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.…

Scoring 175 Doesn’t Mean You Have to Be a Lawyer

LSAT Demon student Peter just scored 175 on a practice test, but he still has doubts about attending law school. Nathan and Ben insist that aptitude for the LSAT isn’t necessarily a sign that you should become a lawyer. On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an…

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…

Embrace the Suck

Demon student Brandon has his sights set on a top-ten school. He knows it’ll take a lot of work to achieve his target LSAT score, but hard work doesn’t scare him. He’s ready to “embrace the suck,” and Ben and Nathan applaud him for it. The best…

Should You Pay for Prestige?

Demon student Kaelan wants to run for office someday and believes that the prestige of an elite law school would be valuable for a career in politics. Is it worth taking on student debt for that prestige? Nathan and Ben question the assumption that a JD is a prerequisite for…

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…