Jack, a former professional rugby player, shares how he went from a 141 to a 172 on the LSAT by embracing understanding over speed, committing to consistent study, and overcoming the mental hurdles of failure and self-doubt.
If your LSAT score is stuck, you’re likely doing too much too fast. Slow down, focus on accuracy, and review every mistake carefully.
Preet asks about appealing for a sixth LSAT attempt. Nathan and Josh offer Preet some advice, but suggest that the main takeaway is to wait until your scores indicate you're ready before signing up.
Caleb’s plan to take pass/fail classes senior year to protect a stellar GPA is smart—so long as LSAC excludes them from GPA calculation.
Writing too strong of “Why X” essay can hurt your scholarship chances if it reveals desperation or lack of alternative options. Law schools use every data point, including your essays, to determine the lowest amount they can offer while still securing your enrollment. Applicants should show sincere interest without signaling they’re locked in—negotiate like someone with choices.
Josh and Nathan advise Angelice to begin with one focused, high-quality hour each day. That hour should incorporate a mix of drilling, timed sections, and thoroughly reviewing mistakes. Build on that foundation, but never trade consistent questions for any other form of study.
The LSAT includes one unscored experimental section that tests future questions—but you can’t identify it, so don’t try. Just do your best on all sections. Trying to game the test by guessing the unscored section can backfire. Focus on accuracy, not speculation.
Haley is crushing the first 15–17 questions of each LR section but stumbles after that, likely due to subtle rushing and a mistaken focus on doing just a few more. Nathan and Josh explain that accuracy, not speed, should always be the goal. Instead of pushing to reach later questions, Haley should slow down and focus on solving each one correctly.
Ben and Nathan encourage Carolyn to keep exploring law with eyes wide open. They admire excellent legal writing and intense work ethic but warn that most legal practice is detail-heavy, isolating, and often unfulfilling.
The short answer? It’s easier than you think—if you approach it the right way.