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Why We Named It LSAT Demon (Ep. 441)

Why We Named It LSAT Demon (Ep. 441)

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Why We Named It LSAT Demon (Ep. 441)

FromThinking LSAT

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Length:
98 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The guys answer a much-asked question: “Why did you name it LSAT Demon?” The name’s origins align with Ben and Nathan’s belief that every LSAT question can be solved with certainty. Later, the guys analyze some short-sighted advice for Logical Reasoning. They brainstorm tactics for scholarship negotiation. And they consider an exception to their advice not to pay for law school.

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2:35 - January LSAT Scores - Listener Josie asks how to bounce back from a disappointing score on the January LSAT. Ben and Nathan pinpoint a problem with Josie’s mindset: too much concern for the clock and the calendar.
16:06 - Laplace’s Demon - The guys reveal the origin of the name LSAT Demon and its relevance to their teaching philosophy.
22:27 - Pearls vs. Turds - How important are question types in Logical Reasoning? Should you skip Parallel Reasoning questions for the sake of time? Nathan and Ben offer their insights.
42:11 - Reviewing Logic Games - Ben and Nathan discuss how to review and learn from mistakes in Logic Games. Hear Demon teachers Matt and Erik share their perspectives in LSAT Demon Daily Ep. 614: How to Review Logic Games.
47:47 - Accepted to Yale - Don’t pay for law school. But does this principle hold true even for Yale? Nathan and Ben weigh the costs and benefits of attending the most prestigious law school in the country.
56:49 - Scholarship Negotiation - The first and most important step of scholarship negotiation is to ask for what you want. As Jonea Gordon explains in Ep. 437, nothing bad comes from doing so.
1:05:56 - Comparing Scholarship Offers - Ben and Nathan help listener Leon pick between competing offers from two Florida law schools.
1:16:54 - Words of the Week - It would be impolitic to delimit cost as an ostensibly extraneous factor in picking a law school.
1:25:08 - Book Recommendations - The guys chat about the books they’ve been reading.
1:34:27 - Tips from a Departing Demon - Demon student Erik encourages current students: “Don’t stop, give up, or leave any points on the table.”
Released:
Feb 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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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: help@thinkinglsat.com. Don't pay for law school! Learn more at lsatdemon.com