In this special admissions episode, Jon and Dave focus on nontraditional applicants: essentially anyone whose resume doesn’t fit the “normal” model of law school in their early-20s, straight out of college. So whether you’re applying several years post-grad, or with a family in tow, or with motivations for pursuing a degree beyond the typical career in Biglaw, this episode will instruct you on exactly how to present your nontrad credentials in the most favorable, odds-improving way!

In Episode 135, Dave and Jon explore the often-overlooked international and make up LSATs given throughout the year, explaining who is eligible for each and exactly how those tests stack up against the more prominent domestic LSATs offered in the US and Canada. If you’re testing overseas, or curious about exam do-overs, give this episode a listen!

As the June 2023 LSAT comes to an end, Jon and Dave are here with the full breakdown! Tune in to hear their overview of student feedback and general difficulty, a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, and, as always, scale predictions for every test form—domestic and international—and what they mean for your results.

One of the most unexpected and misunderstood aspects of the LSAT is the test makers’ frequent reuse of previously-administered, nondisclosed exams. In Episode 133, Dave and Jon take a closer look at this practice by focusing on the repeated appearance of a particular RC passage from early 2009 all the way to its eventual public release in late 2022, examining both how the reuse process works, and the many benefits that come from understanding it.

After weeks of mixed messaging and false starts, US News has finally released its controversial 2024 law school rankings. In their latest episode, Jon and Dave break down this year’s revamped ranking metrics explaining what caused such volatility from top to bottom, and then run through the big winners and losers as schools moved up and down the list!

With the application cycle in full swing and admissions decisions finally finding their way to eager applicants, one topic on everyone’s mind is financial aid. In Episode 131, Dave and Jon cover the delicate process of scholarship reconsideration requests, highlighting the do’s and don’ts that can make all the difference when it comes to what you’re offered!

With the April 2023 LSAT finally behind us, Jon and Dave are checking in with all the details! In this episode they break down the April LSAT, reviewing its source tests and how well they match the Crystal Ball predictions, highlighting the most notable elements that featured each day, and finally offering a section-by-section scale matrix to help you determine the exact curve for your particular exam.

Episode 129 sees Dave and Jon fully explore LSAC’s recent announcement that an in-person testing option would once again be offered for the LSAT starting in August 2023! They break down exactly how this alternative testing format will work, the pros and cons of in-person vs at-home testing to help you decide which to choose, and even reveal which option they’d each pick if they were to take an upcoming exam. If you’re testing in August or later you won’t want to miss this!

In this special edition of their popular Student Mailbag series, Jon and Dave revisited their recent Crystal Ball webinar predicting the April and June LSATs to find student questions that they felt deserved some extra attention, and devoted Episode 128 to exploring those questions in full detail! Tune in as they address LSAT changes and section strategy, test retakes and international exams, and admissions concerns including security deposits and median scores.

As the February 2023 LSAT comes to an end, Dave and Jon are here with the full breakdown! In this episode they provide a detailed overview of student feedback and general difficulty, a section-by-section analysis of what was scored and what was experimental, and, as always, scale predictions for every test combination to help you better estimate your results.