The Question Is the Lesson

Maya, an LSAT Demon student and Demon Daily listener, recently contacted us with concerns about her LSAT prep routine. She asked how to drill more efficiently, when to introduce timed sections, and whether delaying reading comprehension practice was a smart strategy. Her questions highlight common struggles among LSAT students. 

Erik and Nathan advise listener Maya not to overcomplicate her LSAT study plan. Listen to Stop Planning and Start Studying, and utilize the One-Hour LSAT to make the most of your study time. Maya’s detailed study plan shows strong discipline, but over-planning can backfire.

Instead of worrying about the perfect study plan, students should focus on simply doing the work and refining their approach as they go.

The Power of Immediate Review

A key recommendation from Nathan was to avoid setting questions aside to review later. One of the most critical LSAT study habits is reviewing mistakes immediately after answering a question. Delaying review makes it harder to remember what you were thinking in the moment, reducing the opportunity to learn from errors.

The goal isn’t just to see why an answer is wrong—it’s to truly understand why the correct answer is right. Even when answering a question correctly, reviewing explanations helps reinforce confidence and eliminate uncertainty. Use Demon’s Choice to streamline this process, delivering targeted practice without the hassle of planning which questions to tackle next.

RC and Timed Sections Shouldn’t Wait 

Maya planned to hold off on timed sections until she felt more confident in her accuracy. While building accuracy is critical and should remain the focus in drilling, timed sections, and practice tests, you should not wait to start mixing in timed sections. 

Maya also considered delaying Reading Comprehension practice until later in her prep. This is a mistake.

RC is a core part of the LSAT, and improving on RC also helps improve Logical Reasoning. Early, consistent practice is key to building confidence and boosting overall performance.

Making LSAT Prep Enjoyable

The LSAT tests reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills—skills that can be fun to develop. Shifting the mindset from “this is a chore” to “this is a challenge” can make studying more rewarding.

Think of the test like a puzzle: each mistake is an opportunity to learn, and every correct answer builds confidence. With the right perspective, LSAT prep becomes less about stress and more about improvement.

Final Takeaways

Maya’s experience offers lessons for every LSAT student:

• Drill daily and review immediately—each question is a chance to learn.

• Mix drilling and timed section—build accuracy and pacing together.

• Start Reading Comprehension early—small efforts now prevent big struggles later.

• Stay adaptable—progress comes from consistent engagement, not rigid planning.

• Enjoy the process—embracing the challenge leads to steady improvement.

The LSAT rewards critical thinking and discipline. By focusing on mastery rather than rushing through practice, test-takers can steadily build the skills needed for success.

Got an LSAT question? Reach out to LSAT Demon Daily at daily@lsatdemon.com—your question might be featured in a future episode!