Thinking LSAT

Big Law Feeding Frenzy

Demon Team

Demon Team

Aug 31, 2026

Big law firms are extending offers to first-year law students before Christmas, pushing the recruiting timeline earlier than ever. Ben and Nathan break down what’s driving the frenzy, whether it echoes the pre-2008 hiring bubble, and what it means for applicants counting on those $235K Big Law salaries.

Also in this episode: - LSAC postpones removing dual-enrollment credits from applicants’ UGPAs - Advice from Demon students who crushed the LSAT - Early decision scholarships from Wake Forest Law and Emory Law

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0:00 Update on LSAC GPA Policy 14:28 Test D Question — Broken car 23:54 Always Choosing Next Best Answer 34:00 Law Firm Hiring Frenzy 45:59 Tips from Departing Demons 49:39 Early Decision Scholarship from Wake Forest Law 57:49 Early Decision Email from Emory Law 1:09:12 Word of the Week — imprecations 1:12:08 Email of the week