Thinking LSAT

On the January LSAT, some test-takers noticed their RC section lacked a comparative reading passage. LSAC had quietly updated the test to allow zero to one comparative passages per RC section. Ben and Nathan explain why this change should have no impact on test-takers.
Also in this episode
- Florida ends the ABA’s status as the state’s sole law school accreditor
- A viewer writes in to share their full-tuition scholarship success story
- Should you write a GPA addendum for a semester that ended early?

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0:00 Florida Supreme Court News
2:55 Law School Horror Stories
10:47 ABA Legal Education Arm Seeks Independence
14:50 LSAT Rule Change
20:19 Not Paying for Law School
21:52 Test D Question — Four Iron
32:00 High Diagnostic Score
38:44 Things We Actually Enjoy
40:02 GPA Addendum
45:07 Word of the week — euchre

After each test administration, a group of Demon users leave the platform and share their parting advice. Ben and Nathan dive into a selection of insights from these departing users.
Also in this episode
- A viewer asks whether to skip questions
- A listener asks if it’s better to move on from time-consuming questions
- How much students can expect from stipends

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0:00 Applying with No GPA
11:35 “Best” Trial Advocacy Programs
16:23 Test D Question — “Plagiarism”
42:18 Skipping Questions
49:46 Tips from Departing Demons
58:22 How Much Are Stipends?
1:06:08 Variance in Practice Tests
1:13:45 Word of the Week — Testatrix

A viewer asks whether to register for the LSAT while their scores are still improving. Ben and Nathan advise the student to sign up if they are happy with their scores but continue to study as they still have room to improve.
Also in this episode
- How to handle studying on “difficult” days
- Whether to accept a conditional scholarship or keep studying for a higher score
- Another contestant on the Personal Statement Gong Show

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0:00 Studying on “Difficult Days” 
5:17 Test D Question — “Mount Stupid”
24:04 Things We Actually Enjoy
28:03 Attending with a Conditional Scholarship
43:36 Maximizing Your LSAT Score
48:20 Wrong Answer Journal
51:17 Trust the Process
58:08 Personal Statement Gong Show
1:05:19 Word of the week — heterodox

A student writes in asking whether they should focus on studying for the LSAT while having a low GPA. Ben and Nathan advise them to prioritize focusing on earning the best possible grades before beginning LSAT prep.

Also in this episode:
- A question about choosing between law schools with a $15,000 difference
- Advice a student received from another prep company
- When to send a letter of continued interest

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0:00 Test D Question “Animal Owners”  
19:13 Things We Enjoy
23:03 The $15,000 Difference
33:43 Pearls v. Turds
39:57 Leaving the Demon
42:55 Focusing on Your GPA
53:22 Retaking a 175
1:05:18 When to Send a LOCI
1:10:20 Word of the Week — flummoxed

The ABA has released new 509 data revealing how LSAT and GPA medians have shifted over the past year, along with updated data into how schools are distributing scholarships. Ben and Nathan break down the numbers and react to several schools that have made significant changes.

Also in this episode:
- How to handle LSAT questions you’ve seen before
- The Arkansas Supreme Court allows lawyers to use AI in their work
- Should a listener prioritize location or ranking for law school?

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0:00 LSAT Question on Pinched Nerves
19:46 New 509 Reports
40:10 Repeat Questions
50:47 Fourth RC Passage Strategy
55:30 Arkansas Supreme Court Updates Rules on AI
1:01:28 Accusation of Cheating
1:18:00 Regional vs. T20 Law School
1:27:55 Word of the Week — admonition
1:34:22 Things We Like