What to Expect on Law School Applications

LSAT Demon’s own Rebecca Cumberbatch and Matt DuMont break down what to expect on law school applications. They discuss who should write a diversity statement and how to avoid raising red flags: Stick to the facts.…

I Don’t Have a Good Personal Statement Topic

LSAT Demon student Rafael fears that he doesn’t have a compelling personal statement topic. He’s a senior in college with limited work experience and some student club involvement. Is he overthinking things? Nathan and Ben tell Rafael to forget about his personal statement until after he has his…

Does Early Decision Ever Make Sense?

Listener Finch knows it’s usually bad to apply early decision. But what if the decision came with a scholarship to his top-choice school? Ben and Nathan still have their reservations. How good is the scholarship? What if an even-better school were to offer him a full ride? Even if…

The LSAT Shouldn’t Dominate Your Life

LSAT Demon student Jacob writes in with a bunch of questions about his LSAT study and law school applications. Ben and Nathan discuss why you shouldn’t wait to start taking timed sections and shouldn’t focus on a single section before moving on to the others. Nathan also offers…

Don’t Sweat What You Can’t Control

Demon student Ty applied to law school late in the cycle with an LSAT score lower than he was capable of. He was predictably disappointed by his offers. A year later, he has a great LSAT score on record and is ready to apply at the beginning of the cycle.…

Make Law Schools Bid on You

Demon student Annika is scoring in the mid 150s after two months of studying. She asks Ben and Nathan for their thoughts on whether a 170 is possible by September and whether she should delay her applications. The guys offer Annika some application and scholarship advice and encourage her to…

Will Law Schools Consider My Previous Applications?

Listener H previously applied to graduate programs at some top universities and was rejected. He now plans to apply to law school at these same universities. Could his rejected applications to other graduate programs come back to haunt him? Nathan and Ben weigh in.…

Harvard Law’s Junior Deferral Program

Listener Elijah asks the guys for their thoughts on applying to Harvard Law School’s Junior Deferral Program. Nathan and Ben explain why the program may benefit Harvard more than it benefits a stellar applicant like Elijah.…