Ben and Nathan argue the LSAT is easy if approached the right way. It tests reading and reasoning, not speed. They urge students to slow down, focus on understanding each question, and learn from mistakes instead of rushing through practice tests or fixating on study schedules.

Josh and Nathan respond to John, who began his LSAT journey with an impressive 166 diagnostic, by encouraging him to stick with intuitive practice rather than overanalyzing question types or obsessing over timing. They explain how the Demon’s one-question blind review method reinforces deep understanding and warn against inefficient habits like full-section blind review and flagging questions.

Josh and Nathan advise “Medicine Matt” to slow down, take a gap year (or more), get legal-adjacent experience in healthcare, and focus on earning a high LSAT. His STEM background can be a strength if paired with a clear career path and strong application.

Nathan and Ben explain that nearly all LSAT practice questions are real past test questions, so practice tests closely mirror the official exam. The only real difference on test day is how students treat it. Panic and pressure, not content, derail performance.

Ben and Nathan coach a high-achieving student through the emotional toll of LSAT mistakes, urging a shift from perfectionism to learning. They recommend slowing down, focusing on accuracy, and doing more targeted drilling instead of timed sections.

Ben and Nathan reassure Evan, a low-income student, that working through college is a strength, not a weakness, in law school admissions. They emphasize that GPA and LSAT matter far more than unpaid internships or prelaw clubs—and that with straight A’s and a great LSAT, Evan could go to law school for free or even get paid.

Ben and Nathan explain that LSAT question difficulty levels don’t matter. Students should focus on reading carefully, solving each question accurately, and prioritizing “easier” questions to improve their score.

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Ben and Nathan explain why you don’t need diagrams or technical terms to master conditional logic—just focus on intuitively understanding the argument.

Amelia took the LSAT before she was ready and scored below her practice range because she treated the official test differently. Josh and Nathan advise Amelia to wait until her practice scores match her goal and approach the official test like a regular practice test.