Podcasts by Thinking LSAT
Ben Olson and Nathan Fox started the Thinking LSAT Podcast to become better LSAT teachers and have some fun. Please 1) subscribe, 2) rate and review, and 3) send us questions: help@thinkinglsat.com. Don't pay for law school!
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One Less Law School (Ep. 432) from 2023-12-11T15:45:10
Another one bites the dust. Ben and Nathan bid adieu to Golden Gate University School of Law, which will end its JD program in May. Unfortunately, eliminating one law school doesn’t fix the prob...
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Working While in Law School (Ep. 431) from 2023-12-04T11:00
Law school is famously time-consuming. Many students consider quitting their jobs and relying on student loans for living expenses. In this week’s episode, Ben and Nathan discuss the feasibility...
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Expand Your Vocabulary (Ep. 430) from 2023-11-27T11:00
Lawyers are gladiators of the English language. Words are their weapons. So if you’re entering the arena of legal practice, you’d better hone your vocabulary. This week, Ben and Nathan encourage...
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Last Call for Logic Games (Ep. 429) from 2023-11-20T11:00
LSAT students have a limited-time opportunity to conquer Logic Games before they’re gone for good. This week, Nathan and Ben share insights on strategically planning your official LSAT attempts ...
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Face Your LSAT Fears (Ep. 428) from 2023-11-13T14:35:25
Test day doesn’t always go as planned. From tech problems to tricky logic games, unexpected challenges during an official LSAT attempt can be intimidating for many students. But the best-prepare...
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The First-Gen Disadvantage (Ep. 427) from 2023-11-06T11:00
Law school isn’t a level playing field. First-generation college students face significant disadvantages in law school, as reported by the Law School Survey of Student Engagement. Nathan and Ben...
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Should I Keep Studying LG? (Ep. 426) from 2023-10-30T14:57:40
Logic Games will soon be on their way out, and many LSAT students are now grappling with the decision of whether to study them. Should you invest time in mastering LG, or should you pivot toward...
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Goodbye, Logic Games (Ep. 425) from 2023-10-23T12:00
The era of LSAT logic games is coming to a close. Beginning in August 2024, the exam’s Analytical Reasoning section will be removed, making room for a second section of Logical Reasoning. Ben an...
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The Biggest Myth about LSAT Improvement (Ep. 424) from 2023-10-16T10:00
Law schools thirsty for applicants may tell you that people rarely improve their LSAT score by more than a few points. This week, Ben and Nathan unpack the motivation behind this pernicious myth...
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LSAT Work-Life Balance (Ep. 423) from 2023-10-09T10:00
One high-quality hour of study per day is all you need to beat the LSAT. Still, many students struggle to commit. This week, Nathan and Be...
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Law Schools Want You to Want Them (Ep. 422) from 2023-10-02T10:00
Law school admissions is a competitive game, and schools are wary to admit applicants who are likely to enroll elsewhere. This week, Ben and Nathan examine a tactic that an admissions office may...
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Behind the Bench (Judge Nazarian) (Ep. 421) from 2023-09-25T10:00:57
Judge Douglas R. M. Nazarian has served on the Appellate Court of Maryland since 2013. He joins Ben and Nathan to share his journey to the bench and to pull back the curtain on the work of an ap...
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Legal Burnout (Ep. 420) from 2023-09-18T10:00
Kate Bridal and Josey Hoff, hosts of The Legal Burnouts podcast, join Ben and Nathan to discuss why burnout is such a common problem for legal pro...
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Loan Forgiveness Traps (Ep. 419) from 2023-09-11T10:00
Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAPs) are often touted as silver bullets of student loan debt relief for low-earning public interest lawyers. But as good as loan forgiveness sounds, LRAPs a...
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Demystifying Judicial Clerkships (Aliza Shatzman) (Ep. 418) from 2023-09-04T10:00
Ben and Nathan are joined by Aliza Shatzman, founder of the Legal Accountability Project. Aliza describes the project’s mission to bring...
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Are You Ready to Take the LSAT? (Ep. 417) from 2023-08-28T10:00
With the deadline to register for the October LSAT only days away, Nathan and Ben share some advice to students who are on the fence about registering. Simply put, your recent practice test scor...
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Legal Writing and AI (Ross Guberman) (Ep. 416) from 2023-08-21T10:00
Ross Guberman is one of the world’s top legal writing experts. He’s the author of Point Made: How to Write L...
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Diversity in Law School Admissions (Sydney Montgomery) (Ep. 415) from 2023-08-14T10:00
Sydney Montgomery is the Executive Director and Founder of Barrier Breakers, a nonprofit that aims to increase access to higher education for BIPO...
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Big Bad Law (Cece Xie) (Ep. 414) from 2023-08-07T10:00
Cece Xie is a lawyer, writer, and content creator who became wildly popular on social media while working as an associate at a big law firm. She joins Ben & Nathan to talk about her upcoming...
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Building Confidence in Reading Comprehension (Ep. 413) from 2023-07-31T10:00
Perfect accuracy on LSAT Reading Comprehension is within your reach. LSAT Demon teacher Chris Murphy joins Nathan to help listeners maximize their potential in RC. Chris and Nathan describe what...
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Why We Don't Diagram in LR (Ep. 412) from 2023-07-24T10:00
Diagramming in Logical Reasoning is time-consuming, confusing, and error-prone. Ben and Nathan advocate an intuitive approach to Logical Reasoning that promotes real understanding and long-term ...
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LSAC's Kyle McEntee (Ep. 411) from 2023-07-17T10:00
LSAC’s Kyle McEntee rejoins the pod to share info about LSAC’s resources for law school applicants. Kyle and the guys also discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, the diff...
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How to Answer "Except" Questions (Ep. 410) from 2023-07-10T10:00
Beginning with the August LSAT, certain key words like “except” will be presented in lowercase bold rather than ALL CAPS. On this week’s episode, Ben and Nathan react to the change and give a cr...
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Sufficient vs. Necessary (Ep. 409) from 2023-07-03T10:00
Understanding the difference between necessary and sufficient is necessary—but not sufficient—for success on the LSAT. This week, Nathan and Ben illustrate the difference using some morbid examp...
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Special Episode: Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action in College Admissions from 2023-06-30T16:01:34
Ben and Nathan weigh in on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which bans the consideration of race as a specific factor in college admissions. The gu...
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How to Find the Main Conclusion in LR (Ep. 408) from 2023-06-26T10:00:03
To succeed in LSAT Logical Reasoning, you must learn to identify conclusions. On this week’s podcast, Ben and Nathan respond to Ask Button questions from students who struggled to distinguish co...
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The Matthew Effect (Ep. 407) from 2023-06-19T10:00:16
LSAT Demon teacher Matt DuMont takes a break from bar prep to join Ben and Nathan for a deep dive into his law school experience. Matt shares insights into what future law students c...
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1L Prep (Angela Vorpahl) (Ep. 406) from 2023-06-12T10:00:38
As the fall semester approaches, incoming 1Ls may wonder how to prepare themselves for law school. On this week’s episode, Nathan and Ben are joined by Angela Vorpahl, creator of the Listen
Read Better, Not Faster (Ep. 405) from 2023-06-05T10:00:26
Reading faster won’t solve your problems on LSAT Reading Comprehension. On this week’s pod, Ben and Nathan encourage a time-conscious student to slow down and focus on understanding what they re...
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Worlds First, Worlds Always in Logic Games (Ep. 404) from 2023-05-29T10:00:40
LSAT Demon teacher and Logic Games guru Matt DuMont joins Ben to share some LG wisdom. Matt and Ben discuss their approach to building worlds in Logic Games and outline productive study habits. ...
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Breaking Down the New Rankings (Ep. 403) from 2023-05-22T10:00
After months of delays, the new law school rankings have arrived. Will changes to U.S. News’s methodology mean fewer merit scholarships? Ben is joined by TLP producer Erik to discuss the new ran...
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Why Are the Guys So Rude? (And Other FAQs) (Ep. 402) from 2023-05-15T10:00:44
“Why are the LSAT Demon guys so rude?” LSAT Demon’s social media lead, Ashley joins Nathan and Ben to share this and other frequently asked questions from internet strangers on our social media....
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How to Understand Abstract Answers (Ep. 401) from 2023-05-08T10:00:29
Sometimes the writing on the LSAT feels deliberately opaque—especially when it uses abstract language. On this week’s episode, Ben and Nathan break down a challenging Reasoning question from Pre...
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Our Favorite Episodes (Ep. 400) from 2023-05-01T08:00:22
From the “holy grail” of Logical Reasoning to roasting their own personal statements, Ben and Nathan celebrate 400 episodes by revisiting some of the podcast’s greatest hits. Later, the guys unp...
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Mindfulness: Your LSAT Superpower (Ep. 399) from 2023-04-24T10:00:14
Your mind is awesome. Harness its power by training yourself to focus on what you choose. Today, Ben and Nathan extol the benefits of meditation as a way to reclaim control over your attention. ...
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Big Law Expectations (Ep. 398) from 2023-04-17T10:00
You are online 24-7. The client is always right. “I don’t know” is never an acceptable answer. These are a few of the “non-negotiable expectations” of an attorney working in big law. Nathan and ...
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New Test Center Option (Ep. 397) from 2023-04-10T10:00:59
In-person testing is back. Beginning with the August 2023 LSAT, test takers will be able to choose between taking the LSAT at home or in person at a test center. Nathan and Ben weigh in on the a...
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Too Many Notes and Other Sins (Ep. 396) from 2023-04-03T10:00
Too much note-taking stymies understanding. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan discuss how to study effectively for a skills-based test like the LSAT. Hint: spend less time taking not...
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When Should I Take the LSAT? (Ep. 395) from 2023-03-27T10:00:21
Novice LSAT students often sign up for test dates before they’ve even started studying. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan explain why it’s a mistake to register for the LSAT prematurely. They sh...
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Set Smaller Goals (Ep. 394) from 2023-03-20T14:24:02
Fixating on a goal score can be counterproductive. The only way to improve on the LSAT is to focus on understanding one question at a time. Today, Ben and Nathan offer listeners advice on topics...
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Law School Pricing Is Unfair (Ep. 393) from 2023-03-13T10:00:59
The law school tuition system is broken and unlikely to change. Ben and Nathan discuss the why and the who behind the inequitable pricing and double down on their advice to listeners: Don’t pay ...
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Slowing Down Is Not Enough (Ep. 392) from 2023-03-06T11:00:17
LSAT Demon acolytes know that we slow down to speed up on the LSAT. But this mantra is not an invitation to focus on speed. Slowing down is not an end in itself, nor is it sufficient for LSAT ma...
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Regional School with National Reach? (Ep. 391) from 2023-02-27T11:00
Ben and Nathan assess whether attending a regional school may prevent you from finding work in a more competitive market. The guys double down on their advice to apply broadly even if you’re set...
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From Rejection to Full Ride (Ep. 390) from 2023-02-20T11:00:47
Nathan and Ben read the story of an applicant who improved his LSAT and received a full-ride scholarship offer from a school that had rejected him last year. The evidence mounts: every LSAT poin...
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LSAT Survives ABA Vote (Ep. 389) from 2023-02-13T11:00:36
Reports of the LSAT’s impending demise have been greatly exaggerated. The ABA voted last week to uphold the required use of a standardized test, like the LSAT, in law school admissions. On this ...
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Start with One Question (Ep. 388) from 2023-02-06T11:00:44
New LSAT students often feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to begin studying. On this week’s pod, Ben and Nathan demystify the process: start with one LSAT question. Later, the guys emphasize t...
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Will AI Replace Lawyers? (Ep. 387) from 2023-01-30T11:00:15
Is ChatGPT coming for lawyers’ jobs? On this week’s episode, Nathan and Ben speculate on how AI chatbots will affect the legal industry. They imagine profound changes to the ways that lawyers wo...
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When to Apply to Law School (Ep. 386) from 2023-01-23T11:00:18
Nearly 35,000 people have already applied to law school this cycle, according to data from LSAC. And many top law schools have already begun handing out scholarships. On today’s pod, Ben and N...
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The LSAT Is Your Wrecking Ball (Ep. 385) from 2023-01-16T11:00:05
A wall stands between you and law school. Would you rather swing at it with a hammer or a wrecking ball? On this week’s podcast, Ben and Nathan remind listeners that the LSAT is by far your most...
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US News Revamps Rankings (Ep. 384) from 2023-01-09T11:00:07
US News & World Report is changing the way it ranks law schools. A recent Listen
Make Failure Impossible (Ep. 383) from 2023-01-02T11:00
Students are often tempted to take the official LSAT before they’re ready or to apply to law school late in the cycle “just to see what happens.” On this week’s episode, Ben and Nathan explain w...
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Will Law Schools "Reset" Tuition? (Ep. 382) from 2022-12-26T11:00
Law school prices aren’t real. Scholarship data from ABA 509 reports show that most students don’t pay anything close to sticker price. Are law schools due for a tuition reset? On this week’s po...
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When to Give Up on Law School (Ep. 381) from 2022-12-19T11:00:41
Two mice fell into a bucket of cream. One gave up quickly and drowned. The other refused to quit and struggled for so long that it churned the cream to butter and crawled out. On today’s episode...
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Surrender to Win (Ep. 380) from 2022-12-12T11:00
Fears and false narratives often destroy our productivity. Only when we let go of such counterproductive thoughts can we achieve our full potential. Today on the pod, Ben and Nathan counsel list...
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No Personal Statement? No Problem (Ep. 379) from 2022-12-05T11:00:01
Ben and Nathan review a law school’s streamlined application process that doesn’t require a personal statement or letters of recommendation. The evidence is clear: some law schools really care o...
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Top Five Mistakes on 1L Exams, with Angela Vorpahl (Ep. 378) from 2022-11-28T11:00:06
Ben interviews Angela Vorpahl, a consultant who guides law students through their 1L year. Angela shares the top five mistakes students make on law school final exams. But first, Nathan and Ben ...
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What's My Score Range? (Ep. 377) from 2022-11-21T11:00:15
Ben and Nathan discuss score ranges and why your confidence in your ability shouldn’t rise and fall with your practice test scores. The guys also review an unusual Logic Games question type that...
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It Pays to Get Greedy (Ep. 376) from 2022-11-14T11:00:18
Ben and Nathan celebrate Demon students’ successes on the October LSAT—and encourage more students to retake the test. When every point matters, it pays to get greedy. Also on the show, the guys...
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Logic Games Aren’t Changing Soon (Ep. 375) from 2022-11-07T11:00:05
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Do LSAT Scores Correlate with IQ? (Ep. 374) from 2022-10-31T10:00:18
Nathan and Ben continue their discussion about IQ and the LSAT with some input from Thinking LSAT listener and amateur psychometrician Anthony. They discuss how the LSAT differs from other tests...
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Scholarship Negotiation Insights (Ep. 373) from 2022-10-24T10:00:37
Today on the show, Ben and Nathan take a glimpse behind the curtain at a law school’s approach to scholarship negotiations. The guys examine an email that reveals how one school is prepared to n...
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Only Your Best Score Matters (Ep. 372) from 2022-10-17T10:00:13
Should you retake the LSAT? The answer is almost always yes. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan advise a student who fears scoring lower on a second attempt. They discuss why law schools care onl...
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Escaping Law, with Megan Smiley (Ep. 371) from 2022-10-10T10:00:25
Nathan and Ben are joined by special guest Megan Smiley, who coaches lawyers seeking to leave legal practice. They discuss why so many lawyers want to escap...
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Making the Most of Law School, with Alison Monahan (Ep. 370) from 2022-10-03T10:00:22
Ben and Nathan are joined by special guest Alison Monahan, cofounder of Law School Toolbox. They discuss law school and bar exam prep, the law school–...
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Dean Z Rejects “Don’t Pay for Law School” (Ep. 369) from 2022-09-26T10:00:49
Admissions officers may say that you have to pay for law school. Nathan and Ben disagree. On today’s pod, the guys review financial aid advice from Dean Z of Michigan Law. They then discuss how ...
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Create Your Own Early Decision Program (Ep. 368) from 2022-09-19T10:00:25
Savvy listeners who applied early this cycle continue to receive scholarship offers. Today, Ben and Nathan discuss an offer that promises all the benefits of an early-decision program without an...
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Score Release Highs and Lows (Ep. 367) from 2022-09-12T10:00:51
Today on the pod, Ben and Nathan celebrate two LSAT Demon students who increased their scores by a whopping thirty-one points. They also offer advice and encouragement to listeners who are disap...
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Let the Scholarship Games Begin (Ep. 366) from 2022-09-05T10:00:19
Most law schools have begun accepting applications for fall 2023 admission. Nathan and Ben predict when the first scholarship offers of the cycle will come in (hint: soon) and double down on the...
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A Year of Thinking LSAT (Ep. 365) from 2022-08-29T10:00:46
Episode 365 marks a milestone for the podcast. Listeners can now indulge in an episode of Thinking LSAT every day for a year. Nathan and Ben reflect on some of the hiccups and highlights of thei...
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A More Competitive Cycle? (Ep. 364) from 2022-08-22T10:00:40
Ben and Nathan address a myth that rising LSAT scores will make future application cycles more competitive. But first, they kick off a Pearls vs. Turds triple-header with a Bruce Lee quote and c...
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Score Preview Isn't Worth It (Ep. 363) from 2022-08-15T10:00:43
LSAC just made Score Preview available to all test takers. Ben and Nathan discuss the change and why it’s inconsequential. As long as law schools care only about your highest LSAT score, there’s...
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Law School Rankings Are BS (Ep. 362) from 2022-08-08T10:00:46
The guys unveil LSAT Demon’s new Law School Rankings page, which charts U.S. News and Above the Law rankings over the years. Spoiler: Rankings are bas...
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The 2x Rule for Law School Rankings (Ep. 361) from 2022-08-01T10:00:54
How much should rankings influence your decision about where to attend law school? On this week’s episode, Ben and Nathan rebrand their “100% rule” as the “2x rule” for law school rankings. The ...
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Don’t Die with Your Debt (Ep. 360) from 2022-07-25T10:00:53
Law school can leave you with a lifetime of debt if you aren’t careful. On today’s episode, Nathan and Ben discuss a cautionary tale of a recent law school graduate who is $347k in student debt ...
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Secure Your Oxygen Mask First (Ep. 359) from 2022-07-18T10:00:21
If you want to help others, you need to take care of yourself first. On today’s episode, Ben and Nathan advise a listener to focus on helping herself before becoming a non-profit family law atto...
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A Score Release Lovefest (Ep. 358) from 2022-07-11T10:00:49
June LSAT scores have been released, and lots of Demon students are riding high. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan share a bucketload of inspiring LSAT success stories submitted by listeners. Th...
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Don't Let Your Obstacles Define You (Ep. 357) from 2022-07-04T10:00:50
Admissions season is almost here, and listener questions are rolling in. On this week’s episode, Ben and Nathan advise a student on whether to make her battle with cancer the topic of her law sc...
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The Demon Way (Ep. 356) from 2022-06-27T10:00:36
If you want to master the LSAT the easy way, ditch the dogma and let the Demon be your guide. On this week’s episode, the guys welcome questions from new listeners and provide a full explanation...
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Are the Logic Games Changing Forever? (Ep. 355) from 2022-06-20T10:00:56
Love ’em or hate ’em, LSAT logic games—as we know them—are not long for this world. While the future of the games is uncertain, some June test takers were given a sneak peak at possible changes ...
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Lawyers Are Professional Students (Ep. 354) from 2022-06-13T10:00:54
Before embarking on a career as an attorney, it’s important to understand what lawyers actually do. Lawyers work long hours hitting the books, doing research, presenting cases, and writing brief...
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The LSAT Will Tell You What You Suck At (Ep. 353) from 2022-06-06T10:00:45
To improve your LSAT score, you must learn from your mistakes. Take a practice test, and the LSAT will show you exactly what you need to work on—the questions that you got wrong. Review each mis...
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If We Started a Law School (Ep. 352) from 2022-05-30T10:00:17
As hybrid-online law programs make their way into the eye of the ABA, Ben and Nathan toy with the idea of creating their own law school. But first, the guys take another dive into the listener m...
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Advice for International Applicants (Ep. 351) from 2022-05-23T10:00:51
The LSAT is first and foremost a test of English reading comprehension. Strong English reading and reasoning skills are essential because lawyers in the United States are gladiators of the Engli...
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The LSAT Is Here to Stay (Ep. 350) from 2022-05-16T05:24:12
Law schools love the LSAT. Most weigh it far more heavily than any other application component—and with good reason: The LSAT is the single most accurate predictor of law school success. The ABA...
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LSAT Dwarfs GPA in Admissions Formulas (Ep. 349) from 2022-05-09T10:00:18
The LSAT is arguably the best predictor of your success in law school. It’s no wonder that law schools weigh the LSAT heavily in the admissions process. But just how much weight is an applicant’...
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Don’t Bank on Loan Forgiveness, with Derek Brainard (Ep. 348) from 2022-05-02T10:00:40
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—don’t pay for law school. Today on the show, Ben and Nathan are joined by financial advisor Derek Brainard to help educate students on the realities ...
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How You Study Matters More (Ep. 347) from 2022-04-25T10:00
Effective LSAT study requires more than just a time commitment. This week, Ben and Nathan emphasize that how you study for the LSAT matters more: More than the length of time you spend ...
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Get Greedy with Your LSAT (Ep. 346) from 2022-04-18T10:00
If you want to go to law school for free, you have to start getting greedy with your LSAT. Tune in this week to hear Nathan and Ben respond to a bucketload of listener emails. As usual, their ad...
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Read Sentences, Not Passages (Ep. 345) from 2022-04-11T14:02:17
If you want to improve at LSAT Reading Comprehension, remember what your job is: Read the sentences, not the passage. On today’s episode, Ben and Nathan explain why focusing on one sentence at a...
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Find Your Niche with Judy the YouTube Lawyer (Ep. 344) from 2022-04-04T10:00
How does a new lawyer find their niche in the legal field? Specializing in an up-and-coming area of the law might sound appealing—space law, anyone?—but it might not be the most practical choice...
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How to Network Before Law School with Rachel Gezerseh (Ep. 343) from 2022-03-28T10:00
Finding a job after law school doesn’t have to be a stressful ordeal. Give yourself a leg up on the competition, and start networking now. Today on the show, special guest Rachel Gezers...
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LSAC Acquires Law School Transparency (Ep. 342) from 2022-03-21T10:00
What does LSAC’s recent acquisition mean for the future of Law School Transparency? Tune in this week for an eye-opening interview with LST founder Kyle McEntee—now a senior director at LSAC. Pl...
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High LSAT: The Solution to All Problems? (Ep. 341) from 2022-03-14T10:00
It might not solve all life’s problems, but a high LSAT score is the closest thing to a panacea for law school application troubles. It can overshadow a mediocre GPA and demonstrate your aptitud...
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Should You Go to Law School? (Ep. 340) from 2022-03-07T11:00
It takes a “special type of crazy” to really enjoy doing the work of a lawyer. Make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into before deciding to embark on a three-year quest for a JD. This...
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GPA First, LSAT Second (Ep. 339) from 2022-02-28T11:00
If you’re an undergraduate student earning anything less than straight A’s, you don’t need to be thinking about the LSAT yet. Now is your opportunity to maximize your GPA. Tune in to hear Ben an...
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Read Like a Lawyer (Ep. 338) from 2022-02-21T13:00
Ben and Nathan take another dive into the listener mailbag and answer questions about law school admissions. Tune in to hear about an update to the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator, GPA addendum...
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Law School Finances with an Actual Economist (Ep. 337) from 2022-02-14T22:17:46
On this week’s episode, Ben and Nathan interview Harvard-trained economist Laurence J. Kotlikoff! But first, the guys answer a bucketload of listener emails about LSAT strategies, law school adm...
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The LSAT and 1L Grades (Ep. 336) from 2022-02-07T17:18:06
Your LSAT score can be a strong indicator of your future success in law school. This week, Ben and Nathan discuss the relationship between the LSAT and 1L grades while dissecting some admissions...
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Unconscious Competence in the LSAT (Ep. 335) from 2022-01-31T16:00
Today on the show, Ben and Nathan discuss the four phases of learning and why LSAT students should strive to achieve “unconscious competence” in the material. They also break down when and how m...
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The LSAT Is a Mindset, Not a Strategy (Ep. 334) from 2022-01-24T16:00
The LSAT makes perfect sense. The best way to improve is to focus on understanding one question at a time. Ben and Nathan explain why study methods that overemphasize strategy—at the expense of ...
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The Only LSAT Affirmation You’ll Ever Need (Ep. 333) from 2022-01-17T17:38:49
Pearls vs. Turds, personal statement advice, and a bucketload of listener emails! Tune in this week to hear the lowdown on LSAT affirmations, law school scholarships, part-time lawyering (is tha...
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Burn Your Boats, and Focus on the Battle Ahead (Ep. 332) from 2022-01-10T16:00
On today’s episode, Ben and Nathan explain why it’s a good idea to “burn your boats” and go all in on your LSAT prep if you want to start your legal career on the right foot. They respond to lis...
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Build on a Solid Foundation (Ep. 331) from 2022-01-03T16:00
This week, Ben and Nathan drive home the importance of building a strong LSAT foundation. Even students who think they already have a decent understanding of the test can improve their performan...
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Law School Scammerships (Ep. 330) from 2021-12-27T15:58:47
Today’s episode is all about law school admissions. The guys reveal the telltale signs of law school “scammerships.” They also discuss cycle updates, application myths, addendums, and law school...
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A Space Force Sergeant and a Rabbi (Ep. 329) from 2021-12-20T16:00
On this week’s episode, the guys answer some burning questions from a Space Force staff sergeant—and explain why it’s not a good idea to set your LSAT goal at 180. Then, they critique R...
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Harvard 2L Melissa Anderson—154 to 171 (Ep. 328) from 2021-12-13T15:12:28
Today on the show, the guys are joined by former LSAT Demon student and current Harvard 2L, Melissa Anderson. Tune in to hear Melissa chat about boosting her score by 17 points, applying to law ...
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Your Undergraduate Degree and the GRE (Ep. 327) from 2021-12-06T16:00
The ABA has recently given the GRE their stamp of approval for use in law school admissions. The guys discuss how this decision might impact future applicants. Then, they tackle some listeners’ ...
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Let Your Strengths Guide Your Future (Ep. 326) from 2021-11-29T16:00
After starting the show with a logical reasoning question, the guys jump into the mailbag to help some students decide when to apply to law school—and whether they should even go at all. Then, t...
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Pearl vs. Turd: First 10 Questions in 10 Minutes? (Ep. 325) from 2021-11-22T16:00
The guys kick off this week’s episode with a discussion of some apoplexy-inducing proctor issues that one November test taker reported. They let listeners know how to handle it when things don’t...
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Achieving “Flow” on the LSAT (Ep. 324) from 2021-11-15T16:00
On this week’s podcast, the guys take on some bad admissions advice and encourage two students to retake the LSAT and apply next cycle. After that, the guys discuss law school accelerated progra...
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A Solid Patent Law Statement (Ep. 323) from 2021-11-08T16:00
On this week’s podcast, the guys break down a Must Be True question with a tricky wrong answer. Then, they evaluate an English professor’s tips for professional writing in a lengthy Pearls vs. T...
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LR Elevator Pitches (Ep. 322) from 2021-11-01T15:00
In this episode, Ben and Nathan get down to the nitty gritty and break down basic strategies for every question type on LSAT Logical Reasoning. They follow with a few more listener-submitted que...
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Are Older Logic Games Harder? (Ep. 321) from 2021-10-25T15:00
More admissions questions have been rolling in, so Ben and Nathan kick off today’s show by diving into the mailbag. They answer questions about logic games and discuss how their difficulty has c...
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Start With a Practice Test (Ep. 320) from 2021-10-18T15:00
Today on the show, Ben and Nathan discuss a turd regarding LSAT diagnostic tests. They explain why they advise new students to just start with a practice test. The guys also go over LSAC’s recen...
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The Flawed Argument Flaw and More Statements (Ep. 319) from 2021-10-11T17:00
Ben and Nathan continue the series of reading bad personal statements and calling out violations. But first, they tackle a Flaw question from PrepTest 73 and read emails from Demon students find...
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A Good Personal Statement and a Frenzy of Violations (Ep. 318) from 2021-10-04T15:54:26
Ben and Nathan have read a lot of shoddy personal statements on the show in recent weeks. If you’re wondering what a really good one sounds like, you don’t want to miss today’s first submission—...
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A Pearl and Some Cringey Personal Statements (Ep. 317) from 2021-09-27T15:14:35
Today on the show, Nathan and Ben uncover a rare pearl of LSAT wisdom. This listener-submitted advice promotes a deeper understanding of the test and can be applied to both Logical Reasoning and...
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Major Score Increases and More Personal Statements (Ep. 316) from 2021-09-20T14:45:30
Listener personal statements have been rolling in, and Ben and Nathan are doing their best to respond to as many as possible. In what may be a new record, today’s episode features ten submission...
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Hit-or-Miss Personal Statements and a Flaw Question (Ep 315) from 2021-09-13T16:50:32
With the 2022 application cycle underway, more and more law school hopefuls are seeking feedback on their personal statements. Nathan and Ben are happy to continue reviewing them on the show. Bu...
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Personal Statement Torture Chamber (Ep. 314) from 2021-09-06T15:02:34
The personal statement queue continues to grow. This week, the pod received a special request for a good personal statement example. Unfortunately, most statements submitted to the show...
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Zealous Proctors, Could’ve Been Worse Flaw, and Feral Cats (Ep. 313) from 2021-08-30T16:17:10
Nathan and Ben kick off this week’s episode with a logical reasoning question and explain their two-step strategy for identifying a flaw. They hear from an August LSAT taker about an overly offi...
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Ep. 312: Slightly Better Personal Statements from 2021-08-23T15:50:09
Today on the show, Ben and Nathan tackle another batch of personal statements. These are better than average but still not great. They all at least have a good foundation to work with. The guys ...
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Ep. 311: Personal Statement Blitz from 2021-08-16T16:11:17
By popular demand, the guys spend yet another episode shredding listener personal statements. It’s that time of year. This week, six brave participants will each have their personal statement re...
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Ep. 310: Personal Statement-Palooza from 2021-08-09T16:01:56
The start of the 2022 application cycle is almost here. Anyone following Ben and Nathan’s advice is going to apply in early September with their best LSAT score—and with a fact-based personal st...
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Ep. 309: Personal Statement-stravaganza from 2021-08-02T17:03:49
It’s the first-ever Thinking LSAT Personal Statement-stravaganza! In this special episode, Nathan and Ben become mock law school admissions officers as they read and compare four personal statem...
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Ep. 308: The Bar vs. the LSAT from 2021-07-26T16:06:41
The LSAT and the bar are the two most consequential tests that an aspiring lawyer will take. Your LSAT score factors enormously in determining where you will go to law school and how much you wi...
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Ep. 307: How Long Should I Study? from 2021-07-19T16:40:57
It’s natural for new students to wonder how much time they will have to spend preparing for the LSAT. The simple answer—as long as it takes—isn’t all that satisfying. But the reality is that som...
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Ep. 306: A Fraternity Treasurer's Personal Statement from 2021-07-12T15:52:14
Conclusions that are stated without sufficient evidence invite skepticism. To succeed on the LSAT, you need to be able to spot unwarranted conclusions and poke holes in weak arguments. On your p...
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Ep. 305: Acing LSAT Sufficient Assumption Questions from 2021-07-05T17:29:29
If you’re not already predicting the answer to every Sufficient Assumption question on the LSAT, you’re wasting time and leaving easy points on the table. Nathan and Ben explain why these questi...
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Ep. 304: LSAT Fitness from 2021-06-28T18:06:19
The LSAT is a test of skill, not of knowledge. It’s an intense mental exercise that requires months of training to achieve optimal performance. For this reason, strategies that are useful to ath...
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Ep. 303: An Artist's Personal Statement from 2021-06-21T16:34:16
Nathan and Ben have reviewed hundreds of personal statements from law school hopefuls. Their goal is always to provide students with constructive criticism. In most cases, the first step to cons...
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Ep. 302: International LSAT Advice from 2021-06-14T15:43:25
This week’s internationally-focused episode features listener mail from students in Nigeria and Canada. Ben and Nathan share their thoughts on international students not having as many chances t...
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Ep. 301: The Day Before Your Official LSAT—Revisited from 2021-06-07T14:50:35
The June LSAT is right around the corner. What should you do on the day before the official test? On today’s episode, the guys reevaluate their long-standing advice to take the day off. They als...
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Ep. 300: From Car Sales to Law from 2021-05-31T17:35:37
The 300th episode kicks off with one of the best first drafts of a personal statement we’ve ever had on the show—after Ben and Nathan chop off the final paragraph, that is. Then, the guys evalua...
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Ep. 299: Slow Down to Speed Up from 2021-05-24T15:00
“How do I get faster?” LSAT teachers hear some version of this question every day. And Nathan and Ben’s answer will always be the same: Slow down and focus on accuracy. Speed comes naturally wit...
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Ep. 298: I am. I did. I do. from 2021-05-17T22:16:29
It’s the start of personal statement season for students who are applying to law school this fall. If you’re struggling to organize your story or don’t know where to begin, Nathan and Ben offer ...
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Ep. 297: Service to School with Nathan Lowry from 2021-05-10T17:51:18
Today’s show features an interview with Nathan Lowry of Service to School, a national nonprofit organization that provides guidance and resources to vete...
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Ep. 296: 149 to 178 with Jon-Yin Chong from 2021-05-03T12:22:48
Many students feel the need to apply to law school as soon as possible without reaching their potential on the LSAT. But good things come to those who wait. Nathan and Ben chat with former Demon...
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Ep. 295: Is Two Months Enough to Improve 10 LSAT Points? from 2021-04-26T17:15:52
In this week's episode, Ben and Nathan dig through the listener mailbag, uncovering an Excuse of the Week, stress over multiple LSAC snafus, and an update from a former listener who took some—bu...
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Ep. 294: If Ben Hypothetically Committed Murder from 2021-04-19T16:31:23
If you’re gonna go into a courtroom—as a defendant—you’re gonna want the most ruthless and savvy law warrior on your side. But how far would you want them to go in advocating for you? Nathan and...
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Ep. 293: Don't Break the 100% Rule for Law School Rankings from 2021-04-12T16:09:59
In an action-packed show, the guys hit all the bases: pearls vs. turds, excuse of the week, the latest news from the law-school universe, law school admissions success stories, advice for 1L hop...
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Ep. 292: LSAT Logic is Logical from 2021-04-05T16:23:11
It’s getting later in the law school admissions cycle, and more and more offers are rolling in. Now students are faced with some tough decisions. But instead of playing the game the Thinking LSA...
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Ep. 291: Doing the LSAT Backwards…and Other Dumb Ideas from 2021-04-02T01:53:22
The Thinking LSAT mailbag is filled to the brim, so the guys sit down for a bonus episode of answering questions from our dear listeners. They weigh some LSAT wisdom from a particularly misguide...
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Ep. 290: Ethics and Law School Admissions with Sydney Montgomery from 2021-03-29T16:47:44
Since the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal, college admissions professionals have been under a new level of scrutiny. On today’s show, Ben and Nathan talk to Harvard Law grad and college ...
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Ep. 289: Agree to Disagree with Actual Lawyer Nikki Black from 2021-03-22T17:47:33
Many lawyers-to-be have their eyes on the good stuff. They want to do the world-saving, altruistic work that will make communities stronger and peoples’ lives better. And immigration law is a po...
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Ep. 288: The Calligrapher and the Demon from 2021-03-15T17:07:16
In what may be some kind of record, the guys dig thru their overflowing mailbag and answer a bunch of listener emails, plus they find time to hear an Excuse of the Week, play a round of Pearls v...
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Ep. 287: The JAG Corps with 3L Henry Carras from 2021-03-08T19:02:51
Ben and Nathan are joined by Henry Carras, a 3L at GW who is preparing to go into the JAG (Judge Advocate General’s) Corps. Harry discusses the ins and outs of what it means to be a Judge Advoca...
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Ep. 286: Go Faster with LSAT Pearls of Wisdom from 2021-03-01T17:28:50
When it comes to all the LSAT advice that’s floating out there in the world, it’s hard to find much information that’s helpful. It’s hard to find those pearls of wisdom that will have a meaningf...
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Ep. 285: Goodbye Flex, Hello Online LSAT from 2021-02-22T18:16:34
It’s not always fun to say “we told you so.” But guess what. We told you so. This week, LSAC announced that the LSAT Flex is here to stay. And with a few small changes, the online test will be k...
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Ep. 284: Trump in the Woodchipper from 2021-02-15T17:12:38
Over the past few weeks, lawyers, judges, and politically interested folks around the world were audience to the latest Trump impeachment trial. And while there’s been a lot of commentary about ...
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Ep. 283: Late Cycle Admissions Qs with Ann Levine from 2021-02-08T18:54:09
Friend of the show and law school expert, Ann Levine, joins Nathan and Ben to answer some of your burning late-in-the-cycle admissions questions. The squad tackles questions about negotiating sc...
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Ep. 282: The LSAT Is So Aesthetic from 2021-02-01T18:30:10
In the wake of the January LSAT-Flex, there are winners and…not so winners. Nathan and Ben field some questions from folks who got shook by the January test. From nightmare ProctorU experiences ...
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Ep. 281: LSAT Excuse of the Week from 2021-01-25T19:27:04
Whether you’re prepping for the LSAT, or sitting for the LSAT, or getting ready to apply for law school, there are countless obstacles that can stand in your way. And as many obstacles there are...
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Ep. 280: Waitlist Mania from 2021-01-18T19:10:04
We’re well into the law school admissions cycle and letters are beginning to come back to 1L hopefuls. Included in letters that make and dash dreams are the occasional, inevitable “you’ve been w...
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Ep. 279: Account Lockdown and Other Application Woes from 2021-01-11T18:25:04
Application season can be stressful, you’re gathering up your documents, your letters of rec, your personal essay, your transcripts. It can be a mess, especially if you’re waiting for your autum...
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Ep. 278, Part 2: An LR Question and a Personal Statement from 2021-01-04T18:43:03
The guys pick up where they left off last episode and kick things off with an LSAT LR question from practice test 65. They discuss the importance of reading comprehension skills even while unpac...
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Ep. 278, Part 1: Existential Quantifiers Crisis from 2020-12-28T19:08:50
Some. Most. Sufficient Assumption. Inference. The LSAT is full of jargon. Some of it useful, and some of it…not so much. What makes matters worse is that many LSAT prep companies confuse student...
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Ep. 277: LSAT Prep Pearls from 2020-12-21T18:27:12
Sometimes the best advice comes from where you least expect it. The guys take a look at an email from a UPenn computer science program and find a gold mine of advice. They read through the email...
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Ep. 276: Rachel Barnes, National Black Law Students Association Chair from 2020-12-14T18:25:39
Black Americans are woefully underrepresented in the field of law, making up around 5% of all attorneys compared to 13% of the U.S. population. Enter NBLSA, the National Black Law Students Assoc...
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Ep. 275: Don't Talk to the Cops from 2020-12-07T18:06:03
It’s the time of year when students are visiting college campuses, sending in their admissions packets, and talking to law school admissions staffers. But in the world of the pandemic, fewer on-...
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Ep. 274: Jobs Without JDs from 2020-11-30T18:06:24
Many law school hopefuls are starry-eyed and idealistic, hoping to be a force for good in the world. But after three years of Torts and Wills and Trusts courses, they end up disillusioned and in...
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Ep. 273: The Law School Admissions Timeline from 2020-11-23T17:52:34
As we get late into the 2021 law school admissions cycle, a new generation of 1L hopefuls are starting to study for the LSAT to apply for the 2022 school year. But for anyone getting ready to ap...
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Ep. 272: Winter LSAT Grab Bag from 2020-11-16T18:06:15
Diversity statements are an oft-overlooked part of some students’ application packages. But a short and to-the-point diversity statement can give law schools a much better picture of you as an a...
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Ep. 271: Networking During a Pandemic with Rachel Gezerseh from 2020-11-09T17:48:36
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to college students, 1Ls and lawyers-to-be around the world. But where one door closes…another opens, dear listeners. Rachel Gezerseh...
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Ep. 270: The Lawyer Sorting Hat from 2020-11-02T17:12:21
It’s that time of year again when 1L hopefuls are getting their sh*t together and applying to law school. But you might be wondering, “what do I even want to learn when I get in?” If that’s you,...
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Ep. 269: LSAC Fee Waivers with Kalyn McDaniel from 2020-10-26T16:50:38
The world of LSAC Fee Waivers is opaque and confusing. You may not get a clear answer as to why you were granted or denied a fee waiver, leaving many people frustrated and in the dark—and still ...
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Ep. 268: The Most Competitive Admissions Cycle Ever with Ann Levine from 2020-10-19T16:41:42
This year has seen major changes to the LSAT—namely through the LSAT Flex. It’s a shorter test with just three sections that you can take from the comfort of your home (or hotel) and a completel...
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Ep. 267: 143 to 173 with Santi Del Campo from 2020-10-12T17:17:54
When Santi Del Campo started studying for the LSAT from Spain, he was scoring in the 140s. But after studying with the Thinking LSAT team, he smashed out a 173 on the test. Now he’s hel...
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Ep. 266: An Arresting Personal Statement from 2020-10-05T17:23:05
The leaves are changing and the weather is getting colder, but the LSAT remains the same. It’s the time of year where law schools wheel out their college admissions staffers to try to sell you b...
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Ep. 265: The Demon Scholarship Estimator from 2020-09-28T17:43:15
Nathan and Ben are joined by LSAT Demon tutor, Jackson, to discuss a brand-new feature of the platform—a scholarship estimator. The estimator takes your GPA and your LSAT score and lets...
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Ep. 264: Summer of LSAT-Flex from 2020-09-21T16:53:53
Even though the registration deadline for the October LSAT-Flex is long past, students who took the test over the summer are just now getting their LSAT scores back. And waiting weeks on end for...
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Ep. 263: The Three Stages of “Unless” Awareness from 2020-09-14T17:58:56
The summer’s coming to an end and future 1Ls are applying to law school or getting ready to take the LSAT. And since folks are about to dive headfirst into the fall LSATs? The guys get a bunch o...
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Ep. 262: LSAT-Flex from the Trenches from 2020-09-07T16:05:22
It’s been almost six months since the first LSAT-Flex, and just because there’ve been several administrations, it doesn’t mean all of the issues have been ironed out. Between LSAT Writing and LS...
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Ep. 261: Transferring with 2L Kelly Buckley from 2020-08-31T16:22:30
If you’re a longtime listener, then you know that transferring can be a way to leverage a strong 1L performance into a more prestigious school. That’s just what GW transfer student and current 2...
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Ep. 260: Beating the Khan Plateau from 2020-08-24T17:09:53
LSAC finally announced that the October LSAT will indeed be an LSAT-Flex, which should come as no surprise to Thinking LSAT listeners. But as more LSAT-Flex tests are scheduled, the rum...
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Ep. 259: Private Tutoring vs. LSAT Demon from 2020-08-17T17:48:55
August is here! And with each month that passes, LSAC announces new updates about the LSAT-Flex. The guys jump into the latest news from LSAC and talk about the upcoming August and October LSAT-...
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Ep. 258: Surviving Georgetown Law with Michael Bongiorno from 2020-08-10T18:20:57
Ben sits down with a former student, circuit-court clerk, and recent Georgetown Law School grad, Michael Bongiorno for a wide-ranging interview. Michael shares what his law school experience was...
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Ep. 257: Aaron Taylor of AccessLex from 2020-08-03T16:58:29
Aaron Taylor, the Executive Director of the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence, joins Nathan and Ben to discuss the current state of law schools—from the U.S. News Rankings and prep...
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Ep. 256: The LSAT Paradox from 2020-07-27T15:39:43
Speed. Accuracy. Success. Happiness. How do you strike a balance? If you speed through the LSAT, your accuracy may suffer. If you slow down to improve accuracy but never get better at the test, ...
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Ep. 255: Law School Transparency with Kyle McEntee from 2020-07-20T17:27:37
In this episode, Nathan and Ben sit down with attorney and public policy expert Kyle McEntee to discuss his non-profit, Law School Transparency. The mission of Law School Transparency is to make...
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Ep. 254: Score Preview from 2020-07-13T16:46:28
It’s the week of the third-ever LSAT-Flex and now that the summer is in swing, LSAC is dropping announcements left and right. It looks like the LSAT-Flex is here to stay for the summer (at least...
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Ep. 253: LSAT-Flex Registration Woes and Hacks from 2020-07-06T16:41:26
As the 2020-2021 admissions cycle draws near, many of you may be scrambling to take your LSAT-Flex and get your application packages in line. And you couldn’t have better timing. Applying early ...
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Ep. 252: The New Law School Admissions Game with Ann Levine from 2020-06-29T15:38:09
With the LSAT-Flex and the impact of the new coronavirus, 1L hopefuls and 1Ls in waiting have a lot of questions about attending or applying to law school in the fall. Nathan and Ben sit down wi...
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Ep. 251: The Tip Of The Spear from 2020-06-22T20:14:25
As the summer gets going and the pandemic wears on, it seems likely that more LSAT-Flex tests will be scheduled. And there are some pretty important things you should know when heading into a re...
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Ep. 250: LSAT Tips of a Certain Nature from 2020-06-15T16:50:10
From fan art to cannon fire, Ben and Nathan kick off the summer—and their 250th episode—with a bang. The guys talk about the benefits of showing up week after week and some of the challenges the...
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Ep. 249: June LSAT Grab Bag from 2020-06-08T17:47:19
The summer is starting to heat up and the resulting weather is causing Ben to remove trees from his property. The guys talk about Ben’s “death trap” backyard and then dive into LSAT current even...
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Ep. 248: Rising 2L, Sarah Ashworth from 2020-06-01T16:08:42
School’s out for summer. And that means 1Ls are now officially 2Ls—and many of them just bypass/fail grades, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Friend of the show and Thinking LSAT ex-pro...
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Ep. 247: Tales from the LSAT-Flex from 2020-05-25T17:57:44
This month, students across the US sat for the first-ever LSAT-Flex. And you didn’t need a crystal ball to predict that there would be some hiccups in the rollout. The guys hear some LSAT-Flex h...
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Ep. 246: Bar Prep with Daniel Schweitzer from 2020-05-18T17:53:30
Studying for the LSAT, getting your application together, and grinding it out for three years in law school all lead to one final hurdle: the bar exam. The test that stands between you and a car...
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Ep. 245: Dreaming LSAT from 2020-05-11T17:32:16
The guys have been going against the law-school-game grain for so long that Ben is starting to dream about it. After recounting his dream, in which he and Nathan go undercover to the DOJ, the gu...
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Ep. 244: Desperate Schools, Desperate Measures from 2020-05-04T17:11:29
Just as you were recovering from the whiplash that was the announcement of the May LSAT-Flex, LSAC decided to drop another surprise. June LSAT is going the way of the Flex, too! Ben and Nathan t...
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Ep. 243: In the Trenches with LSAT-Flex from 2020-04-27T16:57:36
As the pandemic drags on, Nathan, Ben, and all y’all studying for the LSAT are getting used to a new normal. Social distancing. Remote classes. And trying to improve LR during a global health cr...
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Ep. 242: Law School Promo Codes from 2020-04-20T16:44:43
LSAC made some wild changes in the past few weeks. The April LSAT is cancelled, and a new test, LSAT-Flex, is being made available to April LSAT registrants. Nathan and Ben give you everything y...
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Ep. 241: Before You Take the LSAT with Doreen Benyamin from 2020-04-13T18:11
The guys sit down with Columbia 3L and podcast host, Doreen Benyamin, to talk about what law school is actually like. Benyamin dishes the dirt on what matters in your 1L year, and let’s all y’al...
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Ep. 240: Introducing LSAT Demon Live from 2020-04-06T17:52:44
Since the new coronavirus has ushered us all indoors, almost all learning is happening online—that includes getting prepped for the LSAT. In this episode, the guys give you the low down on the l...
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Ep. 239: LSAT in the Time of Corona from 2020-03-30T17:28:22
There’s no getting around it. A global pandemic has upended everyday life for almost everyone—including 1L hopefuls and lawyers-to-be. Ben and Nathan field questions about anxiety and uncertaint...
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Ep. 238: How to Ask for Stipends from 2020-03-23T18:03:57
Going to law school ain’t cheap. That’s why the Thinking LSAT rebuttable presumption is “don’t pay for law school.” But what about the other costs? Rent, food, transportation. These thi...
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Ep. 237: Thinking Social Distancing from 2020-03-18T16:21:52
Life and the law school admissions game are a lot different than they were just last week. In this bonus episode, the guys discuss how the coronavirus is impacting their lives, their businesses,...
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Ep. 236: Swipe Left for the Next Applicant from 2020-03-16T16:24:54
When you’re applying to law school, you gotta put the winningest sh*t upfront. That means your absolute best LSAT score, sweet references, and a personal statement chock full of dating-profile-w...
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Ep. 235: The Waitlist Game of Chicken from 2020-03-09T17:53:16
How you prepare for (and how you perform on) the LSAT will affect every step in your law school game—from admissions, to your law school career, passing the bar exam, and on to your legal career...
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Ep. 234: Lower Your Cholesterol with LSAT from 2020-03-02T18:01:37
The LSAT is sometimes like the doctor’s office. Someone is giving you data and telling you their opinion, and it could all very well be a load of horse sh*t. That’s why you have to approach the ...
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Ep. 233: Do Question Types Matter? from 2020-02-24T18:16:56
Nathan’s just getting back in the saddle after vacationing up and down the California and Oregon coasts; Ben’s getting back in the saddle after weathering a winter cold. And after discussing the...
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Ep. 232: Do the Work from 2020-02-17T16:09:38
It’s way late in the admissions cycle, and folks are starting to think about applying in the fall. So, naturally, folks are starting to get the 2020 law school itch. They want to know how to mak...
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Ep. 231: Law Schools Workin’ Overtime from 2020-02-10T18:23:13
Between singing deans, framed “you’re special” awards, and flexible JD programs to fit your schedule, law schools are working overtime to earn your attention and attract your dollars. But as sav...
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Ep. 230: Winning, Not Whining from 2020-02-03T18:27:06
With all the LSAT question-type buzz words floating around, it can be tough to keep them straight. The guys offer up a definitive list of LR question types, what they mean, and how you should th...
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Ep. 229: Hermanas in the Law with Professor Paulina Vera from 2020-01-27T17:49:53
In 2018, Paulina Vera created an online community to engage and support Latinas who were heading to law school, in law school, or working in the law. Since Hermanas In The Law has grown...
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Ep. 228: News from the January LSAT from 2020-01-20T19:00:07
The winter winds are sweeping across the land. The January LSAT is behind us all. Now it’s time to wrap yourself in a blanket, sit in your rocker by the fire, and hear the latest in all things L...
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Ep. 227: Fixing Law Schools with Professor Ben Barton from 2020-01-13T17:13:31
Nathan and Ben sit down with Ben Barton, JD—professor of law at the University of Tennessee Knoxville—to discuss his new book, Listen
Ep. 226: Wisdom from 1L Shea Daley from 2020-01-06T17:08:38
The LSAT journey is tough. Tons of studying, months of hard work, and an often stress-ridden day of testing. And that’s just the start! The application process is just as crazy. And what’s it al...
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Ep. 225: Comparing Scholarship Offers from 2019-12-30T19:47:54
‘Twas days before Christmas, and all ‘cross the land, students were prepping for the LSAT, sharpened pencils in hand. When two jolly tutors, each nestled cheer’ly in their homes, sat down to cha...
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Ep. 224: Parallel Flaw Hacks from 2019-12-23T18:26:34
The guys are busy and in the holiday swing of things. Ben’s busy planning for time with family and Nathan’s negotiating gift-giving with his 11-year-old niece. And as the winter winds continue t...
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Ep. 223: LSAT Writing Samples from 2019-12-16T18:18:48
Whether you’re getting ready for life on Mars or preparing for life in law school, preparedness and awareness are keys to survival. You gotta be ready. You gotta know your stuff. And you gotta a...
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Ep. 222: The Weird Ones from 2019-12-09T18:45:57
We’re just on the heels of the November LSAT, and Nathan’s on a whirlwind trip from LA to San Fran to Tahoe to NYC, but he and Ben settle in for a veritable grab bag of LSAT related questions, P...
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Ep. 221: Choosing Your Personal Statement Topic from 2019-12-02T16:52:39
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Ep. 220: Success is Counted Sweetest from 2019-11-25T18:13:39
The winter winds are blowing, holiday plans are being made, and students’ confident fingertips are tapping away on multi-touch displays for the November 2019 LSAT—all while Nathan and Ben settle...
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Ep. 219: What's in a Name? from 2019-11-18T18:56:28
We’re just one week out from the November 2019 LSAT and the guys fight through headaches, maladies, and the winter cold to drop some serious LSAT knowledge for y’all. Nathan and Ben answer quest...
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Ep. 218: Scholarship Death Match from 2019-11-11T17:56:54
The November LSAT is just two weeks away, and Ben and Nathan receive a grab bag of LSAT and law-school-application questions to answer from their separate havens in DC and on a riverboat! The gu...
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Ep. 217: Practice vs. Real Life with Ann Levine from 2019-11-04T18:30:29
Sometimes test day just sucks. You’ve put in the work. You’ve done 30-minute sections each day. You’ve reviewed. Your practice tests indicate you’ll score in your desired range. But then you sit...
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Ep. 216: Law School Alternatives from 2019-10-28T18:01:16
Even though the October LSAT is behind us all, the Thinking LSAT duo takes no vacations. The guys are here to weigh in on your questions about law school and life. Things like—“can’t you just ta...
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Ep. 215: No More Logic Games?! from 2019-10-21T17:32:02
The guys are riding high after their Thinking LSAT Live! classes in NYC. But since they’ve been away, some seriously interesting news about the LSAT has surfaced. According to a recent ...
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Ep. 214: Mise en Place from 2019-10-14T14:37:23
September LSAT scores are rolling in and the October and November tests are just around the corner. Not only that, but the school year is kicked off and campuses are a-flurry with campus tours, ...
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Ep. 213: LSAT Demon Study Schedule from 2019-10-07T17:25:58
October is here and the guys are getting pumped up for their return to the city that never sleeps. And they’re not the only ones who are getting jazzed. It looks like this will be the biggest Th...
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Ep. 212: September LSAT Pandemonium from 2019-09-30T16:33:26
We’re hot on the heels of the September LSAT and accounts of the test are flooding in from students and law-school hopefuls. Many folks are describing sheer pandemonium, with last-minute...
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Ep. 211: What’s the Deal with Law School Prep Courses? from 2019-09-23T17:16:39
The September ’19 LSAT is finally behind y’all, but the Thinking LSAT crew never rests. LSAT questions continue to come in, and the guys settle in for a well-rounded episode of news, updates, an...
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Ep. 210: The Four Stages of Flaw Awareness from 2019-09-16T17:42:37
The leaves are beginning to change. Schools are settling into their first semesters. Law-school hopefuls are busy scurrying about, tidying up their applications or getting ready to take the LSAT...
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Ep. 209: October Test Centers Full?! from 2019-09-09T17:19:20
The LSAT is a lot like bowling. You send a ball down the lane, you knock some pins down, you refine your technique, you try again. Eventually, you get a strike and a few spares under you...
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Ep. 208: Admissions Advice from Law School Admissions from 2019-09-02T17:26:51
The guys have been nothin’ but busy on the LSAT front. Nathan’s been writing his ass off, responding to folks who have smashed that “Ask” button in the LSAT Demon. If you’re studying for...
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Ep. 207: Showing, not Telling, with Peanut Butter from 2019-08-27T14:51:36
As the school year draws nigh, law schools are singing their siren’s song to try and lure 1L’s-to-be to their campuses. The guys take a look at a few law-school emails to see how these u...
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Bonus: Cancel Your July Score? from 2019-08-23T14:24:46
So you sat for the bleeps, bloops, swipes and taps of the digital LSAT in July. Now you’re staring at a score that’s made yer heart sink. What to do!? Do you cancel that sub-standard score? Do y...
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Ep. 206: Saying No to Law School, A Love Story from 2019-08-19T17:50:25
The guys are enjoying a brief reprieve from the blazing summer heat, and the cooler weather is giving them some extra room to breathe and think about the LSAT. You know, things like why the eff ...
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Ep. 205: Digital LSAT Tips for Suckers from 2019-08-12T17:25:28
We’re in the heart of summer, and things are heating up for Nathan and Ben. Ben’s been hard at work adding features to the LSAT Demon and improving user experience, and Nathan’s been working har...
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Ep. 204: LSAT Burpees from 2019-08-05T17:00
It’s the dead of summer and the guys are cutting all over the place on this adventure and that adventure in the wake of the July LSAT. Ben’s been biking through the countryside, enjoying vistas ...
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Ep. 203: Accommodations Gone Wild from 2019-07-29T17:08:06
What if there were a way to really, truly absorb the things you learn about the LSAT instead of reading a ton of stuff and forgetting about it two practice tests down the line. Well, there’s a m...
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Ep. 202: The Digital LSAT Sputters Into Orbit from 2019-07-22T16:59:10
It happened, dear listeners. The great Digital LSAT Rollout of 2019. History will look back on this day and may well wonder, “What the hell happened?” The reviews poured in. The test-takers spok...
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Ep. 201: Meet a Stanford 1L from 2019-07-15T15:49:22
Nathan is joined by former student and Fall ’19 Stanford 1L Kevin Dousa for a wide-ranging conversation about LSAT, higher ed, and a career in law. The two discuss what it took to get into Stanf...
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Ep. 200: The Best of Thinking LSAT from 2019-07-08T17:13:27
Wow. We made it. 200 Episodes. Two…hundred…episodes! Did y’all think we would ever make it this far? We sure didn’t. The guys thought they’d be cashed in by now, snacking on bagel chips and real...
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Ep. 199: Famously Bad At the LSAT from 2019-07-01T17:06:39
Sometimes your heroes fall from grace. It’s true. Even if they’re an esteemed writer for the New Yorker and a New York Times best-selling author. They can fall dear listeners, and fall hard they...
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Ep. 198: LSAT Retake Limits from 2019-06-24T20:00
In 2017, LSAC lifted the limits on how many tests you could take—giving all test-takers carte blanche to take the test as many times as they needed to get the score they were after. But now they...
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Ep. 197: The 3.0 GPA Cutoff from 2019-06-17T20:00
Nathan’s back from the sweltering heat of central California, and Ben’s feeling sore in his abs—but it’s not from some wild crossfit jamboree. Nope. He’s back from seeing Seinfeld in NYC. The gu...
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Ep. 196: JD—MBAs with Rachel Gezerseh from 2019-06-10T20:00
You may have heard the siren’s song of the dual degree—the JD and the MBA. There are JD—MBA programs far and wide. But are they worth it? Nathan and Ben are joined by lawyer and author Rachel Ge...
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Ep. 195: Law School for Free from 2019-06-03T16:30
Some will be pumped, basking in glory and achievement, and some will be sad and destitute—wallowing in disappointment. It’s the June 2019 LSAT, and some of you will have just taken it! Congrats to ...
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Ep. 194: Gaming the System from 2019-05-27T18:00
Nathan and Ben are just back from a weekend in DC delivering a Personal Statement Workshop and they jump right into the show debriefing each other on their experiences teaching the class. And while...
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Ep. 193: Logic Games Home Runs from 2019-05-20T18:55:35
Did you know that if you sort through all of the possible outcomes of any given logic game, it’s likely that you’ll be lookin’ at less than 18 possible outcomes. Not that many, right? And when you ...
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Ep. 192: Understanding Your LSAT Scores from 2019-05-13T19:53:39
Studying for the LSAT can be hard work. And when you feel like your practice test results are all over the place, even after weeks or months of work, it doesn’t make it any easier. Nathan and Ben g...
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Ep. 191: Desert Island LSAT from 2019-05-08T17:01
5:48 – Bad Reviews At long last, the guys pry open the lid of iTunes, hack through the stacks of glowing 5-star reviews, and check out the dank and sad corner of 1-star, 2-star, and 3-star
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Ep. 190: The Guys Roast Their Own Personal Statements from 2019-04-29T18:00
Put on your slippers and pull up your favorite comfortable chair, dear listeners, because you’re in for a treat. Ben and Nathan take advantage of the calm before the summer LSATs to do story-time t...
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Ep. 189: The Zen of LSAT Prep with Nina Marinaro from 2019-04-22T18:00:21
March LSAT scores are rolling in and the phones are ringing off the hook. Nathan and Ben are starting to hear tales of triumph for some test takers and bitter […]
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Ep. 188: Advanced Conditional Reasoning on the LSAT from 2019-04-15T18:00:57
None. Some. Most. All… When you smash these words together in conditional reasoning statements, things can get tricky, fast. The guys walk through advanced conditional reasoning and share how they […]
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Ep. 187: 154 to 175 with LSAT Tutor Max Youngquist from 2019-04-08T18:00:29
Today the guys have a wide-ranging conversation with Thinking LSAT team member, Demon contributor, and LSAT tutor Max Youngquist about his LSAT journey. They talk about his trek from 154 […]
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Ep. 186: Craig Conover and Reading Comprehension Question Types from 2019-04-01T18:00:45
Nathan and Ben have been crazy busy leading up to the March 2019 LSAT, but they each take a brief pause from their wild schedules to drop some sweet pearls […]
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Ep. 185: Last Week Before the LSAT: A Movie and Victory from 2019-03-25T18:00:10
They may be fresh back from red-eye flights and late-night ragers, but they’re also fresh back and fired up from a weekend in Vegas. The guys fondly reminisce about their […]
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Ep. 184: Two weeks before the LSAT from 2019-03-18T18:00:20
It’s a little less than two weeks until the Spring 2019 LSAT and the guys talk LSAT FUNdamentals for the final weeks of your test prep. They share how to […]
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Ep. 183: LSAT Assumptions are FUNdamental from 2019-03-11T18:00:03
On this episode the guys go live on Instagram to answer your burning LSAT questions. But before they stream that LSAT wisdom, they dish some LSAT wisdom with another LSAT […]
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Ep. 182: The artist formerly known as Grouping Games from 2019-03-04T19:00:48
Between Ben getting snubbed by his neighbors at the ABA and Nathan booking talks around the country, there’s never a dull moment in the Thinking LSAT world. Today, the guys […]
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Ep. 181: Conditional Reasoning is FUNdamental from 2019-02-25T19:00:55
Ben’s been getting better rest, and Nathan’s been playing golf with his best friends in some terrible weather conditions. And today? They get to dive into IF/THEN statements and conditional […]
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Ep. 180: LSAT Question Types from 2019-02-18T19:00:48
Today on the show, the guys continue their LSAT FUNdamentals series with an introduction to question types in LR. They break question types into two families. They discuss why these […]
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Ep. 179: Logic Games Fundamentals from 2019-02-11T19:00:10
It’s no secret that the Logic Games represent the biggest challenge for most folks who are starting with the LSAT. But the good news? The games are perfectly solvable. That […]
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Ep. 178: The Law Career Playbook with Rachel Gezerseh from 2019-02-04T19:00:51
If you’re a long-time listener of the show, you may be questioning whether or not you should go to law school. And if you’ve decided you’re going to take the […]
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Ep. 177: The Path of Most Resistance from 2019-01-28T19:00:19
Nathan’s excited to travel east for a joint talk with Ben at GW. And Ben’s excited, too, even though he’s also got a bizarre groundhog-day cold. But before they drop […]
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Ep. 176: Hello, LSAT Fundamentals from 2019-01-21T19:00:08
Ben’s just finished shoveling his snow-covered driveway, and while Nathan’s pumped to travel east for their joint talk on changes to the LSAT, he’s not thrilled to hear about the […]
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Ep. 175: Don’t Plan. Do. from 2019-01-14T19:00:02
Ben’s an outlaw, y’all. And the show opens with a badass tale of Ben flaunting the authorities as he speeds around the DC beltway with his LSAT vanity license plates. […]
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Ep. 174: Letters from Janky Law Schools from 2019-01-07T19:00:37
5:40 – Ben gives an update about the LSAT Demon—tune in to hear about the latest features coming to the guys’ prep platform. If you haven’t tried the Demon yet, […]
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Ep. 173: All Aboard for Logic Games from 2018-12-31T19:00:08
All aboard, dear listeners. In the first episode of the new year, you’ll embark on an oceanic adventure with Nathan and Ben in an episode they recorded before the June […]
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Ep. 172: Creative Destruction from 2018-12-24T19:00:45
It’s the last Thinking LSAT of 2018! And the guys waste little time getting to your pressing questions. Today on the show you’ll hear about California bar passage rates (among […]
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Ep. 171: Slightly Unprofessional from 2018-12-17T19:00:13
The LSAT is changing, y’all. It’s keeping Ben and Nathan on their toes. LSAC’s been sending rogue emails to students who are freaking out about impending changes to the test, […]
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Ep. 170: Inside the Georgetown Interview from 2018-12-10T19:20:12
Hey all, Nathan here. I was supposed to fill in on this week’s show notes but I completely forgot. My bad! Producer Adam’s beautiful notes will return next week. As […]
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Ep. 169: Asking for a Friend from 2018-12-03T19:00:46
Ben’s up and at ‘em. Nathan’s shaking off the cobwebs after a rowdy evening. And the guys kick off the last month of 2018 with a show packed with some […]
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Ep. 168: Winning on the Facts from 2018-11-26T19:00:18
Thanksgiving is nigh (at the time of this recording), and Ben is just returned with a last-minute-Turkey-day bounty from Costco. Nathan grills him about his experience and the guys wax […]
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Ep. 167: The Impersonal Statement from 2018-11-19T19:00:15
Even if you’ve got writing chops, it can be tough to write effectively about yourself. When the guys review a personal statement, that’s one of the first things they notice. […]
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Ep. 166: Privileges Revoked from 2018-11-12T19:00:18
The boys are back in the saddle fresh after election night and the show takes off with a rowdy discussion about politics. Or, y’know, a discussion about how the guys […]
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Ep. 165: Try Harder from 2018-11-05T19:00:31
Nathan’s had a rowdy night of board game playin’, and that gets Ben pumped up about backgammon on this All Hallow’s Eve recording of the show. Today’s Thinking LSAT is […]
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Ep. 164: The Future of Justice from 2018-10-29T18:00:52
The guys are fresh back from Chi-town. Their bellies are full of Chicago red hots and deep dish pie. Their spirits are high after hanging out with class full of […]
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Ep. 163: Difficult Conversations from 2018-10-22T18:00:29
The guys are amped up for their Thinking LSAT Live Course in Chicago. And to Nathan’s chagrin, he’ll be packing some heavier garments in preparation for the freakin’ snowfall they […]
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Ep. 162: Right for the Wrong Reasons from 2018-10-15T18:00:10
Well, y’all, the time for change is nigh! The digital LSAT is coming in 2019, and LSAC has drafted a press release to give you all the juicy info. The […]
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Ep. 161: Bad LSAT Score? How to Move On. from 2018-10-08T18:00:49
Did you have a September crash? Or have you otherwise had a disappointing LSAT performance in the past? You know, the kind where you have a 10-20 point drop from […]
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Ep. 160: For-Profit Law Schools with Dr. Riaz Tejani from 2018-10-01T18:00:02
In this episode, the guys get real about for-profit law schools. How do they operate? Why have there been class action law suits brought against them? Why have some lost […]
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Ep. 159: Moderately Delicious from 2018-09-24T18:00:37
We’re in the wake of the September LSAT and the guys are already firing up their new classes to get 1L’s-to-be prepped for the November test. Nathan’s been enjoying ridiculously […]
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Ep. 158: The Billy Madison of Swim Class from 2018-09-17T18:00:23
The leaves are turning. The last of the summer grass is getting a trim. And there’s a hint of pumpkin spice on the wind. It’s autumn – or at least […]
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Ep. 157: Trees Grow as Tall as They Can from 2018-09-10T18:00:58
Even though the guys have tried to omit discussions of the weather at the top of the show, the summer heat is getting to Ben. But he’s sweating it out […]
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Ep. 156: The Man with the Kind Eyes from 2018-09-03T18:00:29
Nathan is buzzing, fresh off the recent Thinking LSAT live class in NYC. Ben is pumping the AC to combat the suffocating summer heat. And the guys have prepped an […]
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Ep. 155: Meet the LSAT Demon from 2018-08-27T18:00:15
The summer’s winding down, and as the days grow shorter the guys lament the swan song of the once-great Movie Pass. With so many new rules and restrictions on the […]
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Ep. 154: Getting into law school with Ann Levine from 2018-08-20T18:00:51
With all the changes in law school admissions standards over the past year, the guys have received a bunch of questions about putting your best foot forward when applying to […]
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Ep. 153: A Bit Plebeian from 2018-08-13T18:00:32
The Thinking LSAT community is growing, dear listeners. And it’s badass. The Facebook group is at nearly 1,000 members. There are more patrons than ever (thanks, y’all). And the Thinking […]
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Ep. 152: Be a River Guide from 2018-08-06T18:20:12
Today on the show the guys cover a ton of ground. You’ll hear the latest news from LSAC about some changes coming to the test next year, and you’ll get […]
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Ep. 151: Dispatches from the North from 2018-07-30T18:00:07
Today the guys are joined by LSAT expert Graeme Blake to answer some listener mail from Canada. Graeme runs the site LSAThacks.com and is the moderator of the LSAT forum […]
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Ep. 150: Perceived vs. Actual Value from 2018-07-24T21:00:07
The guys are here for the second time this week with a BONUS episode. Why, you might ask? Because Nathan and Ben are freakin’ amped up from the Thinking LSAT […]
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Ep. 149: Semicolon Reduction Program from 2018-07-23T18:00:03
The boys are…back?…from their Thinking LSAT live class in NYC. Well, Ben is anyway. Nathan got sucked in to the city that never sleeps and has been wandering The High […]
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Ep. 148: Live in NYC from 2018-07-17T03:59:23
Live from New York! It’s Thinking LSAT Live. Jump into the classroom with Ben and Nathan as they field 20 questions from their joint prep class in the big apple. […]
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Ep. 147: Detailed and Nuanced Reading from 2018-07-09T18:00:07
Welcome to July dear listeners. Summertime is in full swing, and if you follow your nose you might just smell the lingering scent of Nathan Fox’s BBQ ribs on the […]
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Ep. 146: Ben tries Halo Top from 2018-07-02T18:00:29
Ben’s back from the beach, and guess what, dear listeners. He’s brought a pint of black cherry Halo Top with him. You’ll get to hear him experience this frozen substance […]
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Ep. 145: Significantly out of Compliance from 2018-06-25T18:00:29
This week, the Thinking LSAT team is reduced to a party of one. While Ben lives it up at the beach, Nathan mans the helm on his lonesome and burns […]
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5-section Online LSAT Proctor from 2018-06-22T06:46:02
Use our online LSAT proctor to time yourself through a full-length, five-section practice test. Our proctor includes a 15-minute break just like test-day. Accommodations virtual proctors: 53-minute...
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Ep. 144: James Bond on Dial-up from 2018-06-18T18:00:47
The June test is behind us all and, well, it’s been eerily quiet in Nathan’s and Ben’s inboxes. The guys are guessing this means the test went pretty well for […]
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Ep. 143: You Been Waitlisted from 2018-06-11T18:00:03
Join the guys in NYC on July 14-15. They’re hosting a weekend LSAT class that will show you how to approach each section of the test, how to effectively review your […]
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Ep. 142: An explosion went off from 2018-06-05T18:00:57
The June LSAT is right around the corner and Nathan and Ben have an action-packed show for you. Get ready to get up close and personal with Ben’s awkward gym […]
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Ep. 141: I turned down Harvard Law School from 2018-05-29T18:00:11
The guys jump into a bunch of listener emails and specifically sidestep their usual reports on east- and west-coast weather patterns. Instead, they chat cinema. Fireside style. Nathan talks Deadpoo...
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Ep. 140: Dueling Degrees from 2018-05-22T18:00:45
Ben’s been experiencing some near-biblical weather patterns out in Virginia and Nathan’s staying dry in sunny LA. The guys chat about the weather and Nathan tells us approximately how long […]
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Thinking LSAT 35-Minute Timer from 2018-05-22T16:45:15
When students write in for self-studying advice, by far the most common piece of advice we give is to take (and thoroughly review) daily 35-minute timed sections. It’s the bread […]
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Ep. 139: Espousing a Bevy of Promulgations from 2018-05-15T18:00:51
Is it spring fever, or is Nathan just plain ill? The guys get back to their regularly scheduled Thinking LSAT programming, but Nathan’s been sleeping 18 hours on end trying […]
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Ep. 138: RC Deep Dive – June ’07 LSAT from 2018-05-08T18:00:20
Heretofore titled “Episode X,” the guys pull back the curtain and give you a behind the scenes look at how (and when) they recorded this episode. Basically, if this thing […]
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Ep. 137: The Sufficient-Necessary Machine from 2018-05-01T18:00:38
Spring is upon us, and the guys are helping students gear up for the June and July tests. Nathan and Ben catch up on what they’ve been up to in […]
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Ep. 136: Accommopocalypse Part Deux from 2018-04-24T18:00:33
Are you signed up for the June AND July LSAT exams? Well if so, don’t expect to get a refund if you crush it on the June exam and decide […]
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Ep. 135: Zombie Horse from 2018-04-17T18:00:04
If you think you’re headed for a six figure salary straight out of law school, think again. In this episode, the guys thoroughly dismantle some misleading search results from Google […]
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Ep. 134: Inevitability is for Raindrops from 2018-04-10T18:00:25
Nathan calls in from Georgia which touches off the episode with a review of the Georgian climate. The guys talk about the growing Thinking LSAT community—have you found us on […]
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Ep. 133: For Obvious Reasons from 2018-04-03T18:00:51
In this episode, the guys answer a bunch of your burning LSAT questions, but not before talking about Ben’s recent use of Movie Pass and Nathan’s experience as a Couch […]
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Ep. 132: Patrons of the Law from 2018-03-27T18:00:10
It turns out Pepperdine made quite a booboo when reporting the median LSAT score of their matriculating law school students to the U.S. News Rankings. Someone somewhere shit the bed […]
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Ep. 131: On Hind Teat from 2018-03-20T18:00:13
Well, dear listeners, they’ve finally done it. It turns out LSAC is being held in contempt of court. After LSAC lost their lawsuit regarding accommodations, they were tasked with establishing […]
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Ep. 130: Slightly Bloviated from 2018-03-13T18:00:52
Nathan and Ben have started their spring courses to prep law-school hopefuls for the June LSAT. Ben shares the pearls of wisdom he offers his students on their first evening […]
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Ep. 129: All Systems Nominal from 2018-03-06T19:00:09
Nathan is back from his trips to Portland and then San Diego, but the guys have seen brighter days. Ben is braving the wind from the storms in DC, and […]
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Ep. 128: The Turd in the Punchbowl from 2018-02-27T19:00:25
Nathan is back from his snowy golf trip to the north and Ben wants to know about his time in Portland before diving into listener mail. But more importantly, we’ve got […]
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Ep. 127: Benevolent Brainwashing from 2018-02-20T19:00:04
Ben is holding down the fort in DC while Nathan is gearing up for a cold and rainy golf trip to the PNW. But that doesn’t stop the guys from […]
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Ep. 126: A Love Letter to the LSAT from 2018-02-13T19:00:02
A new week and a new batch of listener mail. But first the guys talk about the current craziness of world events and the political climate here in the states. […]
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Ep. 125: Plan Don’t Cram from 2018-02-06T17:19:31
Thanks to you, dear listeners, our inbox experienced a wave of new listener mail and the guys get to work answering your LSAT questions. But first, exciting LSAC news! It […]
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Ep. 124: It’s Like Eating A Mirage from 2018-01-29T22:38:35
Even though the weather is giving him a rare break from the icy cold, Ben is in the depths of grade-school bureaucracy. But that doesn’t stop the guys from finishing—that’s […]
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Ep. 123: Our Most Loved and Most Hated Show from 2018-01-22T19:28:54
Ben calls in from home, Nathan is soaking up the rays in LA, and the guys dive in to a bunch of listener mail. But first: if you’ve been seeing […]
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Ep. 122: Stop statsturbating from 2018-01-16T19:15:57
January is in full swing, we’re woefully behind on emails, and Nathan is flexing his Christmas gift to himself: Movie Pass. The guys give a brief review of Star Wars: […]
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Ep. 121: Third time’s the charm from 2018-01-09T18:58:10
After a few foiled attempts, the guys have FINALLY recorded episode 121. And it’s a good thing, because there are TONS of updates. Hear about LSAC releasing December LSAT scores […]
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Ep. 120: Back to the LSAT from 2018-01-02T19:00:27
Welcome to 2018, dear listeners. Nathan and Ben ring in the new year by answering a few LSAT questions on air. By popular demand, the guys tackle logical-reasoning and reading-comprehension […]
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Ep. 119: New ABA 509 WTF from 2017-12-26T19:00:20
This week the guys take a look at the recently revised ABA 509 reports and discuss the shortcomings of its updated design. It’s like, a big wtf. Where are the […]
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Ep. 118: To Stem First, or not to Stem First? from 2017-12-19T21:13:29
Ben has entered the cryptocurrency market with some speculative “investments” in Bitcoin. And the guys take a shallow dive into the world of personal finance before turning to some interesting […]
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Ep. 117: Tales from PT83 from 2017-12-12T19:00:24
Hot on the heels of the December LSAT, the guys share (some pretty funny) stories from test-takers across the country. The report? For the most part—it’s the same as always. […]
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Ep. 116: Don’t pay to apply, either from 2017-12-05T19:00:35
The guys are back from their Thanksgiving breaks from reality. Ben splashed around the Atlantic while Nathan couched it in Tahoe smashing bags of haribo bears. And from their respective […]
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Ep. 115: Negotiating Law School Scholarships from 2017-11-28T19:00:08
The guys are back from Thanksgiving (though we recorded just before) with a bunch of LSAT and lawyerly news. Ben and Nathan give thanks to an anonymous tip-jar jangler before […]
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Ep. 114: Perfect, the Enemy of the Good from 2017-11-21T16:00:08
Get ready to gasp LSAT Thinkers. There are whispers hither and thither that the LSAT may be going away. The ABA requires law schools to use a “valid and reliable” […]
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Ep. 113: Personal Statement Problems from 2017-11-14T16:00:50
The Dodgers lost the Series. It’s cold in DC. And the guys are revved up for an entire show of answering emails. Tune in to hear your LSAT questions answered. […]
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Ep. 112: Change the World, Get a Better LSAT Score from 2017-11-07T16:00:42
Autumn is in full swing (*offer does not apply in LA). The guys tackle a few listener emails, then go deeper on their discussion of accommodated testing. But first, Nathan […]
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Ep. 111: The type of shit you’re getting yourself into from 2017-10-31T15:00:46
Prep test 82 is hot off the presses, and Nathan is champing at the bit to discuss. In his view? It’s a little different… just like every LSAT is a […]
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Ep. 110: ABA 509s and Logic Games Worlds from 2017-10-19T17:16:44
Episode 110 is all about how to access and easily understand ABA 509 reports, AKA “the-one-thing-you-should-be-legally-required-to-read-before-going-to-law-school” report. Plus, the guys give some ...
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Ep. 109: On LSAT Accommodations from 2017-10-16T03:16
We’ve talked about accommodated testing before, and today we get the straight dirt from Dr. Jared Maloff, a licensed psychologist who tests individuals and evaluates their needs for LSAT accommodat...
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Ep. 108: Wizard Academy from 2017-09-26T15:46:25
The September LSAT hath been slain, dear listeners, and the guys jump right in to discussing feedback they’ve heard about the test. Tune in to get the latest hearsay. Plus, […]
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Episode 107: Call it PrepTest 82 from 2017-09-16T00:41:55
You guys. This is it! Tomorrow is the September 2017 LSAT. Are you ready?! Before you get too far into this episode: if you’re looking for some last-minute tips for […]
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Episode 106: Don’t Pay for Law School from 2017-09-10T17:37:59
It’s been a whirlwind week in law school and LSAT news. Learn how LSAC is responding to those affected by hurricane Harvey. Plus, Ben shares the major stories of the […]
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Episode 105: The Wall of Work from 2017-08-30T18:22:06
Weirdly, it seems like the world has LSAT fever. Nathan and Ben are swamped with tutoring and other coursework as more and more folks are opting to take the September […]
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Episode 104: Your Thirty Cents’ Worth from 2017-08-20T23:54:07
A flurry of recent LSAT and legal-profession news frontloads this action-packed show. The guys discuss recent developments with additional law schools accepting—or not accepting—the GRE. Plus, the ...
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Episode 103: The Spirit In Which It’s Intended from 2017-08-07T18:00:20
It’s mid-summer, the September LSAT is just weeks away, and the guys are in the thick of LSAT prep season. Nate’s been wildly busy helping aspiring law students gear-up for […]
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Episode 102: Life is Short, Make a Law School from 2017-07-27T23:50:45
Disclaimer: Hey, guys. Ben’s microphone wasn’t turned on throughout this episode, so his side of the conversation leaves a bit to be desired from a sound-quality standpoint. Sorry about that. […]
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Episode 101: Crazy Ben’s Fat-free University of Law (FU Law) from 2017-07-24T20:51:39
00:00 – Introduction—Nathan is BACK stateside. But his traveling days are long from over. He’s been bouncing around the west coast since his return and accruing copious frequent-flyer benefits. So […]
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Episode 100: TMI in the PIT of the Shark Tank from 2017-07-13T10:26:54
00:00:00 – Introduction—The results are in from the June 2017 LSAT, and Nate and Ben discuss how their students fared. 00:02:07 – Holy shit. The guys have made it to […]
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Episode 99: Antwerp Email-o-Rama from 2017-07-01T08:17:02
00:03:38 – The performance feedback came back for the digital LSAT pilot test—and everyone’s pretty disappointed. 00:06:40 – Emily wants to know if a LSAT prep course will improve her […]
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Episode 98: Pearl vs. Turd from 2017-06-20T12:18:04
With the June LSAT behind us, we discuss early reports from the test and dig into listener emails. Sorry for Nathan’s bad audio—he’s 1) on the road and 2) bad at […]
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Episode 97: Last minute advice for the June 2017 LSAT from 2017-06-08T19:44:52
00:02:05 – The biggest message is: You’ve either put in the work or not. “The hay is in the barn.” 00:03:36 – Don’t get caught up in “small sample” glitches—it’s […]
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Episode 96: Ann Levine, big news from LSAC from 2017-06-04T19:54:45
Ann Levine joins the top of the show to discuss the big news of the day, including: 00:01:20 – LSAC eliminates the “3 times in 2 years” rule 00:03:20 – What’s […]
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Episode 95: The digital LSAT pilot is a success! from 2017-05-29T22:54:28
00:00:24 – We kick off the show with a comedy update about a listener who showed up for the digital LSAT pilot at the wrong time. 00:01:20 – We speculate on […]
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Episode 94: You want to talk about Wonder Woman? from 2017-05-26T02:33:22
Note! Today’s show notes are a direct transcription of the entire one hour, 36 minute show, with timestamps every 30 seconds. If you read them, you will learn that Nathan […]
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Episode 93: How much is LSAT improvement worth? from 2017-05-18T05:40:01
Today’s show clocks in over two hours. A Thinking LSAT record? (We don’t know, because we’re too lazy to look through all the past episodes.) In the show open, Nathan talks […]
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Episode 92: Student loan relief lawyer Jay Fleischman from 2017-05-06T17:47:41
Alert! Today’s show notes were written by Nathan, so don’t be surprised if you find them saltier and less amusing than Andi’s usual sweetness and light. Today’s pre-show ramblings include Nathan […]
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Episode 91: “Georgetown, we have a problem.” from 2017-04-18T13:01:57
Looking for an LSAT prep course? Consider Ben’s 100-Hour Online LSAT Course or Nathan’s Fox LSAT On Demand class. Also, try Fox LSAT’s free trial course to see if Nathan’s […]
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Episode 90: Let’s Get Digital… Digital. from 2017-04-10T23:04:36
Ben recommends a book that he’s been enjoying: What Doesn’t Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength. Ben’s started tak...
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Episode 89: Make a Statement wsg Gary Kinder from 2017-04-03T21:23
Vacillating in Vancouver has a dream to become a criminal defense attorney; he also has a dream of not regretting the pursuit of said dream. With an aptitude for reading, […]
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Episode 88: Let’s Make A Deal from 2017-03-27T21:09:47
Unfortunately, Ben just cannot deal! Ads with relentlessly poppy, upbeat, hand-clapping music are making him want to run for the hills. And if the tune features xylophones? Forget about it. […]
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Episode 87: LSAChyosaurus wsg Ann Levine from 2017-03-20T15:58:43
Law School Expert Ann Levine joins Episode 87 to discuss Harvard Law School’s recent bombshell—they are now giving students the option of submitting their GRE score instead of their LSAT […]
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Episode 86: A Happy Beginning from 2017-03-07T03:52:29
Nathan introduces guest Chantal Renta, a Chinese-speaking, freelance-accounting, tax-law-loving 3L at Southwestern Law School. The show begins with Chantal, a self-proclaimed “tax queen,” warning s...
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Episode 85: La La Law from 2017-03-02T00:21:58
An update from musician-turned-future-lawyer Peter notifies the guys that, despite their best efforts to dissuade him, he did indeed apply to Temple Law School with his 164 LSAT score. The […]
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Episode 84: The Power of This Podcast Will Not Be Questioned from 2017-02-20T20:59:30
Laughter being the best medicine, Ben credits Melissa McCarthy’s Sean Spicer skit with adding three years to his life. He also enjoys the absurdity of a clip demanding unquestioning submission […]
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Episode 83: Big Nihilists Don’t Cry from 2017-02-13T23:08:43
Nathan has two recommendations this week: Cadillac Desert, a thorough history of the American West’s pursuit of fresh water by Marc Reisner, and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, a cooperative […]
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Episode 82: Is For-Profit For You? from 2017-02-02T23:54:33
Ben recommends an article from The Atlantic, “The For-Profit Law School That Crumbled,” which discusses the downfall of the Charlotte School of Law due to its students low LSAT scores, […]
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Episode 81: Don’t Hurry, Be Happy from 2017-01-23T03:05:30
Remember to subscribe to the Thinking LSAT Podcast to be automatically notified each time a new episode goes online! “Timmy,” a 44-year-old who is established in a successful non-law career, […]
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Episode 80: A Tale of Two Answer Choices from 2017-01-15T15:33:40
The (self-proclaimed) Greatest Podcast Hosts That God Ever Created discuss Donald Trump’s recent press conference. Ben wonders about people’s news and filter bubbles, while Nathan transforms curren...
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Episode 79: Little White Lies and the Diagramming Demon from 2016-12-31T04:17:36
Nathan gives five (death)stars to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” while Ben shares a far more lukewarm review of his family’s new dog, a “Mountain Swissy” kind. (0:30) In […]
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Episode 78: Think You’re Overthinking? Think Again. from 2016-12-18T15:00:24
The guys open Episode 78 by discussing the need to submit a diversity statement with a law school application. Both agree it can be a valuable addition but caution applicants […]
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Episode 77: Don’t Get Left Holding the Bar Bag from 2016-12-12T23:17:47
Nathan shares an email he received from David Faigman, Acting Chancellor and Dean of the University of California Hastings College of the Law. The email, sent to students and alumni […]
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Episode 76: How’s She Goin’, Eh? from 2016-12-02T14:50:04
Episode 76 is a nod to our Northern neighbors as Nathan records from Toronto, Ontario and we’re joined by Graeme Blake from Montreal, founder of LSAT Hacks. So kick off […]
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Episode 75: The Ultimate Baller Move from 2016-11-19T15:33:59
Phillipe (not his real name and probably not the horse from Beauty and the Beast…probably) is wondering whether he should quit his full time job so he can focus on […]
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Episode 74: Trumpocalypse and the Silver Lining, wsg Ann Levine from 2016-11-11T18:27:28
Feeling down about the election/the country/the very fabric of your existence?? Fear not, dear listeners, Nathan knows what will turn that frown upside-down…more LSAT prep! In the wake of Trumpocal...
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Episode 73: Accomapocalypse from 2016-11-08T16:37:30
Nathan introduces a new Thinking LSAT feature: Really Dumb Move of the (September 2016) LSAT. A tutoring student of his receives the honors this time for discussing the test’s difficulty […]
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Episode 72.5: An Interview with Mike from Episode 66 from 2016-10-25T14:48:54
In Episode 66, Nathan and Ben discussed an email from Mike, a dedicated student who suffered from panic-induced insomnia the night before his June LSAT. Needless to say, that test […]
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Episode 72: For Whom the LSAC Screws from 2016-10-21T17:12:51
A quick update on last episode’s story of the student who went one second over time on his test day Writing Sample. The LSAC’s characteristically cagey response to him leaves […]
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Episode 71: Who Killed the Electric LSAT? from 2016-10-12T11:28:34
Thinking LSAT gets political as we discuss the Trump-Clinton debate, and Nathan shares his surprising opinion on the outcome. Don’t worry if you’re not offended yet, we’ll discuss religion at […]
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Episode 70: Big Law Advice from A Recent Graduate from 2016-09-28T03:25:05
Ben reads and recommends Alexander Hamilton. The biography by Ron Chernow inspired the recent musical phenomenon and Ben thinks it could also be an inspiration for aspiring lawyers. (5:30) Dreaming...
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Episode 69: Psychic Ben, Sticky Notes, and Inbox Zero from 2016-09-13T01:44:53
The recent release of The 10 Actual, Official LSAT Prep Tests 42-51 by the LSAC has Nathan and Ben all in a tizzy. While Nathan grumbles about the price, title, […]
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Episode 68: All You Need is Reason. And Money. And Wasabi Potato Chips. from 2016-09-01T03:38:47
Ben jumps right into Episode 68 by introducing listeners to LSAT India and their catchy tagline, “All you need is reason.” Nathan wants to check out this version of the […]
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Episode 67: Or Am I… from 2016-08-20T14:19:34
Josh planned to retake the LSAT but then received a recommendation from his pre-law advisor not to do so; now Josh is confused about what he should do. We give […]
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Episode 66: Book Recommendations, Time Wasters, and When Good Habits Go Bad from 2016-08-02T21:47:12
We open Episode 66 with some book recommendations; Ben is enjoying Chaos Monkeys by Antonio García Martínez and Nathan just finished Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Reading these could […]
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Episode 65: NSFW from 2016-07-25T17:14:29
…JK. Episode 65 is no less safe for work than any other episode of Thinking LSAT. We do appreciate hearing about all of you that seem to be listening to […]
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Episode 64: To Retake Or Not To Retake- That Is the Question… from 2016-07-12T20:19:16
Tis the time for our noble listeners to decide whether or not they are satisfied with their June LSAT scores. Zach wonders if it is worth risking a lower retake […]
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Episode 63: True Grit, Grititude, and It Looks Like We Made Grit from 2016-06-27T14:02:25
Ben recommends Grit by Angela Duckworth, a book that could help with your LSAT prep and studying mindset. In that same vein, he mentions episode 202 of the podcast “The […]
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Episode 62: Dear Thinking LSAT… from 2016-06-14T03:51:49
Did you take the June LSAT? Are you freaking out about your performance?? If you answered yes, we encourage you to slow down, take a deep breath, and refrain from […]
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Episode 61: Doogie Howser, JD: An Interview With 15 year old College Senior Seth Harding. from 2016-05-22T18:15:04
Episode 61 features an interview with Seth Harding, a 15 year old college senior who is preparing to take the LSAT. Seth is planning to take the test on June […]
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Episode 60: An Alaskan voyage to the LSAT and an Interview with Attorney/Sportswriter Jeff Todd from 2016-05-05T22:21:11
After months of anticipation and teasers from Nathan, The Fox LSAT Logic Games Playbook is now available! Check it out here and start crushing all those games. (3:10) Ed, a far-flung listener […]
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Episode 59: Nathan Interviews ‘The Hustler,’ Alison Monahan from 2016-04-20T03:16:39
In Episode 59, Nathan interviews Alison Monahan: Columbia Law School graduate, co-creator of The Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox programs and podcast, and creator of The Girl’s Guide to […]
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Episode 58: Bloody Nipples, Free Money, and WRITING THINGS IN ALL CAPS MAKE THEM VERY IMPORTANT THINGS, or Making the Most of Scholarship Offers and an Update on LSAC Photo Requirements from 2016-04-09T18:08:17
Two old dudes leave the jogging to the kids while they rhapsodize over the benefits of swimming slow laps—it’s so easy on the joints! Nathan really hammers the point home […]
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Episode 57: Leveraging Scholarship Offers, When to Start Law School, and Tips for Campus Visits from 2016-03-29T23:08:07
After a bad test day and a “questionable” prep guide got him a 147 on the LSAT, Torvald* uses the Thinking LSAT podcast to jump his retake score to a […]
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Episode 56: Are Law Schools Responsible for Assuring You Have a Job After Graduation? from 2016-03-15T19:13:13
Nathan recommends adding something unusual to your morning coffee. Try it and look like a badass at your next brunch. (2:30) David, a listener who graduated in 2006 with a […]
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Episode 55: Ann Levine Talks Meditation and Studying for the LSAT from 2016-02-29T20:03:47
We interview Ann Levine, law school admissions expert, author and yoga teacher. Ann counsels us on the importance of meditation in creating a clear mind before studying. She also discusses […]
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Episode 54: LSAT Test-Day Horror Stories, Tips for Attending LSAC Law School Forums and an Interview with a Criminal Defense Lawyer from 2016-02-18T18:42:01
Fire alarms, marching bands and mice … oh my! Listeners Ayung and Lauren share their LSAT test day horror stories. We discuss what to do when you encounter the unexpected […]
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Episode 53: How Do You Pace Yourself During the Logical Reasoning Section? from 2016-02-04T20:06:25
Nathan finally saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and we find the flaws in the film like it’s Question #16 from Section 2 of the June 2007 LSAT. (Spoiler Alert […]
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Episode 52: Questions From Listeners and a Conversation With Immigration Attorney Nikki Black from 2016-01-20T19:26:26
Arnold took the LSAT in October and December 2015, and ended up raising his score to 174. We talk about retaking the LSAT, the third Logic Game on the December […]
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Episode 51: Money, Internships, Volunteering and Letters of Rec: Do They Help Get You Into Law School? from 2016-01-07T16:50:27
Curtis is 33 years old, has an associate’s degree and wants to be an attorney. He is enrolled in a bachelor’s program and received a 146 on the June LSAT. […]
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Episode 50: Implications of the Number of LSAT Test-Takers and Reflections on our 50th Podcast from 2015-12-23T17:25:51
Emma just took the December LSAT. She's trying to decide if she should apply to law schools this year or wait until next year. Most of the schools she's interested in attending do not have deadline...
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Episode 49: Should a Student Retake the LSAT After Getting a Score of 171? from 2015-12-16T18:55:21
One listener has a full-time job, a diagnostic score of 165 and wants to take the June LSAT. She plans to study now, take a break during her busy season at work, and then re-start studying in the s...
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Episode 48: Logic Game 3 of the Oct. LSAT and Should This Student Skip the Dec. LSAT? from 2015-11-24T22:03:07
A student asks if she should take the December LSAT if she's currently scoring in the 130s on practice tests. Her GPA is a 3.3 and she has three "F" grades on her transcript. In addition, she is ha...
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Episode 47: LSAT Accommodations, LSAT Test-Day Score Drops and Whether to Drill Specific Question Types from 2015-11-16T17:10:22
We discuss the current state of LSAT accommodations since the topic was discussed in episode 43. We tackle Logical Reasoning question 10 (Section 2) from the June 2007 LSAT. Camilla asks what ran...
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Episode 46: What To Do If You Got Disappointing October LSAT Results from 2015-10-29T04:20:48
The October LSAT scores are out. Should you retake the LSAT? And what's the first thing you should do when you get your actual results back? Paul asks if it's possible to go from a LSAT score of 1...
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Episode 45: Law School Early Decision Programs and an October LSAT Horror Story from 2015-10-21T05:34:31
Ann Levine, Law School Expert, talks about whether law school early decision programs are worth exploring. She also addresses whether law schools can see if you've applied to multiple schools via e...
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Episode 44: Help, My LSAT Score Is Going Down! (And Other Questions Before the October LSAT) from 2015-09-29T15:54:16
This student's practice LSAT score is stuck in the mid 140s, despite the fact she has been studying for quite some time using several different prep materials. She wants to reach the 150s. Should s...
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Episode 43: Applying for LSAT Disability Accommodations from 2015-09-25T04:34:46
Mika talks about applying for LSAT accommodations for persons with disabilities, and what the LSAC decided in her case. She discusses the process of submitting more than 100 pages of documentation,...
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Episode 42: Heather Jarvis, Student Loan Expert, Talks About Law School Debt from 2015-09-18T17:42:52
Student Loan Expert Heather Jarvis addresses the following topics: What are need-based versus merit-based scholarships? How does tuition discounting work? How should students ask for more schol...
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Episode 41: Ann Levine, Law School Expert, Shares Tips for Law School Admission from 2015-09-04T17:24:51
Ann Levine, Law School Expert, shares advice and answers questions about law school admission. What do law school admissions committees do with LSAT score bands? How does the Law School Admissio...
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Episode 40: Should You Focus on the Overall Score or Learning From Your Mistakes When Taking Practice LSAT Tests? from 2015-08-26T18:55:16
Andrew asks if he has enough time to study for the December 2015 LSAT or should he wait until the February 2016 test. He also asks if he will be at a disadvantage if he takes a later LSAT because m...
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Episode 39: Will Legal Experience and Letters of Recommendation from Lawyers Get You Into Law School? from 2015-08-12T19:43:11
Here's what we talk about in this week’s Thinking LSAT podcast: Andrew asks what we think his chances are of admission to the University of Iowa College of Law. He scored a 155 on the LSAT withou...
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Episode 38: Should You Select a Law School Based on Bar Exam Passage Rates or Tuition Costs? from 2015-07-28T16:15:55
In this week’s podcast, we answer the following LSAT questions and whether to select a law school based on bar exam passage rates: Mike asks how to address “uncommon word usages" on the LSAT. For...
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Episode 37: Should You Retake the LSAT? from 2015-07-15T22:53:42
In this week’s podcast, we answer the following questions about retaking the LSAT: Dylan has a 3.5 GPA and scored a 163 on the LSAT, yet he got as high as 167 on practice tests. Should he apply t...
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Episode 36: Do You Need a 170 LSAT Score to Practice Medical Marijuana Law? from 2015-06-30T18:12:51
In this week’s podcast, we answer the following LSAT and law school questions from students across the country: Alex asks if he needs to score a 170 on the LSAT and whether it matters what law sc...
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Episode 35: June 2015 LSAT Anomalies, Proctor Mistakes and Difficulty Level from 2015-06-17T00:01:45
In this week’s podcast, we talk about the June 2015 LSAT and answer a listener's question about when and how he should study for the LSAT. Here's a look at the topics we cover: June 2015 LSAT ano...
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Episode 34: How to Handle Panic Before the June LSAT from 2015-06-01T23:26:58
In this week’s podcast, which commemorates our one year anniversary of the Thinking LSAT Podcast, we share an update on the Thinking LSAT Logic Games Playbook. We also address the following issues ...
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Episode 33: Can an Opera Singer or Television Show Assistant Get Into Law School? from 2015-05-20T16:25:53
In this week’s podcast, we discuss issues relating to the upcoming June 2015 LSAT and answer questions from listeners. We then work through question 4 in section 2 of the June 2007 LSAT, which is a...
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Episode 32: More Sex Means More Money? from 2015-05-06T00:26:07
In this week’s podcast, we discuss the following questions and work through a Logical Reasoning question from the June 2007 LSAT: How can you use the article, More Sex Means More Money, to unders...
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Episode 31: Will My Summer Job Help Me Get Into Law School? from 2015-04-23T00:06:31
In this week’s podcast, we work through Logical Reasoning questions from the June 2007 LSAT and we'll share an update on our upcoming Thinking LSAT Logic Games Playbook. We also answer the followin...
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Episode 30: Graeme Blake Talks About Retaking the LSAT and the Future of the Exam from 2015-03-31T06:16:19
LSAT teacher and author Graeme Blake joins us to answer a few questions from the Reddit LSAT forum and reflects on the current state of the LSAT and law school admissions. Here are the topics Graem...
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Episode 29: Law School Expert Ann Levine Helps You Decide Which Law School to Attend from 2015-03-17T19:35:15
Ann Levine, law school admissions expert, answers your questions about how to decide which law school to attend. Some of the topics Ann addresses are: What factors should I assess when deciding o...
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Episode 28: What Type of LSAT Prep Program Should You Take? from 2015-03-05T06:23:37
In this week’s podcast, we answer questions about the different types of LSAT prep programs, and which one is best for you. Here’s a look at our discussion: What's the best way to study using the...
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Episode 27: How Important is Blind Review When Taking LSAT Practice Tests? from 2015-02-25T03:36:36
In this week’s podcast, we answer three LSAT questions and help a prospective law student decide between multiple admission and scholarship offers. Here's a look at our discussion: Should I ...
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Episode 26: What Should I Do If My LSAT Practice Scores are Dropping? from 2015-02-12T19:27:24
In this week’s podcast, we answer some great questions from listeners, including: The LSAT is coming up soon and I've had a last-minute drop in my practice scores. What should I do? I have a ...
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Episode 25: LSAT Questions from Listeners from 2015-01-28T04:58:27
We're back from winter break with answers to LSAT questions from listeners, and some exciting news about an upcoming project! This year, we are writing a Logic Games book, which we believe, will...
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Episode 24: Law School Admissions Q&A with Gerald Heppler from 2014-12-11T17:06:39
Gerald Heppler, Associate Director of Admissions at Golden Gate University School of Law, spoke to Nathan's San Francisco LSAT class for a "Nobody's Perfect" law school admissions Q&A session. S...
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Episode 23: An Interview with Matt Sherman of Manhattan LSAT from 2014-11-25T06:36:35
Matt Sherman with Manhattan LSAT in San Diego joins Nathan and Ben to answer listeners’ questions about the LSAT. Some of the topics they address are: Should you spend time making inferences...
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Episode 22: An Interview with the Founders of LawSchooli from 2014-11-18T04:14:07
Ben and Nathan interview Evan Jones and Joshua Craven, founders of LawSchooli, one of the largest LSAT and law school admissions blogs. Evan and Joshua share how they struggled with the LSAT and...
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Episode 21: Dave Hall of Velocity Test Prep Answers Your Questions from 2014-11-07T20:20:28
Dave Hall of Velocity Test Prep joins Nathan and Ben to answer listeners' questions about the LSAT. Some of the topics they address are: How to answer remaining questions when the 5-minute war...
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Episode 20: Can Meditation Help You With the LSAT (and Other LSAT Prep Questions)? from 2014-10-27T17:25:13
Ben and Nathan welcome to the podcast John Hankey, a meditation expert who shares how meditation can help you prepare for the LSAT and conquer test anxiety. Before speaking with John, they answ...
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Episode 19: Improving Your LSAT Score from 2014-10-13T16:51:54
Ben and Nathan share thoughts about the September LSAT, and answer the following questions from two tutoring students about improving your LSAT score: What score improvement can most students ex...
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Episode 18: Law School Admissions Q&A with Ann Levine from 2014-09-30T16:52:09
Ann Levine, law school admissions expert and author of "Law School Admissions Game," attended one of Nathan's San Francisco LSAT classes to answer law school admission questions. Some of the topi...
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Episode 17: Parallel Reasoning, Games and the Sept. LSAT from 2014-09-17T15:36:16
Ben and Nathan talk about several LSAT topics, including: Strategies to approach parallel reasoning questions Creating different scenarios in games, and how to split the main diagram into multi...
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Episode 16: Strategies for LSAT Practice Success from 2014-09-04T19:31:01
Nathan has a follow-up tutoring session with Ebony, a student from Dallas, Texas. When we were first introduced to Ebony, she was struggling with a learning disability and was unsure how it would...
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Episode 15: Studying for the LSAT with a Learning Disability from 2014-08-29T19:15:28
Nathan talks one-on-one with a student in Dallas, Texas. Â Topics include: Can you still go to law school if you have low GPA and a learning disability? How can the LSAT help you get into law sc...
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Episode 14: LSAT vs. GPA from 2014-08-19T19:32
Ben and Nathan respond to listener questions, including "Is it possible to overstudy for the LSAT," "How much time should I invest into my GPA vs. my LSAT score," "Are Kaplan methods preventing me ...
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Episode 13: Graeme Blake from 2014-08-13T16:19:54
LSAT teacher and author Graeme Blake joins us from Montreal to discuss five things he learned while writing thousands of LSAT explanations, the Reddit LSAT forum, why Canadian law schools don't car...
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Episode 12: Nnamdi Nwaezeapu from 2014-08-05T21:53:22
AÂ rising senior from Columbia University, currently scoring 165 on the LSAT, asks us tons of great questions. Examples include: Â "If I'm testing an 'if-then statement on a Could be True question ...
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Episode 11: Improving 10 LSAT points in 2 weeks with Nate Willis from 2014-07-28T23:16:55
Nate Willis made the leap from 141 to 151 on his practice LSATs in less than two weeks. How did he do it? Strategy discussion includes necessary and sufficient assumption questions, techniques for...
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Episode 10: Second week of LSAT class from 2014-07-22T17:54:31
Is there a starting LSAT score that's too low to justify continuing? What's the best way to learn Logic Games? Â What types of Logical Reasoning questions should be attacked first? Strategies for M...
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Episode 9: First week of LSAT class from 2014-07-18T17:47:41
Ben and Nathan discuss lesson plans for Week 1 of their new classes, including Logic Games and the LSAT's most common (sufficient vs. necessary) flaw.
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Episode 8: Reading Comp strategy; admissions talk with Professor Zachary Calo from 2014-07-15T00:21:01
Three totally awesome tips for improving your Reading Comprehension score. Plus law school and admissions talk with Valparaiso University law professor Zachary Calo.
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Episode 7: Should you retake the LSAT? With Ann Levine from 2014-07-02T15:33:15
We start with a discussion of what a bad strategy it is to read the question stem first. (If you're a Blueprint instructor, we'd love to hear your case otherwise.) Then we go deep with LawSchoolEx...
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Episode 6: Can we bridge the LSAT diversity gap? from 2014-07-01T16:29:34
In this episode, Ben and I analyze UVA professor Alex Johnson's "African-Americans, Law Schools and the LSAT," a surprisingly candid look behind the scenes of the LSAT and law school admissions. Wh...
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Episode 5: Evaluating law school offers from 2014-06-26T19:14:20
We start with a discussion about the value of skepticism while taking the LSAT, then look at one applicant's decision for the fall of 2014. UC Davis? UNLV? William and Mary? Or reject all offers a...
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Episode 4: 180 degrees LSAT with Larkin Robson from 2014-06-23T21:37:46
Our guest is Larkin Robson, owner of 180 Degrees LSAT in Brooklyn, New York. Topics include how to prepare for an unusually difficult logic game, good reasons vs. bad reasons to go to law school, h...
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Episode 3: Should I cancel my LSAT score? from 2014-06-13T00:28:31
Ben and I mildly disagree on whether to bring a watch to test day, then vehemently agree that you should almost never cancel your LSAT score. On the issue of why the test is scaled, not curved, we'...
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Episode 2: Test Day from 2014-06-04T05:26:44
Tips, tricks, and pitfalls for June 2014 LSAT test day. What to do in the last few days of prep. On the issue of "what to do if the logic games start out rocky," Nathan and Ben offer partially conf...
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Episode 1: Replace a Rule from 2014-06-02T05:26
Our maiden voyage. Ben and Nathan introduce themselves, then brave the waters of the LSAT's fearsome new "Replace a Rule" logic games question. Unplanned strategy detours include game selection and...
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