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…

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.…

Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical

Listener Chris shares an article [https://scholarship.law.vanderbilt.edu/vlr/vol52/iss4/2/] on the realities of working in big law. Nathan says it should be required reading for anyone thinking about going to law school. The guys discuss lawyer salaries and double down on their advice: Don’t…

Being "Non-Traditional" Is the Least of Your Concerns

Listener Shavar will be 29 this year and wonders if his age will be an issue during the law school application process. The guys assure Shavar that his age is the least of his concerns. Focus on the two factors that matter most to law schools: GPA and LSAT.…

What If I Run Out of Practice Questions?

Demon student Anthony has been studying for over eight hours every day and is worried that he will soon run out of official LSAT questions to practice. The guys first recommend that Anthony cut down on the amount of time he spends studying. They also explain why running out of…

Ruth Is Going to Yale Law School!

Demon teacher Rebecca interviews departing Demon teacher Ruth before she heads off to Yale. Ruth recaps her time teaching and offers advice to new LSAT students and teachers. We will miss having Ruth on our team and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.…

Find a Better Use for Your Savings

An anonymous listener plans to pay for law school using money they have saved in a 529 account. Would mentioning this fact in a letter of continued interest improve their chances of being admitted off of a T-14 school’s waitlist? Ben and Nathan share their thoughts and suggest other…