The LSAT Simplified: A Hey Future Lawyer Podcast

Student Loan Changes Could Kill Law Schools — Here’s the Math (Ep. 31)


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In this episode, Ben dives into the upcoming Jumpstart Your January LSAT prep package, why it might be a smart move for students targeting the January LSAT, and how poor planning around prep timelines hurts applicants. He highlights the financial stakes tied to LSAT scores and reminds listeners that applying late in the cycle often costs both admissions chances and scholarship money.

The conversation then shifts to the student loan changes shaking legal education. Ben lays out why many lower-ranked law schools may be on the brink of closure, arguing that private lenders won’t bankroll institutions with poor job placement and bar passage outcomes. He critiques Santa Clara’s recent “scholarship” strategy, showing how it ignores the reality of living expenses and reveals the deeper cracks in the system.

Ben also shares insights from the Miami LSAC Forum, reflecting on the culture of bad admissions advice, the illusion of prestige, and the importance of focusing on substance over appearances. He warns students against banking on transfers and explains why investing in the LSAT is a far more reliable route.

Finally, the episode touches on Texas’ push to move away from ABA accreditation, the record-breaking 47,000 registrations for the November LSAT, and listener Q&As about scoring plateaus and running out of practice tests. With his usual mix of blunt realism and humor, Ben breaks down the shifting landscape of law school admissions and LSAT prep.

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