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

Ben and Nathan explain why applying broadly maximizes admissions and scholarship opportunities. They advise students to consider waiting another cycle to submit the strongest application possible.

Also in this episode:

• An Ask-button question about reading each passage thoroughly

• Ben and Nathan’s take on law school applications that ask where else you’ve applied

• Advice on whether to waive your right to view letters of recommendation

Links Mentioned:

Register for the Los Angeles LSAC Forum: http://lsac.org/lawschoolforums

⁠Study with our Free plan⁠

⁠Download our iOS app⁠

Watch Episode 529 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 - Reading Every Passage Thoroughly

7:26 - “Where Have You Applied?” on Law School Apps

10:18 - Is It Still Worth Applying?

23:16 - Tips from Departing Demons

24:53 - To Waive, or Not to Waive

30:00 - What’s the Deal with Santa Clara Law?

51:02 - Personal Statement Gong Show

1:14:38 - Word of the Week - Guffaw

Ben and Nathan weigh in on New England Law’s conditional, full-tuition scholarships. They criticize conditional scholarships that can leave a majority of students paying full price. At most law schools, only top students (typically those already with scholarships) will secure six-figure jobs. The majority of the class foot the bill, taking out exorbitant loans while earning significantly less after graduation. Ben and Nathan encourage applicants to apply broadly and attend the right school at the right price.

Later in the show, they:

• Break down UC Law San Francisco’s new $100 million campaign

• Reassure a student who fears they’re progressing too slowly

• React to WashU personally contacting applicants’ recommenders

Links Mentioned:

Register for the DC Law Fair

Register for the New York LSAC Forum

⁠Study with our Free Plan⁠

⁠Download our iOS app⁠

Watch Episode 528 on YouTube

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

Get caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library.

0:32 - UC Law San Francisco $100 Million “Into the Future” Campaign

6:00 - Trusting the Process

13:48 - WashU Reaching out to Recommenders

29:30 - Policies on AI

39:15 - Caught Between Admissions Cycles

45:20 - Pearls vs. Turds

57:24 - What’s the Deal with New England Law?

1:13:05 - Personal Statement Gong Show

1:35:30 - Word of the Week