ) and our brand-new ROI Calculator ( heyfuturelawyer.com/ROI-calculator ). Ben walks through how to use each tool, the data behind them, and the surprising “hidden gem” law schools that outperform their...

and only one test left—is a losing play. He breaks down LSAT “ranges” vs a single “score,” and why hitting the top of your range radically changes both admissions outcomes and scholarships. We map law school decisions on a simple X-Y axis: job outcomes vs. total cost. Ben shows how late apps get worse on both, and why rankings (T20/T50) are a terrible proxy compared to ABA 509 employment data and...

👉 Find everything at linktr.ee/heyfuturelawyer In this episode, Ben Parker and Madeline dive deep into the science of learning — and what actually works when it comes to improving on the LSAT and beyond. Drawing from the research-backed insights of Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning , they unpack how most people study the wrong way, why “feeling productive” isn’t the same as learni...

In this episode, Ben welcomes Madeline back after her brief break from the podcast to catch up on law school life and dive deep into what it’s really like surviving 1L. Madeline talks about the initial adrenaline of starting law school fading into the grind of outlines, memos, and long nights—especially as she works through her first big legal writing assignment on the “attractive nuisance doctrin...

In this episode, Ben Parker kicks off with an update on law school admissions data, revealing a massive 31.6% surge in applicants and what that means for 2026’s “worst cycle ever.” He explains why higher applicant volume paired with fewer applications per person creates a uniquely competitive cycle and warns listeners to apply broadly—or better yet, wait until next year. Ben also discusses which u...

In this episode, Ben Parker dives into the latest LSAC applicant data showing a massive 32.9% year-over-year increase in law school applications —making the 2026 admissions cycle the most competitive in history . He explains why more applicants and stagnant class sizes mean that even strong candidates will find it harder to secure spots and scholarships. Ben also breaks down LSAT score distributio...

In this episode, Ben Parker dives into one of the most controversial debates in LSAT prep: the formal logic approach versus the intuitive reading approach. Ben argues that most LSAT students are taught to overcomplicate the test by memorizing symbols, contrapositives, and diagramming rules, when in reality the LSAT is a test of reading comprehension—not logic. Using real Reddit exchanges, LSAT exa...

In this episode, Ben dives into the upcoming Jumpstart Your January LSAT prep package , why it might be a smart move for students targeting the January LSAT, and how poor planning around prep timelines hurts applicants. He highlights the financial stakes tied to LSAT scores and reminds listeners that applying late in the cycle often costs both admissions chances and scholarship money. The conversa...

This episode opens with updates from Hey Future Lawyer, including a free upcoming LSAT session and the start of the October group. Then, Ben and Madeline dive into life as a 1L. Madeline shares that while law school has its challenges, it feels more like a marathon than a sprint, with manageable ups and downs. The conversation highlights the importance of stamina, time management, and avoiding exc...

In this episode, Ben Parker breaks down why the 2026 law school admissions cycle is shaping up to be one of the most chaotic ever. Applications are way up, LSAT scores are rising across the board, and competition for top schools is reaching unprecedented levels. Students will need higher scores and stronger resumes than ever before to stand out. A major factor is the recent elimination of GradPLUS...

In this episode, Ben Parker and Madeline dive deep into the realities of law school, LSAT preparation, and how the two intersect. Madeline, now a 1L on a full scholarship, shares her first impressions of law school workload, time management, and how her LSAT skills have translated into her studies. Ben and Madeline explore whether certain reasoning abilities are truly teachable, or if some people...

This episode kicks off with a reminder that law school applications open on Labor Day, making it the perfect time to cut through the noise surrounding admissions. Ben highlights how online forums—particularly Reddit’s r/lawschooladmissions—often spread misinformation. He critiques the echo chamber of anxious applicants who exaggerate the difficulty of getting into law school and perpetuate myths a...

In this episode, Ben dives deep into LSAT Reading Comprehension, breaking down why it isn’t about gimmicks or shortcuts—it’s about real understanding. He explains how dense, poorly written passages trip students up and why slowing down, reading actively, and focusing on comprehension will transform your score. Ben also gives actionable tips like using three guiding questions for active reading, id...

In this episode, Ben unpacks LSAC’s recent announcement suspending the online LSAT in mainland China due to rampant cheating scandals. He explains how organized companies were openly selling proxy test-taking services for thousands of dollars, why that creates long-term risks for students, and what it could mean for the future of online testing. Ben also speculates on whether this move could event...

In this August 2025 LSAT recap, Ben Parker breaks down the test in a way you won’t find anywhere else—focusing on actionable strategy, not internet clickbait. He tackles the curve myth, explains why “the test is getting harder” is an illusion, and exposes the truth about LSAC’s heavy reuse of old questions. You’ll learn why obsessing over predicted topics is a waste of time, why human psychology s...

In this episode, Ben returns to the mic after a short break to dive into the ramifications of the newly enacted "Big, Beautiful Bill," a sweeping legislative package signed into law during Trump’s second term. Rather than explore the bill's political implications, Ben focuses squarely on what the bill means for law school access, student loans, scholarships, and legal education's return on investm...

In this mailbag episode, Ben answers a wide range of questions from LSAT students, diving into common struggles like score stagnation, timing issues, and study habits. He emphasizes that untimed score improvements are normal, but consistent mistakes under time pressure often come from rushing or passivity during the test. Ben encourages students to focus on intentional problem-solving rather than...

In this episode—recorded just days before heading off on a honeymoon—Ben dives deep into the economic and ethical realities of law school costs, especially for students offered conditional scholarships. He walks through the implications of taking partial versus full scholarships, with a heavy emphasis on understanding law school grading curves and the potential for losing aid due to GPA requiremen...

Ben Parker opens the episode with some big life news—he’s getting married this weekend! But before he signs the marriage license, he’s recording a series of podcast episodes to help guide future law students through the chaos of the LSAT and legal education. He starts with the first of four LSAT truths that Hey Future Lawyer is built around: the LSAT matters—a lot . From determining which law scho...