Thinking LSAT

By Nathan Fox and Ben OlsonEducation

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March 03, 2022 GPA First, LSAT Second (Ep. 339)
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 and Nathan discuss why undergraduate grades are so important to law school admissions—and why students should focus on acing their courses before anything else. The guys also discuss GPA addenda, law school scholarships, and GI benefits. They hear from a first-generation immigrant who used LSAT Demon to raise his score 27 points. And finally, they grind out an Evaluate question from PrepTest 73.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
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Important Dates

3:20 - Get Straight A’s Starting Today
26:45 - T-14 Dreams with a Bad GPA
42:00 - Recycling Cans in Law School
50:06 - A 27-Point Improvement and a Full Ride
55:40 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 5

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1 hr 12 min
February 28, 2022 GPA First, LSAT Second (Ep. 339)
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 and Nathan discuss why undergraduate grades are so important to law school admissions—and why students should focus on acing their courses before anything else. The guys also discuss GPA addenda, law school scholarships, and GI benefits. They hear from a first-generation immigrant who used LSAT Demon to raise his score 27 points. And finally, they grind out an Evaluate question from PrepTest 73.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
LSAT Demon Daily
Thinking LSAT YouTube
LSAT Demon YouTube
Important Dates

3.3.2022 — February LSAT scores released
3.11.2022 — March LSAT begins
3.16.2022 — April LSAT registration deadline
3.30.2022 — March LSAT scores released
4.27.2022 — June LSAT registration deadline
4.29.2022 — April LSAT begins

3:20 - Get Straight A’s Starting Today
26:45 - T-14 Dreams with a Bad GPA
42:00 - Recycling Cans in Law School
50:06 - A 27-Point Improvement and a Full Ride
55:40 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 5

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1 hr 12 min
February 21, 2022 Read Like a Lawyer (Ep. 338)
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 advice, a critique of JFK’s Harvard application essay, and more! Then, the guys discuss an undergraduate scholarship program that offers pre-law experience to minorities. Finally, they demonstrate how to “read like a lawyer” while dissecting a logical reasoning question from PrepTest 73.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
LSAT Demon Daily
Watch Episode 338 on YouTube
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LSAT Demon YouTube
Important Dates

13:04 - Scholarship Estimator Update
18:01 - A 24-Point Score Increase
31:09 - Admissions Questions from a Former Therapist
50:35 - Nathan Takes a Dig at the Team
55:35 - JFK’s Harvard Application Essay
1:00:09 - LSAC PLUS Program
1:08:07 - Test 73, Section 4, Question 5

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1 hr 28 min
February 14, 2022 Law School Finances with an Actual Economist (Ep. 337)
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 admissions, undergraduate majors, GPAs, and more. This episode is chock full of advice for students at any stage of the LSAT and law school application process.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
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LSAT Demon Daily
Watch Episode 337 on YouTube
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Important Dates

3:09 - Breaking 170
6:09 - Reading Comprehension Advice
12:07 - Logical Reasoning Strategy
17:56 - Live Classes
23:04 - Scholarship Correction Email
25:05 - Retake and Reapply?
34:34 - 173 by April?
45:54 - GPA Addendum
50:18 - Using All Your LSAT Attempts
53:23 - Choosing Your Major
1:00:16 - Interview with Economist Laurence J. Kotlikoff

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1 hr 33 min
February 07, 2022 The LSAT and 1L Grades (Ep. 336)
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 advice from Dean Z of Michigan Law. They also respond to a bunch of emails from the listener mailbag. Then, they interview part-time criminal defense lawyer Michael Guingona.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
LSAT Demon iOS App
LSAT Demon Daily
Watch Episode 336 on YouTube
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Important Dates

4:54 - ABA 509 Data & Dean Z
31:03 - LSAT Study Schedule
43:44 - Part-Time Legal Work
47:50 - Interview with a Part-Time Criminal Defense Lawyer

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1 hr 23 min
January 31, 2022 Unconscious Competence in the LSAT (Ep. 335)
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 many times applicants should plan to take the official LSAT and advise a listener who is debating whether to join the Fulbright program before law school. They wrap up with a snowboarding analogy and advice to a student who scores perfectly on Logical Reasoning but struggles with Reading Comprehension.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
LSAT Demon iOS App
LSAT Demon Daily
Watch Episode 335 on YouTube
Thinking LSAT YouTube
LSAT Demon YouTube
Important Dates

3:13 - 2022 LSAT Dates
18:48 - Fulbright Scholarship
35:47 - The Four Learning Phases
49:16 - Waitlisted at USC
56:12 - Overcoming Hardships as a Personal Statement Topic
1:05:16 - Podcast Reviews
1:12:26 - A Snowboarding Analogy
1:19:40 - Put in the Reps

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1 hr 28 min
January 24, 2022 The LSAT Is a Mindset, Not a Strategy (Ep. 334)
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 understanding—are counterproductive. Then, they dive into the listener mailbag and talk about what types of information might negatively impact a law school résumé. They wrap up with some comments on applying to law school as a veteran and/or with a criminal record.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
LSAT Demon iOS App
LSAT Demon Daily
Watch Episode 334 on YouTube
Thinking LSAT YouTube
LSAT Demon YouTube
Important Dates

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1 hr 28 min
January 17, 2022 The Only LSAT Affirmation You’ll Ever Need (Ep. 333)
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 that a thing?), personal statement topics, and more. The guys also announce some new features that are coming soon to the Demon.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
LSAT Demon iOS App
LSAT Demon Daily
Watch Episode 333 on YouTube
Thinking LSAT YouTube
LSAT Demon YouTube
Important Dates

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1 hr 27 min
January 10, 2022 Burn Your Boats, and Focus on the Battle Ahead (Ep. 332)
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 listener emails, talk about the difference between US and Canadian law schools, and double down on their advice not to pay for law school in the US. Then, they wrap it up with a logical reasoning question and remind listeners that one word never makes an answer right—but frequently, one word makes an answer wrong.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
LSAT Demon iOS App
LSAT Demon Daily
Watch Episode 332 on YouTube
Thinking LSAT YouTube
LSAT Demon YouTube
Important Dates

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49 min
January 03, 2022 Build on a Solid Foundation (Ep. 331)
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 performance by mastering the easier questions at a comfortable pace. Then, after reading a listener email about testing accommodations, the guys discuss what factors students ought to consider before seeking accommodations. They also share an update on the LSAT Demon Scholarship Estimator and wrap up the episode with another logical reasoning question from PrepTest 73.
As always, if you like the show and you want to get more from the Thinking LSAT community, check out the links below. You can connect with other folks studying for the LSAT and get more useful resources from Nathan and Ben.
LSAT Demon
LSAT Demon iOS App
LSAT Demon Daily
Watch Episode 331 on YouTube
Thinking LSAT YouTube
LSAT Demon YouTube
Important Dates

Read more on our website!
58 min

About Thinking LSAT

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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: [email protected]. Don't pay for law school!