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…

Aim Higher

Demon student Jason has a 4.0 GPA and scored 160 on his first practice LSAT. He asks Nathan and Ben if his goal score of 170 is attainable by the September test. The guys encourage Jason not to sell himself short.…

Diversity Admissions Programs

Listener Rae shares an experience she had while touring a law school with a program designed to help admit more students of color. The guys discuss law school scammerships and how they affect underrepresented minorities.…

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.…

Chicago Full Ride vs. Harvard Full Price?

Demon tutor Ruth joins Nathan to discuss a hypothetical dilemma. Listener Pedro asks if it would be wiser to pay full tuition at Harvard or to accept a full scholarship at Chicago. Is six-figure debt ever worth it? Ruth thinks that paying tuition at a top school may be worth…

Be Careful Talking to Admissions Officers

Listener Jonathan is a DACA recipient who worries whether his status may prevent him from earning a full-ride scholarship. Ben and Nathan advise Jonathan to call each law school he’s interested in and ask if he can be connected with any current students who are DACA recipients. Be wary…

Should I Retake with a 177 and 4.28 GPA?

Is there a point of diminishing returns when it comes to your LSAT score? Demon tutor Ruth joins Nathan on today’s show to discuss whether a student with a 177 on record should retake the LSAT. They also discuss LSAC GPAs and the fact that not all schools offer…