Josh and Nate reassure Erik, who wants to take a gap year, that his scores are good for up to at least three years, and most schools accept scores up to five years old.
Mia’s score dropped from the low 170s in practice to a 161 official score. Ben and Nathan explain that smarter review, more drilling, and fewer tests would lead to better long-term results.
Ben and Nathan weigh the pros and cons of taking the GRE versus the LSAT for law school, especially for applicants like Anissa who are stronger in math. They question whether law school is the right path given her investment banking background and STEM strengths.
Ben and Nathan advise Isha to stop customizing her drill settings. The default setup ensures a balanced mix of old and recent questions for both drilling and tests.
Ben and Nathan break down absolute versus relative claims and explain how careful readers accept stated facts while remaining skeptical of any conclusion the argument attempts to sell.
Alyssa asks whether to focus on her personal transformation or a difficult family situation. Ben and Josh choose door number three and urge her to highlight her leadership and logistics work instead.
Ben and Josh tell Eliza not to bother with a second LSAT writing sample. It adds risk without reward—one is enough unless the first was a disaster.
A listener with a 173 LSAT and a scholarship offer considers deferring law school for a year. Ben and Josh advise reapplying instead, warning that the deferral terms eliminate flexibility and risk losing scholarship money.
A listener asks if the June 2025 LSAT was unusually difficult. Ben and Josh explain that test difficulty is subjective, Reddit is unreliable, and focused prep remains the best strategy.
Demon team member Rachel shares how she transitioned from the world of fashion and TV to a 174 LSAT score and a spot at Wake Forest Law. She talks with Josh about discovering LSAT Demon, studying through long workdays, and using her union negotiation experience to fuel her desire to fight for workers’ rights as a labor and employment lawyer.