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An anonymous listener got caught cheating on a final exam. How badly will this hurt their law school admissions chances?

Nathan and Erik dismiss listener Simon’s fears about upcoming Logic Games sections.

Listener Meg is feeling anxious about taking her first official LSAT. Erik and Nathan remind her that the official test is no different than the dozens of practice tests that she’s already taken.

The April LSAT is almost here. How should test-takers approach the final days leading up to their official test? Nathan and Ben advise listeners to treat test week like any other week of unhurried LSAT prep. Later, the guys explain why you shouldn’t skip tough questions. They shake their heads at UC Law SF’s solicitations. And they offer words of encouragement to a student who is concerned about how the elimination of Logic Games might impact their score. 1:03 - April LSAT Treat test week like any other practice week. Treat the official test like any other practice test. 6:35 - LSAT Demon Is Hiring Want to join the team? LSAT Demon is hiring teachers and writers. Visit lsat.link/apply to submit your application. 7:47 - Skipping Questions Listener Harry disagrees with Nathan and Ben’s advice not to skip or flag difficult questions. The guys clarify their position and reaffirm their mantra: “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.” 14:52 - Should I Quit My Job? Ben and Nathan counsel listener Emna not to let law school admissions dictate an important career decision. 22:36 - UC Law San Francisco Nathan scorns his alma mater’s pleas for more money. 30:12 - Is Law School the Right Path? The best law students are fierce academic competitors. Applicants with low undergraduate GPAs should think long and hard before entering the fray. 42:05 - LG Study Schedule Nathan and Ben describe their own study habits for Logic Games. 46:10 - LG Anxiety An anonymous listener dreads losing the Logic Games after the June LSAT. Ben and Nathan encourage Anonymous to stay optimistic. 53:39 - Word of the Week The best logic games are Daedalian puzzles.

An anonymous listener complains that their tendency to overthink the correct answer is costing them points in Logical Reasoning. Nathan and Erik disagree and provide insight.

Lawyers work long hours. But what works for lawyers doesn’t necessarily work for LSAT prep.  The guys recommend one-hour per day is all you need to study for the LSAT. 

Listener James doubts he’ll be ready in time for the June LSAT, but he wants to gain the experience of an official test attempt. Erik and Nathan urge James to reconsider. They also discuss taking the test in person or not. 

Many LSAT students are taught to read the question first in Logical Reasoning. Nathan and Erik explain why this approach is antithetical to the LSAT Demon philosophy. Check out this blog post about reading the question first. 

Micah McCreary is an LSAT coach and law school admissions consultant through his company JurisPrep. He’s also a former LSAT Demon student and current 2L at Harvard Law School. Micah joins Ben and Nathan to share insights about the current admissions cycle, emphasizing the importance of a well-crafted diversity statement. The guys also discuss Micah’s experience at Harvard, the challenges of working in big law, and their shared focus on an accuracy-first approach to the LSAT.  3:51 - Harvard Law School Micah attended Harvard Law School virtually for his 1L year. He now appreciates the networking opportunities that come from attending law school in person. 8:52 - Big Law Micah plans to work in corporate law, but he’s wary of the grueling hours and unrewarding assignments often faced by junior associates at big law firms. 17:32 - Don’t Pay for Law School Micah shares the history and mission of JurisPrep, his LSAT and law school admissions consulting business. The guys explain the nuance behind the tagline “don’t pay for law school.” 27:13 - Ignore the Clock Micah agrees with Ben and Nathan on their accuracy-first approach to the LSAT. They brainstorm ways for students to practice ignoring the clock when taking timed sections. 40:13 - Admissions Cycle In an unusually slow admissions cycle, Micah has noticed that applicants with strong diversity statements have fared better than those without. 56:17 - Working While in Law School Micah recommends that law students avoid working other jobs until after their 1L years. 1:05:49 - Words of the Week Ben and Nathan proscribe LSAT gimmicks. They prescribe a commonsense approach that focuses on careful reading. 1:11:39 - Application Timing Micah advises law school applicants to apply as early in the cycle as possible.

Erik and Nathan advise listener Sam on how to deal with LG anxiety. One thought is to treat Logic Games like Reading Comprehension as their are skills that overlap. 

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