When LSAC accused a student of cheating, claiming his score jump had “Powerball odds,” Ben and Nathan dig into the details. They break down LSAC’s vague statistical claims and explain why big score increases are both possible and common for serious students. They also urge the student to document their prep to show clear evidence of progress.

Also in this episode:

Early 1L and 2L law firm hiring trends

A student asks whether to keep taking undergrad classes to boost their GPA

Should you ask law schools for an application fee waiver?

Links Mentioned:

https://lsat.link/grades

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0:00 - Is It Ever Worth Paying for Law School?

23:40 - LSAC Accuses a Student of Cheating

49:20 - 1L and 2L Law Firm Hiring Trends

56:37 - Should I Keep Taking Classes?

1:03:37 - Community Colleges Offering A+ Grades

1:09:59 - Pearls vs. Turds

1:15:06 - Should You Ask for a Fee Waiver?

1:19:44 - Word of the Week — Demarcating

Since the October score release, there's been some online chatter claiming the October LSAT was unusually difficult. Nathan and Ben respond to one student's concerns by pointing to numerous Demon students who crushed the LSAT this month. They remind listeners that every test administration sparks the same rumors, but the LSAT remains consistent from one test to the next. That consistency should inspire confidence. If your practice test scores match your goal score, you’re ready for the real deal.

Also in this episode:

- Ben and Nathan explore community colleges awarding A-pluses

- Demon students share their parting advice for LSAT success

- They critique a prep company that promotes a “blind review” score

Links Mentioned:

lsat.link/grades

Northeast Community College Course Search: https://reg-prod.ec.northeast.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search

Foothill College Course Search: https://foothill.edu/schedule/

Arizona State University Universal Learner Courses: https://courses.ulc.asu.edu/

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0:30 - Was the October LSAT Harder?

7:45 - Drill Rating System

12:51 - Colleges with A-pluses

25:32 - Tips From Departing Demons

39:24 - Blind Review Score

53:08 - Lived Experience Essay

1:00:00 - Personal Statement Gong Show

1:07:55 - Word of the Week — incommunicado

Nathan and Ben highlight a notable increase in law school applications per the latest LSAC reports. These numbers have nervous students rushing to apply this cycle, even though they don't have a strong LSAT score. Nathan and Ben explain that November is already late. Instead, they encourage applicants to wait and apply next year to take advantage of the best scholarship opportunities.

Also in this episode:

• • Gratitude from a listener who embraced the Demon mindset
  • A message from Nebraska Law about student loans
  • A Demon student questions whether to keep going after low scores

• Links Mentioned:

  LSAC Volume Summary Report

  ⁠Study with our Free Plan⁠

  ⁠Download our iOS app⁠

  Watch Episode 530 on YouTube

  Check out all of our “What’s the Deal With” Segments.

  Get caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library.

  
  

  0:30 - LSAC Volume Summary Report

  10:10 - Following the Demon Philosophy

  17:13 - When to Submit Applications

  29:56 - Email from a Law School on Loan Limits

  44:46 - Low LSAT Scores

  51:27 - What’s the Deal with the University of Arizona

  1:05:00 - Personal Statement Gong Show

  1:12:28 - Word of the Week - impervious